Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen appropriated black music, too

http://www.salon.com/2014/12/30/bob_dylan_and_bruce_springsteen_appropriated_black_music_too_partner/

Top music stars rock Accra

http://pulse.com.gh/music/loud-in-gh-top-music-stars-rock-accra-id3370286.html

Looking Back: Flower Mound School of Rock gives students the tools they need to roll

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/lewisville-flower-mound/headlines/20141226-looking-back-flower-mound-school-of-rock-gives-students-the-tools-they-need-to-roll.ece

Fans angered over musician's Rock Hall snub

http://www.newspressnow.com/life/st_joe_live/article_b8a054d3-7a81-5c4f-aa6b-dbe23d4e1f05.html

WinnaVegas and Hard Rock celebrate the New Year with live music and giveaways

http://siouxcityjournal.com/weekender/winnavegas-and-hard-rock-celebrate-the-new-year-with-live/article_12e68866-fd31-5afa-8d3e-f0c9c22b7488.html

Dave Grohl Says Computers Have Killed Our Ability To Rock Out And Be Happy

https://www.tonedeaf.com.au/429871/dave-grohl-says-computers-killed-ability-rock-happy.htm

The Amygdaloids: NYU Docs Rock the House

http://www.medpagetoday.com/PublicHealthPolicy/GeneralProfessionalIssues/49258

MUSIC: SoJay – Rock Right Now ft. Reminisce

http://www.360nobs.com/2014/12/music-sojay-rock-right-now-ft-reminisce/

Fokofpolisiekar: Craft beer meets rock music

http://mg.co.za/article/2014-12-23-fokofpolisiekar-craft-beer-meets-rock-music

NPR Alt.Latino lists its favorite Latin Music of 2014

http://voxxi.com/2014/12/npr-alt-latino-music-of-2014/

Spend New Year's Eve listening to classic rock in Arlington

http://arlington.wickedlocal.com/article/20141227/NEWS/141227790/12434/ENTERTAINMENT

Punk, hip-hop and rock are the focus of new photobooks

http://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-ca-jc-music-photobooks-20141228-story.html

JustOpened: Truth That Rocks Bookstore offers Bibles, music and religious gifts

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/business/justopened-truth-that-rocks-bookstore-offers-bibles-music-and-religious/article_94c48016-8d74-11e4-ba47-9f8d3c408573.html

Music expert impressed by town’s talent after rock gig at The Vic

http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/11687825.Music_expert_impressed_by_town___s_talent_after_rock_gig_at_The_Vic/

Canada’s long-lost Aboriginal music rocks again

http://www.macleans.ca/culture/canadas-long-lost-aboriginal-music-rocks-again/

Rock stars amp up in digital music copyright war

http://chicago.suntimes.com/sneed/7/71/236042/rock-stars-amp-up-in-digital-music-copyright-war-2

Rock Music Menu: The top 5 music stories of 2014

http://www.delcotimes.com/arts-and-entertainment/20141227/rock-music-menu-the-top-5-music-stories-of-2014

Looking back on 2014 music moments

http://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/music/looking-back-2014-music-moments

The Paul Collins Beat returns to Iowa as part of nationwide tour

http://wcfcourier.com/entertainment/music/waterloo-cedar-falls/the-paul-collins-beat-returns-to-iowa-as-part-of/article_d176a24d-e7f8-5704-9e52-0dad2d48aceb.html

A fancy, ultraviolent, booty-filled year for pop music

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2014/12/27/fancy-ultraviolent-booty-filled-year-pop-music/20937559/

The giants of rock are leaving the stage: their music never will

http://www.macroinsider.com/uk/the-giants-of-rock-are-leaving-the-stage-their-music-never-will-h12270.html

Tomorrow’s music yesterday with 95 minutes of rock-and-roll alternatives from KNTU-FM in 1980

http://popcultureblog.dallasnews.com/2014/12/tomorrows-music-yesterday-with-95-minutes-of-rock-and-roll-alternatives-from-kntu-fm-in-1980.html/

Music in New Orleans for Monday, Dec. 29, 2014: Geno Delafose at Rock 'n' Bowl

http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2014/12/music_in_new_orleans_for_monda_8.html

Felix Cavaliere talks about music for the soul ahead of Rascals show in Tulsa

http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/music/felix-cavaliere-talks-about-music-for-the-soul-ahead-of/article_ef7aa058-d136-5c92-b394-dd3ecbe17d63.html

Dance, music & debate rock IIT-B fest’s Day 2

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Dance-music-debate-rock-IIT-B-fests-Day-2/articleshow/45664116.cms

Rock guitarist Eric McFadden plans holiday show in Taos

http://www.taosnews.com/topic/?q=eric%20mcfadden,%20rock%20music,%20electric%20guitar,%20taos%20mesa%20brewing,%20taos,%20new%20mexico,%20the%20taos%20news&t=&l=25&d=&d1=&d2=&f=html&s=&sd=desc&s=start_time

Salta deputy brings his guitar to the Falklands to 'unite people through music'

http://en.mercopress.com/2014/12/29/salta-deputy-brings-his-guitar-to-the-falklands-to-unite-people-through-music

Grand Ole Opry's Little Jimmy Dickens hospitalized

http://www.heraldonline.com/welcome_page/?shf=/2014/12/28/6657069_grand-ole-oprys-little-jimmy-dickens.html%3fsp=/100/324/

