Classic Rock News

In a new interview with i Paper, Pete Townshend addressed The Who’s tumultuous split with their longtime drummer, Zak Starkey. The rock legend described the situation as “a mess,” while expressing uncertainty about the specifics of the ordeal. “I will miss Zak terribly. But quite what the story is, I don’t f—king know. I really…

On Friday (June 20), Muse premiered their new single, “Unravelling,” the band’s first new music in three years. Muse previously previewed their new track at a pair of recent live shows last week, at Helsinki’s House of Culture and at Finland’s Rockfest. “Unravelling” is produced by Dan Lancaster, and features a blend of EDM synths,…

Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise 2026 is set to return for a second voyage next year, with a lineup featuring Rival Sons, Michael Monroe, Buzzcocks, Marky Ramone, The Raveonettes, The Sonics, Redd Kross, and many others. The Norwegian Pearl is set to depart from Miami on April 3, with a scheduled stop in Cozumel, Mexico,…

Bonnaroo organizers are now offering full refunds to fans over the cancellation of three of the festival’s four scheduled days of the 2025 event, which was ultimately cut short due to heavy rains and flooding. This move is in response to backlash and online criticism the festival received over their initial offer of only 75…

In a new Rolling Stone interview, Bruce Springsteen reveals that he has finished recording a new solo album. “I would imagine it will come out in ’26 sometime,” Springsteen says of the project. He also revealed that a third volume of the Tracks box set series is completed and ready for release. “That’s something that…

In a new Instagram post, renowned studio musician Carol Kaye announced that she has declined induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “People have been asking: NO I won’t be there,” the 90-year-old Kaye wrote. “I am declining the RRHOF awards show. Turning it down because it wasn’t something that reflects the work…

Jillian Lauren, bestselling author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, has been granted a delay in her LAPD shooting case following a court appearance in Los Angeles on Wednesday (June 18). She faces charges of gun assault for allegedly firing at police officers first during a chaotic scene in her backyard in April. Lauren,…

During a recent appearance on the Stick to Football podcast, Johnny Marr revealed why he declined an “eye-watering” offer to reunite The Smiths. The guitar legend said that ultimately “the vibe’s not right” with his long-estranged bandmate Morrissey. “We got made an offer recently, but I said no,” Marr disclosed. “It was a little bit…

On Sunday (June 15), REO Speedwagon singer Terry Luttrell miraculously survived a car crash after he fell asleep at the wheel. The accident occurred just a day after the band’s farewell show at the State Farm Center in Illinois, and Luttrell’s car was totaled in the incident. “I was able to get up and get…