Classic Rock News

On Wednesday (July 9), Jack White celebrated his milestone 50th birthday by finally joining the ranks of smartphone users, after his wife, Olivia Jean, gifted the rock legend his very first cell phone. White shared his tentative foray into the 21st century with a series of humorous photos on Instagram, where he is shown looking…

On Thursday (July 10), Paul McCartney announced the dates and details of his Got Back 2025 North American Tour, which marks the Beatles legend’s first full tour of the continent since 2022. Following three sold-out surprise club shows at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City earlier this year, McCartney will now embark on a…

A new box set titled, I Can’t Give Everything Away [2002-2016], collects the music from David Bowie’s poignant final years. The comprehensive release will be issued in 13-CD and 18-LP boxed sets, along with standard digital download/streaming options. The set showcases key albums like Heathens (2002), Reality (2003), The Next Day (2013), and the iconic…

The Goo Goo Dolls are set to headline the Children’s Diabetes Foundation’s 39th Annual Carousel Ball on October 11 at the Hyatt Regency Denver. Music legend Neil Diamond will also be honored with the Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award during the event, with proceeds from the benefit going towards the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes in…

In celebration of their recent reunion tour kick-off in Cardiff, Wales, Oasis just announced the upcoming release of a career-spanning, limited-edition boxed set titled, Oasis: Complete Studio Album Collection, which is due out August 22. The collection is available in both 8-CD and 14-LP editions – along with limited-edition Amazon exclusive gold vinyl and gold…

The “Back to the Beginning” concert in Birmingham, England on Saturday (July 5), which featured Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne’s final performances, generated nearly $200 million for charity. The proceeds will be split between Cure Parkinson’s (Ozzy has been diagnosed with the disease), Birmingham Children’s Hospital, and Acorn Children’s Hospice. Tom Morello, the show’s musical…

On Wednesday (July 9), Paul McCartney hinted at a potential upcoming tour with a post on his Instagram Stories. The 83-year-old Beatles legend shared a photo of two guitar picks, one reading, “Paul McCartney,” and the other, “Got Back in 2025,” along with a signup link. When you click the link, it takes you to…

During Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell concert in Birmingham, England, on Saturday (July 5), Dolly Parton sent the heavy metal legend a heartfelt video message that played during the day’s festivities. “I know you’re at home and what a wonderful place to be, right? Now, are we supposed to be saying farewell to you? Well, I don’t…

Heart has extended their 2025 Royal Flush Tour with 15 newly announced US dates from November to December, featuring special guest Cheap Trick at select shows. The additional dates begin with a three-night stand in Las Vegas on November 12-15, which will feature special two-set “An Evening with Heart” performances. The shows including Cheap Trick…