Loud music, louder spirits rock Vh1 Supersonic 2014

http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/loud-music-louder-spirits-rock-vh1-supersonic-2014-114122900050_1.html

Elton John, Skrillex, Erasure rock out at New Year's Eve concerts

http://www.amny.com/entertainment/rock-out-at-these-new-year-s-eve-concerts-1.9753746

The Moderators diversify into rock and roll

http://kdvr.com/2014/12/28/the-moderators-diversify-into-rock-and-roll/

Me and the Devil: 'Season of the Witch: How the Occult Saved Rock and Roll'

http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/books/2014/12/29/Me-and-the-Devil-Season-of-the-Witch-How-the-Occult-Saved-Rock-and-Roll/stories/201412290059

Film Review: ‘Rock in the Red Zone’ Directed by Laura Bialis

http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Culture/Film-Review-Rock-in-the-Red-Zone-Directed-by-Laura-Bialis-385995

DJ Peace rings in the New Year with a new rock music video

http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/press-releases/dj-peace-rings-new-year-new-rock-music-video-141229

Sebastian Bach Curses Out Fan Who May Have Bumped His Mother

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/sebastian-bach-tirade/

Bruce Kulick Looks Back on His 12 Years in Kiss – Exclusive Interview

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/bruce-kulick-2014-interview-2/

Top 10 Albums of 1989

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/1989-albums/

FLEETWOOD MAC LINEUP CHANGES: A COMPLETE GUIDE

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/fleetwood-mac-lineup-changes/

Has AC/DC’s First North American Tour Date Been Revealed?

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/ac-dc-north-american-tour-leak/

39 YEARS AGO: THE FACES SPLIT UP

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/the-faces-split-up/

30 Years Later, Bruce Kulick Looks Back On Joining Kiss – Exclusive Interview

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/bruce-kulick-interview-part-one-2014/

BRIAN MAY WANTS A NEW BRITISH GOVERNMENT

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/brian-may-british-government/

Joe Cocker: Rock and Roll Ain't Pretty

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/roger-weisman/joe-cocker-rock-and-roll-_b_6370922.html

Woodford Folk Festival embraces 17 years of rock'n'roll

http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2014/12/24/4154331.htm

The Atomic Spins Tap the Tougher Side of College Rock

http://expressmilwaukee.com/blog-permalink-11077.html

Preston Frazier’s Best of 2014 (Rock, Roots + Pop Music): Brownout, Seth Walker, Chicago

http://somethingelsereviews.com/2014/12/23/best-of-2014-preston-frazier-rock-roots-pop/

FARMAGEDDON 2015 WESTERN CANADA’S LOUDEST OPEN AIR METAL FEST RETURNS

http://www.nationalrockreview.com/upcoming-events/farmageddon-2015-returns

Nevermind The Novelty, Here’s 12 Christmas Songs That Actually Rock

http://www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2014-12-23/12-christmas-songs-that-actually-rock/

Music updates around town: The Plush Monsters, the Social, Rock & Brews

http://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/music-updates-around-town-the-plush-monsters-the-social-rock-and-brews/Content?oid=2338308

Music Box: A night of Jersey rock and soul music from Southside Johnny in Annapolis

http://www.capitalgazette.com/entertainment/ph-ac-en-musicbox-column-1225-20141225,0,4155146.story

Purchase document drafted for bandleader's ND home

http://www.heraldonline.com/welcome_page/?shf=/2014/12/24/6652250_purchase-document-drafted-for.html

A blend of the old and the new

http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/music-lovers-were-transported-to-melodies-of-the-1960s-at-delhis-rock-resurgence/article6722900.ece

Indie-rock mainstay Yo La Tengo celebrates 30 years

http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2014/12/25/indie-rock-mainstay-tengo-celebrates-years/5MEfRqBfqgE4FHi5r44xXJ/story.html

A Very Alt-Rock Christmas: 15 Holiday Covers + Original Songs

http://www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2014-12-24/best-alt-rock-christmas-songs/

Cocker's music inspired a generation

http://www.helena-arkansas.com/article/20141224/NEWS/141229812/10078/OPINION

Test your knowledge of seasonal rock songs

http://www.nwitimes.com/entertainment/columnists/tom-lounges/test-your-knowledge-of-seasonal-rock-songs/article_97f4fcbb-01b7-567e-84db-e8b9627b2851.html

The Complicated Racial Dynamics Of Joe Cocker’s Legacy

http://thinkprogress.org/culture/2014/12/24/3606829/why-shouldnt-a-white-guy-sing-the-blues-joe-cocker/

Queen + Adam Lambert to Stream Live New Year’s Eve Show

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/queen-new-years-eve/

Carmine Appice Lobbies For Led Zeppelin Drum Spot

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/carmine-appice-led-zeppelin/

RUSH ALBUMS, RANKED FROM WORST TO BEST

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/rush-albums-ranked/

Mitre: Music That Transcends Language

http://hollywoodprogressive.com/mitre/

Reading, rocking and remembering at Bordentown City book event

http://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/news/reading-rocking-and-remembering-at-bordentown-city-book-event/article_98b7524c-f3ce-57cc-9e6e-73855a9bdbae.html

Sparks review – return of the kooks in kimonos

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/dec/21/sparks-review-barbican-london

German-language pop superstar Udo Juergens dies

http://www.heraldonline.com/welcome_page/?shf=/2014/12/21/6644757_german-language-pop-superstar.html%3fsp=/100/324/

