Kinks Getting Back Together?

Call it a late Christmas present. You know...Santa procrastinating. The moment 2014 pulled into the man cave. The Kinks announced. They're getting back together. Brother's Ray and Dave Davies. Along with drummer Mick Avory have been teasing fans of Classic Rock for nearly three months. Why now? Oh it's that thing called communication. Dave took one look at his brother Ray and said, "It’d be a great shame if we don’t try and do something,” Critics have always called the brothers most famous bickering siblings since Cain and Abel.” But don't expect the Kinks to tour under a nostalgia umbrella. The comeback of the band has to be based on releasing new material not memory busting riffs and lyrics from a past you can't change. Jimi Hendrix is back on the map. His London apartment is now a museum. Pushing the plan forward. Jimi's fans. The new museum will feature more than just memorabilia. Students of music will be invited to participate with learning programs designed to study the connection between classic music becoming the rock genre.

Jack Bruce Is Back

Fans of Classic Rock know the name Jack Bruce. Not just another face in history of music. But the formula that fed the bass strings that drove Cream's White Room around the world. Jack is back. A new album he calls, ’Silver Rails,’ The project was laid out and put into play at the world famous Abbey Road Studios. Featuring drummer Cindy Blackman Santana, John Medeski and Vernon Reid of the 90's band Living Color. Which pretty much proves... true Classic Rock never stops growing forward

Def Leppard's Phil Collen Forms A Blues Band

Phil Collen is the hardest working guitarist in Classic Rock History. Def Leppard, Manraze and now a Blues Band.

Iron Maiden Vesus Illegal Downloading

To illegally download or not to illegally download. Who benefits from the art of stealing music? If you're Iron Maiden. It's the band. Not the fan. Research shows. Those stealing music are completely engaged. They have more to give. They're dedicated. Loyal and endless with their support. So Iron Maiden has employed the services of Musicmetric to see what they can do as artists to give back to the fan that has kept their sound alive. The answer: Perform live in the cities with the most illegal downloads. According to Musicmetric. The most engaged fans are those willing to buy concert tickets, t-shirts and other memorabilia. It's paid off. Iron Maiden just wrapped up a series of sold out shows in South America. An area of the world the majority of music's finest never thought of traveling.

AC/DC Nearly Topples Santa

This time of year the entire world goes Christmas crazy. Radio stations play wall to wall holiday songs. Your favorite store included! The charts are overflowing with sugar coated smiles and long winded wishes. Christmas music sells! How strong is the Classic Rock foundation?

There Is No KISS In Christmas

Gene Simmons rips the KISS out of Christmas. Hear the report. Then see the video. Warning this is extremely adult. Warning this is extremely adult. See the video now

One Direction Could Be Going The Wrong Way

Stealing riffs and kicks from music's biggest... has always been tough to win. But what happens when modern thunder makers sound too much like Classic Rockers? What's good for Pete Townsend. Might not be so good for Def Leppard. Their "one direction" is hooking up with a lawyer.

Greg Allman Before Greg Allman

Greg Allman. A Classic Rock icon. Which icon played a pivotal role in his southern rock beginning? When did he realize the band found fame? What's the one thing that stood more important than making music?

New Album From Springsteen and Ringo Starr Headed For TV

2013 has been a brilliantly busy year for Classic Rocker's still in love with making music. Tom Sholz and Boston ended ten years of silence. KISS is in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and Bruce Springsteen has a new collection of tunes dubbed ‘High Hopes’ New material? No...not really. Bruce caught himself dipping into long past poetry and realized, "Whoa...fermenting lyrics lead to future success." Inviting Tom Morello to the E Street Band kicked up a little dust that's now become a storm. Former Beatle Ringo Starr has always been known as the goofy one. Starting in January. He'll continue the tradition. He's been inked to voice a character on the Cartoon Network. This isn't the first kids show Ringo has been part of... He was the narrator on ‘Thomas & Friends’

Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame 2014 Inductees

No matter how you feel about the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. The end result is based on honoring the "Artist" They. That lived those AC/DC lyrics. It's a long way to the top if you wanna Rock n Roll.

