Friday, August 29, 2014

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.”

Thursday, August 28, 2014

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

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

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.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

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

Monday, August 25, 2014

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.

Friday, August 22, 2014

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.

Thursday, August 21, 2014

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

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

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.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

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?

Monday, August 18, 2014

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.

Friday, August 15, 2014

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...

Thursday, August 14, 2014

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.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

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.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

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.

Monday, August 11, 2014

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.

Monday, August 4, 2014

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

Friday, August 1, 2014

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.