Def Leppards's Rockin New Year

This is how you guarantee a Rockin New Year. You put Def Leppard in the studio to write and produce new material.

Will We Get Christmas Doobie Music

In this age of every musician releasing Christmas music. I had to ask the Doobie Brothers about their fair share of the holiday pie. The Doobie Brothers. America's favorite biker band. Has never made Santa's best list for creating great Christmas music. (sound bite) One thing is keeping them off Santa's naughty list. (sound bite) It's only December 22nd... Do you think you could get into the studio? Hey don't forget the Doobie Brothers have a great stocking stuffer this holiday season. It's their new cd Southbound.

Joan Jett Is Headed To The RnR Hall Of Fame

Joan Jett is headed to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame! But can you name the band that opened the door for them to even play? Joan Jett and her Blackhearts are headed to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (sound bite) Before the official induction. Joan and company will hit the road. They're opening for The Who on their 50th anniversary tour. (sound bite)

Peter Frampton Keeps His Music Alive

Peter Frampton keeps his music alive by making connections with fans by way of social networking. He's just posted his celebration of words plus an exclusive song. Peter Frampton has posted a Christmas greeting and a performance of "O Holy Night" on his website, Frampton.com. In his message he reflects on getting his first guitar and hopes that all his fans "get what they wish for this Christmas."

Anne Wilson Says Yes

How much longer before radio jocks across the planet will start saying Ann Wilson of Led Zeppelin? The dynamic vocal power behind Heart was asked again, "Are you ready to join forces with Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones." She said, "Yes. But only if Heart is inactive.” Robert Plants always had great things about Anne Wilson

Brian May's New Art Gallery

Brian May from Queen has turned Social Networking into a modern day album and art gallery. If you aren't social networking. You're being left behind. Brian May of Queen. The masterpiece of theaters and arenas worldwide. Has just developed his new stage. An entire YouTube channel dedicated to everything that makes him creative. Featuring all his interests. Including a new 3-D that reaching further than a childhood View Master. Plus The Brian May YouTube channel is the place where he can talk face to face with fans. About subjects like the making of Killer Queen

Bob Seger Surviving Winter

On the road with Bob Seger. While most are packing up their stages for the winter months. Bob's out on the road. He talks about the Silverbullets and why he has an unconditional love for Detroit Bob Seger. Proves to be the strength. While most Classic Rocker's break down the stage and put it away during the winter months. Detroit's most famous blue print. Sits eight shows deep into his Ride Out tour. It's not just him that's gotta keep it together. He's got the entire Silver Bullet Band. Look for Bob Seger on Letterman next Monday night

Paul McCartney's Hope For The Future

So bad I want to ask, "What took so long? I mean you're a Beatle!" Paul McCartney's new song is being released today. But You won't hear it on the radio. That's because "Hope For the Future" was written, produced and designed for the Destiny video game.

Joe Lynn Turner's Rated X New Project

Joe Lynn Turner. The pipes of Classic Rock. He's been the front man of vocals for Deep Purple, Rainbow and now a new thunder maker called Rated X

Quadrophena has been Symphonised

Quadrophena performed live by the London Philharmonic Symphony. Conducted by Pete Townsend. His reaction and those bringing the music to life. On todays iHeart Radio Classic Rock Report When one of the greatest pieces of Classic Rock ever written is Quadrophenia. What's the next step of the journey? On July 5th. Pete Townsend's taking his massive creation to London's Royal Albert Hall. Quadrophenia has been symphonised.

The Doobie Brothers Are Headed Southbound

Southbound from the Doobie Brothers. Not just a cd but a Classic Rockin adventure. True story. I was kicked off the radio in Billings Montana for playing a Doobie Brothers song. On a Country Music radio station. I heard something in 1979 so I went with my gut. Today the Doobie Brothers have teamed up with the biggest names in Country and we're talking about it on iHeart Radio Classic Rock Report

AC/DC Take Over Is Tonight

They have survived many battles and challenges. Their most recent headlines a total shock by way of losing a guitarist and a drummer. But AC/DC has pushed through the wall with Rock Or Bust and tonight at 9pm they're taking over 850 radio stations worldwide.

Jimmy Page Picture Biography

Jimmy Page is on tour. Pressing the flesh to sell books. Pages filled with Page. Not words. But wall to wall photographs of Classic Rock's most famous guitarist. If you collect autographs. Do your homework. Jimmy's not signing these books. He's got a specially designed rubber stamp.

AC DC Roick Or Bust?

AC/DC... Rock or Bust. With a new collection of songs out and Gene Simmons touting about Rock being dead. What are the boys from Down Under feeling? Once free from the studio. How is the rest of their world reacting to the sound they've generated over the generations? And why is today the best time for new rock?

The Sound Man Glyn Johns

For some reason I felt like being real today. For some reason the idea of being open had to make its way to the surface. I sit with extremely creative people every day. We're told its a gift. But what is the gift if its endlessly being stolen? God! What were you thinking? Take it back!!! How many people are you injuring when downloading free music, stealing books and or movies. How many people are you injuring by ignoring copyright laws?

New Springsteen Boxset

The Pilgrims didn't land on Plymouth Rock. It was Classic Rock. In celebration. Bruce Springsteen's released The Album Collections vol. 1 1973-84 All the albums have been remastered. Five of which have never been on CD. Audio Engineer Toby Scott talks about it

Bob Seger A Tale Of Two Cities

The fear for Bob Seger isn't opening night. It's the second night! He talks about it and his new addition to the tour. To tell the truth about Classic Rock is somewhat like the tale of two cities. We know of the fame but rare do we hear of the fear. The pressure of opening night. For Bob Seger. The Ride Out tour starting in Saginaw wasn't the challenge. It's second show in Bangor. Keeping him focused is a new attraction to lineup. Peter Wolf from the J Geils Band.

Live Dead

The Grateful Dead. With or without Jerry Garcia. If a picture is worth a thousand words. What if the book features no words and thousands of pictures? Bob Minkin. Hand selected by the band to be their photographer. Has released Live Dead.

Drum Wars Carmine and Vinnie Appice

In this age of instant downloads and no album covers. Gone are the modern waves of Classic Rock heroes. Not if drummer Carmine Appice has his way. He that kept Ozzy, Rod Stewart Vanilla Fudge and the new group Rated X on time. Has turned the trap set into an all out drum war.

Paul McCartney Talks About Songwriting

McCartney talking about songwriing... On the day the world of music honors him as a songwriter. Today marks the moment. 42 artists. One collection of music. The Art of McCartney is available for Ipoding. Today's artists honoring the history's most famous. But what is Sir Paul's best kept secret to writing the perfect song.

No U2 On Fallon

No U2 on Jimmy Fallon this week. Bono's been forced off the tour bus. The weeklong U2 residency on Jimmy Fallon has unexpectedly been silenced. Bono's been forced off the tour bus. First the world's most famous front man experienced his private jets rear door busting off in mid-flight. (sound bite) The U2 singer's bad luck continued over the weekend. A bike injury in New York's Central Park. He's headed for surgery.

Joe Elliott and Ralph Sall Talk About McCartney

Joe Elliott of Def Leppard and producer Ralph Sall talk about the new collection of artists saluting Paul McCarrtney. This is only the one minute Rock Report. The entire interview is on its way. Joe Elliot from Def Leppard and Ralph Sall the producer of The Art To McCartney share some quick thoughts about the experience of stepping into the moment that once fell from the writing instrument belonging to McCartney. Look for the full interview fully produced with the music coming soon.

Paul McCartney Sakyted 42 Different Ways

The world of music salutes Paul McCartney. All 42 tracks now available. The new age of music discovery continues. While Bono and the cast of U2 gave away their entire new album for Apple users. A free 42 track salute to Paul McCartney is being streamed on YouTube. The Art of McCartney features Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, KISS, Steve Miller and more.

Bootleg Pink Floyd Serves As A Seed

The Endless River from Pink Floyd is presently part of the flow. And with it has come controversy. David Gilmer talks about the the Pink Floyd bootleg with tracks recorded during the sessions for The Division Bell. Which Nick Mason didn't feel comfortable rerecording or remixing.

New Freddie Mercury Featured on Queen Forever

Three new songs from Freddie Mercury are featured on the new collection of songs from Queen. Brian May talks about the project. Freddie Mercury may be gone... but in Classic Rock that doesn't mean forever. The new release from Queen features not one... But three... Vocal pieces from Mr. Mercury. Queen Forever is available as a 20-track CD and as an extended 36-track two-CD set.

The wait is over. Pink Floyd's new music arrives today

For nearly next to a year. Pink Floyd's been teasing the weaves of everyday life with the idea of tossing out a new collection of musical vibes. The wait is over. Tonight Pink Floyd takes the sheet music off the secret and reveals The Endless River.

