Merry Christmas from Metallica

Metallica continues to give in a really big way. For Christmas. Fans connected to their website received 12 incredibly hot seconds of one of the new songs featured on an album under construction. Just knowing the band returned to the studio in 2015 was big enough. But now that it's taken a little longer than expected... that doesn't mean those that support the groups creative flow have walked away. Little gifts like this for Christmas are huge in the making of all things Metallica.

Steve MIller Calls For A Change

Bruce Springsteen went into the Hall of Fame without the E Street Band. Paul Stanley believes every member of KISS should have gotten into the Hall. The drama continues. Steve Miller is going in. But not his band. Miller is calling for an overhaul of the decision makers.

Could 2016 Be A New Page For Jimmy Page and Company

Legendary drummer Jason Bonham talking about how Robert Plant plays with the press about a Zeppelin reunion. Does Jason Bonham know something or is he just being overly optimistic? The son of the late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham says he thinks the band still has a future. He told Vanyaland, "In my heart of hearts… I do believe we will play together again. It remains to be seen if it will be in public or privately, but I do think we will play again." Jason, who tours with a show called the Led Zeppelin Experience, quit Foreigner to join Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Robert Plant for the 2007 reunion show at London's O2 arena. At the time, he believed that would lead to more work together, but it never panned out.

Steve Miller's In The Hall Of Fame

Steve Miller talking about his induction next year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and while it's still early, he tells us he knows who he'd like to have induct him. "Elton John is a really good pal," says Miller. "That would be probably my first choice because he's such a great record maker and he's always been so supportive of me. He loves my Greatest Hits." We reached out to Elton's office but have yet to hear back. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is on April 8th in Brooklyn, New York, and as far as Elton's tour schedule is concerned, there is nothing announced for that date. Despite being eligible for induction since 1993, Steve wasn't nominated until this year. Regarding this week's news that he is headed in, he tells us, "I was surprised and relieved on one hand and sort of disappointed on the other because it was so much fun every year being complained about that I wasn't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It was always good for like a week of press every year. Now I assume that now I am going to be inducted I won't get that bump next year." But in all seriousness he says, "I know that it's important to the fans, and so for that part I'm thankful." Joining Miller in the Class of 2016 are Cheap Trick, Chicago, Deep Purple and N.W.A.

2016 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

Janet Jackson didn't make it in. But Cheap Trick did. I'm more impressed that NWA got the invitation. Ice Cube and company have been an instrumental part of keeping those riffs and hardcore bass beats alive inside a generation passionately in love with loud rhythms and lyrics. Also headed into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame is Steve Miller, Deep Purple and Chicago. The induction is April 8th in New York.

Jerry On Jerry

Jerry on Jerry is now available. Jerry Garcia sharing his own story via two different books. Print and audio. Actual conversations of how Jerry lived his life and style. Publicist Dennis McNally talks about the incredible journey of experiencing the conversations personally with Jerry and now making them available for all Grateful Dead fans to hold onto forever.

Rick from Cheap Trick

Not only is Cheap Trick in the running to be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. But they're set to release their new collection of songs during the opening moments of 2016. Rick Nielsen talks about the early chapters of the band which included a stint with John Lennon's producer.

New Music from Steve Perry 2016

Steve Perry is talking, "I finally went into the studio in March, and I've been in there ever since, just trying to finish this record... I certainly am looking forward to finishing it... I wanna get it done probably in the early part of this coming year." Perry's last album was 1994's For the Love of Strange Medicine. "There's been so many rumors going around that I'm in the studio, I've been there for years. The truth is, I finally went into the studio in March, and I've been in there ever since, just trying to finish this record. I wanna get it done probably in the early part of this coming year."

Springsteen's New Collection and Tour

New collection. New tour. Tickets on sale today. Bruce Springsteen talks about what he required of himself to make sure The River made its way to your turntable and huge living room speakers. The release of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s new project “The Ties That Bind: The River Collection” which came out last Friday and the upcoming nationwide tour which goes on sale today. Bruce recorded an hour long special where he talks about the album and plays tons of tracks from it. We have taken that special and turned into an iHeartRadio Channel for the next few weeks for all Bruce fans to enjoy.

Peter Gabriels Monkey Business

Peter Gabriel has signed on for a project that sounds a bit like the James Franco version of Planet of the Apes. According to London's Sunday Times, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will work with MIT researchers to see if monkeys can use video technology to communicate with each other. Gabriel says, "The idea is to extend a big video network that already exists in labs at [the school] so that different species -- including our own -- have a chance to communicate. He says he's "absolutely certain the monkeys will use the video cameras in Monkey World to communicate with each other." He's also curious whether the apes "would use the Internet to communicate." Needless to say, there's skepticism to this effort. Dr. Bridget Waller from Britain's University of Portsmouth says, "I think we’re already pretty good at communicating with primates when they’re in captivity... Whether videoconferencing will help that, I’m not entirely sure. Primates are complex creatures and they need to be stimulated when we keep them in captivity." This isn't the first time Gabriel has interacted with man's closest relative -- back in 2001, he taught monkeys to play the keyboard.

Chicago Topping The List of Fan Favorite

We are down to the final 48 hours. Fans can help rock the vote at the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame. At last count the group Chicago was leading the pack of fan favorites. But where does Deep Purple and Steve Miller fit in? How do the guys of Chicago feel about this moment knowing it's just another trophy? In an interview last year, Chicago trumpet player Lee Loughnane shares his feelings about their omission thus far from the Rock Hall. “We used to think more about it than we are now, because it’s inexplicable why we wouldn’t be in it. To be able to work at this level this much time later it doesn’t mean anything to be in it or not be in it -- or, if it does, we haven’t been able to experience that yet. If it does happen, that’s something that will happen and then be gone, ‘cause any award or accolade that you are given is fleeting. Then you have the next moment after the ‘Thank you very much.’ What do you do now? Move on.” The fan-voting process for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be ending on Dec. 9. According to the current standings, Chicago is leading the pack, having picked up more than 37 million votes, or 23.4 percent of the overall tally. While Chicago has a clear hold on the top spot, a little more than half a million votes separate Yes, the Cars, Deep Purple and the Steve Miller Band for second through fifth places. Cheap Trick, the only other classic rock band among the 15 nominees, are in seventh place. Janet Jackson (fifth place), the Spinners, Chaka Khan, Chic, the J.B.’s, N.W.A., Nine Inch Nails, the Smiths and Los Lobos (eighth through 15th places) are the other nominees. You can cast your vote and then see the latest count at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s website. However, this doesn’t necessarily suggest that Chicago will automatically be inducted. As the Hall’s website says about the induction process, “The Top Five Nominees as voted by the fans count for one ballot entry, which is weighted the same as individual ballot entries submitted by members of the international voting body.” In other words, with “more than 600 artists, historians and members of the music industry” comprising the voting body, the fan vote counts for less than 0.0017 percent of the overall tally. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame traditionally announces the inductees in mid-December, with the Induction Ceremony taking place in April. An edited version of the ceremony will be televised on HBO in the summer.