Ace Frehley's Home Burns

Call it a bad case of Classic Rock deja vu. 37 years ago Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley was electrocuted on stage. This morning. An electrical fire caused by a tree falling in the backyard. Destroyed Ace Frehley's home. The musician quickly responded on Face Book: I'm very thankful that no one was hurt! The fire department and police did a great job, and I'm very grateful to them for all of their help and courage in this matter...job well done. Speaking of Classic Rock fires. The heated streets between Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora didn't burn into the live performance profits. Billboard Magazine reports Jon Bon Jovi made more money touring in 2013 than any other artist. He grossed $205 million Springsteen came in at number four. The Stones at 6. MCCartney and Fleetwood Mac the mid-teens Billboard’s Top 10 Tours of 2013 1. Bon Jovi ($205 million gross) 2. ‘Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour’ ($157 million) 3. Pink ($147.9 million) 4. Bruce Springsteen ($147.6 million) 5. Rihanna ($137.9 million) 6. The Rolling Stones ($126 million) 7. Taylor Swift ($115 million) 8. Beyonce ($104 million) 9. Depeche Mode ($99 million) 10. Kenny Chesney ($90 million)

Boston Releases A Christmas Song

Ho Ho Ho! Tom Sholz and Boston are taking you home for the holiday! A Christmas song that's totally Classic Rock. Boston's new album Life Love & Hope is out. On lead vocals is Charlotte's very own Tommy DeCarlo. Life, Love & Hope is the groups first studio cd in eleven years. Pure Boston. Brought to life the way only Tom could. “Analogue gear is very responsive,” he explained. “You don’t to look at any numbers; you don’t have to input any data. Doing this in digital, it wouldn’t have been a 10-year project, it would have been a lifetime project.”

Zeppelin Finally Says Yes

For the first time in the history of Classic Rock. Fans make the fad. The biggest music maker's of the world. Have spent the past decade trying to catch up. Constantly searching for fast moving fans to help feed their addictions to success. Led Zeppelin has just located the lost ticket.

Freddie Mercury Movie Back On

Great ideas. Brilliant plans. Arrive with delay. Take the Freddie Mercury biopic. Sacha Baron Cohen walked off the movie set. Automatically setting the project. On what looked like forever hold. Fans of Classic Rock. The movie is back on. Dexter Fletcher is the new director. His first move was to hire actor Ben Whishaw to be Freddie Mercury. Brian May of Queen interview

Metallica Makes History In The Ice

No matter how cold. No matter how far away. Metallica makes Classic Rock history... Seek the video

New John Mellencamp Goes Into Production In January

John Mellencamp. Middle America's songwriting super hero has been inked to new label. Sealing the deal. 85 new Mellencamp songs. How much impact does Classic Rock have on this modern way we listen to music?

Journey Will Tour With The Steve Miller Band

Christmas cash and concerts. There's nothin fina in Carolina. Journey's longtime bass guitarist Ross Valory is stoked about being on the road with The Steve Miller Band. Journey Tour info Learn more about Ross Journey's Loyalty to the Philippines

The Santa Behind The Curtain

No matter what magazine or Classic Rock website. The maker's of music are constantly compared. Who is the greatest guitarist? Drummer? Rarely if ever. Does anybody look behind the curtain. Ken Caillat was at the control board when Fleetwood Mac laid down Rumors. George Martin with the Beatles. Phil Spector mastered the Wall of Sound. Plus a Christmas album went completely silent before becoming a family tradition.

Billy Joel Takes Back New York And KISS Front Major Fundraiser Tomorrow Night

Billy Joel takes New York back. KISS, Alice Cooper and more invade Vegas tomorrow night.