Concert Tour Buses Bite Back

You've seen those big ole Rock n Roll tour buses parked outside concert halls. Always bright and shiny. The window shades pulled for privacy and protection. 2014 has proved to be the season when those huge wheels of Classic Rock luxury became nightmares. The Styx REO Speedwagon tour bus caught on fire. And what about ZZ Top's Dusty Hill slippin inside and bustin a hip. Not only is he back but creative brother and genius Billy Gibbons is laughing about it.

Paul Stanley Designs New Corvette

The new 2015 Chevy Corvette designed by Paul Stanley of KISS Lee Iacocca master minded the plans that brought forth the Ford Mustang. Paul Stanley of KISS has turned candy red with a twist of midnight glaze into Chevrolet's next age of Corvettes. The 2015 Stingray was designed by the front man of KISS

Remastering McCartney

Zeppelin isn't the only makers of music remastering the sounds still locked onto reel to reel pancakes. Here comes McCartney Being that new music isn't selling. What is the maker of Classic Rock supposed to do? Re-master! Take old technology off reel to reel pancake and rework the magic inside digital mixes. Paul McCartney's done it the Beatles and now his solo work. And according to legendary producer Allen Toussaint... Paul may be a Beatle but he's still a student

New DVD from Eric Clapton Planes Trains and Eric

Eric Clapton invades Amazon and every place music DVD's are sold. His hot new project is called Planes Trains and Eric. He talks about what it was like to perform in the middle and far east for over 40 years. It's Tuesday. Tuesday's are new music day. Participating this week is Eric Clapton. A new DVD called Planes, Trains and Eric. The best front row seat on the planet. A full view of the legendary guitarist performing on his most recent tour to the far and middle east. A journey he totally got into: Sound bite

Carlos Santana: The Universal Tone Bringing My Story to Light

When you're Carlos Santana who do you turn to... when the next step of your unsurpassed music career involves an interview. A conversation. The spoken tongue of the one they call the Shaman. To share. To unfold. To give away the makings of what it's been like be Carlos Santana. Who and or what would Santana name as the single most important place in the present. To bring his new project The Universal Tone Bringing My Story to Light to life. Carlos Santana has chosen Cheech Marin

It's Halloween! Metallica Needs You

It's Halloween!! Whats so scary about Classic Rock? The latest news from Metallica. Remember how upset Metallica got when Napster opened the door for you to steal their music? Recording the band live on stage is no different. Except this time... instead Metallica shoving their fists in protest. They kinda wanna participate. The band wants to turn your art into gallery. Basically meaning its an invitation to send in your old instamatic camera shots and video quick pix. Cassettes, fliers, ticket stubs and more. It's going into a brand new book and website called Master of Puppets

The NBA is Back and Tom Petty's In The Front Row

Who would've thunk? Tom Petty's a huge fan of the NBA. And he's lovin the idea that Lebron is back in a Cleveland jersey.. (sound bite) Petty being a fan of pro basketball isn't new. Who do you think sat in Jack Nicholson's seats when the Lakers were on the floor? (sound bite)

Jimmy Page on Zeppeli Reunion

Zeppelin reuniting? Jimmy Page has shares his vision.... Barely a two months ago Robert Plant challenged Jimmy Page to create a new age of Classic Rock. Fans of Zeppelin took it as a possible reunion. Jimmy Page has reacted...

Queen Still Topping The Favorites List

Research. Every workplace is governed by the end result of research. How about some research that doesn't feeds you rather than the bosses pocket. A new study states. Bohemian Rhapsody from Queen is the world's biggest pick me up song. Critics of music aren't shocked. Freddie Mercury and company are the makers of a song that topped the charts in England inside two different decades. Realizing this is the Classic Rock report I shouldn't share with you the two songs bubbling under Bohemian Rhapsody but I will.... Dancing Queen from Abba and Happy from Pharrell Williams

You Thought You Knew Stairway To Heaven

Social Media... what an incredible tool! Not only do we have the unheard version of Zeppelins Stairway to Heaven but I talk with the producer of a huge radio show that will be broadcast nationwide this weekend on I Heart Media's Classic Rock Stations. A new version of Stairway to Heaven? There was once an age when being a Classic Rock came with mystery. You didn't need to paint your face. You only need a writing instrument to pen the lyrics from winds of present and past. Led Zeppelin Stairway to Heaven. Easily it seems to be the greatest piece of music written in our time. And with it comes the great mystery. A new version of the song that hasn't been heard until now. It plays down the process and energy of John Paul Jones' recorder. Even more shocking is the lack of John Bonham's drums due to Jimmy Pages guitar sounds being the bigger demand. Note: This weekend on multiple I Heart Media radio stations a very special Led Zeppelin special will be aired. Locate it and become part of this historic moment.

Billy Idol King and Queens Of The Underground

Before the Sex Pistols and Blonde there was the British underground that featured some punk kid named Billy Idol.

Trans Siberian Orchestra 2014

Trans Siberian Orchestra. You thought KISS had a light show and fire? Ignite the engines now. The worlds most famous Christmas performance is set to hit 71 Cities.

Jim Peterik Last Band Standing

Jim Peterik isn't an every day name. But if it wasn't for his songwriting. Other bands of Classic Rock wouldn't have become every day names. Jim Peterik. Unless you're a faithful fan of The Ides of March. Jim's name isn't top of mind. But his Classic Rock is. He's the writing instrument that put 38 Special, Sammy Hagar and Survivor on the radio map. Jim's got a new catalog coming out in January. Last Band Standing. Look into Jim's career. His participation with music beyond the first step proves that passion for lyrics and riffs has a way of getting cranked up years after the first appearance. He's a true Rock n Roll hero.

Bono apologizes....

Consistently strange. This generation. Not an ounce of guilt when stealing music from the web. Yet when Bono and U2 give it away. Free of charge. No strings attached. Fans of Classic Rock feel violated. And that's why Bono has stepped from behind the curtain and apologized to ITunes and Apple people.

Dennis Deyoung Takes Over LA

What did I say inside the I Heart Radio Studio that would force Dennis Deyoung to stop our conversation and ask me to join his current tour? That answer is coming up in the Unplugged and Totally Uncut interview to be posted soon. But right now... what kept STYX from being America's Led Zeppelin? I've hosted countdowns and specialty programs since 1976, Rarely was there ever a show that didn't include Styx and or Dennis DeYoung. For years radio served as the social media between the artist and listener. Today the artists are reconnecting by physically sharing incredible conversation. Dennis isn't in the sticks with his lyrics... He's back on stage making music work. Through radio you think you know. But how much do you realize? The journey isn't complete until the man behind the curtain explains who what where and why.

New Age Of Comic Books Preserves Classic Rock History

Ripping through ITunes and YouTube. It's kept plenty of Classic Rock maker's pumped up at full volume. Missing isn't the music. But rather the history. Who and what is a John Lennon? When and why did David Bowie decide? Where did it begin for Alice Cooper? Music's roots fill empty space. Which is why Darren Davis has turned his comic book printing presses into a new age maker of preserving Rock n Roll history.

Jazz From David Bowie

David Bowie has turned to Jazz. The purpose behind the decision is every reason why he's the true Artist he is... David Bowie. Innovator, collaborator, Classic Rocker turned Jazz musician. The purpose of the track is to help influence Bowie fans to participate with November 18th Black Friday version of Record Store Day. Where fans of music step away from ITune, Amazon and Walmart dot com and purchase rare collectibles from the people that make music. Sue from David Bowie will be printed on limited edition ten inch vinyl.

Joe Bonamassa New Shade Of Blue

Nashville has always been known as the Country Music capitol of the world. The legends of Classic Rock see something different. Robert Plant, Steven Tyler and Joe Bonamassa call Nashville the Mecca where Blues was founded.

Rocks By Joe Perry Of Aerosmith

The season of the confession continues. Fans of Classic Rock have been falling witness to plenty of handwritten pages from the authors of music. Joe Perry of Aerosmith. The world has a new bookstore bookshelf king. Rocks by Joe Perry. Available now with the complete city by city tour guide at Joe Perry.com

Genesis Is Back Together

Genesis is back together. Included in the lineup. Both front men Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins Invisible Touch, Throwing It All Away, Against All Odds, In the Air Tonight, Sledgehammer, I Can’t Dance, In Your Eyes…just a few of the songs that defined a generation from an iconic band and its individual members who have defied genre over their nearly five-decade run, both together and apart. GENESIS – SUM OF THE PARTS, a 90-minute documentary premiering Friday, October 10th at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on SHOWTIME, reunites the multi-Platinum-selling, Grammy®-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted band to tell personal accounts of their rise to fame and fortune, first with Peter Gabriel and later Phil Collins as lead vocalists, and through their respective solo careers. Made with the full cooperation of the band, the documentary features previously unseen archive material and rare performance footage illuminating their storied trajectory. GENESIS – SUM OF THE PARTS features core band members Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Steve Hackett and Mike Rutherford discussing the backstories of their creating more than 15 albums (selling some 130 million worldwide) – from their beginnings as songwriters in the late 1960s to their full-blown, stadium-sell-out, MTV-fueled success of the ‘70s and ‘80s to their final incarnation as prog-rock giants in the ‘90s. Throughout various band member departures and returns, Genesis never ceased to both thrill and confuse their die-hard fans while attracting new disciples with their ever-evolving, dynamic, pop-rock music style. The documentary seeks to indoctrinate the next generation of Genesis fans and remind young and old alike of their legacy and long-standing influence.