John Lennon's 75th Birthday Concert

October 9th would have been John Lennon's 75th birthday, so why not throw yet another tribute concert. This one, Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert, was held Saturday at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York and it featured Steven Tyler, John Fogerty, Peter Frampton, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Tom Morello, Sheryl Crow, country acts Eric Church and Chris Stapleton, Brandon Flowers from The Killers, Spoon, and a bunch of other artists, many of who weren't even born when Lennon was alive. At the show, 22 songs were performed -- 12 from Lennon's solo catalog, and 10 from The Beatles. You can see it all on AMC on December 19th at 9 p.m. ET/PT, but if you want to know what happened now, here is the complete list of performers and what they sang: • John FogertyYoko Ono took the stage to say a few words, and Paul McCartney sent in a videotaped message wishing his former bandmate a "happy birthday." Tom Morello used his teeth during his guitar solo in "Power to the People," and when he lifted his guitar to his mouth you saw the word "Imagine" emblazoned on the back of the guitar. Sheryl Crow played a black six-string Rickenbacker -- just like John's -- on “A Hard Day’s Night,” which she chose because it was one of the more up-tempo Beatles songs in the show. Lennon was killed 35 years ago this Tuesday (December 8th) -- 40 blocks north of where Saturday's show was held.

CSN At The National Tree Lighting

Crosby Stills and Nash helped light the national tree last night in Washington DC. David talks about the song he would've loved to have shared. Plus shares his deepest Christmas wish for this nation. If you missed out on the lighting last night. Watch it at thenationaltree.org.

Ringo's Auction

It's not everyday you get to buy Beatles memorabilia from a Beatle. Ringo Starr is auctioning off a serious chunk of the past that made him famous. Most would ask why? Once you learn why. You'll see that peace sign he proudly shares has a much deeper purpose and meaning. It's not everyday you get to buy Beatles memorabilia from a Beatle. Ringo Starr is auctioning off a serious chunk of the past that made him famous. Most would ask why? Once you learn why. You'll see that peace sign he proudly shares has a much deeper purpose and meaning. Among the items going up for bids are seven drum kits he used over the years, including the 1963 Ludwig Oyster Black Pearl three-piece kit he played in The Beatles between May of 1963 and February of 1964. He played it in the studio on “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “She Loves You,” “All My Loving” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” The auction also includes an original mono British copy of the White Album stamped with the serial number A0000001, a Mercedes, the suit Ringo wore in A Hard Day's Night, a 1964 Rickenbacker guitar given to him by John Lennon and a pair of rings he wore at every Beatles show. Ringo says, "I don't mind getting rid of a lot of stuff and it goes to good use. That's the deal." Chances are Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay will be one of the top bidders. He recently bought a drum head with The Beatles logo and already owns John Lennon's 1963 Gretsch guitar, a 1966 Vox played by Lennon and George Harrison and a 1964 Gibson SG owned by Harrison. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Ringo's Lotus Foundation. The charity is dedicated to "advancing social welfare" for a variety of causes, including child and family issues, homelessness and substance abuse.

Bono's Next Generation Of Art

Bono of U2 talking about his daughter Eve Hewson. She playing the role of Carol Donovan in the Steven Spielberg new movie Bridge of Spies. Carol is the daughter of the film's main character, James Donovan, who is portrayed by Tom Hanks. Though Eve's had some success as an actress, Bono says he does worry about her. "I think it's a really tough job. She's had a break with Steven Soderbergh and this series The Knick and she's very grateful. But you know, you don't know whether they're gonna get another job and you know, you live hand to mouth as an actor. So that's why myself and Ali were trying to talk her out of it, but we clearly failed."

Joe Walsh Scoring Documentary

Joe Walsh talking about an upcoming documentary he's creating lyrics and riffs for. Joe says, “There’s this documentary, it’s called Citizen Soldier and it’s about a National Guard unit in Oklahoma that out of nowhere got called to Afghanistan.” Walsh says the unit shot the film themselves using Go Pro cameras and that "they ended up deep in enemy territory and all hell broke loose and not all of them got back."

Charlie Daniels New CD/DVD

It's fun to sit down with another Carolina born imagination and pick out a few thoughts and expressions. Charlie Daniels doesn't see himself as a solo performer. Nor does he feel he's the fiddler that gave the devil a run for his money. His new CD/DVD is out and its beyond being just a live attraction at a Texas collection of fans. New 14-Track CD and DVD Recorded on February 20 at Texas's Largest Honky Tonk Features LIVE Versions of Fan Favorites Like "Southern Boy," "Long Haired Country Boy," "The Devil Went Down To Georgia," "The South's Gonna Do It (Again)," and Many More Released by Smith Music Group as Part of Critically-Acclaimed Live at Billy Bob's Texas Series

Doug Gray from Marshall Tucker

Tonight at the Fillmore at Charlotte's NC Music Factory. The Marshall Tucker Band invades the Queen City of the South. The Marshall Tucker Band has been trucking across the country for 44 years. Their new album is a brilliant display of their live performance. Its a musical photograph of sound snapped while on tour in the UK.

Grace Slick On The Age Of The Stage

Since 1999 Grace Slick has been on a kick. The older you get the more you should stay clear of a live performance. She first came out against the Rolling Stones. Now she's troubled by Fleetwood Mac. Should there be an age limit to performing live? Grace Slick is a fan of Fleetwood Mac, but she thinks it's time for them to walk away. The former Jefferson Airplane frontwoman says, "I saw on television a filming of Fleetwood Mac doing something and I was OK as long as I didn't look at 'em. I couldn't look at 'em. They sounded great...and if I looked away and imagined young people singing I was OK with it. There's something about old people singing rock 'n' roll lyrics that bothers me. It just doesn't match." Fleetwood Mac is on tour in New Zealand and unavailable for comment. Grace has been saying this since the late '90s, and back in 1999, she told us that Mick Jagger should have hung it up. But she's changed her tune on that, saying, "The only so-called old people I've seen that I really liked and thought, 'That still works,' is The Rolling Stones. They did a thing that was filmed in a park in Great Britain and the way they acted, the way they sang, the musicianship...just worked really well. It was good rock 'n' roll." She is most likely referring to their 2013 show in London's Hyde Park.

Tom Petty In Print

The book to get is the Tom Petty autobiography. You know the lyrics but do you know the artist? Written by Warren Zanes this journey within Tom's reclusive life and style opens into a field of truer visions of where the songs arrived from.

Metallica Rumor Settled

Not days or weeks but years. There's always been this dark side rumor that Metallica almost fired their famous drummer Lars Ulrich. Kirk Hammett has exposed the truth.

Jeff Lynne's New Music Has Arrived

Jeff Lynne from ELO talking about his new album officially out today. While Alone in the Universe is billed as Jeff Lynne's ELO, it is a complete solo effort with Lynne not only writing all the songs, but also playing every instrument with the exception of the shaker and tambourine, which was handled by his engineer, Steve Jay. Lynne says, "I just wrote 10 [songs] and they're all short... I tried to make it like a unified sound. I wanted it all to sound pretty much the same." He will celebrate the album's release with shows in New York next Friday, and Los Angeles on November 24th -- and will then hit the road next year with shows in Europe in April and May.

