Steven Tyler

Prediction: Will Kelly Clarkson Nail the Super Bowl XVLI National Anthem?

So, I may not be the flag-waving American I should be, but hot damn, there's just something about hearing the national anthem that gives me chills. Most of the attention in the build up for this weekend's showdown has been placed on dueling quarterbacks Tom Brady and Eli Manning, million dollar co ... More >>

Foreigner and Journey at the Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion, 7/24/11

Jonathan McNamaraForeigner ​Night Ranger, Foreigner, and JourneySunday, July 24Ashley Furniture HomeStore PavilionIn all my years attending concerts at this pavilion (under its myriad names), I've never seen traffic like what we waded through before the Foreigner/Journey concert. Cars were still b ... More >>

Drake Returns to His Roots, Performs at a Bar Mitzvah

​Young Money rapper and former Degrassi: The Next Generation actor Drake got in touch with his Jewish roots and performed at a bar mitzvah in New York City this past weekend, according to MySpace Music News.The intimate performance was for bar mitzvah boy Andrew Zucker, son of former NBC/Univ ... More >>

Fox News Sparks Controversy Over Common's White House Invitation

​Being biased is just another part of doing jobs at Fox News. This time, they're suddenly changing their opinion of rapper Common now that he has received an invitation to a White House event, according to Rolling Stone.Fox News has labeled Common as a "vile rapper" without any support. The claim ... More >>

Handsome Family at Rhythm Room Last Night

​Handsome FamilyRhythm RoomSunday, January 30th, 2011"We stopped for coffee, in the redwood forest," Handsome Family guitarist/vocalist Brett Sparks sang, opening Sunday night's cozy show at the Rhythm Room. The lyrics, written by his wife and Handsome Family bassist/banjo-playing vocalist Rennie, ... More >>

Steven Tyler Rejected For Led Zeppelin Position

​Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has revealed that lead singer Steven Tyler was turned down after he auditioned to replace Robert Plant in Led Zeppelin, according to NME.However, Jimmy Page invited Tyler to make a record together, which Tyler declined. Why the hell would anyone turn down the chance ... More >>

Britney Spears to Make the World Suffer With a New Album in March

​Britney Spears will be releasing a new album in March 2011, according to Idolator.She had originally announced an eariler release date but tweeted (@britneyspears) yesterday, "I'm almost done with my new album and it will be coming out this March. I AM IN L-O-V-E WITH IT!"Great, just great. Come ... More >>

Steven Tyler's First Single to be Released in November

​Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler's first solo project is due out in late November.The track "Love Lies" will be the theme song for the upcoming Japanese action movie Space Battleship Yamato. You can preview a sample here.It's time for Joe Perry to stop bitching about Tyler. He won't stop yapping a ... More >>

Sept. 21 In Blogs: Zombie Research Society, Steven Tyler, Crave Culinary Festival, and Darnell Dockett

​​​In the 24-hour news cycle, it can be difficult to keep up. We have the solution. Check back on Valley Fever every evening for highlights from each of New Times' blogs. Today's entries:

New Kings of Leon Music Video Just Released

​The highly-anticipated new music video for Kings of Leon's new single "Radioactive" was released this morning. It's a playful video in which the band and a joyous children's choir have a picnic next to a barn. As for the song itself, it's got gospel soul, and it's catchy as hell. I won't ruin the ... More >>

Green Day

Green Day

Queen, Aerosmith, and Barenaked Ladies — Our Picks for Bands in Need of a New Singer

Canadian Music Mag Names Transgender Man Sexiest in Canada

​Chart Attack readers named Lucas Silveira of Canadian rockers The Cliks, the "Throw Your Underwear Award." This makes him the first transgender man to win. He even beat out Avril Lavigne's ex, Sum 41 front man Deryck Whibley. Considering that the rock world is progressive, but still has stark lin ... More >>

Franz Ferdinand Singer Calls Epic "Arrogant Motherfucking Pig-Brained Arseholes"

