Classic Rock News

Getty ImagesThe rock community has come out in force to salute Britain’s late-Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8th at age 97. The shortest Beatles song in the band’s catalogue was Paul McCartney’s 23-second paean to the Queen, titled “Her Majesty.” At the time of Abbey Road’s original release in September 1969, McCartney spoke…

Getty ImagesComing on November 18th is Jimi Hendrix Experience – Los Angeles Forum: April 26, 1969. The new archival set will be issued on double-LP vinyl and CD — as well as all digital platforms. The original concert featured such opening acts as Chicago Transit Authority — soon-to-be renamed Chicago — and Cat Mother &…

On November 7th, Bruce Springsteen will once again headline the annual “Stand Up For Heroes” benefit taking place this year at Manhattan’s David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Deadline.com reported in addition to Springsteen and Jon Stewart, who appears every year, this year’s comedy event will also feature Amber Iman, the…

Getty ImagesOzzy Osbourne has set a goal for himself: to be back onstage by next summer. The rock legend, who is recovering from several surgeries as well as the effects of PRKN 2, told Kerrang!, “I’ve just got to get back into a rhythm again. My balance is all f*cked up, but I’ve got to…

PRPhotos.comPerry Farrell is running hot in the studio these days, prepping work for all three of his bands — Jane’s Addiction, Porno For Pyros, and Kind Heaven Orchestra. Farrell confirmed that original Jane’s bassist Eric Avery is firmly back in the fold, telling NME, “Yes, and we recorded three songs with him. That Jane’s rhythm…

PRPhotos.comJohn Mellencamp, Ann Wilson of Heart, Buddy Guy, and John Hiatt will all appear live with Jim Irsay, owner & CEO of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts tomorrow night (September 9th) in Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium. The musicians will all guest with the Jim Irsay Band, who’ll perform at the event, which spotlights exhibit items from…

PRPhotos.comMelissa Etheridge will undertake a 12-show off-Broadway residency next month. The run, which is dubbed “My Window: A Journey Through Life,” is set to run at Manhattan’s New World Stages on October 14th, 15th, 16th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th. According to the official press release: Known for her confessional lyrics…

Getty ImagesIt was 44 years ago today (September 7th, 1978) that the Who’s drummer Keith Moon died at age 32. Moon’s death, which was ruled accidental, was caused by an overdose of Heminevrin, a medication prescribed to help alleviate alcohol withdrawals, mixed with alcohol. According to police reports there were 32 pills found in Moon’s…

Getty ImagesToday (September 7th) marks what would have been Buddy Holly’s 86th birthday. Holly, who would die tragically on February 3rd, 1959, at the age of 22 in plane crash with Ritchie Valens and J.P. “Big Bopper” Richardson, was arguably rock n’ roll’s first singer-songwriter. Holly’s death while on tour with the 1959 Winter Dance…