Phone Call To Nikki Sixx Of Motley

Motley Crue calling it quits forced me to pick up the phone and call Nikki Sixx.

Bob Dylan Takes Over The Super Bowl

Three riffs away from Super Bowl Sunday. In a roundabout way. Bob Dylan has made it his game. Appearing in not one but two S.B. commercials. His licks and lyrics from 1966's ‘I Want You’ shows up in a Chobani yogurt commercial. And Bob Dylan's face shall grace the flat screen in a Chrysler Super Bowl ad. This isn't Dylan selling out. In 2004 he not only sang but appeared in Victoria Secret commercial.

Motley Crue Calls It The "Final" Tour

Motley Crue is pulling their giant ship off the water. Nikki Sixx explains the difference between a farewell tour and a final tour.

Major Motley Crue Press Conference Set For Today

For nearly next to a year. In the name of Classic Rock. I've busted open the printed press. To share. What is. Versus. What isn't. Motley Crue has earned their fair share of radio ink stains. Today in a worldwide broadcast. The four guys that impounded LA's Sunset Strip in the 1980's. Rewriting the terms and conditions of the life and death of a Rock Star. Are without a doubt...calling it quits. Today has officially been dubbed Motley Crue's Day on 99.7 The Fox No Crue celebration is over. Until Nikki, Mick, Tommy and Vince whip from their shred of leather endless amounts of invitations. Not for the hotel hookers, backstage babes or roadies vowing to score deals in places we can't speak of. Motley Crue is forking out the cash to bring you to LA to live it like they did. Sure...there's gonna be a 72 city tour. They're coming to Charlotte. You're gonna tickets. But more importantly. In honor of Motley Cruse Day on 99.7 The Fox. We think Los Angeles, on Sunset, iconic venues, tatoo parlors and strip clubs...is where you need to be. Just listen for Nikki to say be caller number six.

Classic Rock Proves Its Worth

Classic Rock continues to prove its longevity and power. Zeppelin, Sabbath, The Stones and Paul McCartney "All" nabbed Grammy Awards last night. Plus...this Sunday's "Big Game" feature has quickly jumped from being a Bruno Mars show to adding The Red Hot Chili Peppers. And now... U2 and Bono will rip into history by unveiling their new song called "Invisible." Research shows. Nearly 50% of those watching the game...are there for the commercials. What is the Super Bowl but the world's largest stage. Once it airs. The song will be available on Itunes for free. For 24 hours. On Monday. Every purchase will backed up by a Bank of America donation. To be shared with the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

New Member In Springsteen's E Street Band

Bruce Springsteen's E-street Band is just as famous as its maker. Steven Van Zandt, Max Weinberg, Nils Lofgren, Tom Morello and the unforgettable Clarence Clemons. We can now add one more name to the "E" list. Clarence's nephew Jake Clemons.

A Side Of Stevie Nicks You May Not Know

It's an automatic. Bring up Steve Nicks and Classic Rock fans lock onto their favorite Fleetwood Mac moment. But did you know. Miss Nicks has dedicated her life to injured soldiers?

The Biggest Grammy Award Wrap Up Ever!!!!

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reuniting on the Grammy Awards for the 50th anniversary of the Beatles invasion of America. Is but part of the overall celebration. The maker's of television magic. Have might have come up with the ultimate head banging end of the show wrap up. Jamming on stage as a single rock unite. Fleetwood Mac-er Lindsey Buckingham will join Dave Grohl, Queens of the Stone Age and Nine Inch Nails. This is one awards show big enough to perform inside your man cave. The Grammys are this Sunday 8PM on WBTV channel 3 Is the former front man of Journey headed toward a solo project. Steve Perry has finally broken his silence.

