Farewell Ed King

Ed King, best known for his time playing guitar with Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 68. King co-wrote the band's best song "Sweet Home Alabama." Turn up the southern rock today in remembrance!

Former LYNYRD SKYNYRD Guitarist ED KING Dead At 68 https://t.co/F9O7fqTZxu pic.twitter.com/6vrL2X5bDo

— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) August 23, 2018

I’ve just found out about Ed’s passing and I’m shocked and saddened. Ed was our brother, and a great Songwriter and Guitar player. I know he will be reunited with the rest of the boys in Rock & Roll Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sharon and his family. -Gary Rossington

— Lynyrd Skynyrd (@Skynyrd) August 23, 2018

Sammy Hagar Helps California Police Department

The Fontana Police Department in California got a little help from Sammy Hagar. The police department presumably made the clip to promote safe driving speeds. The clip is also part of a larger PR effort in general.

Sammy Hagar - I Can't Drive 55

Spoiler: Sammy gets away with speeding in this one!

Sammy Hagar Cameos in Fontana Police Department 'I Can't Drive 55′ Lip Sync Video https://t.co/iX4pinqUP6

— Loudwire (@Loudwire) August 23, 2018

Jetboy, 'Born To Fly' -- New Video

Jetboy has released the video for "Born To Fly" which is the title track to the band's upcoming album. The album will come out January 25. I have to say, all the comments I've seen online are positive - people seem pumped about this new music, so good for Jetboy.

Eagles On Top

This is pretty crazy. Eagles Greatest Hits is now the best selling album of all time, beating Michael Jackson's Thriller. Eagles Greatest Hits 1971-1975 is now 38x platinum. Thriller is 33x platinum. The recalculation takes into account streams, downloads and traditional sales. Insanity. I never thought any album would surpass Thriller.

Eagles' 'Greatest Hits' has now overtaken Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' as the best-selling album of all time https://t.co/1X8hwlU5vO pic.twitter.com/hUfMo6CyoO

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) August 20, 2018

In Case You Ever Wanted To Do A Real Soundcheck

Jack Russell's Great White is going on tour... and for $1,000 you can meet the band and play a song during soundcheck. This is kind of cool and I can see some big fans doing this for sure. I took today off to rest - so enjoy your Monday!

Have you purchased your @JacksGreatWhite VIP Package Tickets yet for our headlining #livenationtour2018 ???? Click on the link below for details. Which package will YOU choose?? Come out & rock with us!! #JackRussellsGreatWhite
Photo @joeschaefhttps://t.co/OwoVHKYVT9 pic.twitter.com/fYeT7GSymW

— Jack Russell (@JacksGreatWhite) August 20, 2018

Doro, 'It Cuts So Deep'

Doro has a new video out for her song "It Cuts So Deep." The song is from the album Forever Warriors, Forever United.

Now it's time for some real talk: I don't like the song much. I'm not a huge Doro or Warlock fan, so maybe that is why. The lyrics seem pedantic. I know some people are rabid Doro fans, so hopefully you're not offended. I've never seen her or Warlock live, so maybe that is amazing experience. Some of the older tracks are good... but this new one doesn't do it for me.

Mad props for the album cover though, Doro still looks amazing.

Aerosmith Sounded Great On 'Fallon'

I'm old so I don't stay up for shows like the The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, but I did set my digital DVR! I'm super pumped the band did "Mama Kin" and "Big Ten Inch Record" for the national audience. Folks were probably sad they didn't get "I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing." Now if the band will just play "Round and Round" during my stop at the Vegas residency, all will be great! Happy Saturday, ya'll. Be nice and enjoy the waning days of summer.

Aerosmith - Debut Album