Babyonce: YouTube Kids Who Totally Rock Out As Queen Bey

http://www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2014-12-21/youtube-kids-dancing-to-beyonce/

A Muscle Car of Rock Still Purrs and Roars Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band Roar Into the Garden

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/22/arts/music/bob-seger-and-the-silver-bullet-band-roar-into-the-garden.html

YOUR FAVORITE BANDS WOULDN'T EXIST WITHOUT THE SHOEGAZE SCENE: OBSERVATIONS FROM THE 'BEAUTIFUL NOISE' DOCUMENTARY

http://noisey.vice.com/blog/the-music-you-listen-to-today-wouldnt-exist-without-the-shoegaze-scene-and-other-observations-from-the-documentary-beautiful-noise

Original Grateful Dead Manager Rock Scully Dead at 73

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/original-grateful-dead-manager-rock-scully-dead-20141221

'School of Rock' musical heads to Broadway

http://www.heraldtimesonline.com/entertainment/school-of-rock-musical-heads-to-broadway/article_9fb86c4e-b6cb-50d0-838b-e03c9943354f.html

Rock of images

http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/rock-and-roll-music-photography-exhibition-gibson-brands-taj/1/213742.html

Sumo Wrestler Rock Band Promotes Docomo Health Gadget

http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2014/12/22/sumo-wrestler-rock-band-promotes-docomo-health-gadget/

Jazz and rock guitar greats come together

http://www.roanoke.com/arts_and_entertainment/music/jazz-and-rock-guitar-greats-come-together/article_99dde94f-3710-5fad-898a-2d3f1be5b6b5.html

Questlove, George Clinton hit Miami Book Fair

http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/books/miami-book-fair-international/article4011091.html

Balnarring music festival to celebrate best of Australian rock

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/bayside/balnarring-music-festival-to-celebrate-best-of-australian-rock/story-fngnvli9-1227127057909?nk=da7120f084bd13d2ce967a3de5a8147f

Brown People Like Rock Music Too

https://theaerogram.com/brown-people-rock-music/

Christmas songs rock!

http://www.music-news.com/shownews.asp?H=Banks:-Christmas-songs-rock!&nItemID=85070

Timeline of US involvement in Cuban hip-hop

http://www.heraldonline.com/2014/12/11/6612817/timeline-of-us-involvement-in.html?sp=/100/324/

Rock, Musical-Comedy, Holiday Performances in Tiverton

http://patch.com/rhode-island/tiverton/rock-musical-comedy-holiday-performances-tiverton

WEBSITE LAUNCH: SongMango.com Steps Up to Map the DNA of Rock Music – Song by Song

http://www.pressreleaserocket.net/website-launch-songmango-com-steps-up-to-map-the-dna-of-rock-music-song-by-song/5145/

PLANETRADIOCITY LAUNCHES ITS 14TH WEB STATION- 'RADIO CITY ROCK'

http://www.radioandmusic.com/biz/mobile-digital/digital-radio/planetradiocity-launches-its-14th-web-station-radio-city-rock-141210

Chic again? Add Chic to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, already! Bryan Adamson (opinion)

http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/12/chic_again_add_chic_to_the_roc.html

Radio City launches ‘rock’ web radio station

http://www.bestmediainfo.com/2014/12/radio-city-launches-rock-web-radio-station/

Southern rock siren takes Jake’s stage in Lindsay The Mena Hardy Band returns to Lindsay for Saturday show at Jake’s Bar and Eatery

http://www.mykawartha.com/whatson-story/5199752-southern-rock-siren-takes-jake-s-stage-in-lindsay/

The Dead Milkmen: Pretty Music for Pretty People

http://www.popmatters.com/review/188331-the-dead-milkmen-pretty-music-for-pretty-people/

SCOTS TRAD MUSIC AWARDS WILL ROCK INVERNESS

https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/music-lifestyle/428026/scots-trad-music-awards-will-rock-inverness/

Police demonstrations inspire new protest songs

http://www.heraldonline.com/2014/12/11/6615723/police-demonstrations-inspire.html?sp=/100/324/

Trans-Siberian Orchestra back with rock-classical fireworks

http://theadvocate.com/news/acadiana/11026419-123/trans-siberian-orchestra-back-with-rock-classical

The Virginmarys excel in classic hard rock

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/music/news/The-Virginmarys-excel-in-classic-hard-rock/articleshow/45475263.cms

Coming Up-School of Rock Mamaroneck Benefit – Dec. 10

http://theloopny.com/arts/coming-up-school-of-rock-mamaroneck-benefit-dec-10/

Best albums of 2014: No 1 - St Vincent by St Vincent

http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2014/dec/12/best-albums-of-2014-no-1-st-vincent-by-st-vincent

Rock 'n Roll meets classical in Orlando-based group, Violectric

http://www.wesh.com/orlandomyway/on-the-town-orlando/rock-n-roll-meets-classical-in-orlandobased-group-violectric/30182498

Rock collaboration: Black Veil Brides make a stop at Launchpad

http://www.abqjournal.com/510369/entertainment/albuquerque-rock-music.html

One Direction's Harry Styles flashes his chest as he rocks a plunging shirt and loud striped trousers at fashion bash

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2871175/Harry-Styles-flashes-chest-One-Direction-united-BBC-Music-Awards.html

Dare to be different, the Indie Rock way

http://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/Dare-to-be-different-the-Indie-Rock-way/2014/12/14/article2568284.ece

Who rocked it best: Performances from Sunday night's Boston Music Awards

https://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/guestlisted/2014/12/who_rocked_it_best_performances_from_sunday_nights_boston

Former Grateful Dead manager recounts music-industry experiences in new memoir

http://www.sfexaminer.com/sanfrancisco/former-grateful-dead-manager-recounts-music-industry-experiences-in-new-memoir/Content?oid=2914334

Vintage photos of rock, pop and soul in N.J.

