Joan Jett

Watch Miley Cyrus & Against Me! Perform “True Trans Soul Rebel”

If 2014 was the year Miley Cyrus‘ outrageous antics reached maximum raunchiness, 2015 is proving to be the year she reminds the world she is also an incredibly kind (and talented) soul. Cyrus recently started the Happy Hippie Foundation, an organization to benefit homeless and LGBTQ kids. To raise awareness for this initiative, Cyrus recently […]

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UTG PHOTOS: Inside The Media Room at the 30th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductions

Last night was a monumental night for rock history and Cleveland as the “Home of Rock and Roll” hosted some of rock and roll’s greatest legends and talents for the 30th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions. The 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions ceremony took place at Public Hall in […]

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Inside The Rock Hall: A Live Blog From The 2015 Induction Ceremony

Taking place in Cleveland, Ohio this evening is the highly anticipated 2015 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Slated to be inducted in rock’s highest honor this year are fan favorite and legendary acts the likes of Green Day, Ringo Starr, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Lou Reed, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double […]

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2015 Presenters and Performers

Yesterday, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the presenters and performers for this year’s ceremony, which is set to air on HBO this coming May. As reported by Rolling Stone, Sir Paul McCartney will aptly induct Ringo Starr, the always-awesome Stevie Wonder will chat about Bill Wither, and Patti Smith will introduce Lou […]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces Its 2015 Inductee Class

This time each year, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces their annual inductee class that sees artists being recognized for their contribution to the wellness of music. Sometimes the class includes artists that seem premature for their induction while others are left in the dark to wait another year to be a part […]

Foo Fighters Announce 20th Anniversary Bash On Fourth of July

There are few things more American than Foo Fighters — so why not celebrate the band’s 20th “birthday” by throwing a star-studded bash in Washington D.C. on July 4, 2015? Independence Day 2015 marks, to the day, 20 years since Dave Grohl released a record under that goofy moniker, Foo Fighters, which soon became a […]

Watch Remaining Nirvana Members Perform “Lithium” with St. Vincent

Last month, Nirvana was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Ohio with all of its original members. The official Induction Ceremony included a series of notable musicians filling in for Kurt Cobain such as Joan Jett, St. Vincent, Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis, and Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon. This Saturday, May 31, […]

WATCH: Nirvana Perform “Smells Like Teen Spirit” With Joan Jett At Secret Show

It doesn’t get much cooler than this. Following the legendary grunge band’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame yesterday, the surviving members of Nirvana (drummer Dave Grohl, bassist Krist Novoselic, and guitarist Pat Smear) reunited at St. Vitus in Brooklyn, New York for an intimate, invite-only set of Nirvana songs. Those stepping […]

UTG PREVIEW: Eight Reasons Riot Fest Is The Best Lineup Of The Year

Riot Fest Chicago is everything an alternative music lover of the past 3 decades wants in a festival. It is arguably the most buzzed about, tweeted at, liked and talked about festival of 2013. It has the potential to be legendary.  Riot Fest Chicago will be a weekend full of unforgettable sets and unrealistic appearances. Here at […]

Joan Jett And Laura Jane Grace Co-Wrote & Perform New Song

Recently the one and only Joan Jett had the chance to co-write and perform a brand new song with Laura Jane Grace of Against Me!. The song is titled “Soulmates To Strangers”, and you can watch the ladies playing together by taking a look below the jump. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts have quite a […]

MOVIE TRAILER: Rock Of Ages

We rarely get to combine our love of music and film here on UTG, but today is an exception. After a lengthy wait (and tons of production photos), the world can now feast its eyes on the official trailer for the silver screen adaptation of Rock Of Ages. According to the press release, Rock of […]