Keith Richards Says Yes To Next Pirate Movie

Listen to the daily report on I Heart Radio Keith Richards. Treats his acting career like his constant swigs of music. The Rolling Stone shall gather no moss. Richards' has agreed to appear in the next ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ movie with Johnny Depp. The fifth movie. ‘Dead Men Tell No Tales’ puts focuses on the search for the mysterious Trident, which Richards’ character, Teague, apparently knows something about. Filming begins October 2014 Speaking of artists always on the move. Social Networking isn't the only way to promote new music. Paul McCartney knows what his fans like. Then mysteriously appears in the center of the celebration. His most recent promotional event. McCartney sponsored the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Japan. Which is kind of shocking. In 1966. The Beatles stirred things up in a really bad way when they performed at a martial arts arena in Tokyo. The concert – the first time a Western act had played the venue – was seen by some as offensive to the sport, which holds a sacred place in Japanese society.

Van Halen Hits The Studio

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Van Halen’s next stack of wax. Box of Classic Rock. Is eighteen months from I Heart. Diamond Dave recently hung with That Metal Show's Jim Florentine.

Neal Schon To Pay Per View His Wedding

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio There used to be a day when the men and women of Rock influenced the way we walk. Today's talk is based on being like a Kardashian. Journey guitarist Neal Schon. Announced on his Face Book page. He'll wed his blonde bombshell on a nationally televised show dubbed "The Winter Wonderland Wedding and Music Event.’ This is the same girl whose husband called police claiming his wife had been kidnapped. When in reality... She was on tour with Neil Schon. If you'd like to watch the wedding. The pay per view cost is $14.99. The surviving members of the Doors. John Densmore and Robby Krieger. Will end 13 years of creative silence next month. They're playing together. Jim Morrison's 70th birthday party. Densmore says, "I can’t hate him forever – Robby's the one that got me into the Doors.”

Jon Bon Jovi Could Own The Buffalo Bills

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Buffalo Bills fans are inches from living on a prayer. Pro football is about to give love a bad name. Super Bowl Sunday isn't bad medicine. Bills fans are about to be wanted...dead or alive. Jon Bon Jovi could be the new owner of the Buffalo Bills. Bon Jovi's been spending a lot of two minute television time outs with the National Football League officials. The Buffalo Bills are currently sit in last place with a 4-7 record. Hey just think... If Jon Bon Jovi gets the team. Players that don't the game will instantly be Richie Sambora-ed

Fans Missed Out On Keith Richards True Music

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stone share one thing in common. The burning desire to prove they aren't Metal and or Rock. But everything Blues. It was Keith Richards' vision to invite the soul filled sounds of American blues to London. Ariel Leve and Robin Morgan have released a new book, ’1963: The Year of the Revolution: How Youth Changed the World with Music, Art, and Fashion,” In it the Rolling Stones' chief songwriter and guitarist gives total credit to the younger generation for rising up in the name of transforming society. Although Richards had been labeled ultra cool. Fans leaned more on ignoring his true mission. Get the book

Gonna Be A Classic Rock Christmas

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Just seven shades away from Black Friday. This is proving to be the year that Men loving Classic Rock won't be left with just the bills. Out today. SkyDog. The Duane Allman Retrospective. Not just music but rare audio from the fingerprints left on the neck of some pretty awesome guitar work left to dry on tracks from the Allman Brothers Band, Derek and the Dominos, The Allman Joys and Hour Glass. A lot of people don't realize how many times Duane made himself available to contribute his riffs to other artists. Now you can own those sessions. Speaking of coming attractions. We're ten days away from Boston reemerging on that infamous fans of Classic Rock horizon. ‘Life, Love & Hope.’ proves the strength of technology. The late Brad Delp will front the band on a few cuts. While Charlotte native Tommy DeCarlo masterfully makes no mistake in keeping those high harmonies locked in forward motion. The first release from the song is ‘Heaven on Earth.’