2015 Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards

Jimmy Page took home a trophy during last nights Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards. Alice Cooper loves the awards show because he gets to meet up with friends he hasn't seen in a long time. Jimmy Page was in attendance to accept, for the second year in a row, the award for Reissue of the Year for the remainder of the Zeppelin catalog that he oversaw. Walking the red carpet he said, "This is a real thrill... When I put it together, I was really hoping it would warm people's hearts if you like and the reaction to it by the fans has been phenomenal." Alice Cooper was on hand to accept the award for Classic Album for his Welcome to My Nightmare. He says attending awards shows like this is a good excuse to catch up with his fellow musicians. "A lot of times all of us are all touring at the same time, so you never bump into the same people that you've known for 30 years." Nils Lofgren, who moonlights as a guitarist in Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, was presented with the Outstanding Contribution award, and, seeing as how he is on tour in England, he made the trip into London to accept it. He says, "To have people still want to hear me sing after 47 years on the road and be here for this award, I'm honored." Brian May gratefully accepted Living Legend award on behalf of Queen, and he says this award, from Classic Rock, "completes the display on the mantle piece. I'm very pleased."

Ronnie Wood At 17

Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones recently stumbled across a journal. It featured his handwriting. It was him at 17. It's now a book How Can It Be A Rock n Roll Diary.

Billy Idol Is Headed To Vegas

Billy Idol talks about being the latest Classic Rocker to sign up for a Vegas residency. The "White Wedding" and "Dancing With Myself" icon has announced a deal with the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay for Billy Idol: Forever with shows on March 16th, 18th, 19th, 23rd, 25th and 26th -- and six more dates during May. The British-born Idol, who has sold more than 40-million records, says, "Watch out Vegas! We are planning a beast of a show that will rock and surprise my fans. Particularly those who adhere to the 'what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas' mantra!"

Brian Jones Unveiled

Brian Jones founded the Rolling Stones. But ultimately his passion to to being a perfectionist cost him the band. What truly took place behind those famous bluesy notes and catchy lyrics> Author Paul Trynka talks about it. Brian Jones The Making of the Rolling Stones.

Billy's Got A Brand New Band

We've all known the several styles of music profiles that ZZ Top has provided over the decades. Billy Gibbons has enriched the performance with to sound that reaches into the soul of Cuba. Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top has gone solo... for the moment. Backed by a group of musicians he calls The BFG’s (Billy Frederick Gibbons), he explores Afro-Cuban music, which he embraced at a young age, having been taught Latin percussion by the late Tito Puente, who was a friend of his father's. The album got its start in 2014, when Gibbons was invited to perform at the Havana Jazz Festival. He was unable to make it to Cuba, but started to think about recording some Latin-influenced songs. The collection includes originals as well as rearranged versions of such blues classics as Slim Harpo’s "Got Love If You Want It” and Lightnin’ Hopkins' “Baby, Please Don’t Go.” Gibbons will start a tour in support of the album on November 27th in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Don't Stop Believing

Deen Castronovo is no longer drumming for Journey. Deen wants to make it clear that he's not doing interviews in hopes of "clearing" his name. Castronovo was sentenced to four years of supervised probation; he completed a 75-day inpatient treatment program at Hazelden; he is participating in a 12-step recovery program and has to undergo domestic violence counseling for 36 weeks. "Domestic violence is really a choice, and it is calculated,” he says. “The drugs and the alcohol exacerbated it immensely, but there’s no excuse for what I did. I deal with it every day, and it’s deeper than regret or remorse.” Journey will announce, later this month, who its new drummer is, as well as a major 2016 tour.

Bryan Adams And Jeff Lynne

At the end of 2013 Bryan and I were wrapping up a conversation about a music project called Tracks of My Years. It featured the waves of sound that influenced his love for music. Then from out of nowhere I asked have you done anything lately that completely left you breathless. Boom! He said he was working with Jeff Lynn of ELO... his laughter was unbelievable. The album is now out.

Phil Collins Prepares For His Return

Phil Collins recently listed himself on the RETIRED charts because of back surgery and family issues. But the calling from his Grand Children looks to be the way back to him returning to the stage. They want to see who this guy is that everybody keeps talking about. Phil Collins shares the journey. Phil Collins talks about removing the label retired from his name. Health and family issues were the reasons Phil Collins gave for retiring a few years ago, but now, after recovering at his Miami home from back surgery earlier this month, he says the retirement is off. Spurred on by the work he did on the upcoming deluxe reissues of Face Value and Both Sides, Collins says it has been "rediscovering for me, as I'm hoping it's gonna be rediscovering from an audience point of view." Plus, he tells Rolling Stone that his two youngest children -- 14-year-old Nicholas 14 and 10-year-old Matthew -- "want to see what their dad does. They were in nappies when I was last on the road. They love my music and I'd like to take them out so they can enjoy it." He's considering touring next year and starting work shortly on a new album, which would be his first of original material since 2002. The Face Value and Both Sides reissues will be out on January 29th.

Jeff Lynne's ELO Returns November 13th

Jeff Lynne's ELO returns to the music scene on November 13th. Their first album since 2001. In between projects Jeff's been invited to play live. Which has proved to be a different journey. Especially when you compare how you play in the studio with being in front of people standing up.

New Def Leppard Out Today

Joe Elliott of Def Leppard. The bands brand new album is out today. Simply titled Def Leppard, it comes seven years after their last studio effort, 2008's Songs From the Sparkle Lounge. Singer Joe Elliott tells us the initial plan was to record an EP, but after the guys got together to share ideas, they realized they had enough material for an album. And guitarist Phil Collen adds, "I think this is the best thing we've done since Hysteria. It has a different kind of flavor to it." The album contains 14 songs, and a video for the first single, "Let's Go," is also out today (Friday). Other song titles include "Dangerous," "Man Enough," "We Belong," "Invincible," "Sea of Love" and "Energized."

Keith Richards On Drugs and Music

Keith Richards. One of the most brilliant riff writers in music history. He's also known for his drug abuse. To which he had no problem talking about. Wait until you hear how its impacted his kids. Picking some of his favorite songs on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, Keith said, “It was something that I had to stop because I realized there are experiments that go on too long. Some people can handle things and other people can’t. If the drugs become more important than the music, then you’ve lost the battle.” He added that he never sat down to discuss the dangers of drugs with any of his four children. "None of my kids have shown any interest in drugs at all." Asked if they were "watching and learning" from their father, he said, "I think maybe they were." In 2011, Keith's third child, daughter Theodora, was arrested for vandalism, and police found marijuana and another controlled substance in her possession.

The U2 Experience Bus with Apple

You've gotta love a band that looks at the digital platform and says, "Lets participate." U2 and Apple have teamed up again. They have gotten together to launch The Experience Bus, where fans can hop on, put on virtual reality goggles and see the band perform “Song for Someone” on the E stage of their Innocence + Experience tour. People who submitted videos of themselves singing the song several months ago are also featured in the virtual reality video. The bus is now sitting outside London's O2 arena, where U2 has shows through November 3rd, and it will travel to the remaining tour stops through November 28th in Dublin.