God Only Knows Performed by the World Of Music

Brian May of Queen, Elton John, Dave Grohl, Chrissie Hynde. They've all gathered to record. (song) The BBC is raising funds for Children in Need. And just like We Are the World and Do They Know Its Christmas. The video is brimming with the world's best musicians. Including the man that penned out the Beach Boys classic Mr. Brian Wilson. The Video

The Who Be Lucky

Pete Townsend and Roger Daltry aren't pushing back the clock. But rather pushing time aside.

Steven Tyler Is Headed To Nashville

More Classic Rock moving to Nashville. Here comes Steven Tyler Steven Tyler is headed to Nashville! (interview) The front man of Aerosmith hits the south in January. (interview) Steven Tyler's been talking about a solo effort for years. This one's gonna be done one way. Steven's way.

AC/DC Album Set For December Release

Brian Johnson of AC/DC is stoked about the band's December album release. Making things tough to digest. Last week's news of founding member Malcolm Young's career ending illness. AC/DC has always been a Classic Rock family. Malcolm hasn't been replaced. The groups journey moves forward with the introduction of Stevie Young. He's the nephew of Angus Young.

Joe Elliott Is Down N Outz

Most know of the place. The very radio station they were listening to. When first introduced to Def Leppard. Fronted by one of music's most present lead vocalists. Joe Elliott isn't quitting the band. But moving outward.

Gary Wright and George Harrison To Discover Yourself

I've always called it speaking to the future. When a creative sentence is written and not touched until several decades down the path. Gary Wright penned out a tune with George Harrison. It's now available.

One Man Wavy Gravy Show

His words helped usher in a new age. While connecting divided highways that now link the entire nation into a solid generation. Wavy Gravy. The infamous emcee at Woodstock

Design AC/DC's New Video

The digital age has made you a master of unique design. AC/DC wants to foot the bill. They want you to produce their new video. It was AC/DC that once said, "It's a long way to the top if you wanna Rock n Roll." Times up. The bands Rock or Bust album release party is this Saturday in London. Headlining with it. AC/DC wants you to create their next video. They'll even foot the bill for travel expenses. The public ceremony includes free beer between 6PM and 3AM, celebrates the 10th anniversary of Melbourne’s AC/DC Lane. If the digital age has gifted your rock senses with enough empowerment to be seen worldwide. Visit sweepsacdc.com This Saturday you could be the first to be on top...cuz you wanna Rock n Roll.

New Album from Pink Floyd

Dark Side of The Moon has spent more time on the album charts than any other piece of music. Pink Floyd's new collection The Endless River speaks a different language during a different time, The experience will be unlike any other Pink Floyd flight. How do Classic Rock bands with hordes of fans survive within the ever changing amplitudes of other famous groups giving away their music free? Pink Floyd has purchased television advertising. Here's the commercial promoting the October release of Endless River. Critics have wasted no time to keep from hiding their ill feelings about Pink Floyd's lack of lyrics. To which I reply... what else can you say in a world plagued with too many people talking. Endless River is the perfect soundtrack to the lyrics we write without ever realizing it.

New Music From Stevie Nicks

Fans of Fleetwood Mac can now hold a chunk of 24 Karat Stevie Nicks Gold. Classic Rock's most famous California blonde has unlocked the vault. Her long awaited collection of new lyrics and riffs continues to magnify the importance of social media in the music business. U2 giving away free tuneage isn't new. 24 Karat Gold is Stevie's third streaming release. Artists know the importance of where listeners are. Legally sharing it builds a stronger fan base. And with Fleetwood Mac preparing to hit. Stevie's doing what Stevie's always done. Creating excitement. The album is currently available for pre-order through Nicks’ official site.

Cherry Garcia has been a brilliant shape of unforgettable Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream. But the Zeppelin inspired Hazed and Confused is headed to court. Cherry Garcia. Easily! One of the most famous flavors of Ben and Jerry's ice cream. But not so smooth and creamy for the Led Zeppelin inspired Hazed and Confused. This scoop chocolate meeting hazelnut with a twist of chips is headed to court. Not because of Copyright infringement. Hazed and Confused makes light of hazing. Activists aren't making the connection with Dazed and Confused from Led Zeppelin. Concentrating more on how Hazed and Confused is promoting illegal hazing. Sorta makes you wonder who'll come out of the woodwork if Ben and Jerry's flat out called it Dazed and Confused.

Randy Bachmn Calls Himself Music's Strike Out King

Before Bryan Adams. Even before Gordon Lightfoot. Canada gave us Randy Bachman. The man behind The Guess Who cleared the way for Bachman Turner Overdrive to play.

27 Live Albums from Metallica

Peter Frampton had one. Kiss dealt out three. Elton John faked it on Benny and the Jets. Live albums. Some are memorable. While others are easily forgotten. That's not stopping Metallica from releasing twenty seven live albums. Not downloads. But physical compact discs. The fun part. Fans of Metallica get to vote for which performances will be preserved forever. If Metallica is all you do. You can preorder the entire package for just over four hundred bucks

George Harrison Boxset

Here comes George Harrison and with it the opportunity to create a video that could earn you money and world attention. Just cuz you're gone doesn't mean it's forever. Next Tuesday. George Harrison kicks free the dirt that's kept his legacy from shining. A new box set called The Apple Years showcases the Beatles guitarist. And in this age of Social Networking and high quality smart phones. You've been invited to make a video. The best of the best will be chosen by Harrison's widow, Olivia, and son Dhani, The winner gets $5,000 and the clip will be posted on Harrison's website, YouTube and Facebook page. For more details log onto GeorgeHarrison.com. One of the bonus tracks on the set is an alternate version of 1973's "Dark Horse." It had gone missing, which led Harrison to record the final version with a sore throat.

Jeff Lynne Returns

Guess who just pulled off a miracle? Jeff Lynne put himself back up on stage with The Electric Light Orchestra Hey... remember this band? It's the Rock orchestra that John Lennon called, "SOB's" Sons of Beatles. The groups founding member Jeff Lynne has ended his silence. For the first time in 13 years. He returned to the well orchestrated electric stage. This won't be the last time we'll hear from Jeff Lynne. He's in the studio creatively coming up with new music with Bryan Adams

Letterman versus The Eagles

Barry Manilow said it best, "Songs are jingles." Not all band buy into that. They're more interested in protecting where their songs end up. The Eagles are one of them. It now involves David Letterman.

Bob Seger Ride Out Hits October 14th

Detroit maybe in financial shambles but Bob Seger isn't dead. The Metal Cities king of silver bullets invades your I Heart mobile ap October 14th Ride Out plays like no other Seger release. The Detroit Kid is slipping through the cracks of business three bonus tracks for fans. The boys in the background include Mark Knopler, Neil Young and Joe Walsh

MIke Rutherford's New Book, Genesis Box Set and Tour

LOS ANGELES - Mike + The Mechanics hit the road in 2014 to celebrate the 25th anniversary “The Living Years.” The revelry will spill into 2015—which also happens to be the band’s 30-year anniversary—as the group kicks off a North American tour in Virginia on February 26. This will mark the first North American trek the band has made since their tour supporting the initial release of Living Years in 1989. LIVING YEARS DELUXE EDITION will also make its U.S. debut on February 10 when Rhino releases an expanded version of the group’s biggest album.

U2 Songs of Innocence

Could this be music's answer to stealing songs from the internet. U2 gives away their entire new album. In this age of product sharing. Bono and his band have unleashed the next step of brilliant marketing Their new album Songs of Innocence is free. You got ITunes. You get U2 Bono says it poetically perfect, “From the very beginning, U2 have always wanted our music to reach as many people as possible.

The Original Midnight Special Is On DVD

MTV's Mark Goodman is the voice behind the force. The Original Midnight Special is finally out on DVD The greatest trip on the planet. Will always be the vinyl album. Always moving forward. And no matter how fast it spun. The end result was unforgettable Classic Rock. MTV founding DJ Mark Goodman knows the way of the album spin. He's pushed hard to re-release The Midnight Special

Gene Simmons Say Rock Is Dead

Gene Simmons of KISS is the master of all marketing. The fire breathing bass guitarist has officially declared, "Rock is finally dead.” Not because of old age. But due 100% to this modern age. Simmons says, "File sharing and illegal downloading are no big deal. The problem is that nobody pays for the long hours put in to create the music." The Hall of Famer wants to know where’s the next Bob Dylan is? Where are the writers? What is the next Dark Side of the Moon? Now that the record industry barely exists, nobody has the ability to make it. What is the Rocker's solution. In that truthfully stern Gene Simmons way. He's pretty telling people to put down their guitars. His exact words: You’re better off not even learning how to play guitar or write songs, and just singing in the shower and auditioning for ‘The X Factor

New Album from Bryan Adams Tracks Of My Years

Bryan Adams is back with a collection of music that you'll never admit to adding to your IPod but once it lands there you will call it the years best. Bryan Adams has always been looked upon as being Classic Rock's Canadian Silhouette. He's there. But more than often. Nobody brags about popping in a Brian Adams cd.

