My obsessive love of rock didn't surface until later in life -- around the same time I began learning electric guitar and listening to artists like Jimi Hendrix. I spent the next decade learning everything I could about rock. Along the way I found myself gravitating towards against-the-grain bands like Pearl Jam, Modest Mouse and Queens of the Stone Age. I began pursuing a career in radio after realizing I would be able to talk about music all day and get free CDs and concert tix. After grinding it out on the intern circuit, I landed a job at the Banana! I later became a writer for Loudwire.com and I'm currently the Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media Flint.
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Disturbed’s David Draiman Set to Enter Studio for New Industrial Project
Disturbed may be on hiatus for an unspecified period of time, but vocalist David Draiman is set to return with an industrial rock project, for which he has just unveiled a whole slew of details via Twitter.
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder and Willie Nelson Talk ‘Just Breathe’ Cover and Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn
Eddie Vedder called up Willie Nelson to talk about his cover of Pearl Jam's 'Just Breathe,' as well as the recent loss of Booker T. and the MGs bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn -- hear the conversation and see Nelson perform the PJ cover here.
Bret Michaels Settles Tony Awards Stage Accident Lawsuit
Bret Michaels has settled his lawsuit against CBS Broadcasting, which stemmed from an incident where a set piece dropped on the Poison frontman at the 2009 Tony Awards.
The Offspring ‘Dig a Little Bit Deeper’ on New Album ‘Days Go By’
The Offspring's Dexter Holland says the state of today's music industry forced the band to 'dig a little bit deeper' when writing and recording their upcoming ninth studio album, 'Days Go By.'
Scott Weiland Claims He Has Rejoined Velvet Revolver for New Album and 2012 Tour
After revealing recently that he would be open to reuniting with Velvet Revolver, singer Scott Weiland has apparently taken his position behind the microphone for the band that had yet to replace him.
10 Years Reveal Album Artwork and New Release Date for ‘Minus the Machine’
10 Years give fans a look at their analog-inspired cover for the forthcoming sixth studio album, 'Minus the Machine,' which will hit shelves a few weeks later than planned.
Foo Fighters To Rock ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season Finale With Mick Jagger
Foo Fighters will help put the rock in 30 Rock on the 37th season finale of 'Saturday Night Live,' when they back up legendary Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger for a performance on May 19.
Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale Unveils Signature Gibson Guitar Via Twitter
Gibson Guitars have created a signature series guitar for none other than Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale. Fans can get an early peek of the axe that is truly befitting of a rock goddess in the pics below.
Stone Temple Pilots Gear Up for ‘Core 20′ Tour + Rock Allegiance Festival
Stone Temple Pilots are set to perform 'Core,' their debut album, in its entirety on an upcoming tour in observance of its 20th anniversary. The band has announced the first couple of dates of their late summer trek, one of which will be their headlining spot at the Rock Allegiance festival.
Alice in Chains Recording ‘Really Interesting’ Next Album
After a series of delays in the recording of Alice in Chains' fifth full-length album, singer-guitarist Jerry Cantrell reveals that the band is going full steam ahead with hopes of a 2012 release.