Wednesday, November 26, 2014

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?

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

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?

Monday, November 24, 2014

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

Friday, November 21, 2014

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.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

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.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

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.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

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.

Monday, November 17, 2014

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.

Friday, November 14, 2014

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.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

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.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

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.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

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.

Monday, November 10, 2014

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.

Friday, November 7, 2014

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.

Thursday, November 6, 2014

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

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

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

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

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

Monday, November 3, 2014

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