Bob Sacamano

08/28/2026

Poison's Rikki Rockett says he avoided publishing his memoir while his parents were alive to save them from embarrassment. The drummer also admitted he had concerns about what his kids might think of his story, but decided he'd have to take the risk. "Ghost Notes", co-written with Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson, will be published Sept. 15.

08/28/2026

A school cap and tie worn by AC/DC's Angus Young is expected to fetch up to $8,000 at auction. The rare clothing items are believed to have been worn by Young on stage during the "Back In Black" tour of England in 1980. They cap and tie were a gift from fans to Young, judging by an embroidered message inside the cap. LINK:

Lot 2015 | Angus Young (AC/DC Guitarist) - owned cap with Embroidered letter 'A' to centre front panel and tie with AC/DC lettering post applied, size...

08/28/2026

A documentary on Jimi Hendrix's performance at Woodstock had its streaming premiere Tuesday, on the 57th anniversary of the festival. "Jimi Hendrix: Live at Woodstock – A Second Look" features B&W footage recorded on videotape by a 22-year-old college student, who "snuck onstage and set up his camera 15 feet away from where Hendrix would perform." LINK:

https://www.jimihendrix.com/

08/28/2026

Get some Led for your head this Tuesday at Brown County Music Center with Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening .... who wants a chance at a pair of tickets!?

08/27/2026

R.E.M.'s sophomore album "Reckoning" is getting an audiophile upgrade. On Sept. 18, the 1984 record will be released on 180-gram high-definition vinyl, with upgraded audio sourced from the original analog master tapes. It'll be limited to 5,000 numbered copies, and is available for preorder now.

08/27/2026

Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has shared insight into his onstage reunion with Deep Purple. Aug. 12, he performed with the group for the first time on over 33 years, a rendition 'Smoke on the Water'. Ritchie quote: "I was there to heal any wounds – but there weren't any wounds...Very emotional moment."

08/27/2026

Jimmy Buffett's life will be celebrated with a new exhibit at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf in Mobile AL. Jimmy Buffett: Son of a Son of a Sailor Experience, opening Sept. 12, is a 6,000-square-foot permanent installation that will feature rare Buffett memorabilia and an immersive concert experience. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/47pm96s

The Jimmy Buffett: Son of a Son of a Sailor Experience — not just an exhibit, but what the museum is calling a living tribute. 6,000 square feet inside the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf, right on the waterfront by the Mobile Convention Center and Cooper Riverside Park.

08/27/2026

If you like the music of Hall & Oates ... you don't want to miss Private Eyes this Saturday at Symphony on the Prairie! Let me know you favorite H&O song for your chance to win.

08/26/2026

Sheryl Crow has announced she'll release the new album "Pick You Up" on Oct. 9. It's her 12th studio album, featuring 7 songs made with one of her longtime collaborators, Jeff Trott. Friday, she shared the song 'Freedom Bus', featuring Jesse Welles. LINK:

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesFreedom Bus (feat. ...

08/26/2026

The late Foo Fighters' drummer Taylor Hawkins' son Shane says that his decision to take his father's place in his classic rock covers band Chevy Metal is one way of honoring his father's memory. The 19-year-old said: "It was a part of my childhood...and these people that I've watched my whole childhood, they're still there. Why not keep something going? And it's just honoring my dad, you know?"