Tusk Is On The Rebound

Take a look at these two different photographs of Lindsey Buckingham with Fleetwood Mac. The shorter hair symbolized a moment in music history. The man that produced the band talks about it. Ken Caillat was the master behind the knobs and buttons. Taking thought and turning it into sound. Fleetwood Mac was the band fresh off the success of Rumors. Then one day Lindsey Buckingham wanted to change what put them on top of the charts. Fleetwood Mac's 20-song Tusk album, which was originally released in 1979, has gotten bigger. A deluxe version out on December 4th will box up the original double-platinum double-album on two vinyl LPs plus five CDs containing the original album remastered, an alternate version of it made up of session outtakes, 22 live performances from the 1979 Tusk tour, a 5.1 surround mix of Tusk on DVD-Audio, singles, demos and remixes. Highlights include an outtake of “Think About Me” and an early version of “That’s Enough for Me” called “Out on the Road.” A smaller "expanded" edition trims that down to three CDs, omitting the surround mix and the concert tracks. Fleetwood Mac is currently on tour Down Under with a show in Adelaide, Australia on Wednesday.

Black Vinyl For Black Friday

To this day the guys that make up Judas Priest are extremely connected to the bands sight and sound. Which is about to increase on November 27th. Judas Priest is re-releasing their 10 inch Painkiller EP on vinyl. Black vinyl for Black Friday. They aren't the only act pulling it off. A Legend in the Making is a double-vinyl set of a Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble show from Toronto's El Mocambo Club on July 20th, 1983. It was previously on a bonus CD in The Complete Epic Recordings Collection box set, but hasn't been released elsewhere until now. Jimi Hendrix's Burning Desire is a double-vinyl set of instrumental studio jams and demos recorded in late 1969 through early 1970 that has never before had an official release.

Celebrating Corey Wells of 3 Dog Night

Anyone over the age 45 can tell you where they first bumped into 3 Dog Night. Be it on American Top 40 with Casey. American Band Stand with Dick. The Midnight Special with the Wolfman or Don Kirshner's Rock Concert. The first American band to host three different lead vocalist. Today we celebrate Corey Wells. Gone at the incredibly early age of 73.

Phil Collen Adrenalizes Bookstores

Phil Collen of Def Leppard talking about how he first heard of the band on the radio. So he set out to locate them in a local pub. What makes Phil's new book Adrenalized unique is how it's being presented. Each person mentioned in the book was given their own space to write about their experience with Phil. He admits that there were times when both sides of the story were completely different. Def Leppard's new album comes out next month. Then the tour which includes a cruise.

There's Still Another Inside Black Sabbath

Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath. Officially releasing the word the band's got one more full album in them. Tony was honored yesterday with the 2015 Gibson Les Paul Award. Recognized for his outstanding contribution to music and pop culture. And will they ever work again with estranged drummer Bill Ward? Iommi says, "No, to be honest -- I don't know if that's going to happen. But who knows? You never know."

John Anderson and Jean Luc Ponty Team Up

Jon Anderson is best known for his creations with the group YES. So much so they've been nominated for the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Away from that section of the journey Jon has always found pleasure creating music with other brilliant minds. Two years ago while dropping his vocals a producer mentioned that Jean Luc Ponty would be playing violin. That changed the paths of history. OCTOBER 10/23 - Stroudsburg, PA - Sherman Theater 10/27 - Philadelphia, PA - Keswick Theater 10/29 - Red Bank, NJ - Count Basie Theatre 10/30 - Ridgefield, CT - Ridgefield Playhouse NOVEMBER 11/1 - Munhall, PA - Carnegie Theater 11/3 - St. Charles, IL - Arcada Theatre 11/4 - Milwaukee, WI - Milwaukee PAC 11/6 - Detroit, MI - Detroit Music Hall 11/7 - Toronto - Danforth Music Hall 11/10 - Washington, DC - Howard Theater 11/11 - Long Island, NY - Paramount Theater 11/13 - NYC - Ethical Culture 11/14 - Boston, MA - Berklee Performance Center 11/17 - San Francisco, CA - Regency 11/18 - Sacramento, CA - Crest Theater 11/20 - Los Angeles, CA - Saban Theater 11/21 - Scottsdale, AZ - Talking Stick

Gene Simmons The Dictator

Playfully speaking Gene Simmons shares his inside view of what kind of leader he'd like to be... A Dictator. But the type that history has pasted our pages. He'd keep the job for six months and we'd always have the power to boot his bass playing booty out of office.

Elvis Costello's Unfaithful Music

Elvis Costello's new book Unfaithful Music and Invisible Ink. Not your typical collection of experiences. But rather an explanation as to what truly took place and why. In the full interview he admits that things were said and done and so he's made a way to reach out and put it in a way that better explains.

New Music from Metallica in 2016

James Hetfield talks about how Metallica are indeed in the recording studio. In a mostly product-oriented video posted on YouTube Monday by guitar pickup manufacturer EMG, Hetfield says, "I'll tell you, we're recording right now," although no information is given as to exactly when "right now" actually is."

Phil Collins Autobiography Coming

Phil Collins talks about putting together and autobiography. The Genesis frontman and '80s solo star announced today he's cut a deal with Penguin Random House. It's not a new feeling or something that was in the air tonight. Collins says, "Several times over the last few years I have been asked to write a biography but never felt that the time was right -- until now... I am ready to go on record about my life in music with all the highs and all the lows, and to tell the story from my point of view, ¬warts and all!" Expect to see it in stores and online a year from now.

Peter Frampton's Raw Tour

Peter Frampton is currently on the road performing a raw acoustic tour. Just him and that six string. Turns out he once had a moment with David Bowie almost like this. He talks about how David was a student in Peter's Dads class. It led to an incredible friendship. To the point of David opening for Peter's band... it was just David and a 12 string guitar.

Frankie Banali Quiet Riot Well Now You're Here. There's No Way Back

Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot talks about how it took more than great lyrics, brilliant guitar riffs and earth shatter drums to keep this band pushing forward. He says it was comedy. The bands new DVD reopens a Classic Rock journey that continues to push forward. Through the challenges and changes. The rebuilding of a front man. Being in front of the fans 3 decades after it all began. Plus the DVD features incredible footage you won't find anywhere. “QUIET RIOT: Well Now You’re Here, There’s No Way Back”

2016 RnR Hall of Fame Nominations

The 2016 nominations for the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame have been announced. Cheap Trick is on deck to be enshrined forever. A total of 15 nominations have been announced. Some are repeats. I really wanted this to be the year The Moody Blues broke through but we who are fans will wait. Shocking is the list. It still forces fans of music to ask the question, "What is Rock?" Don't forget to vote. You have til December 9th.

Paul Stanley Talks About The Famous Paint

Paul Stanley tells it like it is. Who owns the rights to those famous KISS faces? The most shocking part of the interview wasn't how Gene and Paul became owners. It was when Paul easily confessed that anyone take over where he leaves off. That's the first ever I've heard him talk about retirement. It doesn't mean he's ready now. He just wants fans to know that he team called KISS will live on no matter who's behind the paint.

Steve Miller Ignited A Pink Floyd Crowd

To be the opening act at a concert. Most of us decide to sit down after the opening act has played. Steve Miller talks about what it took to open for Pink Floyd. From the experience he created one of Classic Rock's most successful songs. All in the name of igniting a Pink Floyd crowd.

John Fogerty's Headed To Vegas

John Fogerty's about to get a long term desert suntan. A Las Vegas residency. He'll check into the Venetian hotel for eight shows between January 8th and the 23rd. The show is called Peace, Love and Creedence, and Fogerty says, "I’m excited to be coming to The Venetian and bringing my 1969 show for you all. We are going to be rockin’ my Creedence Clearwater Revival songs along with many more. We’ll have some new things added to the show, too." The dates are January 8th, 9th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 20th, 22nd and 23rd. Other artists who have or have done Vegas residencies include Elton John, Rod Stewart, Santana, KISS, Def Leppard and Motley Crue.

