Classic Rock News

Getty ImagesOn Tuesday, February 21, Guns N’ Roses announced an extensive world tour that includes 37 dates across the Middle East, Europe, and North America. The global trek is slated to kick off on June 5 in Tel Aviv, Israel and they’ll be in North America in August with shows scheduled in Boston, Chicago, Nashville,…

PRPhotos.comA trespasser was caught on camera roaming around John Mayer’s Los Angeles area home last month. Law enforcement sources told TMZ Monday (February 20th) that the suspicious person got out of the camera’s range and just disappeared. According to the outlet, police searched on foot and by helicopter but were unable to find anyone. However,…

Getty ImagesPaul Rudd recently told Rolling Stone about an encounter with Neil Diamond during his DJ days. The Ant-Man star said that he was performing at a woman’s 40th birthday party, at which the “Sweet Caroline” singer was a guest. Diamond and the woman danced to his hit “September Morn” and then Rudd went around…

PRPhotos.comBauhaus frontman Peter Murphy will hit the road in April to front the Celebrating David Bowie tour. Rolling Stone reports he’ll be joined by guitarist Adrian Belew, Spacehog’s Royston Langdon, a Perfect Circle bassist Matt McJunkins, guitarist Scrote, Devo/A Perfect Circle drummer Jeff Friedl, saxophonist Ron Dziubla and guitarist Eric Schermerhorn. It kicks off on…

PRPhotos.comSteve Vai claims he is “siting on a whole Ozzy Osbourne record.” The two worked together on a song for the 1995 release Ozzmosis but ended up recording much more. In a brand new interview with Eonmusic, the Whitesnake guitarist revealed, “Ozzy and I got carried away because we were having a lot of fun,…

Getty ImagesOn Thursday night (2-26) George Strait made a brief but memorable appearance at Bruce Springsteen’s concert in Austin, Texas. Without any introduction, George walked onto the stage to introduce Bruce. As his face appeared on the jumbotron, you could hear people yelling, “That’s George Strait!” The two friends hugged and George said, “Austin, Texas!…

In a recent radio interview, Skid Row original bassist, Rachel Bolan said the band recorded a live album last October in London and plan to release it this year. When asked about releases from their latest album, The Gang’s All Here, he said, “Possibly another video off this record. I’m not sure. We’re just kind…

Getty ImagesYes officially has a new drummer. Jay Schellen, who started filling in for Alan White, who passed away in May of last year, has now taken the gig full-time. In an interview with Louder Sound, guitarist and longest-serving member, Steve Howe said, “We’re all delighted to welcome Jay officially into the fold. He’s been…

Getty ImagesSting is set to receive the highest possible honor from The Ivors Academy. The Wallsend-born musician will receive the coveted Academy Fellow award at The Ivors ceremony on May 18 in London. The academy describes the honor as being reserved for those who have truly reshaped and redefined the art and craft of music…