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2014/12/vintage_photos_of_rock_pop_and_soul_in_nj.html

Obamas get into holiday spirit at benefit concert

http://www.heraldonline.com/welcome_page/?shf=/2014/12/14/6622845_obamas-get-into-holiday-spirit.html%3fsp=/100/324/

Was Hard Rock’s Class of 1973 The Greatest Of All Time?

http://www.vh1.com/music/tuner/2014-12-14/hard-rocks-class-of-1973/

Synesthesia to perform at Rock Studio

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/music/Rock-Studio-Synesthesia-to-perform-at-Rock-Studio/articleshow/45512356.cms

10 Reasons Why Julian Casablancas Is Still The Definitive Rock Star

http://musicfeeds.com.au/features/10-reasons-why-julian-casablancas-is-still-the-definitive-rock-star/

Bobaflex, "BAND of the YEAR" 2014

http://www.examiner.com/article/bobaflex-band-of-the-year-2014

We will rock you

http://www.hutchnews.com/the_bee/we-will-rock-you/article_9646ff65-890f-558b-9785-d411a11b4c1a.html

Santana on Music’s Healing Powers + Reuniting With His Band – Exclusive Interview

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/carlos-santana-interview-2014/

17th Annual Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival Announces Entire Line-Up

http://www.vegasnews.com/125130/17th-annual-punk-rock-bowling-music-festival-announces-entire-line-up.html

School of Rock tackling Black Sabbath, classic R&B and soul in Easton

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/music/index.ssf/2014/12/school_of_rock_tackling_black.html

Green Day, Lou Reed, Joan Jett, Ringo Starr Lead Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2015 Class

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/green-day-lou-reed-joan-jett-ringo-starr-lead-2015-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-20141216

School Of Rock Green Valley Now Enrolling Students for Performance-Based Music Education Programs

http://www.vegasnews.com/125225/school-of-rock-green-valley-now-enrolling-students-for-performance-based-music-education-programs.html

Rancid, Dropkick Murphys + Refused Lead 2015 Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival

http://loudwire.com/rancid-dropkick-murphys-refused-2015-punk-rock-bowling-music-festival/

Green Day, Joan Jett, Stevie Ray Vaughan & More to Join Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

https://www.yahoo.com/music/green-day-joan-jett-stevie-ray-vaughan-more-to-105341580116.html

Rock Reads: A Seasonal Guide For The Rock And Roll Literate

http://www.theaquarian.com/2014/12/17/rock-reads/

Buckcherry Frontman: 'A Lot of Modern Rock Sounds Like a Computer Spitting Out Songs'

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/buckcherry_frontman_a_lot_of_modern_rock_sounds_like_a_computer_spitting_out_songs.html

2Cellos play exciting string takes on rock hits

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/canberra-life/2cellos-play-exciting-string-takes-on-rock-hits-20141218-1295ub.html

Musical mocks Shakespeare as arrogant rock star

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre-and-performance/musical-mocks-shakespeare-as-arrogant-rockstar/article22122033/

'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' have inspired a lot of rock music

http://www.flipsidepa.com/movies/ci_27153755/hobbit-and-lord-rings-have-inspired-lot-rock

Something to rock everyone’s Xmas sock

http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/music/something-to-rock-everyone-s-xmas-sock-1.1796602

New Day for a new generation in rock

http://www.iol.co.za/tonight/music/new-day-for-a-new-generation-in-rock-1.1796968

He’ll get you rockin’ around that Christmas tree

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2014/12/18/christmas-eve-radio-holiday-songs-rock-roll/20548987/

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘School of Rock’ Musical Coming to Broadway in November

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/andrew-lloyd-webbers-school-of-rock-musical-coming-to-broadway-in-november/

Elton John’s 2014 Bonnaroo Performance Available for Download

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/elton-john-bonnaroo-download/

Dennis DeYoung on Styx’s Exclusion From the Rock Hall: ‘To Each His Own’

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/dennis-deyoung-styx-rock-hall/

TOP 10 1979 ROCK ALBUMS

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/1979-albums/

EXCLUSIVE: Matisyahu Provides Most Extensive Analysis Yet of His Religious, Musical Evolution (INTERVIEW)

http://www.algemeiner.com/2014/12/17/exclusive-matisyahus-provides-most-extensive-analysis-yet-of-his-religious-musical-evolution-interview/

Wife of John Lennon’s killer visits him for prison sex and pizza

http://nypost.com/2014/12/17/wife-opens-up-about-being-married-to-john-lennons-killer/

YARDBIRDS’ LATEST LINEUP DISSOLVES

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/yardbirds-breakup-2014/

METALLICA NIGHT NOW INCLUDES HOCKEY

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/metallica-night-san-jose-sharks/

Can You Guess the Artist in This Yearbook Photo?