New Music and Tour From Chrissie Hynde

Chrissie Hynde can no longer pretend. She's back on the road again! Chrissie Hynde 2014 North American Tour Dates 10/30 – Toronto, Ontario 11/01 – Boston, MA 11/02 – Red Bank, NJ 11/04 – Philadelphia, PA 11/05 – New York, NY 11/07 – Washington, DC 11/08 – Charlotte, NC 11/10 – Nashville, TN 11/12 – Chicago, IL 11/13 – Akron, OH 11/15 – Detroit, MI 11/16 – Kansas City, MO 11/18 – Dallas, TX 11/19 – Austin, TX 11/20 – Houston, TX 11/21 – Tulsa, OK 11/23 – Denver, CO 11/24 – Salt Lake City, UT 11/26 – Mesa, AZ 11/28 – Las Vegas, NV 11/29 – San Diego, CA 12/02 – San Francisco, CA 12/04 – Santa Rosa, CA 12/05 – Santa Barbara, CA 12/06 – Los Angeles, CA Read More: Chrissie Hynde Announces North American Solo Tour Dates | http://ultimateclassicrock.com/chrissie-hynde-tour/?trackback=tsmclip

Paying Tribute To Jackson Browne

Hey remember Jackson Browne? Critics of Classic Rock have always said he's one of few that mastered the art of cutting right to the emotional core — taking listeners deep inside very personal situations. Then the man and poetic expressions dropped off the page. Until now. Don Henley, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett and long list of others are paying tribute to Mr. Browne with an album called Looking Into You.

Robert Plant Calls Out To Jimmy Page, "Time for new music."

Robert Plant has placed the call to Jimmy Page, "It's time for new music from Zeppelin." Robert Plant has placed the called. Zeppelin's front man wants his legendary guitarist Jimmy Page to get back to business. It's time to write new music. Plant believes his onetime creative partner needs a friendly public nudge. Jimmy Page has responded. Claiming he’s sitting on lots of new material. But as of late his focus has been on Zeppelin reissues. Why is Robert Plant giving the idea of new music such a big push. This quote says it all, "There's only three or four front men left, from our time, who actually just kick the mic stand up and do it, and that’s me, Rod Stewart and Mick Jagger. Can we contemporize the gift? Can I knock myself out, or am I just going through the motions? Because if I’m going through the motions, I’m f—ed.”

Chuck Berry Honored

Before Hendrix, Richards, Van Halen and Stevie Ray Vaughan. There was Chuck Berry. The music industry honored him last night. Chuck Berry may not be Classic Rock. But he did influence the riffs and chords that've flooded the stadiums and arenas with the of the world's greatest guitarists. One of them Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones Chuck Berry just picked up the 2014 Polar Music Prize

Remembering Stevie Ray Vaughan 24 Years Later

What can you say about a man that reached beyond what critics have always tried to shape? How tall is the man that took time and stretched it beyond his final day? 24 years ago today. The day music died.

Phil Rudd from AC/DC New Solo Effort

Phil Rudd is a name you don't hear much about. Not unless AC/DC is cruising back to town. Just because the tour bus is parked doesn't mean it's time to blow torch it then sell the metal. AC/DC's drummer says Malcolm Young's current health issues won't unplug Australia's most famous band of brothers. Although there's no direct plans for AC/DC's new album to be released. He recently vowed to fans of Classic Rock that only death can stop the band. Until then they can take in his first ever solo effort. Head Job hits I Heart Radio on Friday. The first cut is Repo Man

Critics Love Space Invader from Ace Frehley

Critics of Classic Rock are praising the Space Man. Ace Frehley's six album Space Invader proves he's here to stay.

For some... The mention of the Rolling Stones is fighting words.

Religion and politics aren't the only way to rile up fans of Classic Rock. No matter what side of the fence you're on. There's always gonna be a different point of view. The latest book from Bill Janovitz is Rocks Off.

The ALS Bucket Challenge. Could it be what reunites Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora

Have you been challenged? For nearly a month. The ALS Bucket Challenge. The dumping of ice and water over ones head. Has become the year's biggest and best non-profit promotion. Last night. Richie Sambora got his challenge. From the man that fired him. Jon Bon Jovi

New Releases from John Mellencamp, Bob Seger and Randy Bachman

The summer isn't over. Time to refuel the Ipod. Brand new music from JOhn Mellencamp, Bob Seger and Randy Bachman Just cuz the kids are cruisin back to class. Doesn't keep "the class" out of newly released Classic Rock. Grab your pad and paper. Mellencamp, Seger and Randy Bachman are back. First: After a four year hiatus. Mellencamp returns with Troubled Man. Bob Seger hasn't cracked the new music code for eight years. His new release: All the Roads And Randy Bachman from the Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive rips the knob off your Ipod with Every song tells a story.

Motley Crue The Final Tour

Motley Crue rocks the PNC tonight. You can't just do one Rock Report packed with incredible interviews. Hold on tight. We're gonna blow the roof off your computer with three interviews. Three reports today. Motley Crue's Classic Rock appeal has always been based on feeding fans an overdose of metal bathed in a pool of L.A. lifestyle. Rarely have the critics come out and called them inventors of a new sound... but it happened with Shout at the Devil. From the very beginning the members of Motley Crue knew they were gonna stir up the pot of parental approved Rock. The finger pointing and accusations began with the album cover Checking into a Motley Crue final tour requires an answer. What song has the band made their final piece of your town history? Is it Home Sweet Home?

Carlos Santana Set To Release Corazon

We've spent the last forty years jamming to the mind blowing guitar riffs of Carlos Santana. Did you know his success in music is based on always improvising. The songs are never played the same way twice. Carlos Santana. As of late. He's been "The missing piece" from Classic Rock's long awaited resurrection. We've seen Plant, Daltry, Sabbath, Boston and Deep Purple. But Mr. Santana has been far far away in a different gallaxy. Until September 9th. That's when the DVD/CD combo Corazon: Live it to Believe It hits Amazon and ITunes.

Abbey Road A Selfie Paradise

The infamous Abbey Road crosswalk has been overtaken by people taking selfies. Major changes on the way... Abbey Road. By far. The most famous crosswalk in history. The very scene where John Paul Ringo and George shot the picture for the album cover. Has become excessively overcrowded. Pedestrians snapping selfies has brought Westminster city traffic to a halt. Councilman say it's time for a crossing guard...

Joey Kramer From Aerosmith Update

Aerosmith is forced off the tour bus and this time its not because of Steven Tyler Joey Kramer. You know him. Big chance you've been Rockin with him the entire distance. Without his skins and heart pounding kick pedals. How much of Aerosmith would you truly be addicted to? During this long hard drive to reconnect. Then stay in tune to music like a classic Mustang and Corvette. The makers of our harmonious addictions are breaking down. Aerosmith was forced off the tour bus last night. There's talk that Drummer Joey Kramer needs the timing belt changed in his ticker. No word yet on whether it's going to affect their August 28th show in Atlanta. The good news is... Joey Kramer's hard hitting drum smacking rhythm carrying arms feet and invisible beat are in the shop. And if this was Reality TV... fans would probably hire Danny from Counting Cars to refurbish this classic.

Cinderella Should Be Listed Under Classic Rock

The producers kept Cinderella from being the Classic Rocker's music intended them to be. They were the furthest thing from being just another Hair Band. A bit of confusion has always played a role within the ranks of Classic Rock. Who and what is? Hard guitar Jeff Labar and his Cinderella walk a fine line of description. Until you hear him bare his rooted soul.

KISS 4th and Loud

KISS hits AMC tonight. Paul Stanley. Gene Simmons. Bring their Hall of Fame attitude to primetime on 4th and Loud. Chronicles of the inaugural season of their Arena Football League team, the L.A. Kiss.

AC/DC Like Never Before

AC/DC was actually a band from the 60's. Three brothers. The Bee Gees moved from Australia to find fame. The Angus Brothers kept themselves plugged in. Jesse Finks incredible story about AC/DC is out. Malcolm, Angus and George. Young. The AC/DC foundation that helped keep Classic Rock finely tuned and in shape post 1970's. And they did so by flying under the radar. Jesse Fink has penned out the AC/DC story. Unveiling verbal riffs and bass beat struggles from a band that actually started in the 1960's.

