Legendary guitarist and iconic blues artist B.B. King has passed away at the age of 89. The sad news was announced by his daughter Patty King late last night. B.B. was under home hospice care in Las Vegas and being treated for dehydration for the past two weeks. The Rock Revival sends it’s deepest sympathies to B.B.’s...
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KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD AND JONNY LANG JOINING FORCES FOR 2015 SUMMER TOUR
This summer, blues guitar virtuosos Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Jonny Lang are set to hit the road for their first ever co-headlining tour together. The summer run kicks off on June 11 at the Maine State Pier in Portland, ME and wraps up on June 28 at the Kentucky Center in Louisville, KY. The Grammy-nominated Kenny Way Shepherd Band are...
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THE BLACK CROWES BREAK UP AFTER 24-YEAR CAREER
After an illustrious and influential 24-year career, rock music juggernauts The Black Crowes have officially disbanded. During the band’s 2013 world tour, all seemed well with the band. “This year in The Black Crowes has reaffirmed my belief in the power of music and the power of love,” frontman Chris Robinson said. “I can’t wait to see what the future...
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GREEN DAY, JOAN JETT, STEVIE RAY VAUGHN & DOUBLE TROUBLE LEAD ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2015
Today, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the 2015 Class of Inductees. Next April, Green Day, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble, Lou Reed, Bill Withers, and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band are all set to be inducted. Ringo Starr will be receiving the Award For Musical Excellence and the R&B group The “5” Royales will be...
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THE BLACK KEYS – Live Photo Gallery
Turn Blue World Tour 2014 September 20 | Wells Fargo Center | Philadelphia, PA Photography by Matt Bishop FACEBOOK.COM/THEROCKREVIVAL
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JACK WHITE PREMIERES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “WOULD YOU FIGHT FOR MY LOVE?”
Today, guitar guru Jack White premiered his new music video for “Would You Fight For My Love?” The track is the third single off his successful sophomore effort Lazaretto, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 back in June. White had an impressive summer on the festival circuit with headlining performances at Bonnaroo, Governors Ball Music Festival, and...