John Lennon's 75th Birthday

Next Friday is John Lennon's 75th birthday. Yoko Ono is extremely grateful for the celebrations. Especially the one that takes place on Tuesday. A New York-area specialty bakery has come up with a sweet way to celebrate John Lennon's birthday. Baked by Melissa, noted for their creatively decorated and flavored cupcakes, will try to break a Guiness World Record next Tuesday. Melissa's is creating a giant peace sign in Central Park consisting of 40,000 bite-sized cupcakes -- which would qualify as the world’s largest cupcake art mosaic. That sweet treats will then be distributed to those taking part in the Yoko Ono and John Lennon Educational Tour Bus human peace sign. (Time Out New York)

Don Henley and Mick Jagger Record Together

Don Henley never needs to explain. His new collection of hits on Cass County lean a little on the Country Music side. Which shouldn't come as a shock. We've all heard the early stages of the Eagles. But it goes deeper than that. The artists that influenced him were knee deep in Country. Henley talks about how the Rolling Stones were heavily influenced by the sound of the south.

Faces Reunion

Rod Stewart talking about his recent reunion with Ronnie Wood and Kenny Jones from Faces. When asked if the band would reunite for a tour, Stewart says, "Faces fans must keep the faith because we will be doing it. We've just got to find a window." The other two members of the Faces, bassist Ronnie Lane and keyboardist Ian McLagan, are both deceased. Ronnie passed in 1997 and Ian followed last December.

Roger Waters The Wall In Theaters Tonight

Big night tonight for Roger Waters. His version of The Wall will play in 500 theaters across the country. The two-and-a-half hour film covers the show he staged around the world from 2010 to 2013 and shows Roger reckoning with his father's 1944 death in Italy during World War 2. It also addresses the human cost of armed conflict today. Waters says, "I hope these worldwide screenings will be a good opportunity to remember, not just our fallen loved ones, but all the other guys' fallen loved ones. Ashes and diamonds, foe and friend, we were all equal in the end." The screening will be a followed by the video broadcast of question-and-answer session with Roger and his Pink Floyd bandmate Nick Mason. For tickets and theater locations log onto FathomEvents.com. No word yet on when the film will be released on DVD.

3rd Award For Gregg Allman

Big moment for Gregg Allman this past Saturday night. He was given the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Songwriter Award. This is the third time he's put into the Hall. As member of the Allman Brothers Band. A solo performer and now a songwriter. Gregg talks about the one place he always dreamed of reaching...

Cass County From Don Henley Out Today

Don Henley talking about his first solo album in 15 years. Cass County is officially out today. Henley says Cass County is "a nod to his hometown of Linden, Texas. And the support he got from the people. Little towns all over America are struggling right now, including his town...and the people are extremely proud that his album being named after the county. Available as a standard 12-song collection or a 16-track deluxe version, Cass County features appearances by Mick Jagger, Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert, Vince Gill and others. Henley says, "I hope people think it's a quality album and I hope they like the songs and that they find music in there that makes them feel good." Henley starts a tour on October 3rd in Phoenix, with a warm-up performance on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live on October 1st.

Rick Seratte Says Yes To Purple Heart Homes

Classic Rocker Rick Seratte has performed with some of the biggest bands in the world Foreigner, Whitesnake and Poco. His biggest stage is always being there for Purple Heart Homes. He talks about it on the Classic Rock Report.

Rush Back On Vinyl

Geddy Lee is talking vinyl. And for good reason. Geddy Lee of Rush is getting set for this Friday's reissuing of Rush on vinyl. The first album released is the 1981 Live Set Exit and Stage Left. Then several times through January 15th. As a bonus, Counterparts and Test For Echo both feature etchings on side D of the album. Geddy Lee tells us he is a big fan of vinyl and is in the process of taking his collection out of storage and "start trying to see if they're still in playable condition." •October 9th: Signals •October 23rd: Presto and Roll the Bones •November 6th: Counterparts and Test For Echo •December 4th: Grace Under Pressure and Power Windows •December 11th: Hold Your Fire and A Show of Hands •January 15th: Feedback and Snakes & Arrows

Pre-Van Halen

The chapters they've written have never been erased. Every fan of the band has a story to add to the riffs and lyrics. Van Halen has been shaped, reshaped and shaped again. But do you know what happened along the way before the fame? Rock Music author Greg Renoff is your backstage pass to the past and there's not a security guard anywhere to keep you out and or away from these pages of Classic Rock History.

Billy Joel Interviews Don Henley

Over the weekend Don Henley and Billy Joel did something unusual. To help promote Don's new album Cass County they conducted an interview in front of a paying audience. Which ended up being a new chapter in the history of Classic Rock

Jimi Hendrix Remembered At ZMAX

Big day at ZMAX today. 45 years ago today the world of music and the generations that followed lost one of the most prolific guitarists in history. Jimi Hendrix. Since then the Classic Rocker's foundation has dedicated their path to helping young adults and creative minds all over the planet locate a place where the music in their soul can grow forward. This weekend at ZMAX the audience is about to grow forward in a large way.

Is The Wall Coming To Broadway

Roger Waters is currently preparing for The Wall Tour in theaters. Fathom Events will feature The Wall in movie theaters on September 29th. But that hasn't kept Roger from realizing his long term vision of putting The Wall on a Broadway stage. Getting to that point requires a lot of work. He talks about the numerous workshops.

The New Song and Album from Def Leppard

Joe Elliott's in the mood to talk about the new Def Leppard album. It's been seven years since Def Leppard's released new material. That's about to end. Their name titled new collection of organically created songs will arrive on October 30th. Fourteen days before the release comes the first song Lets Go.

Post Yellow Submarine

Ron Campbell. Even hardcore Beatles fans may not know the name. But you know of the game he played. He was the animator that brought the Beatles to life on Saturday mornings and in the film Yellow Submarine.

The Zombies Are Living Up To Their Name

Rod Argent is a very happy performer. He talks about how he and his band are living up to their name! The Zombies keep the concerts venues full and the new music pumping. Known more for their song Time Of The Season. The late 1960's act hasn't let time remove them from societies theme. They've rocked South by Southwest while conquering an attendance record in Santa Monica. The new tour begins September 30th.

Scorpions Return To Forever

You think the Stones, the Who and the Beach Boys are the only bands still going after 50 years? As are the Scorpions. The groups brand new album is just as fresh as the modern wave of sound spinning through world culture. Riffs and bass beats that masterfully blend the present with every reason to celebrate. Plus there's no dent in the vocal harmony. Even after 50 years the Scorpions carry with them every reason why they are legends of Classic Rock.

Celebrating Joe Perry

How does Joe Perry spend his 65th birthday? Remembering the classics. The one that still moves him is Train Kept a-Rollin'. It dates back to 1951. But it was the Yardbirds version that captured his Rock n Roll driven imagination. Joe talks about how a single song has stayed with them through the entire journey.

Right Now from Van Halen

A lot has been written about the ups and downs of Van Halen. The further we get away from the late 80's and early 90's. The more we forget about the incredible times the band had with Sammy Hagar up front. While VH continues to slip in out of cities on their current tour. Today... its a moment you can never take away from the fans that made the band.

