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Getty ImagesEagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit doesn’t think the group will ever record another studio set. The Eagles are currently on tour performing their legendary 1976 Hotel California album in its entirety along with other classic hits. While chatting with Classic Rock magazine, Schmit was asked about the Eagles recording a followup to 2007’s chart-topping…

Getty ImagesPaul Stanley seems resigned to the fact that no new Kiss music could ever measure up against the band’s classic albums. Despite the band’s last two sets — 2012’s Monster and 2009’s Sonic Boom both going Top Three — the songs have failed to enjoy a shelf life alongside the Kiss material from 1970’s…

PRPhotos.comSammy Hagar has revealed that the late-Eddie Van Halen came to him in a dream and wrote a song with him. Hagar, who’ll release Crazy Times, his latest album with the Circle on September 30th, spoke about the visitation to Ultimate Classic Rock. Hagar explained, “About two months ago, I had this dream and Eddie…

Getty ImagesOzzy Osbourne has opened up about the songs on his upcoming album Patient Number 9, saying that some may be controversial. He told Classic Rock Magazine that on his song “One of Those Days,” he sings “One of those days that I don’t believe in Jesus.” He told the magazine, “That’s going to cause…

Getty ImagesIt was one year ago today — August 24th, 2021 — that that the music world was shocked to learn that Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts died at the age of 80. Fans had been showing concern when the news broke earlier this month that for the first time in his career, Watts was…

Getty ImagesSammy Hagar admits that with the passing of Eddie Van Halen, he feels the pull from fans to perform Van Halen material. Hagar, who’s currently on the road with the Circle — which features Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony — told Southgate, Michigan’s News-Herald that the “Van Hagar” catalogue is still very much in…

PRPhotos.comElton John posted a bit of his new collaboration with Britney Spears on his Instagram page. The “Rocket Man” was filmed at the La Guerite in Cannes and sat in the DJ booth and he had him play a bit of the new track, “Hold Me Closer,” which features the troubled pop star singing the…

PRPhotos.comChad Smith feels that the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ latest single “Tippa My Tongue” has a sound firmly planted in the band’s past while breaking new ground for the future. We caught up with the legendary drummer and he shed light on what he loves about the new track, which serves as the teaser to…

Getty ImagesIt was 58 years ago tonight (August 23rd, 1964) that the Beatles’ made their legendary debut at L.A.’s Hollywood Bowl. Following the concert’s opening acts, the Bill Black Combo, the Exciters, the Righteous Brothers, and Jackie DeShannon, the Beatles hit the stage at approximately 9:30 p.m. and performed their 12-song set in about 30…