Classic Rock TV Jingles

What happens to your favorite memories? When television steals the songs. That shaped your way life? The somber state of the music industry continues to turn Classic Rock into the latest commercial jingle. As a fan...do you feel as if the artist has sold out? What if the songwriter and performer is the legendary Jimi Hendrix? Purple Haze is about to be heard...a lot. A Citi Visa spot promoting the power of instant access to your money even in Russia at the Olympics. Jimi's not alone.. Do you recognize these guitar riffs? Lindsey Buckingham and Fleetwood Mac. Bank of America

Billy Joel On Tour And Boston Promotes Yogurt

The tour buses are loaded and the musicians are prepping for their live performances. Before you know it. You'll be lining up to see the biggest names in music history. Billy Joel is one of them. The Piano man has decided extend his hometown New York City residency at Madison Square Garden to the nearly every corner of the country. He's coming to the Carolinas. February 9th. Raleigh's PNC arena. I've posted your link to tickets on WRFX.com http://www.billyjoel.com/events Billy Joel 2014 Tour Dates 1/17 – Tampa, FL — Tampa Bay Times Forum 1/22 – Jacksonville, FL — Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 1/27 – New York, NY — Madison Square Garden 2/3 – New York, NY — Madison Square Garden 2/9 – Raleigh, NC — PNC Arena 2/15 – Detroit, MI — The Palace of Auburn Hills 3/9 – Toronto, ON — Air Canada Centre 3/14 – Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena 3/21 – New York, NY — Madison Square Garden 4/1 – Cleveland, OH — Quicken Loans Arena 4/6 – Louisville, KY — KFC! Yum Center 4/18 – New York, NY — Madison Square Garden 5/9 – New York, NY — Madison Square Garden 5/17 – Hollywood, CA — Hollywood Bowl 5/22 – Hollywood, CA — Hollywood Bowl 6/7 – Las Vegas, NV — MGM Grand 6/21 – New York, NY — Madison Square Garden 7/2 – New York, NY — Madison Square Garden 7/18 – Chicago, IL — Wrigley Field 8/7 – New York, NY — Madison Square Garden 9/17 – New York, NY — Madison Square Garden Classic Rock trivia question. Since first being released. Can you name the song by a band named after a city...that's gotten more airplay than any other? Don't spill a beer over it. It's Boston‘s ‘More Than a Feeling’ Now featured in Yoplait’s Boston Cream Pie Lite television commercial. Which goes great with Boston's new cd, ‘Life, Love & Hope,’ available now on Itunes

Springsteen Takes A Swing At Chris Christie

Bruce Springsteen has made a living. Speaking the street. Carrying the tales of the working man to every corner of the planet. Last night on Jimmy Fallon. He got a little political against his state's Governor. See the video

Dave Grohl Saves Stevie Nicks

Being the drummer of Nirvana. Dave Grohl isn't just headed for the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. He's on a mission to preserve the history of music. Dave gets credit from Stevie Nicks for influencing her to finish the Rock-u-Mentary. ‘In Your Dreams.’ Get Stevie's video

Red Hot Chili Peppers Will Play At Super Bowl

The Chili Peppers will be at the Super Bowl and Brian May of Queen links fans to a world record setting concert in Rio. see the concert

Jason Newsted Why I Left Metallica

It's taken thirteen years but bass guitarist Jason Newsted has finally split the atom on why he left Metalica.

Allman Brother Members Leaving Isn't A Story

In this age of the divorce rate standing at 52% and Charlotte native Rick Flair accepting money to motivate the San Francisco 49er's... Why would I wait two days to talk about a couple of members unexpectedly walking away from their well written history with The Allman Brothers? Because it wasn't a story until someone finally asked, "What's next?" Wait! Not even that is a story. While RollingStone and other musical rags waste ink thinking about the continuation of the south's most famous band. The industry doesn't seem to be bothered and nor should fans. Bruce Springsteen proved last year that a slight departure from Little Stevie Van Zandt could easily be handled by inviting Tom Morrello to leap into their ranks... and because of Tom's love for the Boss's deepest roots... Springsteen's new collection of songs are actually pieces of rhythms and beats that have always been there. Tom Morello has helped to modernize it. So...what's going to happen to the Allman Brother's band now that two of its key members have elected to flee? I'd love to see the line of musicians waiting at the door that have spent an entire life patiently waiting for the opportunity to jam with Greg and company. The real story isn't a potential breakup. The real story is how Greg Allman isn't pulling his tour bus over to fix a flat tire.

