Rock News

PRPhotos.comJoe Perry explained why co-founding Aerosmith drummer, Joey Kramer will be sitting out of the band’s upcoming “Peace Out” farewell tour — but hinted at the chance that he might be able to join in. Blabbermouth reported while chatting to Chicago’s 97.1 FM The Drive, the guitarist explained, “His heart’s in the right place, but,…

Getty ImagesDespite his health issues, Ozzy Osbourne is determined to play more shows. During an interview with Metal Hammer, he said, “I mean, doing a live show is what I live for. I’ve had to cancel my European tour but I’m determined. I’ve gotta do more gigs even if I have to get someone to…

Getty ImagesIt’s rare for any rock band to live through the 1980’s and not be — at the very least — somewhat embarrassed by some of their videos. Classic Rock reported that Jon Bon Jovi definitely falls into that category, telling SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live: “When I think back that ‘Runaway’. . . when we…

Getty ImagesPaul McCartney and Conan O’Brien will be live and in conversation on June 15th in Manhattan at Tribeca’s OKX Theater at BMCC TPAC. The pair will discuss “Macca’s” new book, 1964: Eyes Of The Storm, which will be published on June 13th. Due to venue capacity and an anticipated high-level of interest, pass holder…

Getty ImagesThe 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are Sheryl Crow, George Michael, Willie Nelson, the Spinners, Rage Against The Machine, Kate Bush, and Missy Elliott. This year’s Musical Excellence Award will go to Bernie Taupin, Al Kooper, and Chaka Khan. Musical Influence Awards will go to Link Wray and DJ Kool Herc,…

Getty ImagesJames Hetfield spoke about how his good friend, the late-“Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, influenced him musically. Blabbermouth transcribed the Metallica frontman’s recent chat with SiriusXM’s Metal Ambassador podcast. Hetfield recalled Dimebag saying, “What a blessing to have been in his life and him in my life. And yeah, some of those early days, just traveling…

Getty ImagesThe Grateful Dead will release the new 17-disc box set, Here Comes Sunshine, on June 30th. The massive collection spotlights five previously unreleased concerts, including: Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA (5/13/73); Campus Stadium, UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA (5/20/73); Kezar Stadium, San Francisco, CA (5/26/73); and Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Washington, D.C. (6/9&10/73).…

Getty ImagesStephen Stills is receiving raves for his newly discovered and just issued vault release, Live At Berkeley 1971. He shed light on the late-David Crosby’s two-song appearance on the solo concert set, recalling to The Independent how “Croz” popped up just before showtime at Northern California’s Berkeley Community Theater: “He came to see me…

Getty ImagesAlthough the Police finally did reunite for a massive world tour back in 2007/2008, the trio never joined forces for an album of new material. Guitarist Andy Summers shed light on the aborted attempt in getting the band back together for a 1980’s followup to Synchronicity. Summers told Classic Rock: “That was a complete…