August 19, 2010 - Michael Been, frontman and guitarist of the anthemic 1980s alternative-rock band The Call, died today (8/19) in Belgium after suffering a heart attack backstage, according to a press release. He was 60.
February 4, 2010 - Spoon, She & Him, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Evan Dando are among the acts who've signed on to perform during this year's annual South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival in Austin, TX.
February 1, 2010 - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's personal storage locker was recently broken into and several pieces of vintage equipment were stolen, according to a statement posted on the band's website.
January 22, 2010 - Soon after singer/songwriter Angelina Moysov immigrated to America from Southern Russia in 1993, she met guitarist Tom Ayres. Together they formed Persephone's Bees, bringing Paul Bertolino (drums) and former bass player Mike Farrell (now Ryan Lukas) into the mix.
December 2, 2009 - Alt-rockers Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have lined up late-winter/early spring dates in support of their forthcoming fifth studio album, which is due in stores next March.
February 26, 2008 - Alt-rockers Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have lined up a headlining US club tour this spring as the band continues to back its latest studio effort, last year's "Baby 81."
July 9, 2007 - Southern alt-rockers Kings of Leon have begun building their fall US tour, which currently includes a handful of appearances with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
March 16, 2007 - Following a handful of UK shows next month, indie-rockers Black Rebel Motorcycle Club will embark on their biggest North American tour yet.
Michael Been, frontman and guitarist of the anthemic 1980s alternative-rock band The Call, died today (8/19) in Belgium after suffering a heart attack backstage, according to a press release. He was 60.