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/can-you-guess-the-artist-in-this-yearbook-photo-168/

Chris Cornell and Duff McKagan Join Mad Season Reunion

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/mad-season-reunion/

Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ringo Starr, Joan Jett + Lou Reed Elected Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-class-2015/

Nicki Minaj’s earnest new album: The most un-”Nicki Minaj” moments on “The Pinkprint”

http://www.salon.com/2014/12/15/nicki_minajs_earnest_new_album_the_most_un_nicki_minaj_moments_on_the_pinkprint/

Metamodern country music and artful pop tunes are The Oklahoman's top albums of the year

http://newsok.com/metamodern-country-music-and-artful-pop-tunes-are-the-oklahomans-top-albums-of-the-year/article/5375058

Marky Ramone book 'Punk Rock Blitzkrieg' brings 70s and 80s punk scene back to life

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2014/12/12/marky-ramone-book-punk-rock-blitzkrieg-brings-70s-and-80s-punk-scene-to-life/

Rock review: Peter Gabriel

http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/stage/rock-review-peter-gabriel-1.2035808

Tours Announced In December: A Great Month For Music Fans

http://popdust.com/2014/12/12/tours-announced-december-great-month-music-fans/

MUSIC: Brian Setzer brings rockabilly and holiday cheer to Riverside, Temecula

http://www.pe.com/articles/setzer-756175-rockabilly-big.html

Top Five 240 25 6 Even funnier than you expect it to be, which is saying something. By David Haglund

http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/movies/2014/12/chris_rock_s_top_five_reviewed.html

East Rock Quintet Performs Holiday Music At Westport Public Library

http://westport.dailyvoice.com/events/east-rock-quintet-performs-holiday-music-westport-public-library

Local musician and band fight for success in music city.

http://www.nevadadailymail.com/story/2146862.html

Total Heels frontman talks Copenhagen garage rock scene

http://music-mix.ew.com/2014/12/12/total-heels-frontman-talks-copenhagen-garage-rock-scene/

Yale's East Rock Brass Quintet Performs Holiday Music

http://news.hamlethub.com/westport/events/42018-yale-s-east-rock-brass-quintet-performs-holiday-music

Prince of Wales: Gruff Rhys on his rock odyssey, and the trouble with independence

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/prince-of-wales-gruff-rhys-on-his-rock-odyssey-and-the-trouble-with-independence-9920472.html

Pipe organist still playing music at 82

http://www.heraldonline.com/welcome_page/?shf=/2014/12/13/6616950_pipe-organist-still-playing-music.html%3fsp=/100/324/

Rock Docs Use Music to Boost Cancer Awareness

http://www.healthline.com/health-news/rock-docs-use-music-to-boost-cancer-awareness-121314

From 1985, Ray Manzarek’s hour on Dallas’ KRQX-AM, the first-ever classic rock station

http://popcultureblog.dallasnews.com/2014/12/from-1985-ray-manzareks-hour-on-dallas-krqx-am-the-first-ever-classic-rock-station.html/

LISTEN: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Snubs

http://www.npr.org/2014/12/13/370580394/listen-rock-roll-hall-of-fame-snubs

The Slits’ Viv Albertine: “I can be older and still live by those punk maxims ”

http://www.salon.com/2014/12/14/the_slits_viv_albertine_i_can_be_older_and_still_live_by_those_punk_maxims/

Scott Stapp Speaks Out Against ‘Vicious Lies,’ Declares Himself Sane and Sober

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/scott-stapp-secret-service/

Meet the ‘Other’ Magician Behind Pink Floyd’s Album Covers

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/richard-manning-pink-floyd/

The Untold Story of Jon Bon Jovi’s ‘Star Wars’ Christmas Song

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/jon-bon-jovi-star-wars-christmas-album/

TOM PETTY ALBUMS, RANKED WORST TO FIRST

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/tom-petty-albums-ranked/

David Gilmour Performs Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ In Rare Live Appearance

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/david-gilmour-pink-floyd-wish-you-were-here-live/

TOP 10 1969 ROCK ALBUMS

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/1969-albums/

40 Years Ago: Mick Taylor Quits the Rolling Stones

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/mick-taylor-quits-the-rolling-stones/

31 Years Ago: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Reunite – For One Song

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/jimmy-page-robert-plant-london-reunion-1983/

UPDATED: AC/DC ANNOUNCE FIRST 2015 LIVE DATES

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/acdc-2015-tour/

ENGINEER AND PRODUCER JOHN HAMPTON DIES

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/john-hampton-dies/

Robert Plant exclusive: “I don’t want to be stuck in the ’70s or the ’80s”

http://www.salon.com/2014/12/13/robert_plant_exclusive_i_don%E2%80%99t_want_to_be_stuck_in_the_%E2%80%9970s_or_the_%E2%80%9980s/

38 Years Ago: Ace Frehley Nearly Electrocuted Onstage at Kiss Concert

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/ace-frehley-nearly-electrocuted-onstage-at-kiss-concert/

Scott Stapp’s Family Members Accuse Him of Plotting to Assassinate the President

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/?p=217344

JOHN LYDON MOCKS ROLLING STONES LIVE SHOW

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/john-lydon-mocks-rolling-stones/

Black Keys + Moe to Headline Mountain Jam 2015

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/mountain-jam-2015-govt-mule-black-keys-moe/

