Classic Rock News

Getty ImagesIt was 54 years ago Sunday (March 12th, 1969) that Paul McCartney and Linda Eastman were married in London. The couple met in 1967 at London’s Bag O’Nails nightclub when Linda, already a noted rock photographer, was out for the night with members of the Animals. Paul made a point of introducing himself to…

Getty ImagesAlternative rock icons, the Violent Femmes have just rolled out a string of 11 spring dates in celebration of the 40th anniversary of their self-titled 1983 debut. The “Blister In The Sun” legends will be performing the classic first album in its entirety, with the band still featuring founding members Gordon Gano on guitar…

For the first time in seven years, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members, The Cure will take on a 30-date North American tour that runs May through July. Stops for the legendary band will include three nights at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and Madison Square Garden in New York City. Some of…

Getty ImagesOnly hours before showtime, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band announced the postponement of last night’s (March 9th) concert in Columbus, Ohio. The Nationwide Arena venue posted a message on its website stating, “Due to illness, tonight’s Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band concert at Nationwide Arena has been postponed. We are…

Getty ImagesIt was 16 years ago today (March 9th, 2007) that Boston lead singer Brad Delp committed suicide at his home in Atkinson, New Hampshire, at the age of 55. Emergency operators in Concord, New Hampshire, got a phone call seeking help and when local police responded, they found Delp had suffocated from the smoke…

Getty ImagesMotley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx is feeling invigorated being back on the road with the band — so much so that he wants them to keep going far beyond their current tour with Def Leppard. Blabbermouth transcribed some of his recent chat with Brazil’s A Radio Rock, in which he said, “Tommy (Lee) just…

PRPhotos.comOn March 5th, Jane’s Addiction premiered its first new song since 2014, titled, “True Love.” The tune came at the end of the night during the band’s tour kickoff in Bakersfield, California at Mechanics Bank Arena. Rolling Stone described it as, “a psych-tinged ballad that builds to an understated peak, with frontman Perry Farrell’s voice…

Getty ImagesBilly Joel revealed he’s been sober for two years. During a chat with The Los Angeles Times ahead of his Friday night (March 10th) concert with Stevie Nicks at L.A.’s Dodger Stadium, the “Piano Man” was asked about his drinking these days, and admitted, “I stopped a couple of years ago. It wasn’t a…

Getty ImagesIt was 59 years ago tonight (March 8th, 1964) that the Dave Clark Five (DC5) made their debut on The Ed Sullivan Show. The group was the second British Invasion act to infiltrate the U.S. shores, following the Beatles. The DC5 originated from North London and had 17 records on Billboard’s Top 40 between…