Even Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora recognizes that the New Jersey rockers are trying something they've never done before: Starting a world tour before their latest disc is out.
In this case, the group launched their Because We Can Tour on Feb.9 -- the trek is named for the new album's first single -- and their latest studio effort What About Now isn't released until March 12.
But if any member of the group -- Richie Sambora, drummer Tico Torres and keyboardist David Bryan -- is nervous about putting the cart before the horse, musically speaking, they're not saying.
"In the band's existence, it's the first time we've ever actually toured before we put a record out, so I guess we're going to find out (how it goes) aren't we?" says Sambora, 53, on a conference call with the other two band members.
The National's doc director Tom Berninger:"ťA star is born."ť Canadian fans of The National have two reasons to rejoice. The Brooklyn-based indie rockers will release their sixth album, Trouble Will Find Me, on May 21 following that up with three dates in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. As an added bonus in Toronto ... Read more
Crank up the bass - it's almost summer By now, you've removed your winter tires, dusted off your spring jacket and glimpsed at that elusive orange orb in the sky. Remember summer? It's almost back. When warm weather makes a comeback each year, there's nothing like that first drive. That first ... Read more
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