Twisted Sister Didn't Twist Or Sniff

Somewhere along the path of destruction locating an outlet. Classic Rock was instantly attached to drugs and alcohol. If you loved to be and played it loud. Then you must have been an addict. Three decades after their American fame. Jay Jay French and Dee Snyder of Twisted Sister come clean. The goal was to sell the illusion of being junkies in order to make more money. The bands documentary We Are Twisted F***ing Sister is under construction. Fronted by independent director Andrew Horn. Just yesterday Snider announced that he completely supports the presentation.

The Movie Part Of Greg Allman Announced

And the winner is? William Hurt! That's the actor Hollywood has chosen to play the aged and finely tuned Gregg Allman in the upcoming movie Midnight Rider. Which is based Greg's memoir ‘My Cross to Bear.’ ‘Midnight Rider’ digs into the early days of the Allman’s. And won't be the typical flick that barely beats with the rhythm of truth. Greg says he’s got his hands on the script and has no problem throwing down a southern veto. Production begins in Savannah next month. __________ You know this song. But did you know...its not that version that's stuffing $2,000 a day into Stings pocket. Thanks to P Diddy Puff Daddy not getting permission to use the song in 1997. The copyright penalty is $730,000 a year.

Black Sabbath Signs With Chuck Tailor Tennis Shoes

Black Sabbath to get their own brand of Chuck Taylors. And what's the true story behind Van Halen's 5150 Studio? Classic Rock is an attitude. To live it. You've gotta dress like it. Black Sabbath has agreed to create with Converse. Introducing a fresh new line of Chuck Taylor All Star tennis shoes dedicated 100% to Ozzy Osborne and company. The Black Sabbath Collection. Four styles. Each representing different albums. The bands logo proudly sewn into the tongue of those infamous high tops. The Sabbath Chucks are 60 bucks and roaring like a concert crowd at Journeys and online ______ Whoa... check this out. Van Halen's infamous 5150 recording Studio. Has some raw untame Hollywood drama history. As much as fans of classic rock wanna dub the studios that place where Eddie, Alex, Michael and Dave pasted together the tracks that made 1984. Eddie admits it goes a little deeper. The creation of 5150 was due to his passion of playing music at 5am only to hear his wife Valerie B in the background screaming at him to stop playing the same song over and over.

New Super Band Includes Members of The Rolling Stones And Guns N Roses

Members of the Stones and Guns n Roses are formed a new band. Plus Paul Stanley replies to fans about Ace and Peter joining in a sing a long at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame

Can Sammy Hagar And Van Halen Makeup?

With the arrival of a brand new year... comes the Fan of Classic Rock that dreams of one day seeing their favorite band back together. Van Halen with Sammy Hagar. First you have to understand the breakup. Then the damage. The book

The Flying V Guitar Is Making A Comeback

Fans and maker's of Classic have always loved their guitars. Gibson and Fender. Being the two most famous. Les Paul, SG and Stratocaster the biggest and best crafty designs. Or were they? What about the Flying V? That interesting radically designed hour glass released in 1958. The one that's spent the past fifty four years driving guitarists crazy because it's too difficult to rest it on a knee. Odd and discomfort must be in. The latest sales tabs show the Flying V is making a comeback. Some of the most famous fingers to rip from the strings of a Flying V have been Jimi Hendrix, the Scorpions and James Hetfield from Metallica. Guitar equipment critics have actually stepped forward and admitted, "The guitar deserves to finally make it into the ranks of Classic Rock best"