Slash And His Kings Of Chaos

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Did you happen to catch that flash of light shooting from your computer last night? It was the birth of another Super Group. Kings of Chaos. Featuring the Classic Rock roots of Slash, Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum, Glenn Hughes, Corey Taylor and Steve Stevens Their first-ever live performance was last night. And I've got the hookup for ya on wrfx.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDJLj1oHFqY This current state of Chaos isn't the original lineup. The system of sound grew from a band called Rock ‘N’ Roll All-stars. Featuring Gene Simmons of KISS and Joe Elliott of Def Leppard. Here's what they think will make the band work. The officials rules state. The lineup of Kings of Chaos will always change. The core purpose will be there but new Classic Rocker's will come and go like a temporary disease.

Dylan's Got A New Video Plus The Beatles Are Back Together

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Nearly next to five decades after being released. "Like A Rolling Stone" from Bob Dylan finally has a video. And we aren't talking mid-1980's MTV Like a Rolling Stone is an interactive video. Set up to look like TV. You jump on the site. And flip through 16 different channels. Each click is a new show in which Bob Dylan sings. Who needs angry birds when every office now has Prolific Bob? Got the hookup for you on wrfx.com http://www.bobdylan.com/us/home The Beatles are back together. Well kind of. Feb. 9, 2014. CBS will mark the 50th anniversary of the Beatles‘ first appearance on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ with special program hosted by Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko and Olivia Harrison. ‘The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles. Will also feature a long list of modern artists. I've seen the list. It looks like the album cover of Sgt Pepper.

New Song From Springsteen And Vince Neil And Hagar Will Tour 2014

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Bruce Springsteen is back. After spending much of the 1990's bathing in musical silence. The Boy King of brilliant Lyrics hits I Heart Radio today with a new song. High Hopes Wait a minute. High Hopes? Hasn't that baby been floating around since the 1990's? The Boss man's never declined the opportunity to re-record old songs. High Hopes has been showing up in many of his present day live performances. According to Bruce, "Adding Tom Morello to lineup has showcased a new layer of excitement." Who better than Vince Neil to carry forward the Motley Crue torch? There's talk of the Crue calling it quits. If that proves true. Vince Neil plans to tour with Sammy Hagar. Is that a forever print in the history of music? Not so... Vince Neil believes the band is just taking a break.

Joan Jett Forced Off Float And Journey Reaches Out

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Joan Jett has been forced off the float. The 80's Rocker. Scheduled to perform during the Macy's Day Parade. Will do so at a different time and place. A group of Ranchers from South Dakota protested her presence. Joan Jett is a vegetarian. The Ranchers are convinced. If Joan Jett plays. Millions of American's will be convinced to swear off a Thanksgiving turkey. Being famous isn't always about ego. American music has a way of invite aid to injured places around the world. The group Journey just donated $350,000 to help rebuild the Philippines. Fans of the band can help. The Don't Stop Believin in the Philippines link will be posted on our website. Or instantly donate $10 by texting the word AID to 27722. or visit

The Eagles Have Hit Town So Lets Talk

Listen to the first report on I Heart Radio Being in the right place at the right time is the key to musical success. But what happens when standing in the right place means takes up the rest of your life? The Eagles are in town tonight. Don Henley knows. The only way to go. Listen to the second report You've heard the term practice makes perfect. When you're the Eagles where does perfect harmony practice. The answer...the circle of fear. Listen to the third report: The Eagles are in town tonight. Don Henley. Glen Frey. Timothy B. The odd ball in the band has always been Joe Walsh. What's up with that?

Phil Collen Of Def Leppard Hits The Scene In A New Band

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Def Leppard is a name that's earned the right to be ranked as one of the greats of Classic Rock. Is it because of Joe Elliot's intense vocal range. Rick Allen influential drive to never stop drumming? What about Phil Collen on lead guitar? Phil's got a side project. ManRaze. He's teamed up with Sex Pistol Paul Cook and Simon Laffy of the Glam Rock band Girl.

