Classic Rock News

During an appearance on Howard Stern’s radio show on Tuesday (December 2), Kenny Chesney reminisced about Jimmy Buffett’s posthumous induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024. Buffett was honored with a heartfelt tribute performance of his 1974 song, “Come Monday,” by his close friends Chesney, James Taylor, and Mac McAnally, with…

Six months after his death, Ozzy Osbourne was posthumously honored with Birmingham’s Lord Mayor’s Award on Wednesday (December 3), on what would have been the heavy metal legend’s 77th birthday. The accolade recognizes his outstanding contribution and deep connection to his hometown, with his daughter, Kelly Osbourne, expressing gratitude to Birmingham’s citizens for “showing up…

HBO’s new documentary, Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?, is set to premiere on December 18 as part of their Music Box series, and an official trailer for the film was just released. The rock doc offers an intimate look at the band’s rise to fame in the early ‘90s following their breakout hit…

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Wish You Were Here, Pink Floyd is launching pop-up stores in London, Barcelona, Los Angeles, and Paris in collaboration with Sony Music and News & Coffee. These kiosks will feature exclusive commemorative merchandise, a limited anniversary pressing of the album, and a special edition of the Brain Damage fanzine,…

Guns N’ Roses surprised fans with the release of two new singles on Thursday (December 4), with the origins of both tracks dating back to the Chinese Democracy sessions in 2008. The soaring ballad “Nothin’” is reminiscent of “November Rain,” with emotive piano, heartfelt vocals from Axl Rose, and soulful guitar work from Slash, while…

During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday (December 3), Gwen Stefani shared her excitement about No Doubt’s upcoming reunion for a residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas in 2026. The initial 12 shows in May quickly sold-out, so they added six additional “final” dates in June. “We’re excited,” she…

Jillian Lauren-Shriner has filed for divorce from Weezer bassist Scott Shriner after 20 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple, married since 2005, share two teen sons – Jovanni Starshine, 13, and Tariku Moon, 17 – and she is seeking joint custody, spousal support, and to restore her maiden name. The filing follows a…

On the 10th anniversary of Scott Weiland’s death (December 3), a previously unreleased song from the late Stone Temple Pilots frontman, “If I Could Fly,” was made available to stream via Primary Wave/Virgin. Weiland wrote the tune in 2000 after the birth of his son Noah, with the emotional track officially unveiled on vinyl for…

The BBC has acquired Hamburg Days, a six-part drama series depicting The Beatles’ formative years in Hamburg during the 1960s. The project is based on the autobiography of artist Klaus Voormann – who created the iconic cover art for the band’s 1966 album, Revolver –  with the onetime Beatles session musician also consulted on the…