AC/DC Announce First 2015 Live Dates

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/acdc-2015-tour/

NY Governor Turns to Rappers for Advice in Reforming Justice System

http://www.gopusa.com/news/2014/12/11/ny-governor-turns-to-rappers-for-advice-in-reforming-justice-system/

​Watch Pussy Riot Perform 'Deceptacon' and Jarvis Cocker Cover Celine Dion at the VICE 20-Year Anniversary Party

http://www.vice.com/read/watch-pussy-riot-perform-deceptacon-at-the-vice-20-year-anniversary-party-364

My Bloody Valentine open up about the band’s signature sound in “Beautiful Noise”

http://www.salon.com/2014/12/10/beautiful_noise_exclusive_my_bloody_valentine_opens_up_about_the_bands_signature_sound/

Judas Priest to Release Expanded Edition of ‘Defenders of the Faith’

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/judas-priest-defenders-of-the-faith-expanded-edition/

BEST REISSUES OF 2014

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/2014-reissues/

AC/DC’s ‘Rock or Bust’ Notches Top 5 Debut on U.S. Album Chart

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/acdc-rock-or-bust-billboard/

Why Do So Many Rockers Die at Age 27?

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/you-think-you-know-the-27-club/

Gene Simmons’ Daughter Launches ‘Sexy Rocker Grandma’ Clothing Line

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/sophie-tweed-simmons-clothing-line/

30 Years Ago: Hanoi Rocks Drummer Razzle Killed in Car Crash

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/razzle-hanoi-rocks-killed/

AC/DC Include Two Tributes to Malcolm Young in ‘Rock or Bust’ Art

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/acdc-malcolm-young-tribute/

AC/DC Include Two Tributes to Malcolm Young in ‘Rock or Bust’ Art

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/acdc-malcolm-young-tribute/

Clash of the Titans, ‘Spinal Tap’ Edition – Slash vs. Judas Priest

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/slash-judas-priest-spinal-tap-clash/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=newsletter_4572276

YOU THINK YOU KNOW BON JOVI?

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/you-think-you-know-bon-jovi/

Hard rock at 123 Pleasant Street

http://www.thedaonline.com/arts_and_entertainment/article_3178d266-7b6b-11e4-9a30-7fca3fdf244e.html

Greil Marcus’s ‘History of Rock ‘n’ Roll in Ten Songs’

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/07/books/review/greil-marcuss-history-of-rock-n-roll-in-ten-songs.html

Groove Shakers

http://www.timesonline.com/calendar/arts_entertainment/music/rock/groove-shakers/event_ef73de50-7afd-11e4-b1a6-5f40a9e1ea87.html

Best of the Beast: Bruce Dickinson’s 6 Music rock shows to be re-aired

http://www.theguardian.com/media/mediamonkeyblog/2014/dec/03/bruce-dickinson-6-music-rock-shows-re-aired

Concert review: Jack Black's Tenacious D gig a tribute to rock

http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/music/story/concert-review-jack-blacks-tenacious-d-gig-tribute-rock-20141204

Doom metal, hip-hop, alt-rock highlight local music releases

http://www.reviewjournal.com/columns-blogs/jason-bracelin/doom-metal-hip-hop-alt-rock-highlight-local-music-releases

COLUMN: Rock on, Plano

http://starlocalmedia.com/live_and_local/column-rock-on-plano/article_352d740a-777b-11e4-bb99-6ffe3dd4779f.html

Trey Anastasio feels renewed creative urge

http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/books/2014/11/29/and-out-phish-trey-anastasio-feels-renewed-creative-urge/Zid8bqxmQGqSF0KhAzs9YI/story.html

Fears for music's 'toilet circuit': Small venues that nurtured big stars are increasingly at risk of closure

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/fears-for-musics-toilet-circuit-small-venues-that-nurtured-big-stars-are-increasingly-at-risk-of-closure-9893213.html

In pictures: Lorraine Kelly rocks up for Scottish Music Awards but insists she'll be in bed for 10pm

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/pictures-lorraine-kelly-rocks-up-4722506

Sunday music picks: Rock the Red Kettle, King Parrot

http://music.blog.austin360.com/2014/11/29/sunday-music-picks-rock-the-red-kettle-king-parrot/

ELUVETIE AT IRVING PLAZA IN NYC ON 22-OCT-2014

http://www.nationalrockreview.com/concert-reviews/eluvetie-nyc-22oct2014

AC/DC: Rock or Bust review – business as usual, and how

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/nov/30/ac-dc-rock-or-bust-review-kitty-empire

Missoula Girls Rock camp teaches music, empowerment

http://missoulian.com/lifestyles/territory/girls-rock-camp-teaches-kids-music-empowerment/article_65e5e7bb-0c97-521f-9b11-115a21a10da7.html

Guitar heroes: 'Rock Star: The Making of Musical Icons from Elvis to Springsteen'

http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/books/2014/11/30/Guitar-heroes-Rock-Star-The-Making-of-Musical-Icons-from-Elvis-to-Springsteen/stories/201411300178

Why U2's 'Songs of Innocence' Doesn't Deserve the Rock Album Grammy (Opinion)

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/earshot/why-u2s-songs-innocence-doesnt-754609

Indie Rock Grows Up: Sub Pop Co-Founder Bruce Pavitt On What Indie Means Today

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ruthblatt/2014/12/05/indie-rock-grows-up-sub-pop-co-founder-bruce-pavitt-on-what-indie-means-today/