Lou Reed's Final Interview

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio The final interview. Some of the most famous: John Lennon. Jim Morrison. Ronnie James Dio. The impact of a creative mind. Trapped on a video. That not only wraps around the world. But will be located one thousand years after the passing. Lou Reed. September 21, 2013. The interview with Lou Reed was supposed to be a promo for Parrot Zik headphones This was the last time they shared a conversation. A little known fact about Lou Reed. In the moments before passing. He was performing the martial art Tai Chi. Because it made Lou feel incredibly happy.

Eric Clapton's Crossroads To Be Released November 19th

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Eric Clapton. Is every bit the man at the front door. He that takes the time to open it. Not entering. Until all have moved through. The most celebrated guitarist in the history of music. The maker of the legendary Crossroads Guitar Festival. Critics have dubbed it the ultimate guitar-concert event. But does anyone within the ranks of Classic Rock fans know why Eric Clapton never walks through the door first? Crossroads was founded to help raise funds for the continued treatment and education for people suffering from chemical dependency. Turns out. That legend on the guitar. Has located the key that opens the hearts of the fans that happen to spend a lot of time with him while searching their own paths. On November 19th. Eric Clapton’s Ultimate Guitar-Concert Event. Comes to you on DVD And Blu-ray. Plus for the first time. CD.

Tommy DeCarlo Of Boston Talks Harmony

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Fans of Classic Rock that once pasted Boston riffs and lyrics on the inside sleeve of teenage bedroom speakers. Learned early. Follow up albums from Tom and company weren't going to be an annual event. We're less than thirty days from the official Boston release of Live Love and Hope. Charlotte native Tommy DeCarlo talks about the harmony.

New Music From David Crosby

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio After two-decades of politically incorrect poetic silence. David Crosby will release a new collection of songs early twenty fourteen. Although he worked with his son James Raymond and Daniel Garcia on the project. David realizes the lyrics and riffs probably won't fit in with a younger generation. Mark Knopler of Dire Staits and Wynton Marsalis make appearances on several of the creative releases. Fans of the man named David Crosby get to experience the new music live. According to the Hall of Fame singer/songwriter. The first half of the concert will be all new material immediately followed by decades of classics.

Do you feel like dumping your American career and taking up something totally English? The owner of a landmark London record store has put his business up on eBay. On The Beat Records is perfect for someone willing to live a bohemian lifestyle, meeting worldly visitors and the occasional rock star. Bidding on eBay closes on November 25th

Paul Simon and Sting Will Tour Together

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Billy Joel and Elton John on one stage. They made millions. Paul Simon and Sting. Is it big enough to pull that cha-ching from your Classic Rock pockets? Eighteen shows. Starting February 8th. Both artists have new material. Before the night is over. They'll meet in the middle and spin out a few of their old time favorites. Tickets for Paul Simon and Sting go on sale tomorrow.

Live and Let Die The Paul McCartney experience ignites Knight Theater November 15th and 16th. Uptown Charlotte. Fronted by Broadway's Tony Kishman. The star of Beatlemania plays with our Charlotte our symphony.

New Material From Steven Tyler and Leslie West

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio He ain't selling out. Steven Tyler just can't be locked down. The front man of Aerosmith has a hot new debut solo album to be released. Fans of Classic Rock will be I Heart Radio serviced early 2014. Until then. Tyler's in Italy helping to promote his son's new Motorcycle brand. Then it's off to Moscow to judge the Miss Universe competition

You know the song. But do you know the artist? Leslie West of Mountain has shattered the mold of living in the past and stepped into the present. His latest creation of songs include some heavy weight names such as Johnny Lang, Dee Snyder, Travante and more.