​Epic Records, owned by Sony, evidently allowed McDonald's to use a Franz Ferdinand song without checking with the boys first. Lead singer Alex Kapranos was less than pleased about the decision. While he did state, "I'd rather eat a cowpat on a bun than a bloody McDonald's," he's actually far more ... More >>

Morrissey Tosses Rowdy Fans, Shakira Sings "Santa Baby," Fall Out Boy Take A Break

Electric Mustache: Daytrotter iPhone AppIdolator: Shakira Stops Gyrating For One Second to Sing 'Santa Baby'NME: Morrissey has fan thrown out of Hamburg gig - videoNME: Fall Out Boy to go on 'indefinite break'Pitchfork: Decemberists Turn The Hazards of Love Into Animated FilmRolling Stone: Ringo Sta ... More >>

10 Music Documentaries You Should See, Pop Music Takes Over Broadway, New Magnetic Fields

Electric Mustache: 10 Music Documentaries You Really Should SeeElectric Mustache: Turn Back O Man @ Local First Festival 11/7/09Idolator: Fergie Calls Kanye West "Gay Friendly" (But Not a Gay Fish)Idolator: Eat It, 'Les Miz': Pop Music Takes Over BroadwayNME: Steven Tyler onstage with Joe Perry: 'I' ... More >>

Steven Tyler Quits Aerosmith, New Animal Collective, Thom Yorke Hates Nukes

Electric Mustache: The "Not So Fun" Story of fun. @ The ClubhouseIdolator: It's Time (For Me) To Say GoodbyeNME: Animal Collective reveal new EP release date and tracklistingNME: Aerosmith's Joe Perry: 'Steven Tyler has quit'Pitchfork: Thom Yorke Takes on Nuclear PowerRolling Stone: Drummer Jerry F ... More >>

Aerosmith and ZZ Top Prove They're Real Guitar Heroes at Cricket Wireless Pavilion

Luke HolwerdaSteven Tyler of Aerosmith​ A funny thing has happened to the recording industry lately. Video games have begun to influence to music sales. Don't believe me? Consider that the re-release of the entire Beatle Catalogue is scheduled for the exact same day as the release of The Beatl ... More >>

Santana

The Father of Re-invention

Guitar Hero Aerosmith at Hard Rock Cafe

Rock This Way

Dream a little dream via video-game vicariousness

A fake AC/DC and other bands we love that you’ll loathe

Summer Guide: Stay at one of the Valley’s luxest resorts for a fraction of the scratch

Battle Royal

The Rock 'n' Roll Soldiers fight for their right to party

RIAA-holes

How they misspell relief

Six-String Savant

Prodigy Nick Sterling spirals toward stardom

Touching base with local projects

Wassup with Kongos, Hermosa Drive, Numbers on Napkins, and Ghetto Cowgirl

Well Trained

The Polar Express breathes life into holiday characters

Take Four

Fourth annual film fest rolls in Scottsdale

Alice in Revolver Land

Wacky Wasabi

Our resident foodie travels to the far reaches of the Valley for the best sushi

Stage Fight

It's KISS vs. Aerosmith in a battle for your metal-god dollar

Jam Master Jay: 1965-2002

Hip-hop has lost greats before, but this murder is different, as a Houston DJ expresses

TV Eye

Tempe combo reshapes Television's art-punk sound with a lot of volume and a little bit of pop

Amazing Crowns

Royal (Time Bomb)

Built for Sound

Nino Notaro's life of sound guardin'

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

Seizing the yesterday with Warrant's Jani Lane

Kings of Rhyme

Run-D.M.C. keeps pushing to earn respectability for hip-hop

Pepper Spray

It was 20 years ago this week that Sgt. Pepper dropped a bomb on movie theaters, so where's all the rerelease hoopla?

Of Mice and Guffman, or Whatever

Hangin' With Mr. Cooper

Ol' Spider Eyes is back with a new summer tour--but this time, he's left the guillotine at home

Recordings

BOYS IN THE ATTIC

DOES LIFE REALLY BEGIN AT 50 FOR AEROSMITH? ITS RECORD LABEL IS BETTING $30 MILLION IT DOES.

TAPES IN THE MAIL