Black Keys, Jack White, Paramore Nominated for Best Rock Song Grammys

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/black-keys-jack-white-paramore-nominated-for-best-rock-song-grammys-20141205

The Four Weeks of Christmas Playlists, Vol. 1 – Alternative Rock

http://music.blog.austin360.com/2014/12/05/the-four-weeks-of-christmas-playlists-vol-1-alternative-rock/

Electronic music students rock Smith Recital Hall

http://www.thedailyaztec.com/60652/entertainment/electronic-music-students-rock-smith-recital-hall/

Christmas Music Meets Alternative Rock

http://altlife.collegian.com/2014/12/05/christmas-music-meets-alternative-rock/

Holiday photo books with a rock 'n' roll beat

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2014/12/05/books-rock-kurt-cobain-lenny-kravitz-chris-stein/19891655/

Radio Legends Starting New Internet Rock Station

http://www.courant.com/java/hc-fillo-wccc-1206-20141205-column.html

HELLYEAH's TOM MAXWELL Says New Hard Rock Bands Write Music That Is 'Unfocused' And Lacks 'Passion'

http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/hellyeahs-tom-maxwell-says-new-hard-rock-bands-write-music-that-is-unfocused-and-lacks-passion/

The six albums bringing rock back

http://news.optuszoo.com.au/2014/12/06/the-six-albums-bringing-rock-back/

8 Great Albums From 2014 You Probably Haven't Heard of: Tacocat, Frankie Cosmos, And More

http://www.musictimes.com/articles/18910/20141206/8-great-albums-2014-you-probably-havent-heard-tacocat-frankie-cosmos.htm

‘Know Music’ to feature oldies talk Bend DJ will discuss transition from big band to rock

http://www.bendbulletin.com/lifestyle/2643762-151/know-music-to-feature-oldies-talk

Noteworthy road trip: Why a music-themed tour through Detroit, Chicago and Cleveland truly rocks after walking in the footsteps of The Jackson 5 and Marvin Gaye

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-2838885/Detroit-Chicago-Cleveland-music-themed-tour-Detroit-Chicago-Cleveland-truly-rocks.html

Trans-Siberian Orchestra not resting on its lasers

http://www.kentucky.com/2014/12/06/3579044/trans-siberian-orchestra-not-resting.html?sp=/99/684/

Country music video shot at Rock Island

http://www.southernstandard.com/section/1/article/26515/preview/

How the Fillmore became ground zero for rock ‘n’ roll

http://nypost.com/2014/12/07/how-the-fillmore-became-ground-zero-for-rock-n-roll/

Beyonce, Pharrell, Sam Smith lead in Grammy nods

http://www.heraldonline.com/welcome_page/?shf=/2014/12/06/6597140_beyonce-pharrell-sam-smith-lead.html%3fsp=/100/324/

New Music Revue: Brother Octopus enter Canadian indie rock spotlight

http://www.nexusnewspaper.com/2014/12/05/new-music-revue-brother-octopus-enter-canadian-indie-rock-spotlight/

Your music snobbery is all wrong: How top-40 radio made the mainstream as interesting as the margins

http://www.salon.com/2014/12/07/your_music_snobbery_is_all_wrong_how_top_40_radio_made_the_mainstream_as_interesting_as_the_margins/

Learn to Be a Rock 'n' Roller in Ten-Week Course

http://bigthink.com/ideafeed/learn-to-be-a-rock-n-roller-in-ten-week-course

Flying Lotus: Miles Davis would “literally be mad” at what’s happened to jazz

http://www.salon.com/2014/12/07/flying_lotus_miles_davis_would_literally_be_mad_at_whats_happened_to_jazz/

SAE Nashville Grad’s Indianapolis Recording Studio and Kids’ Rock Music School Celebrates Two Year Anniversary

http://www.virtual-strategy.com/2014/12/04/sae-nashville-grad%E2%80%99s-indianapolis-recording-studio-and-kids%E2%80%99-rock-music-school-celebrates

Rock band Bronze Radio Return has Belfast roots

https://bangordailynews.com/2014/12/05/living/rock-band-bronze-radio-return-has-belfast-roots/

The Golden Age of Rock Album Covers

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/12/05/the-golden-age-of-rock-album-covers.html

NOFX’s Fat Mike scripts rock musical

http://www.completemusicupdate.com/article/nofxs-fat-mike-scripts-rock-musical/

Music discovery service Shazam reveal the ten most Shazamed indie rock tracks of 2014

http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/music-discovery-service-shazam-reveal-ten-shazamed-indie-rock-tracks-2014/

Some reading gifts for the music fan

http://www.delcotimes.com/arts-and-entertainment/20141204/some-reading-gifts-for-the-music-fan

John Legend and K-pop stars rock Mnet Asian Music Awards

http://www.bangkokpost.com/lifestyle/music/447027/john-legend-and-k-pop-stars-rock-mnet-asian-music-awards

Wines That Rock: Music, Wine, And The Selling Power Of Association

http://www.forbes.com/sites/cathyhuyghe/2014/12/04/wines-that-rock-music-wine-and-the-selling-power-of-association/

The Edge jokes Bono wears a Hasidic disguise while biking — media frenzy ensues

http://pagesix.com/2014/12/05/the-edge-jokes-bono-wears-a-hasidic-disguise-while-biking-media-frenzy-ensues/