Fans To Blame For Poor Reception of Aerosmith Album

Fans of Classic Rock have themselves to blame. That's how Aerosmith's bass guitarist best explains why the band's album Music From Another Dimension sits nearly next to silence on a favorites list. Tom Hamilton says, "Fans didn't do their homework. They didn't let the music grow on them." No matter how much Tom and company try to make the next great Aerosmith album. Two things have to occur: Fans have to stop being so quick on removing themselves from a track. It's not a game of C’est la vie. And Joe Perry can't be focused on solo projects. Which he agrees to. Claiming the next time. Aerosmith will release two songs. Then another two. Then maybe another album

Paul McCartney shouts out, "Brian Ray on guitar!!!"

Paul McCartney. The name alone says enough. But who are band mates making this Beatle rock? The little blonde guy bouncing around and keeping up with the legend of sound. Every note. Every laugh. Everything that's kept McCartney requires a leader on guitar. His name is Brian Ray.

Kenny Loggins Kick Starts His Heart

The new age of writing and producing music while still being connected to the biggest name in the industry. Kenny Loggins has helped shape a path for all people. Where do Classic Rocker's go after fad and fame have left their name? You can't just turn songwriting and performing off! Danger Zoning, Foot Loosing Kenny Loggins has become instrumental in helping not just the makers of sound on the radio. But fans chasing dreams. Kickstarter dot com is the new age and wave of making music without the weight of bad recording deals and bad management.

Who Killed Brian Jones

The death of Rolling Stones co-found Brian Jones is back in the headlines. Did he drown in that swimming pool? A deathbed confession says otherwise. Paul Stanley of KISS says it best. It's the music "business." What happens when business deals go bad? Can the Maker's of Classic Rock disappear just as quickly as mob figures in a Martin Scorsese film? Author Terry Rawlings thinks so. He's pushing hard to prove Brian Jones. Co-founder of the Rolling Stones was knocked off by Frank Thorogood. A contractor locked into a bad deal. Terry Rawlings penned out the evidence in his book Who Killed Christopher Robbins. Claiming Thorogood confessed to the deed on his deathbed. But it gets even deeper. The alleged argument that led to the death of Brian Jones has been said to have started because of Keith Richards and Mic Jagger fighting over the naming rights of the Rolling Stones. Who Killed Christopher Robbins? You watch enough CSI. Time to find some Satisfaction.

New Album, Tour and Lead Singer For YES

Classic Rocker's YES. With songs like Roundabout, I've Seen All Good People and Owner of a Lonely Heart. Fans of the band have never stood back from embracing the art of YES... Their new album Heaven and Earth is no different. But the lead singer is. It's Jon Davison

Doobie Brothers Perform With Country

The Doobie Brothers sound performed by the biggest names in Country Music. The Doobie Brother. The only band of Classic Rock to be endorsed by the Hells Angels. Believes their California fed rhythms and riffs are ready for the ranks tomorrow's legends. Patrick Simmons and company are preparing to release a new album call "Southbound" Doobie Brother's music played by the biggest names in Country Music. Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Zac Brown Band, Toby Keith and more. The process of music swapping. Isn't new to the business front. Motley Crue and Justin Moore recently re-released Home Sweet Home ‘Southbound’ hits I Heart Radio Nov. 4

New Yes Lead Singer and New Yes Album

Yes talks about the new Yes album. A new lead vocalist. How will fans of Classic Rock deal with the new chapter? Inside a Classic Rock world overtaken by corporate fed No's and I don't knows. Yes is back. Steve Howe with new company. The front man... Lead vocals role. Has changed. The new album from Yes has been dubbed Heaven and Earth.

New U2 By November

Bono of U2. Classic Rock's theory driven philosopher. Has broken the code. The band will have a new collection of songs by November. Getting to this point comes with a purpose. Great has been recovered. A new U2 album plus more festival appearances before the release. I know of a possible ITunes Festival in September. What about The Heart Radio Music Festival in Vegas? I'll keep you posted...

ZZ Top Tour Takes A Brief Left At The Rest Area

ZZ Top has been tapped to step off the tour bus. The Texas Rocker's won't be hitting Asheville next Wednesday night. Knowing all things medical should be taken seriously. But do you remember the day when the thunder makers of arenas were forced into timeout because of addiction, love lost and behind the scenes fighting? It shaped the giants of show business. Turning them into comic book super heroes. Well...the times. They are a changin. Ticket Taker's demanding to see their favorite bands live on stage have to put up with the process of age. Bassist Dusty Hill has kidney stones. Which...rumor has it can easily be cured by hops and barley processed into liquid perfection.

Johnny Depp Back Up On Stage With Aerosmith

Has Johnny Depp joined the ranks of Aerosmith? First the recording studio. Now live on stage banging out riffs with Joe Perry like he's a part of the project since day one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkjZzFjaXeQ I say "Project" because Joe's solo album Music From Another Dimension rips the wizard right out from the curtain. Exposing the true reason why he went to Hollywood. It was to be a Classic Rocker not an actor. Aerosmith's producer Jack Douglas would love to work more with Mr. Depp. Aerosmith’s summer tour with Slash pulls into Atlanta on August 28th.

Johnny Winter Is Gone

And this is how fast the world of Classic Rock changes. Just ten days ago on the Classic Rock Report. Blues legend Johnny Winters spoke out in ways of reconnecting his unforgettable methods of guitar riffing with the fans that have never left his side... Johnny Winters is gone. The story...

Johnny Van Zandt Skynyrd Is A Collection Of Strings

One of the South's most famous set of strings. But who what where and why has Lynyrd Skynyrd survived the test of time?

Weird Al Yankovic Returns With Mandatory Fun

Within the wisdom of Classic Rock. Weird Al Yankovic may not be a master of lengthy drum solos and Fender riffs. But through the years he's weirded up the lyrics of your all time favorite band mates. The king of song parodies is back. With a new collection of vibrations he calls: Mandatory Fun The album features several inspired originals. That incidentally have a Classic Rock edge ("Lame Claim to Fame," "Sports Song," "My Own Eyes," "Mission Statement," "First World Problems" and "Jackson Park Express") along with Al's latest accordion-fueled medley, "NOW That's What I Call Polka!"

Paul Stanley Is A Normal Father

KISS front man Paul Stanley has always been at the forefront of reinvention. Now a book designed to share his tales with his kids. What is it like to have Paul Stanley as your father?

New Music from Judas Priest

Be it your golf cart, man cave or best way to misbehave. Fans of Classic Rock are getting their fair share of fresh metal for the summer. Judas Priest is back on the scene...

Pink Floyd's Endless River Has A Due Date

Pink Floyd announces the release of their new album The Endless River while sending out extremely raw guitar riffs that'll be creative placed inside their notoriously brilliant lyrics. Pink Floyd is back in the game. This October. Fans of Classic Rock will be IPoding The Endless River. All those secret sessions? Weren't for a David Gilmore solo project. Presently. Most of the new Pink Floyd project is instrumental. As a way to toy with social networking. The band has freakishly been playing with fans by releasing YouTube videos of the ambient sounds Floyd's been known to deliver. The twenty year wait is almost over. David and company laugh about it. Saying Who fans had to wait twenty four years for Its Hard and Endless Wire and those still cheering for the Eagles clocked in 28 years for the first release after The Long Run. Oh wait... Did I mention Roger Waters isn't part of the new Pink Floyd.

Johnny Winters Steps Back

The best of Classic Rock might not be in your past. Johnny Winters has just unleashed a hot new collection of blues riffs and rhythms that feature Eric Clapton, Billy Gibson of ZZ Top, Joe Perry and Joe Bonamassa. Johnny says, "If there’s good people, other good musicians, people enjoy it.” The super band package has dubbed ‘Step Back. And step back they do. Clapton performs with the Blues Brother's horn section on the old Ray Charles song ‘Unchain My Heart.’ Billy Gibbon plays ‘Where Can You Be’ — While long Dr. John honors Fats Domino with ‘Blue Monday.’ Oh and Brian Setzer does ‘Okie Dokie Stomp,’ made famous by Clarence “Gatemouth” Perry lights up Lightin’ Hopkins’ ‘Mojo Hand,’ he says it's his way of paying back a huge favor. “If it weren’t for Johnny Winter,” Joe admits, “I would have never picked up the guitar.”

Janis Joplin To Be Honored By Postal Service

Collecting albums covers, posters and concert t's is the true sign of a genuine fan of Classic Rock. The U.S. Postal Service knows about your passion to horde. Due to the success of last years Jimi Hendrix stamp. The USP is preparing to release a Janis Joplin stamp. They're calling it the Music Icons series. Other soon to be icons to be licked then stuck to the outside of an envelope: John Lennon, Jim Morrison and Roy Oribison. The Postal Service knows you love your music loud and proud. Why not say it on the outside of a Rock n Roll hand delivered letter? No specific release date for Joplin’s stamp has been announced

Graham Nash Doesn't Live In The Past

Classic Rock. Without its roots. Would there be harmony? Some of the best in the biz. Crosby Stills and Nash. But don't expect Graham Nash to spend time in is past.