Rush On IMAX and Joe Walsh Meets Eminem

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Classic Rock blasting through the surface of reality on an IMAX screen. Is proving to be. Bigger than 3-D. Next in line. Rush. One night only. November 18th. Regal Stonecrest. Getty Lee and gang are convinced fans of the band will love it more. IMAX is 100 times bigger than the best flat screen connected to a spinning DVD. The concert footage comes from performances in Dallas and Phoenix. Plus exclusive backstage shots and interviews with Canada's most famous trio. If you're about to see the Eagles on the 15th. Don't be shocked if the house begins to rock when Joe Walsh steps out to play Life's Been Good. The tune is currently within the midst of a rebirth. Hip Hop bad guy Eminem has pulled off yet another sample. It's his second this year. Billy Squire's The Stroke has once again become a Pop Kids pirated download. Warning warning warning warning warning the song is extremely adult warning warning warnng warning See the video to the new song

The Who Back On The Tour Bus

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Pete Townshend and Roger Daltry. The Who. Is going on tour. Critic's have already dubbed it their big Farewell. Townsend fights the accusation. “We aren’t finishing. We'll record until we drop." Fans of Classic Rock shouldn't expect ‘Quadrophenia.’ Both guys. Daltry and Townsend know. Playing the hits sells tickets.

Speaking of big hot lights and bass beats so thunderous every heart in house stops at least twice. Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Returns to the UK for the first time in three years. The entire $20million production and 30-piece orchestra. It goes with TSO's official release of their first-ever compilation album, Tales Of Winter. Which hits I Heart Radio November 18th. Trans Siberian Orchestra hits Raleigh, Greensboro, Columbia and Greenville starting on November 21st. But not Charlotte.

Boston's New Song Heaven On Earth

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Tom Sholtz and Boston. Have set free a new song. Heaven On Earth. The first release from Life, Love and Hope. Lead vocals on this song belong to David Victor. Brad Delp appears on several others. Plus Charlotte's very own Tommy DeCarlo. Even Tom Sholtz sings lead on a tune. But that's not the shocker. In this age of digital devices and squeaky clean auto tune. The new album from Boston was recorded on analog tape. ‘Life, Love & Hope,’ hits I Heart Radio Dec. 3 Hear the song

Kurt Cobain on PBS

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio It's difficult to see. Where Classic Rock would be. If it wasn't for the journalists that painted the questions that helped put the shine in the stars. One such interviewer. British Journalist Jon Savage. An ace in the hole for the Punk Rock movement. Yet it's his connection with Kurt Cobain that now makes its way to PBS. See the video

Fleetwood Mac Parks Their Tour Bus

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Fleetwood Mac has unexpectedly parked their tour bus. Fourteen shows put on hold. John McVie has been diagnosed with cancer. John. Is one of the co-founding and original members of Fleetwood Mac. He's scheduled to be in treatment for a period of time.

Have you seen the front cover of the latest edition of RollingStone Magazine. Fans of the Beatles feel a little uncomfortable. It showcases Paul McCartney with his eyes closed and his hands are crossed over his chest...as if to be playfully continuing with the ancient Paul is dead 1960's controversy. Then again... Paul might be communicating with John Lennon. Within the glossy pages of true confessions. Paul comes clean, "When I feel discomfort and struggled. I ask for John to help me." Which might explain why the former Beatle last week made public his reasons for bridging a peaceful gap with John's wife Yoko.

Metallica Makes Ice

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio In an age where every new song resembles a riff from the past. The ripples of change remain. Metallica will go where no metal band has gone before. Antarctica. A once in a life time event near the heliport of the Argentine Antarctic Base Carlini on Dec. 8. Metallica's website claims the concert will be interesting and challenging. And feature absolutely no Marshall amps or hardwired speakers. The entire performance will come to life via headphones. Metallica in Antarctica will be rebroadcast to the world at a later date.

Speaking of Classic Rock history. Last night in New York City. Thirteen years of creative silence drew to a close. Peter Criss and Ace Frehley formally of KISS played together on stage. Here's the video

Vince Neil Has Been Trumped

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Vince Neil of Motley Crue has been Trumped! The frontman of the 80's most profitable hair band has agreed to appear on Celebrity Apprentice. He's far from being the first Classic Rocker to fight for elbow room at the larger than life conference table. Bret Michaels won the competition. While Meat Loaf showed an ugly side. And Dee Snider is always going to be a Twisted Sister.