Nicki Minaj’s radical vulnerability

http://www.salon.com/2014/12/04/nicki_minajs_radical_vulnerability/

Lady Gaga opens up about being raped: “I was a shell of my former self”

http://www.salon.com/2014/12/03/lady_gaga_opens_up_about_being_raped_i_was_a_shell_of_my_former_self/

How ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ Broke the Rules to Cover the Who’s Concert Tragedy

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/the-who-wkrp-in-concert/

Bob Dylan Releases Short Film Narrated by Jeff Bridges

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/bob-dylan-jeff-bridges-film/

IAN MCLAGAN DIES AT AGE 69

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/ian-mclagan-dies/

Holiday benefit rock concerts abound

http://www.northjersey.com/arts-and-entertainment/music/the-season-for-benefit-concerts-1.1145142

Rock's greatest stand-in musicians – quiz

http://www.theguardian.com/music/quiz/2014/dec/02/rock-stand-in-musicians-u2-springsteen-chris-martin-quiz

Pete Wentz Talks New Fall Out Boy Album, Mixing Pop and Rock

http://www.musictimes.com/articles/18429/20141202/pete-wentz-talks-new-fall-out-boy-album.htm

Pianist Christopher O'Riley relishes Rachmaninoff, Radiohead

http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/arts/artsmash/bal-pianist-christopher-oriley-easily-mixes-classical-and-rock-20141202-story.html

Jagger and Scorsese Team Up for HBO Series on 1970s Rock Scene

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/12/02/jagger-and-scorsese-team-up-for-hbo-series-on-1970s-rock-scene/

Peter Criss Talks New Music, Insists ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Not Dead’

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/peter-criss-rock-n-roll-not-dead/

Players Championship kicks off second annual rock music competition

http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2014/12/03/players-championship-kicks-off-second-annual-rock.html

AC/DC: Rock Or Bust Review

http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2014/12/acdc-rock-or-bust-review.html

Yo La Tengo’s model career: This is how to survive as an indie rock band

http://www.salon.com/2014/12/03/yo_la_tengos_model_career_this_is_how_to_survive_as_an_indie_rock_band/

BBC Music Sound of 2015 longlist revealed

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/dec/01/bbc-music-sound-of-2015-longlist-revealed

Hundreds mourn Lebanese diva Sabah

http://www.heraldonline.com/welcome_page/?shf=/2014/11/30/6575680_hundreds-mourn-lebanese-diva-sabah.html%3fsp=/100/324/

Steve Hackett, Genesis Guitarist, Revisits His Classic Prog-Rock On Tour [Interview]

http://www.ibtimes.com/steve-hackett-genesis-guitarist-revisits-his-classic-prog-rock-tour-interview-1731022

'Filmage: The Story Of Descendents/ALL' is one of the best rock docs you'll ever see

http://blog.chron.com/miked/2014/11/filmage-the-story-of-descendentsall-is-one-of-the-best-rock-docs-youll-ever-see/

Bob Seger fills Garden with old time rock ’n’ roll

http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2014/12/01/seger-fills-garden-with-old-time-rock-roll/MrBw4bds7NkD2SoO69CSZM/story.html

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Spectacle or spectacular?

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/nov/30/trans-siberian-orchestra-christmas-rock-review/

Sugarscape Premiere: The Vamps take on 'Jingle Bell Rock'

http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a613512/premiere-the-vamps-take-on-jingle-bell-rock.html

Harvester opens December with cowboy tunes, beach and rock music

http://www.roanoke.com/arts_and_entertainment/harvester-opens-december-with-cowboy-tunes-beach-and-rock-music/article_1f8ca2ad-7ae3-5f5d-a946-4dd2dc0cfe9f.html

Missoula Girls Rock camp teaches music, empowerment

http://missoulian.com/lifestyles/territory/missoula-girls-rock-camp-teaches-music-empowerment/article_65e5e7bb-0c97-521f-9b11-115a21a10da7.html

Your chance to live in a piece of Irish rock history for just €200k

http://www.herald.ie/news/your-chance-to-live-in-a-piece-of-irish-rock-history-for-just-200k-30786382.html

How Rock and Roll Found Satan -- And Why That Was a Good Thing

http://io9.com/how-rock-and-roll-found-satan-and-why-that-was-a-goo-1665437862

Meet Residual Kid, The Badass Teen Band That Might Just Take Over Rock Music

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/01/residual-kid-band_n_6226674.html

The Perfect Hangout For Musicians,Music Lovers

http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2014/12/02/The-Perfect-Hangout-For-MusiciansMusic-Lovers/article2551460.ece

Rock on the Range and Nelsonville Music Festival announce 2015 performers

http://www.columbusalive.com/content/blogs/thelatest/2014/12/rock-on-the-range.html

Thousands in Attendance at the Annual Blowing Rock Christmas Parade; Floats, Music, Performances and More

http://www.hcpress.com/past-events/thousands-in-attendance-at-the-annual-blowing-rock-christmas-parade-floats-music-performances-and-more.html

'This is the best time to be a rock musician in this country'

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Hindi/Music/News/This-is-the-best-time-to-be-a-rock-musician-in-this-country/articleshow/45333921.cms

Five Awesome Rock Albums From 2014

http://www2.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Features/en-us/Five-Awesome-Rock-Albums-From-2014.aspx

Even in times of turmoil, AC/DC still trusts rock

http://www.avclub.com/review/even-times-turmoil-acdc-still-trusts-rock-212298