Uriah Heep Is Back With The Outsider

During the 1970's. Fans of Classic Rock were amp blasted by the heavy metal edge of what critics called The Big 4 Of Hard Rock. Zeppelin, Sabbath, Deep Purple and Uriah Heep. Counting Plant's summer solo effort. All four are still making music. Heep is fresh out of the studio with The Outsider.

Nashville Outlaws Cover Motley Crue

Classic Rock is the hot new Country. A group of Nashville Outlaws have covered Motley Crue. Bad Boy Brantley Gilbert has hopped the hog and latched onto some priceless attention for his rendition...

Backstage Tales Beau Phillips

The true bacon of Classic Rock. The stuff you don't get to see when you go backstage. To be backstage. The green rooms and greeting spaces. What don't fans of Classic Rock get to see? Beau Phillips. The creator of Behind the Music and Pop Up Videos removes the curtain in his new book I Killed Pink Floyds Pig. Video about the book

Part of the process of Classic Rock is grasping a cutting edge name for your band. The lower half of the 1970's. In an age when One Toke Over The Line and Rocky Mountain High were being banned from radio. Out walks... The Doobie Brothers

Ian Anderson Of Jethro Tull Talks Writing

Poets don't write song lyrics. Poetry is meant to be read softly. Song lyrics are made for? Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull sets me straight. Lennon and McCartney. Jagger and Richards. Plant and Page. Three of the biggest songwriting teams of our time. But are they Poets? I popped that question on Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson.

Bon Jovi Hits The Summer With A Rock Revival

I won't say Bon Jovi is celebrating their 30th anniversary. But I will share with you the news of something pretty incredible from a band that sorta makes you drive 75 in a 65 mph speed zone Just because your band's been together 30 years doesn't mean you have to act like it. The best way to celebrate an anniversary is to pull off a Jon Bon Jovi. Reach your hand into a giant vat of songwriting success and whip out only the best. While stretching the strings of every guitar....to bleed the lyrics and riffs of unheard unreleased new pieces that'll drive fans of classic rock summertime nuts. Jon Bon Jovi calls the 30th anniversary box set part jukebox-come-to-life, part rock ‘n’ roll tent revival and a Bon Jovi concert marathon. For more information on Bon Jovi, please visit the official website: www.bonjovi.com

Keyword Funk in Grand Funk Railroad

Grand Funk Railroad. Keyword...funk. As in R&B. There's a deeper drive within the veins of every living tree. Why should music be any different. Guitar riffs and lyrics don't just happen. The roots of music are where the soul of sound is given rebirth over and over again.

We're An American Band Grand Funk Railroad

Classic Rock lyrics are performed more by fans of the music than the artists themselves. Would your love for the music change if you knew the true story?

New Pink Floyd July 1st

Thirteen days shy. On July 1st. Pink Floyd returns. A 20th anniversary box set. The Division Bell... This 20TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR'S BOX SET features six discs, including three replica coloured or clear vinyl discs, 5 collectors' prints, a Blu-ray disc and, for the first time, Andy Jackson's 5.1 audio mix of THE DIVISION BELL. It will also feature a new 2-LP 180-gram vinyl edition of the album, remastered by Doug Sax at The Mastering Lab from the original analogue tapes, including all the full length tracks (originally edited to fit on a single LP) in a gatefold sleeve designed by Hipgnosis/StormStudios. THE DIVISION BELL debuted at No.1 in both the U.K. and U.S., staying at the top of the U.S. charts for 4 weeks; it also went to No.1 in eight other countries and, to date, has reached total album sales of over 12 million. The album was recorded by the band at Astoria and Britannia Row Studios in England with the majority of the lyrics being written by Polly Samson and David Gilmour.

New Classic Rock To Be Released In July

A ton of new Classic Rock is about to cool off this early summertime heat. The complete list of new music for July has just been released. The reason why it's so hot. Is due to the new Classic Rock. About to hit I Itunes, Amazon and Youtube. The big event next month is Tom Petty's Hypnotic Eye. Featuring U Get Me High and American Dream Plan B (songs) Also coming in July. New music from Crosby Stills and Nash, Judas Priest, Yes, Guns N Roses, Ted Nugent and ZZ Top. Quit complaining about the heat and crank up the new Classic Rock July 2014 New Music Releases: July 1 Bad Company, ‘Bad Company’ and ‘Straight Shooter’ (vinyl re-issues) Syd Barrett, ‘The Madcap Laughs,’ ‘Barrett’ and ‘Opel’ (vinyl re-issues) Bon Jovi, ‘New Jersey‘ (reissues, various formats) Deep Purple, ‘Concerto for Group and Orchestra,’ ‘Deep Purple in Concert ’72′ Grateful Dead, ‘Dick’s Picks Vol. 17: Boston Garden 9/25/91′ The Levon Helm Band, ‘The Midnight Ramble Sessions, Vol. 3′ Guns N’ Roses, ‘Appetite for Democracy‘ (Live 2012 Blu-ray) Jethro Tull, ‘A Passion Play: An Extended Performance’ Pink Floyd, ‘The Division Bell: 20th Anniversary Collector’s Box‘ Rush, ‘Presto’ (SACD) July 8 Jackson Browne, ‘Late for the Sky’ (40th Anniversary Edition) Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, ‘CSNY 1974‘ Judas Priest, ‘Redeemer of Souls‘ John Mellencamp, ‘… Performs ‘Trouble No More’ Live at Town Hall’ Ted Nugent, ‘SHUTUP&JAM‘ July 15 Bonnie Raitt, ‘Nick of Time’ (25th Anniversary Edition) July 22 The Beatles, ‘Japanese Box‘ Yes, ‘Heaven on Earth‘ ZZ Top, ‘The Very Baddest of ZZ Top‘ ZZ Top, ‘Live at Montreux 2013′ July 29 The Allman Brothers, ‘The 1971 Fillmore East Recordings’ Eric Clapton and Friends, ‘The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale’ Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, ‘Hypnotic Eye‘ Various Artists, ‘Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace and Music’ (Blu-ray)

New Age Of Rock: Girls On Guitars

A new wave of girls on guitars is taking over the male driven world of Classic Rock. Unless you're Lita Ford, Joan Jett or Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders. Girls powered by Marshall Amps hasn't been part of Classic Rock's staple of success. The Man Cave is under major renovation. For thirteen years...bands like Boston seemed almost out of place with guitar rocker Kimberly Dahme. She's still shocking fans... Hey look it's a girl on the guitar. Word from backstage. Alice Cooper's added Nita Straus. She replaces the always explosive Oranthi whose been vibrantly making her mark on Rock since first teaming up with Michael Jackson. Cooper says its time the rest of the world caught up with what's taking place in clubs and smaller venues. He's released a crazy list of videos of the top female guitar rockers we should get to know See the videos

Elton John's Tour Manager DC Parmet

When you want dirt on stars. You don't talk to the music makers. You connect with their tour managers. Like DC Parmet. Currently on the road with Elton John. Most people get into radio because of their passion to perform on stage. Elton John found that place. Without have to let go of his love for new music.

Deep Purple is back in the studio and Ace Frehley talks about why he didn't sing his own songs while a member of KISS. Making music must be fun again. It's barely been a year since Deep Purple release Now What? They've located the answer. A new collection of Classic Rock. Lead singer Ian Gillian began laying vocal tracks down yesterday. Followed by social networking tweets and about a new tour because he can't imagine not being on stage. Speaking of hot new releases. Ace Frehley's not keeping his guitar riffs silent. Most don't know the number of songs he penned out for KISS.

Tommy DeCarlo Of Boston Finally Plays His Hometown

Just in case you missed it. Charlotte's Tommy DeCarlo finally got to play in his hometown as the front man of Classic Rock's biggest acts Boston. Tommy did more than recreate the high pitch vocal changes that Brad Delp once made famous. Several times. The bands creator Tom Sholz moved from behind the keys to play lead. That gave DeCarlo the opportunity to become part of the other side of Boston's fame. Not synthesizers but the sound of those infamous organs.

The Shaping Of The Group Boston Required Kinks

Tom Sholz is Boston. To be Boston. Wasn't about hosting a garage band atmosphere. In a weird way. Boston is revenge of the nerds.