David Gilmour Rattle That Lock

We're another day closer to Rattle That Lock from David Gilmour. Today he gives you a sneak peek as to what's inside the sleeve while unveiling the novelist responsible for inspiring the lyrics. Rattle That Lock drops on September 18. David Gilmour was inspired to write the title track for his new album, Rattle That Lock, after hearing the jingle that introduces the announcements at the SNCF railway stations in France. He recorded the announcement on his iPhone and when he realized he wanted to use the jingle's four notes, he set about finding who created them. That person is Michael Boumendil, who now has a writing credit on the song. The song's other co-writer is Gilmour's wife, novelist Polly Samson, who says her lyrics were inspired by "Book 2" of John Milton’s Paradise Lost, which is also featured in her recent novel, The Kindness. The song is available digitally today (Friday) and the album comes out on September 18th.

Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame Is 20

20 years ago today the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened its doors in Cleveland! Cleveland was chosen as the site for the museum in May 1986, four months after the Hall inducted its first group of artists at a New York gala. The museum groundbreaking was held June 7th, 1993 with architect I.M. Pei joined by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame board members Ahmet Ertegun, Suzan Evans and Jann Wenner, as well as inductees and prominent artists such as Pete Townshend, Chuck Berry, Billy Joel, Sam Phillips, Ruth Brown, Sam Moore, Carl Gardner and Dave Pirner (from Soul Asylum). Just under 27 months later, the doors opened and rock and roll finally had its own museum. The next night, September 2nd, a gala Concert for the Hall of Fame was held outdoors at Cleveland Stadium to cap the celebration, and its doors were opened to the general public.

Stevie Ray Influences Seger

No day passes that someone isn't talking about the impact of Stevie Ray Vaughan. Bob Seger caught the legendary Blues guitarist on stage playing with Eric Clapton. From that moment... a song was born.

Ozzy Has New Music

The last time Ozzy broke free of Black Sabbath he dropped into the danger zone. He openly admits that it was a very depressing time in his life. From the darkness came some of his biggest success stories. Now that Sabbath is on hiatus... Ozzy's got a new collection of solo songs which were premiered this past Saturday night in Los Angeles at Epic-fest.

Joe Perry Has Big Foot Encounter

Joe Perry of Aerosmith talks about a crazy encounter. Here's how it went down. They heard noises in a nearby forest. Grabbed the video camera. Once inside the leaves and trees. A huge black hairy creature dominated their fear. Did Joe Perry see Big Foot?

25 Years Later

Twenty five years ago today. We. The music industry. The world lost Stevie Ray Vaughan. He was opening for Eric Clapton that night and three members of Clapton's entourage, who were traveling with Stevie, were also killed in the crash. He was just 35 years old. Vaughan had come through a lot and was probably in the best place he'd been in ages at the time of his passing. In an interview the year before, he addressed his recovery from drug and alcohol abuse. Stevie Ray talks about getting his life back together and how he was going to learn how to share it.

Joe Perry's Paul McCartney Question

It almost sounds like I'm setting you up for a joke. Joe Perry and Paul McCartney meet up at a recording studio to drop some tracks with Alice Cooper's Hollywood Vampires. Joe turns to McCartney and says.... Joe talks about it... Hollywood Vampires new album drops September 11th

Born To Run Turns 40

Born To Run from Bruce Springsteen turns 40 today. Getting the song to the studio was a difficult task for the young singer/songwriter. Simple pencil sketches turned into 50 page layouts. The Late Great Clarence Clemons always believed they were a young band just messing around with sound. And when it clicked. The party was on.

More Music Coming From Cheap Trick

After 6 years of creative silence. Cheap Trick is in the studio putting together a new collection of songs. Rick Nielsen talks about his first Les Paul and how he still has it. Plus when the well known bands would play near Rockford they always found their way over to Rick's house. I think we’ve always had the freedom to do pretty much whatever we wanted. We’re just continuing in the way we’ve always done it. We’ve always made our own records and brought in a producer. We just do what we do.”

Steve Lukather's Journey With The Guitar

I've always been attracted to the story before the story. Making music doesn't just happen. Someone either had to take guitar lessons or discovered new ways to bend chords like no other on the planet. Steve Lukather from TOTO was challenged. And in that process of trying to discover notes he did what most guys attempted... played the tennis racket.

Mission To Lars

Autism isn't the end of the line. Although misunderstood. Tom Spicer's family isn't letting it stand in the way of creating a Classic Rock documentary about meeting Lars Ulrich of Metallica. Lars talks about the band in ways that not to many have heard.

U2 Post Tour Still Connected To Fans

In this modern age of music meeting fans. The performance doesn't end once the tour is over. U2 has mastered the art of continuation. Now its time for the highlight reels of fans and other events from the tour to be placed on their webpage. Were you there? Where you filmed and now a brilliant display for the world to see?

The Reality of Sammy Hagar

The Red Rocker Sammy Hagar wants to create a reality show for television that includes his family. Sammy loves to cook food. It would be a chef show with special guests. Nobody is biting at the bit to produce it. But! He's on AXS TV this fall.

Tom Scholz Didn't Fear Disco

Tom Scholz of Boston didn't let the popularity of Disco stand in the way of Boston's first album becoming one of music's most successful stories. Tom's theory of creativity is simple, "I produce only what I like." Boston's summer tour raps up in two weeks. The master of the six strings and unforgettable classic keys is an endless shape of new beginnings. Don't be shocked if we don't start talking about new Boston being made in less than a year.

Carlos Santana Shift Happens

Carlos Santana introduced a new wave of thinking, "Shift happens." His son Salvador's new collection of songs are out and Carlos has invited him to join the tour. In this life there's always a beginning middle and end. Or as Carlos says, "Shift Happens." The full interview is in post production. Will post soon.

Hollywood Vampires Are Preparing Their September Stage

Hello Arroe. It's Alice Cooper. It's not just a page from Rock's past history. The movement is moving forward. The Hollywood Vampires are set to play a couple of shows in September with GnR's Matt Sorum and Duff McKagan plus Johnny Depp and Joe Perry. The Roxy on the Sunset Strip on Sept. 16 and 17, The band will also play for Rock in Rio on Sept. 24

Is It Really Bret's Fault

Bret Michaels. It's not been an easy Classic Rock journey. Poured into a glass of all that's ailed the member of Poison? Drummer Ricki Rockett blames Brett for the bands disappearance from the stage. But is it truly Bret's situation? He's actively involved in numerous ventures. As is Rickie. His new band Special Guests is doing quite well with former band mates.

