Classic Rock News

Getty ImagesIt was 52 years ago today (November 11th, 1970), that Elvis Presley’s first concert film, Elvis – That’s The Way It Is, premiered. The movie, which chronicled the Los Angeles rehearsals and the opening shows of Presley’s third Las Vegas stand at the International Hotel, provided a behind-the-scenes look at Presley at work and…

Getty ImagesHappy Birthday to Neil Young, who turns 77 on Saturday (November 12th)!!! Neil Young & Crazy Horse will release their latest album, World Record, on November 18th. The new 10-track collection was produced by Rick Rubin and recorded at his Shangri-la Studios in Malibu — which was originally the Band’s headquarters after being used…

Getty ImagesIggy Pop has announced a new solo album entitled Every Loser. The punk icon’s 19th solo album will be released via Atlantic and Gold Tooth Records. Pop said in a recent statement, “I’m the guy with no shirt who rocks; Andrew and Gold Tooth get that, and we made a record together the old-fashioned…

Getty ImagesJust reissued is the classic 1984 “Body By Jake” workout album by fitness icon Jake Steinfeld. The Body By Jake: Don’t Quit (Music From The Original Video Soundtrack) collection, which is being rediscovered by a new generation after more than 35 years, served as precursor to the type of curated playlists found on Peloton…

Getty ImagesOzzy Osbourne says that although he’s done with Black Sabbath — he’d like to continue working with co-founder Tony Iommi, according to Blabbermouth. On SiriusXM’s, Ozzy Speaks show, Ozzy was asked about collaborating with Iommi on his solo track the track “Degradation Rules” from Ozzy’s recent latest album, Patient Number 9: “(It) was great.…

Getty ImagesIn celebration of his 80th year, on December 2nd Paul McCartney will release his 7-Inch Singles Box. The massive, numbered limited-edition collection of 80 7-inch singles spanning 1971 to the present was personally supervised by McCartney and contains recreations of 65 singles/promos using restored original artwork from 11 different countries. The set features 15…

Getty ImagesOut today (November 11th) is Bruce Springsteen’s soul covers set, titled Only The Strong Survive. The album, which was recorded without the E Street Band, features two duets with Sam & Dave’s Sam Moore — “Soul Days” and “I Forgot To Be Your Lover.” Among the other covers on the set are the Walker…

PRPhotos.comIt was 36 years ago today (November 10th, 1986) that Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band released their 40-track, five-record, set Live 1975/85. The album spanned the group’s touring career from their 1975 Roxy Theatre performance in Los Angeles, to the sold-out stadium dates of the then-recent Born In The U.S.A. world tour. In…

Getty ImagesSammy Hagar shed light on an interesting 1996 Van Halen outtake yet to surface. While appearing on the Kyle Merrideth With. . . podcast, the “Red Rocker” was asked about the second tune he and the band tracked for the Twister soundtrack. As it stood, the 1996 album featured the Van Halen fan favorite,…