Tom Petty Hypnotic Eye

Classic Rock and it's fans. There's no past more faithful to the present. RollingStone Magazine has never been known to pull back on punching the makers of music. So when the pages of music's soul step up and call Tom Petty's newest collection of tunes the maximum rock n roll and decisive return to the concise sixties rock classicism... you gotta stop the world and listen... NEW MUSIC from TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS' NEW ALBUM, HYPNOTIC EYE In-stores July 29 TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS 2014 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES 8/3 San Diego, CA - Viejas Arena 8/5 Boise, ID - Taco Bell Arena 8/7 Eugene, OR - Matthew Knight Center 8/9 San Francisco, CA - Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival 8/12 Portland, OR - Moda Center 8/14 Vancouver, BC - Rogers Arena 8/15 George, WA - The Gorge 8/17 Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place 8/19 Calgary, AB - Scotiabank Saddledome 8/21 Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre 8/23 Chicago, IL - United Center 8/24 Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre 8/26 Toronto, ONT - Air Canada Centre 8/28 Montreal, QC - Bell Centre 8/30 Boston, MA - Fenway Park 9/6 Arrington, VA - Lockn' Festival 9/7 Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake PAC 9/10 New York, NY - Madison Square Garden 9/13 Hartford, CT - XL Center 9/15 Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Arena 9/18 Raleigh, NC - PNC Arena 9/20 West Palm Beach, FL - Cruzan Amphitheater 9/21 Tampa, FL - Tampa Bay Times Forum 9/23 Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena 9/25 Houston, TX - Toyota Center 9/26 Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center 9/28 Tulsa, OK - BOK Center 9/30 Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre 10/01 Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre 10/07 Anaheim, CA - Honda Center 10/10 Los Angeles, CA - The Forum

Ace Frehley Space Invader

Ace Frehley's got a new collection of tunes. Steve Miller's "Joker" is part of it. Did the Space Man rewrite the lines about being a Midnight toker? Check out the first release from Space Invader:

Laurence Juber Lead Guitar Wings

You know man... But do you know the band? Paul McCartney's successes are endless. But how much of it is owed to the musicians he surrounded himself with? Laurence Juber was the man on lead guitar

Tommy DeCarlo Plays In Front Of His Home Town For The First Time Next Tuesday

One week from tonight. Boston returns to Charlotte. Not just any night. Lead vocalist Tommy DeCarlo performs in front of his home town for the first time.

Duff McKagan Hooks Back Up With Guns n Roses But For How Long

More proof that a Classic Rock divorce is never final... Duff McKagan. Shocked fans in Vegas on Saturday night. When he walked out on stage and played with Guns N Roses. Axel promised something different. Then delivered. McKagan instantly tweeted: Thank you Las Vegas! Love playing those songs! The Guns N Roses sin city residency ends this weekend. Then...Axel and company are headed back into the studio. With no word on the street or backstage that Duff McKagan will be joining them. Catch the video https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=720642181311949

Lawrence Gowan Didn"t Have To Be Dennis DeYoung

Success for a modern Classic Rock band means change. Groups fire and hire members faster Dale Jr and Jimmy Johnson on their best days. Keyboardist Lawrence Gowan has kept the group Styx moving forward and outward.

Jeff Pilson Of Foreigner The Rocker Next Door

What is and isn't a Classic Rocker? What should the attitude be adjusted to or toward? Jeff Pilson of the group Foreigner. Is nothing more than the guy next door.

Tommy Shaw Talks Sammy Davis Jr and Mr Roboto

The early 1970's. Music had lost the Beatles. Zeppelin was spinning out of control. The closest thing to great American music was Canada's Guess Who. The roar of concert crowd wanted a new flavor. The mid-west gave fans of Classic Rock...Styx.

Don Felder's Evolution

Getting inside a rock band isn't always about catching your favorite group on YouTube or MTV. For Don Felder. The thought of getting anything music was nearly next to impossible. Mono music didn't haunt Felder. The evolution of stereo led the former guitarist for the Eagles toward a universe of success.

The Rolling Stones by A Rollingstone Magazine Reporter

Classic Rock's best story isn't always situated in the center of success. There can be no glory unless there's a story. Rollingstone Magazine reporter Robert Greenfield was the only writer allowed to put the experience into print.

John Waite's Greatest

John Waite. As the front man of The Baby's, Bad English and a solo career. He's invisibly poured more beats and rhythms into our Classic Rock life and style than most give him credit for.

38 Special Unlocks Their History

Classic Rock has had its fair share of unforgettable guitar riffs, drum solos and bent vocals. 38 Special became one of those bands that mastered the song hook...

Scott Burns Is A True Classic Rocker

What is and what does it take to be a Classic Rocker? What if the only musical instrument you've been given to play... is your heart? This Saturday. Scott Burns. Will be lifted 20 feet into the air. Then stay there. 24/7 until the start of the NASCAR Nationwide Series History 300 race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 20 feet above those who have two feet. Scott Burns. A U.S. soldier. Lost his leg. And now fights for our nation in ways that seem invisible. But not to the men and women who've lost legs, arms, vision and soul fighting for our nation. Knowing the rights to our freedom. This Classic Rocker. Scott Burns will live twenty feet above those with two feet. For one week. The Purple Heart Homes Fund gives life back to those that sacrificed their life. That won't be just any man 20 feet above the earth at Charlotte Motor Speedway. That man loves America. Every dollar raised helps 7 military families. His goal is $75 thousand. Now its up to you to push it to 99.7 thousand and beyond.

Neal Schon Fronts Rock Against Trafficking

Remember when Classic Rocker's hung out and raised funds to provide for people in need. George Harrison, Bob Geoldoff, Live Aid and more. The world has change. And so has the cause. The front man of Journey. Neal Schon has put together an unheard of list of writers, performers and musicians. Steven Tyler, Slash, Heart, Sting and a reunited Police. And more... Rock Against Trafficking. The news comes in the wake of the Nigerian tragedy. 300 school girls kidnapped for the purpose of trafficking them. Neal Schon recently told Billboard Magazine that a festival of music live on stage is extremely possible.

Neil Young Records Vinyl on Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon set the stage.... For history to be made. Classic Rocker Neil Young has been extremely verbal about trying to convince fans of great music to move back to vinyl albums. To help promote the cause. Last night. Neil Young and Jack White recorded a vinyl record on The Tonight Show. Like the old days. They got one chance to make it right. A Deluxe Edition of Young’s latest record, ‘A Letter Home,’ is due out on May 27 on White’s Third Man record label. The whole thing was recorded in a 1947 Voice-o-Graph recording booth and features a number of covers from artists like Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan.

George Harrison's Guitar Is Up For Auction

A valuable piece of George Harrison's legacy is up for auction. The 1962 Rickenbacker 425 he used while playing I Want to Hold Your Hand on the TV show Ready Steady Go. If this was Pawn Stars and Rick had to call a friend. The video would show music legend Dusty Springfield talking to Harrison about the guitar. George Harrison's Rickenbacker is expected to pull in $400 to $600,000. A little history on the guitar. Harrison gave the guitar to music friend. George Peckham. Under the condition that he never modifies it. The auction will take place Saturday, May 17.

New Music From ASIA

If the average listener could see what remixed Classic Rock looks like. The total view would be that of a solid white line. Music is compressed so hard. That the reality of sound has disappeared. John Wetton from the ASIA has a way to get by all that compression

Rock Journalist Lisa Robinson There Goes The Gravity

Classic Rock isn't just incredible Jimmy Page guitar riffs, Michael Anthony bass rhythms and heavy thunder via Neil Peart's trap set. Someone has to be there to capture not the pictures but the experience...through words. The first lady of Rock Journalism. Lisa Robinson has stepped onto the stones of Rock for forty years. Her new book There Goes the Gravity. Sends everything you thought you knew... right into the hemisphere.

Ken Caillat The Making Of Rumors

We know the Rock Stars. Rarely. If ever. Does the fan. Get to know who and what made the music. Rumors from Fleetwood Mac. One of the biggest and best ever. Ken Caillat was the man at the board when Mick, Stevie and Lindsey put their thoughts and ideas into music.

The Babys Are Back

Remember the songs Isn't It Time and Every Time I Think Of You? The Baby's have been dubbed one of the great unsung bands of the 1970's, After thirty years of creative silence. The Baby's are back. Without the groups original lead singer John Waite and brilliant keyboardist Jonathan Caine. Without them. Can the band make an impact inside an already noisy music world. Guitarist Wally Stocker says their new collections of tunes on ‘I’ll Have Some of That’ is perfect mix for fans of classic rock and those just discovering it. The Baby's hit I Heart Radio June 24.