New Bryan Adams Get Up Coming October 16th

October 16th is the day Bryan Adams and Jeff Lynne from The Electric Light Orchestra will release their first ever collaboration. From the very beginning Bryan has called it one of the best collections of songs he's ever written. The first release is You Belong To Me. Now available on iTunes

YES says Yes To A New Tour

The guys that make up "Yes" are back on the tour bus. The most recent loss of bassist Chris Squire won't go unnoticed. His Rickenbacker will be bathed under a single spotlight during the entire journey. Guitarist Steve Howe adds, "It is pretty exceptional that Chris has been at all those Yes shows [over] all those years, so we're gonna have to respect that and pay some tribute to that, which we're very happy to be able to do, And let people kind of find a way, an inner voice to express and get over and hopefully heal some of the sadness that's gone down." Following the tribute, Yes walked on stage and dug deep with such rarely played songs as "Don't Kill the Whale" and "Tempus Fugit," as well as some of its most well-known songs, including "Owner of a Lonely Heart," its cover of Simon and Garfunkel's "America," "Roundabout," "I've Seen All Good People," "Siberian Khatru" and "Starship Trooper." Billy Sherwood, who played in Yes from 1997 to 2000, is now on bass at the personal request of Squire. And, despite having such big shoes to fill, he did an admirable job. Drummer Alan White tells us having Sherwood back made it a little easier for the band during tour rehearsals, but goes onto say that "it will never still be the same playing without seeing that big structure of a guy in front of me holding down the bass area. But we've got to make it work."

Springsteen and Jon Stewart On The Final Show

Word on the E Street. Bruce Springsteen will be on tonight's final episode of The Daily Show. Perhaps this is why Springsteen has been showing up on stage recently -- at two shows in Asbury Park as well as with U2 last week in New York. The rumor does make sense, as Jon Stewart, the host of the show, is a New Jersey native and a big Springsteen fan, and the two have worked together many times at the Stand Up For Heroes benefit every November in New York. And Stewart hosted the MusiCares tribute to Springsteen in 2013.

Beyond Dark Side Of The Moon

Pink Floyd is more than a moment in music history. The sound has become a way of life now being transported forward into generations beyond where the band once stood. The Australian Pink Floyd is that page in the book of Rock n Roll that's developed a preservation of sound. Colin Wilson talks about the impact the music has while putting focus on Dark Side Of The Moon.

Bon Jovi Burning Bridges

The album is called Burning Bridges. Songs recorded inside the studios of Bon Jovi in years past now making their way into the present. You can't have a Bon Jovi past without Sambora. Jon Bon Jovi and company are back. We're 17 days away from the official release of Burning Bridges. A collection of mostly leftover material from previous recording sessions. It's being released in conjunction with their 12-city international tour, which gets under way on September 11th in Indonesia. They've released a lyric video for the first single, "We Don't Run." Bon Jovi is working on another album of all new material that will be released early next year.

John Fogerty To Mentor On NBC's The Voice

Classic Rocker John Fogerty has just inked a deal that will put him back on NBC's The Voice. Except this time... he's a mentor. John talks about those that influenced him. But who was the one singer/songwriter that he wanted to meet but didn't get the chance? This past May. Classic Rocker John Fogerty appeared on the season finale of NBC's The Voice, performing a medley of Creedence Clearwater Revival songs with Team Pharrell member Sawyer Fredericks, who won the competition. Apparently it was a good experience for all concerned -- Fogerty has reportedly signed on to be a mentor on Adam Levine's team at the request of Levine, who is a fan.

Coda Is Remastered And Set Free

I could never figure out why musicians and movie directors re-release what's already been made famous. Then Jimmy Page put it into perspective. What the artist hears in the studio at creation is never what listeners pick up. Because of modern technology the music that shaped our lives is much closer to the way it escaped the artist. Jimmy Page talks about Coda. Jimmy Page talking about the year-long Zeppelin campaign to reissue all nine of the bands studio albums. Page tells us that three final releases contain "twice as much studio material as there originally was because it's such an important world, the recording world of Led Zeppelin." In looking back at the entire project, Page says, "It's just been so cool to be able to now have so many gems that you've never heard. There's never been any bootlegs of these things. They've just been really, really carefully kept and I'm really pleased I did that, that they didn't all escape, and it gave a chance to be able to put these things into context at the time when these things were recorded." Presence has five unreleased reference mixes from the sessions, along with alternate versions of "For Your Life," "Achilles Last Stand" and "Royal Orleans," plus the the previously unheard instrumental "10 Ribs and All/Carrot Pod Pod (Pod)." The companion disc that comes with In Through the Out Door supplies rough mixes of every track from the original album, including early versions with working titles such as "The Hook" ("All My Love"), "The Epic" ("Carouselambra") and "Blot" ("I'm Gonna Crawl"). Coda, an album of outtakes compiled after the death of John Bonham in 1980, comes with two companion discs containing 15 tracks recorded between 1968 and 1974. The oldest song is a blues jam called "Sugar Mama," recorded in 1968 at Olympic Studios during sessions for the band's self-titled debut. "Baby Come on Home" from the same session is also included, along with the previously unreleased "St. Tristan's Sword," an instrumental recorded during the Led Zeppelin 3 sessions in 1970. Also on Coda is the 1972 performance of Jimmy and Robert Plant with the Bombay Orchestra doing "Friends" and "Four Hands" ("Four Sticks" from Led Zeppelin 4). Rounding out the collection are an early version of "When the Levee Breaks" titled "If it Keeps on Raining"; rough mixes of "The Wanton Song" and "In the Light" from the Physical Graffiti sessions; and an instrumental mix of "Poor Tom" from 1970.

One More For The Fans

Johnny Van Zandt talking about Peter Frampton. A note slipped under his door stated: If you need a guitarist get Peter. That opportunity played true this past November during all-star tribute concert to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Lynyrd Skynyrd One More for the Fans includes performances by Peter Frampton, Cheap Trick and Gregg Allman, among others. The members of Skynyrd spent much of the show watching the performances from seats in the Fox Theater, and Gary Rossington says the experience gave him a new perspective on songs he's been playing for 40 years. He adds, "I got chills hearing some of them."

Brad Whitford's New Solo Project

Brad Whitford of Aerosmith. Talking about the magic of what it's like when hooking up with musicians creates incredible music. He's jumping onto a solo project. As soon as the band wraps up its tour wraps in early August he'll finish work on his second album with Derek St. Holmes -- the voice of such early Ted Nugent songs as "Stranglehold" and "Dog Eat Dog." The first Whitford-St. Holmes album came out in 1981. They reconnected after Whitford moved to Nashville, where St. Holmes lives. In a video posted on Aerosmith's website, Whitford says they cut nine tracks in two days with bass player Charlie Anderson and Tesla drummer Troy Luccketta. They plan to play out in November, but the project has a limited time frame -- Whitford says Aerosmith will tour again in 2016.

Bobby Whitlock Takes Derek and the Dominoes To The Stage

There's more to Derek and the Dominoes than Eric Clapton. Bobby Whitlock will showcase that thread of creation starting this September. Performing songs that were brought to life in the studio but never performed on stage. Layla is only a sliver of the true journey of a brilliant writer within the pages of music history.

Is RUSH Walking Away From The Stage Forever

Geddy Lee of Rush. The bands Classic Rock impact led to the R40 40th Anniversary tour. But on a personal living in the past isn't his path. Tonight is their final show on the R40 40th anniversary tour. For singer-bassist Geddy Lee, this has been a trip of mixed emotions. Geddy Lee of Rush considers the impact of nostalgia on the band. "I'm always conflicted looking backwards. I think it's an unhealthy thing in a band to look backwards too often. I think one of the secrets of us being able to move forward so comfortably is that we don't look backwards that often. We just keep our eyes on what is the next exciting thing for us to do." Geddy Lee on one of the ways he would like to see Rush continue to perform. OC:...realm of possibility. "Listen, I'm up for anything. I would love to do, you know, special events where you kind of design a particular show built around a particular concept and that's something that's certainly in the realm of possibility." So until then, Rush fans will have to wait and see if this week's shows -- tonight (Monday) in Phoenix, Thursday in Irvine, California and the finale on Saturday in Los Angeles -- will be it for the Canadian trio.

