Classic Rock News

• How John Oates Escaped the Trap of Rock Star Excess February 23, 2020
  Hall & Oates star recalls how he escaped trappings of excess to focus on making music. Continue reading…
  Martin Kielty
• 55 Years Ago: The Beatles Start Shooting 'Help!' February 23, 2020
  Second movie work began as Fab Four began to realize how desperate they were for a new direction. Continue reading…
  Martin Kielty
• How Queen's 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love' Came Together February 23, 2020
  Written quickly and inspired by Elvis Presley, the song became the band's first U.S. No. 1. Continue reading…
  Ken Kelley
• Watch Boxer Tyson Fury Sing 'American Pie' After Heavyweight Title Win February 23, 2020
  British champion celebrates with signature track after victory over Deontay Wilder. Continue reading…
  Martin Kielty
• 40 Years Ago: Air Supply Rewrite 'All Out of Love' for U.S. Chart Bid February 23, 2020
  Label boss Clive Davis insisted original Australian version wouldn’t work in the States. Continue reading…
  Martin Kielty
• 20 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Is Resurrected With 'Things Have Changed' February 23, 2020
  The song, from the movie 'Wonder Boys,' won the Academy Award. Continue reading…
  Tyler Sage
• The Doors' Robby Krieger Announces 'The Ritual Begins at Sundown' Album February 23, 2020
  Listen to “The Drift” from April LP ‘The Ritual Begins at Sundown.” Continue reading…
  Martin Kielty
• 'Animal House,' 'Stripes,' 'Smokey and the Bandit' Get New Funko Pop! Figures February 22, 2020
  Classic '70s and '80s movies will be celebrated with a new line. Continue reading…
  Dave Lifton
• Scorpions Postpone Show Due to Klaus Meine's Kidney Stones February 22, 2020
  Singer was stricken during tour of Australia with Whitesnake. Continue reading…
  Dave Lifton
• March 2020 New Music Releases February 22, 2020
  The list sort of cruises along until the very end of the month, when a huge slate of albums arrives. Continue reading…
  Nick DeRiso