The Who‘s ‘Tommy’ Returns to stores November 12th The reissued classic has been freshly remastered. Featuring an expanded array of unreleased material. Including a stack of live tracks long thought to be lost. For hardcore Who fans. The ‘Deluxe Edition offers 20 demos from Pete Townshend‘s archive. , Here's the best part. If your man cave is stacked with wall to floor speakers. The Deluxe package was designed to ignite. It's best feature is the 5.1 surround sound system mix. It sounds so good you'll be calling the cops on yourself.

The Making Of Rumours by Ken Caillat

listen to the report on I Heart Radio Classic Rock is more than lyrics and riffs. It's a collaboration of multiple lifestyles slipped in between the sheets of a present moment. Ken Caillat. A record producer. Has penned out the tales of the flight. Fleetwood Mac. Mic, Stevie, Lindsey, John and Christine. Bringing to life "Rumours."

New Music From U2 And Boston

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio If there's one thing we've learned from Tom Sholtz of the group Boston. You can't measure time through the process of writing and releasing new music. The true art of Classic Rock has to be cut from the mountains that block its fans. Bono and U2 are another group of guys that waste no time in making sudden releases. But it's finally happened for both bands. Boston releases their new cd next month and U2's newest song has made an appearance in the movie trailer for ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom,’ The new U2 song is called ‘Ordinary Love.’ Designed especially for the movie. Critics say it serves as a fittingly inspirational musical backdrop for a remarkable true story. But... that's all we're gonna get from U2 For the moment. Bassist Adam Clayton says the wait is almost over. “We’re trying to get these 12 songs absolutely right and get them finished by the end of November."

Fans Get to Perform With Freddie Mercury, The Beatles and More

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Classic Rock. Doesn't have just one Hall of Fame. Cleveland. Just has the most famous. While the EMP in Seattle is breathtaking. It looks like London's Hall of Fame could be the most interactive. You. On stage. Performing live. With Freddie Mercury, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and Nirvana. Hologram technology transports fans of Classic Rock to a specific moment. Ian O’Connell is the man behind the curtain at London's Hall of Fame. He says the secret is HD videos. Moving pictures of each acts will be shot onto a series of glass panes and mirrors. Creating a virtual 3D effect. The moment fans walk out on stage... to their left or right. Will be their heroes of music. The London Hall of Fame opens in 18 months.

Metallica Back To Attacking Social Media?

Listen to the report and interview on I Heart Radio They've done it again. Metallica has lashed out against Social Media. Under attack. iTunes. Guitarist Kirk Hammett isn't trying to mirror the Napster nightmare put into play by drummer Lars Ulrich. His artist approach. Is a genuine connection to the disconnection. That streaming sites have offered fans of the band.

Black Friday Pays Off For Fans Of Classic Rock

listen to the report on I Heart Radio Just thirty five days away. From Black Friday. The nation's biggest shopping experience. The music industry is locked onto your buying habits. For fans of Classic Rock. There'll be limited edition rarity collections from Bob Dylan and the Doors. The Doors’ contribution features four original mono versions of soon to be announced classics. Plus four live performances. Only 7,500 will be made available. Bob Dylan is spinning out triple-vinyl. Non-album singles and a compilation of cuts that have never appeared on any studio release. Other Black Friday stocking stuffers include a vinyl box set from Cheap Trick. Live Grateful Dead. Recorded in 1970. And three early releases from Paul Simon as a solo artist Cheap Trick, ‘The Classic Albums 1977-1979′ (Five LP set) The Clash, ‘The Clash’ (CD in LP replica sleeve) The Clash, ‘Give ‘Em Enough Rope’ (CD in LP replica sleeve) The Clash, ‘London Calling’ (2 CDs in LP replica sleeve) The Clash, ‘Sandinista!’ (3 CDs in LP replica sleeve) The Clash, ‘Combat Rock’ (CD in LP replica sleeve) The Doors, ‘Curated by Record Store Day’ (half-studio, half-live vinyl) Bob Dylan, ‘Side Tracks’ (triple vinyl collection of rarities) Grateful Dead, ‘Family Dog at the Great Highway, San Francisco, CA 4/18/70′ (vinyl) Jethro Tull, ‘Benefit’ (vinyl) Harry Nilsson, ‘Rarities Collection’ (vinyl) Paul Simon, ‘Paul Simon’ (vinyl) Paul Simon, ‘There Goes Rhymin’ Simon’ (vinyl) Paul Simon, ‘Still Crazy After All These Years (vinyl)