Sebastian Bach Bit By Face Book

Sebastian Bach. Just got bit by Face Book. The former front man of Skid Row split from fantasy and talked reality with 14 year old digital broadcaster Miles Shuman. Get the entire interview

3 Doors Down Acoustic Basement Tour

MTV once called it Unplugged. Today...the concept of keeping your music real. Has been labeled. Acoustic. 3 Doors Down has turned it into a tour. Appearing with 3 Doors Down Tue 06/03/14 Coquitlam, BC Hard Rock Casino Wed 06/04/14 Prince George, BC CN Centre Fri 06/06/14 San Antonio, TX Cowboys Dancehall Sat 06/07/14 Bonnyville, AB Bonnyville Centennial Centre Mon 06/09/14 Regina, SK Casino Regina Show Lounge Tue 06/10/14 Winnipeg, MB Club Regent Casino Wed 06/11/14 Apple Valley, MN Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater Sat 07/12/14 Springfield, MO Gillioz Theatre Sun 07/13/14 Cedar Rapids, IA Paramount Theatre Tue 07/15/14 Chicago, IL House Of Blues Thu 07/24/14 Jim Thorpe, PA Penn's Peak Sun 07/27/14 Hyannis, MA Cape Cod Melody Tent Tue 07/29/14 Westbury, NY The Space At Westbury Wed 07/30/14 Cohasset, MA South Shore Music Circus Appearing at "Newport Concert Series" / 3 Doors Down Fri 08/01/14 Newport, RI Newport Yachting Center Appearing with 3 Doors Down Sat 08/02/14 Hampton Beach, NH Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Sun 08/03/14 Portland, ME Maine State Pier Tue 08/05/14 Hershey, PA Hershey Theatre Thu 08/07/14 Cincinnati, OH Taft Theatre Sun 08/17/14 Durham, NC Durham Performing Arts Center Tue 08/19/14 Charlotte, NC Fillmore Charlotte Wed 08/20/14 Norfolk, VA NorVa Sun 08/24/14 Midland, TX Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center Tue 08/26/14 Corpus Christi, TX Selena Auditorium Wed 08/27/14 Pharr, TX Pharr Events Center Fri 08/29/14 Charenton, LA Cypress Bayou Pavilion Sat 08/30/14 Beaumont, TX Jefferson Theatre Sun 08/31/14 Abilene, TX Paramount Theatre Wed 09/03/14 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues Fri 09/05/14 Tampa, FL Seminole Hard Rock Hotel Sat 09/06/14 Fort Myers, FL Barbara B. Mann Perf. Arts Hall Sun 09/07/14 Jacksonville, FL Florida Theatre Wed 09/10/14 Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle Thu 09/11/14 Louisville, KY The Louisville Palace Theatre

Beatles Hard Days Night Is Back

Tomorrow being May. That means the biggest movies of the year are about to be released. Competing with Spiderman and a cowboy western from Seth McFarland? In honor of the Beatles 50th anniversary. Hollywood's re-releasing A Hard Days Night. The soundtrack to the film has been re-mastered by Giles Martin, the son of the Beatles original producer George Martin. The film opens July 4th

Alice Cooper Hits Theaters

Alice Cooper. A Classic Rocker that's always marched to his own rhythm of theatrical drama. ‘Super Duper Alice Cooper’ — is the must see Rock-u-mentary. Hitting U.S. theaters April 30th.

Pete Townsend Hits FX The Americans

Classic Rocker Pete Townsend hits national TV Wednesday. His music's being featured on FX series ‘The Americans’ Although the song features modern riffs and beats. Pete Townsend compared the process to the making of Jazz. He'd showcase bent strings. Someone would respond. They'd play a new idea and he'd respond. He called it impersonal intimacy

New Music From Justin Hayward Of The Moody Blues

You know his voice. You know his face. His band has been part of this nations culture for five decades. Now.... Justin Hayward has released his first ever solo effort. Find out more

New Music From Peter Frampton

Baby he still loves your way. June 24th. Peter Frampton will show you the way to his newest collection of tune-age. His 15th studio release has been dubbed ‘Hummingbird In A Box.’ Hmmm humming bird as in guitar, feathered friend or... Stop the guessing. The legend in guitar work was inspired by the Cincinnati Ballet's spring production which included some of his work. Performed live. Fans of Frampton will get to see him back on stage this summer with the Doobie Brothers. Plus he'll continue featuring guitarists. Last year B.B. King, Robert Cray, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Roger McGuinn were part of the performance This year Buddy Guy will show up when you least expect it Peter Frampton 2014 Tour Dates 6/22 – Cincinnati, Ohio * 6/24 – Upper Darby, Pa. * 6/25 – Canandaigua, N.Y. * 6/26 – Holmdel, N.J. * 6/28 – Lincoln, R.I. * 6/29 – Gilford, N.H. * 7/2 – Moncton, Neb. 7/3 – Moncton, Neb. 7/5 – Danbury, Ct. 7/6 – Atlantic City, N.J. 7/8 – Washington, D.C. 7/9 – Greensburg, Pa. 7/11 – Boston, Mass. * 7/12 – Bethel, N.Y. * 7/13 – Wantagh, N. *Y. 7/15 – Bethlehem, P *a. 7/17 – Alpharetta, Ga. * 7/18 – Tuscaloosa, Ala. * 7/19 – Orange, Beach, Ala. * 8/2 – Lennonx, Ill. 8/10 – Wisoncsin Dells, Wisc. 8/19 – Littleton, Colo. 8/21 – Jacksonville, Ore. + 8/23 – Goldendale, Wash. + 8/24 – Woodenville, Wash. + 8/26 – Saratoga, Calif. + 8/27 – Los Angeles, Calif. + 8/29 – Visalia, Calif. + 8/30 – Valley Center, Calif. + 8/31 – Tucson, Ariz. + * with the Doobie Brothers + Guitar Circus with Buddy Guy Find out more about Frampton

Ace Frehley Talks About The Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame

Does anyone like the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame? The number of dissatisfied customers continues to increase. They've got one fan. Ace Frehley formally of KISS. Ace isn't into the politics of who what where and why. He's just happy to have been invited to participate. His new album comes out June 24th. Look for Space Invader on ITunes and Amazon. Please don't hit up a website that downloads it free. Support Ace during these incredible moments of creative energy. Find out more about Ace

Lennon and McCartney Mashup

How possible is the impossible? Lennon and McCartney working together post Beatles-era... Have you ever put Imagine and Band on the Run side by side? The Lennon McCartney mashup. Paul calls a fans best way to tribute those that influenced them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE49bsxGTFM#t=87

Freddie Mercury Comic Book Now Available

Yesterday marked the 40th anniversary of Freddie Mercury and Queen performing their first ever concert in America. On that anniversary. The latest edition of Classic Rock heroes turned comic book documentaries was released. Darren Davis says Freddie Mercury fans will see why he become such an iconic figure.

KISS and Tell Book Unmasks KISS

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS earned a lot of bad press for their pre- Hall of Fame Induction behavior. Fans of Ace Frehley and Peter Criss felt betrayed. Which raises the question. What does Gene Simmons know that fans don't? Gordon Gebert's book KISS and Tell rips the mask off the reality of KISS

Nikki Sixx vs Sebastian Bach

The war between the Creative States continues. Nikki Sixx vs Sebastian Bach. Music with all its critics. Doesn't seem to be supporting Nikki's side of the creative fence claiming Paul McCartney has always been refered to as a former Beatle. If Sebastian Bach still rocks your Classic Rock world. In addition to his upcoming TV appearance. April 22nd is release day for his next solo album, ‘Give ‘Em Hell.’

Mick Fleetwood Reality TV Show

Classic Rock and television. It's the best mix since the birth sugar meeting Bojangles tea. Ozzy and Gene Simmons weren't new to the sport of prompting reality into the hearts of music fans. Nor will they be the last. Mick Fleetwood's just landed a show. The format: Mick will spend 24 hours with a different person. A variety of professions. Music, entertainment, technology, politics, architecture and more. Fleetwood Mac concert ticket holders shouldn't be worried about the new television show interfering with the band's upcoming tour . #1 Some of the North American cities they'll be playing in will serve as a backdrop. #2 No network has bought the show for it to be displayed. Yet.... Hey with all that drama. Telemundo might try something new

Wilko Johnson and Roger Daltry Going Back Home

2014. It's gonna be the summer of Classic Rock. The volume knob is set to eleven. Thanks in part to legendary guitarist Wilko Johnson and the Who's front man Roger Daltrey. Their combined creative effort has formulated a new collection of British Blues dubbed Going Back Home. The idea originated one night while Daltrey and Wilko were sitting together at an awards show. Rather than watching trophies being handed out, They joked all night about the raucous old school British rhythms that influenced their dreams. Tracklist for ‘Going Back Home’ All Through The City (Wilko Johnson) Sneaking Suspicion (Wilko Johnson) Going Back Home (Wilko Johnson) Everybody’s Carrying A Gun (Wilko Johnson) Keep It Out Of Sight (Wilko Johnson) Keep On Loving You (Wilko Johnson, Norman Watt-Roy, Salvatore Ramundo) Some Kind Of Hero (Wilko Johnson) Turned 21 (Wilko Johnson) I Keep It To Myself (Wilko Johnson) Ice On The Motorway (Wilko Johnson) Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window (Bob Dylan) http://www.wilkojohnson.org/

Carl Palmer No Super Group

Carl Palmer. A Classic Rock staple. His most famous pages in the history of music. Emerson Lake and Palmer and Asia. But whatever you do... don't call either act a Super Group. Find out more about Carl's music and art on canvas