L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — What is rock 'n' roll, one may ask upon seeing the names Hall & Oates, Linda Ronstadt, Cat Stevens and Peter Gabriel on this year’s list of finalists for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Do any of them truly rock, let alone roll? Or i... more info

Consequence of Sound — Plus, N.W.A., Chic, Cat Stevens, and KISS. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Just two months after Linda Ronstadt went public with the news that she can no longer sing because of Parkinson’s disease, she’s made the final nominations list for the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with Peter Gabriel, Nirvana, Cat Steven... more info

Here Comes The Flood — Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith is revered among the cognoscenti and rightly so. Forever Endeavour is his 13th album and the first to feature orchestrated stings and woodwinds. Sexmith has demoed the songs for his new album when he ran into... more info

Mjsbigblog — Last night, American Idol Season 9 winner, Lee DeWyze rose to the challenge. His brother Michael dared him to perform and post a cover of Cat Steven's classic hit "Father and Son." more info

Guardian Music — Louis Walsh, pop impresario and X Factor judge, talks about music, false accusations, facelifts and hair transplants. Oh, and his idea for improving ratings (get rid of Gary)Ach, Louis Walsh. You know the one – lisping Irishman on The X Factor, cr... more info

Guardian Music — The music blogger picks the songs that mean the most to her as part of our Six Songs of Me projectHannah Duncan blogs at From Desk Till Dawn, contributes to independent music sites, and tweeted for the Guardian at Glastonbury 2011. What was the first... more info

Guardian Music — The blogger runs through the songs that mean the most to her in our Six Songs of Me projectMikala Taylor writes a blog at backstagerider.com.What was the first song you ever bought?Duran Duran – Planet Earth It's funny, I don't actually remember bu... more info

Guardian Music — Snoop puts the Dogg to bed after spiritual awakening in Jamaica, saying he wants to seek out new challengesSnoop Dogg is dead! Long live Snoop Lion!The rumors are true! Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr – aka Snoop Doggy Dogg aka the rap legend behind hit... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Wayne Rooney has revealed that Oasis, Bruce Springsteen and Cat Stevens - are among the singers who help fire him up for the big matches as he prepares to join the action at Euro 2012.The England striker has selected 11 tracks to get him in the goal-... more info