KISS Nominated For The Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame

listen to the report on I Heart Radio The envelope please. Who are the nominees? That could be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. Deep Purple The group Yes Peter Gabrial Other nominees include Linda Ronstadt, Cat Stevens, Hall and Oats. The Zombies. Nirvana. And... the group KISS KISS being part of the 2014 nominees comes one year after Gene Simmons said he'd like to Buy the Hall of Fame and fire everybody. Fans of Classic Rock. Unlike the Government Shut Down. You get to vote. wrfx.com Now that you know whose on the ballot. Time to know more about the voting process. Every vote from the fans adds up to only one ballot. There are 600 total. Vote now

Classic Rock Report: McCartney On WRFX 99.7 The Fox Tonight

listen to the report on I Heart Radio Fifty years ago. Beatlemania began. A performance on Sunday Night at the London Palladium. Being innovators was the last thing on their minds. In 1963. They were just using the same marketing formats that invited fame to Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, and Elvis Presley. Tonight at 7:00. Fifty years and two days. After the birth of Beatlemania. Paul McCartney will take over 99.7 The Fox

Classic Rock Report: McCartney Improvs with Adel's Producer Paul Epworth

listen to the report on I Heart Radio The recording studio has always been a playground for Paul McCartney. Barely gripping a bag of tricks. His most recent digital adventure included Adel's producer Paul Epworth. Picture McCartney hitting the drums. Then moving over to the keyboard. Outside of the world of music...Improv is a movement of expression based on being aware and totally unprepared for a spur of the moment realism. Being caught in the moment ignited the rhythms and riffs. Lyrics came next. Excerpts of Paul McCartney were featured on The Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx and Kerri Kasem. Catch the entire interview and Nikki's show on sixxsense.com I Heart Radio and wrfx.com 99.7 The Fox

Classic Rock Report: McCartney Uses Social Networking To Move People

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Picture Charlotte. The corner of Trade and Tryon. Instantly shut down for an unexpected concert. Your reaction would be? Now put yourself in New York City. Paul McCartney appeared from out of nowhere and began to play. ‘New’ — hits I Heart Radio on Tuesday. Times Square was the perfect place for him to connect with new fans. His tools of choice was Twitter and Blogging.

Classic Rock Report: Grateful Dead Beer And David Lee Roth Greatest Hits

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Rockin a great Tober-fest requires the right mix. Classic Rock chased by a brilliant brew. Both of which are about to become one in a single can. American Beauty from The Grateful Dead. Hits the market next month. Beer critics call it a “bold pale ale made with 100 percent U.S.-grown ingredients.” Might I add... completely concocted by a fan of the band. The Grateful Dead pretty much promoted all thins natural. Why not its brand of beer? A granola mix. Featuring light almonds, orange-blossom honey, red grenadine, rose hips and jalapenos. The mixer of good deeds is Butler. A chemist. He sent the test batch of American Beauty to Dogfish Head brewery in Delaware. The suds are ready to hit shelves within a few weeks. 27 states. Launch parties are expected. Hosted by the band and brewery in California, New York and Virginia.

Fans of Classic Rock were pretty much jacked the moment David Lee Roth returned to Van Halen. Will those same fans support the front man when he releases a greatest hits collection? David Lee Roth‘s solo career. 16 cuts. Plus a DVD blasting with videos. Hmmm I'm a pretty big Diamond Dave Fan. How long before his package ends up in the dollar bin at Wal-Mart?