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?

Classic Rock Report: Paul McCartney's New Single

Listen to the report on I Heart Radio Paul McCartney's new CD drops next week. The greatest songwriter of our time is humble enough to allow his directors and producers lead him, Excerpts of the interview are from The Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx heard on wrfx.com and I Heart Radio. Get the entire six day interview with Paul McCartney on Nikki's site sixxsense.com

Classic Rock Report: Joe Bonamassa Releases His-story

listen to the report Whatever you call music history. Rock-u-mentary's have become a thick thread sewn into the fabric of everyday listening. Blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa. Has just released his Tour De Force Bonamentary. There are four instalments of the Bonamentary. The first arrived last week. Before Christmas your addiction to brilliant guitars-man-ship will be fulfilled. Joe Bonamassa performs live at Oven Auditorium this Saturday night.

Classic Rock Report: Alice Cooper On Broadway And New Boston

Listen to the report Here's one the critics couldn't predict. Alice Cooper on Broadway. Playing the part of a Green Goblin in ‘Spider-Man. The very musical that features tunes written by U2's Bono and the Edge. Cooper will get paid $150,000 a week. Here's the freaky part. It was July of last year that Alice Cooper joked about one day performing Welcome To My Nightmare on the Big Apples most famous stage. Let's see... Spiderman cost 85 million to make. It's been plaque by every ounce of bad luck and injury. Sounds like a nightmare to me!

Not only does the group Boston have a new CD coming this December. But keeping those infectious harmonies alive will be Brad Delp. Modern day technology performing magic tricks on your heart and soul. As for newer material written after Brad's passing? Holding down the front vocal fort will be Charlotte's very own Tommy DeCarlo. Tom Sholtz has dubbed the project Life Love and Hope. Look for it on I Heart Radio December 3rd.

Classic Rock Report: William Shatner's Super Band CD Is Out Tuesday

Can you name the one person? Big enough. To put together. A new collection of songs that feature Mick Jones from Foreigner, Robby Kreiger of the Doors, Edger Winter, Rick Wakeman of Yes and Steve Vai. That's some seriously out of control Classic Rock. The frontman of this band? William Shatner. Captain Kirk. The album is called: A match made, if not in heaven, then in the most glorious reaches of the galaxy. Produced by the Carolina's very own Ben Fold. Shatner recently told RollingStone Magazine that he's always dreamed of being where progressive rock ends and country music begins.” The album hits I Heart Radio this Tuesday. Shatner's tour begins Oct. 23.

Classic Rock Report: New Music from Nugent and Krist Novoselic Of Nirvana

The Motor City Madman. Ted Nugent. Hasn't released new music for nearly six years. His current CD/DVD ‘Ultralive Ballisticrock.’ Has influenced the free spirited political hell raiser to put down his verbal oppositions and pick up a writing instrument. The new box set features the song, ‘I Still Believe’ What Ted Nugent truly believes is what he released two days ago. He's headed back into the studio in February or March to pound from the ground real, American, rhythm and blues, hard driven rock ‘n’ roll blasting with killer licks and riffs. Perfect for a powerhouse of fans craving music." As for what makes it an instant? Ted says, "My writing process at this point resembles “a really good s—,” because “my plumbing processes work really purely. It’s a pure plumbing system. And so my musical plumbing, whether it’s mental or just spiritual, and God knows physical, I live life so to the fullest, that by being clean and sober, it makes my radar, my life’s radar work perfectly. And I mean, it really does. I just don’t miss nothin’.”

Speaking of new music. The former bass guitarist of Nirvana. Krist Novoselic. Has joined the ranks of a rocker indie group called Modest Mouse. He says, "I've got my big Gibson bass and a Rat distortion pedal." Which is his way of saying, "You better tape down the rearview mirror"

Classic Rock Report: Bono Protested. McCartney Wants to Answer Your Questions

How political. Do you like your Classic Rock? U2's frontman Bono. Has jumped onto the charts of fan disconnection. The Irish singer/activist is bumping heads instead of fists. His "Make Poverty History" campaign. Is being protested. Bono says, "I was running for my life. People were chanting ‘Make Bono history! But public opinion doesn't drive U2's success’ Bono admits his political activities have adversely affected U2′s profile over the years. “The band thought this would sink the ship 10 years ago – hanging out with politicians and corporations is very unhip work. “But I think the U2 audience have turned out to be incredibly subtle in their understanding. We have a relationship now with our audience that exists outside the media.

Paul McCartney. Fresh off the I Heart Radio Music Festival stage. Knows the way of those who like to sing. Twitter. Tomorrow night. 9:40 Eastern Standard Time. It's Tweet time for Paul. He wants to answer your questions Begin asking now. Use the hashtag #AskMacca.

Classic Rock Report: Paul Stanley's Rocking Autobiography And Its Good To Be Badfinger

Just because the government has stopped. Doesn't mean Paul Stanley is riding the same train. The frontman of KISS is living up to his promise to the people. An autobiography by Spring 2014. Until recently... Stanley hasn't been interested in telling his side of the journey. He tweeted a picture of the weekend. A Classic Rocker looking through 60 years of print.

Thanks to the record breaking series finale of Breaking Bad. It's good to be Badfinger. The show wrapped up its cable TV success story with the 1971 song ‘Baby Blue’. Billboard magazine reports....sales are up 3,000 percent. For the first time since 71... Badfinger will appear on American Top 40 inside the Top 20.