Classic Rock News

John Lodge, the longtime bassist, singer, and songwriter for the Moody Blues, died suddenly at the age of 82, his family announced on Friday (October 10). A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Lodge penned hits including “Ride My See-Saw,” “Isn’t Life Strange,” and “I’m Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band),”…

Ian Watkins, former Lostprophets singer and convicted pedophile who was serving a 29-year prison sentence at HMP Wakefield in the UK, died at age 48 after being attacked by fellow inmates on Saturday (October 11). West Yorkshire Police confirmed his death and launched a homicide investigation following the assault, which reportedly involved a knife and…

Liam Gallagher, the 53-year-old frontman of Oasis, became a first-time grandfather in September when his daughter, Molly Moorish-Gallagher, 27, welcomed her son Rudy with boyfriend and professional soccer player Nathaniel Phillips. Molly, daughter of Liam and singer Lisa Moorish, announced the birth on Instagram on Saturday (October 11), sharing photos of the newborn and expressing…

Journey’s Jonathan Cain, who joined the band in 1980 and co-wrote iconic hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’” “Faithfully,” and “Open Arms,” has announced plans to leave the band after one final tour in 2026 and 2027. Although bandmate Neal Schon initially sparked confusion by suggesting on social media that Cain was leaving the band immediately,…

Thommy Price, the acclaimed drummer known for his decades-long work with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and Billy Idol, died at the age of 68 on Friday (October 10), as confirmed by his wife, Stefunny. Price played with Joan Jett from 1987 to 2017, and she paid tribute to Price on Instagram: “We lost a…

Role Model made his Saturday Night Live debut on October 11, performing two songs from his deluxe album, Kansas Anymore, including his hit “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out,” which reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart. During the rousing performance of “Sally,” Charli XCX made a surprise cameo as the song’s title…

On Friday (October 10), No Doubt announced details of their six-night residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere in May 2026, marking the Grammy-winning band’s return to the stage following their acclaimed 2024 Coachella performances and the FireAid benefit concert earlier this year. The group – featuring Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont, and Adrian Young –…

In a new interview with Guitar World magazine, Slash confirmed that a new Guns N’ Roses album is “coming,” though no official release date has been set. “There’s so much material at this point, it’s a matter of having the discipline to sit down and fu**ing get into it,” said Slash. “But the thing with…

My Morning Jacket’s hour-long performance on Austin City Limits is set to premiere on October 18, and the band just shared a rendition of “Knot Comes Loose” from their 2005 album, Z, that didn’t make the official broadcast. Alongside the performance, MMJ will be inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame, with Academy…