Classic Rock News

PRPhotos.comDue to the ongoing pandemic, Billy Joel has been forced to postpone his January 14th concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Billy posted a message to fans on Facebook, which reads, “Nothing is more important to me than the safety and well-being of my band, crew, and the fans; so due to unfortunate COVID-related…

Getty ImagesComing to select IMAX theaters for one day only on January 30th is The Beatles: Get Back – Rooftop Concert. The 60-minute presentation, which takes place on the 53rd anniversary of the “Fab Four’s” final performance on the rooftop of their Apple Headquarters in London, will also feature a Q&A portion with director Peter…

Getty ImagesWolfgang Van Halen literally learned Tremonti’s setlist during a single night of cramming before hitting the road with the band. Back in July 2012 Wolfgang jumped in cold to replace then-bassist Brian Marshall and stayed on to play bass on the band’s 2015 album Cauterize and its 2016 follow-up, Dust. While chatting with Classic…

PRPhotos.comRush has partnered with Stern Pinball for a series of new pinball machines, available in “Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models.” Stern Chairman and CEO Gary Stern said in a statement, “Partnering with Rush, we created a musical pinball experience that every fan will want to explore. Incredible music, memorable toys, unique mechanical pinball action,…

PRPhotos.comCheap Trick has just posted four Las Vegas dates for February and March. The band will hit The Strat Hotel & Casino over two weekends — February 25th & 26th and March 4th & 5th. The band will be on the road though the fall opening for either ZZ Top or Rod Stewart. The group’s…

Getty ImagesNeal Schon revealed why short-lived Journey frontman Jeff Scott Soto was fired back in 2007. Soto, who sang lead for Yngwie Malmsteen and now tours with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, fronted Journey from 2006 to 2007 after vocal issues forced Steve Augeri off the road — and according to him, was never told why he lost…

Getty ImagesJohn Lennon’s infamous 1972 double album set Some Time In New York City will be the next archival release sporting updated “Ultimate Mixes.” The set, which has no release date, follows recent deluxe box sets of 1970’s John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band and 1971’s Imagine. A new website featuring the album’s title and info has…

Getty ImagesIt was 55 years ago today (January 4th, 1967) that the Doors released its groundbreaking and iconic self-titled debut album. The album, which hit Number Two on the Billboard 200 albums chart, featured such instant classics as “Break On Through (To The Other Side),” “Soul Kitchen” “The Crystal Ship, “Alabama Song (Whiskey Bar),” “The…

Getty ImagesGene Simmons explained that Kiss “selling its catalogue” is an entirely different kettle of fish than it is for other bands. While pitching his latest endeavor — the new vodka, called Moneybag to A Journal Of Musical Things, Simmons was asked if he and Paul Stanley would ever sell off their interest in Kiss.…