Mary Ouellette

The detained Russian punk-rock female group Pussy Riot now has a new supporter in their corner, and it’s a pretty powerful ally:  Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney.

When Styx, Reo Speedwagon, and Ted Nugent announced that they were teaming up this summer for the ‘Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express’ tour, the classic rock gods had to have smiled down from above knowing they had crafted the perfect trifecta.

Friday night, May 25, that little ol’ band from Texas rolled into the East Coast to kick off their ‘Gang of Outlaws Tour’ at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, N.H. The tour trifecta features headliners ZZ Top in addition to the unique pairing of 3 Doors Down and Gretchen Wilson as show openers.

In the harrowing saga regarding the on-again, off-again induction of Guns N’ Roses into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at this weekend’s ceremony, the Hall of Fame has cast the final word, at least for now.

When it comes to rock ‘n’ roll longevity, the Rolling Stones and Aerosmith have set the bar pretty high, both in storied histories and keeping their respective bands together for decade after decade, but Motley Crue hopes to give them a run for their money.