Joe Satriani Releases New Music

When an artist goes into the recording studio they take with them something from the journey. I've heard Steve Nicks likes to burn candles. Whereas the Beatles spent only three hours at a time in the studio then it was out the door. Joe Satriani takes a Light Saber.

Slash Turns 50

Slash turned 50 today. He's doing what most people do during this crowning moment. He's taking us into the chapters that became his present. We're talking guitar riffs and simplicity.

Scorpions New Album Arrives September 11

The first single off the new Scorpions album, Return to Forever, is "We Built This House." Guitarist Mathias Jabs tells us it's classic Scorpions. "It has the typical Scorpions ingredients... It fits right in with with songs like 'No One Like You' or even 'Rock You Like a Hurricane.' It is the same DNA so to speak." Return to Forever will be out on September 11th, the day after the band starts its North American tour in Boston. They're currently doing shows in Europe with a stop in Switzerland on Saturday.

Don Henley's Cass County Tease

Don Henley talks about how its taken 67 years of living life to create his new collection of songs. Several times over the past years Don Henley has openly talked about putting together another solo project. But something different. A lot more about who he is and where he's from. Cass Country will be out September 25th, and Henley fans can pre-order the album now through iTunes. There will be a standard 12-song edition on CD, vinyl and digital, as well as a 16-track deluxe CD and digital version. Henley's website is selling a super-deluxe edition of Cass Country including a 50-page booklet with exclusive photos, collector postcards, a deluxe CD and a deluxe vinyl package. Check out a trailer for the album on YouTube. Henley will hit the road in October with Shawn Colvin as his opening act. Dates and venues will be announced soon.

Pat Benatars Daughter Hana Releases Her Frist Ever Songs

The best stories are those when the members of the Classic Rock family talk about where a song comes from. Nobody knows at the time that such a journey could easily be passed to the next generation. Pat Benatar and her husband Neil Giraldo's 21-year-old daughter, Hana Giraldo, is following in her parents' musical footsteps. Hana sings in a duo with a white rapper named Totem, and her proud parents have posted two of her songs on their website, BenatarGiraldo.com. And like her mom, she can sing, Pat Benatar's daughter Hana, along with rapper Totem, doing "Do You Love Me Anymore" into "Bloodmoon."

Fans Of Metal Are The Most Faithful

A new poll has unveiles the styles of music most likely to influence you to cheat. Metal is the sound that keeps you faithful. Judas Priest reacts to the news. Can you name the Top 3 Rule Breakers? Judas Priest members Richie Faulkner and Ian Hill reacting to a recent poll that suggests heavy metal fans are far less likely to cheat on their spouse. Hill says, "Jazz is...generally very complicated, and [I would] imagine [a lot of the] people involved in it are also complicated. There's a larger threshold for things to go wrong there. But with metal, the way people dress is a certain way — with the hair and the denims and the leathers and what have you — you ain't gonna attract another person that doesn't also look a little bit like that, so there's already an affinity there. You've got an interest right from the start, and it's something to hold on to, together. Even when things are going wrong, at least you've got a common love of music, or a particular type of music." Faulkner says, "I think everyone's loyal to the right person, in that respect. If it's something that connects with you musically or emotionally, I think everyone's as loyal as they can be..." The poll was conducted by Victoria Milan — a dating web site for married and "attached" people seeking affairs. They asked 6,500 members about their taste in music, and whether it made them think of their lover or their long-term partner. Here are the results: Fans of Jazz, Salsa, Pop and Country are more likely to cheat.

U2 Could Be Stretching Their Tour

Adam Clayton and The Edge... hinting that U2's Innocence and Experience tour could be on its way into 2016. In the meantime, U2 has four shows in Boston starting Friday night at the TD Garden. Bono says Boston was the town that broke U2 in America. "We are made to feel very at home [there]." Instead of one-night stands in multiple cities, U2 has been playing multiple nights in a select group of major cities. Drummer Larry Mullen says this approach has worked out well. "It pushes the band to be creative. We can't sit back and do the same set... It's had the effect of making the band better." Following the four shows in Boston -- through next Wednesday -- U2 will park themselves at Madison Square Garden in New York for eight nights from July 18th to the 31st. Then it's on to Europe from September 4th through November 15th.

In Ohio Take Down That State Song

South Carolina. Isn't the only state reshuffling its image. The people of Ohio. Want to take down their state song. Hang On Sloopy from The McCoys should be in a museum. And guess which Classic Rocker's have been suggested to replace it. The James Gang's Funk Number 49. And The Pretenders My City Was Gone. Online voting is currently underway.

Dee Snider's Debut Solo Release

They were that metal band that fit in but didn't take over. And even today fans of Classic Rock don't always include their sound into the fixtures of the party. Dee Snider talks about it. Dee Snider of Twisted Sister has never let a nay sayer stand in the way of playing. So often the critics want to know why his band is showing up at Metal shows. Dee sticks up for the band knowing their connection to the British sound that invaded the 1980's. The front man is now a solo performance. He's released his new song “To Hell and Back”

The New Age Of Classic Rock

A little more than seven months ago Classic Rocker Randy Bachman spoke to me on iHeart Radio about this endeavor he was chasing. A new collection of songs fed by the inspiration of his favorite bands and solo performers. The tabulations are in. Halfway through 2015 and Mr. Bachman has one of the biggest selling set of songs on the planet. In fact Classic Rock in general is seeing a huge spike in sales. Is it a new trend? Or is Classic Rock pushing itself into the present? Half way through 2015 and the biggest selling cd's MP3's and limited vinyl on the market is coming from Bob Dylan, Randy Bachman, ToTo, Ringo Starr and Pink Floyd.

Gibson.com Announces Biggest and Best British Guitarists

Clapton talks about what he brings to music. While America the past couple of days celebrating its independence from the Mother Country. Gibson.com put together a list of the "Ten Greatest British Guitarists of all time: Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, George Harrison, Pete Townsend, Keith Richards, Steve Howe, Mick Ronson, Richie Blackmore and Tony Iommi.

On Stage Looking Out With Kelly Hansen

It was a simple question. While singing Foreigner songs on stage. Do fans singing the wrong lyrics of the song change the direction you're going with the performance? Kelly Hansen from Foreigner talks about the experience. PLUS PLUS congratulations to Myers Park High School!!! They're get to perform with Foreigner Tuesday July 14!!!! Foreigner is on the list of the Top Ten biggest Classic Rock Bands of all time. To get there required incredible songwriting as well as a long term vision that incorporates the live audience. They're currently on the road with Kid Rock. Thu 07/02/15Saratoga Springs, NYSaratoga Performing Arts Center Fri 07/03/15Bethel, NYBethel Woods Center For The Arts Tue 07/07/15Camden, NJSusquehanna Bank Center Wed 07/08/15Bristow, VAJiffy Lube Live Fri 07/10/15Virginia Beach, VAFarm Bureau Live At Virginia Beach Sat 07/11/15Raleigh, NCWalnut Creek Amphitheatre Tue 07/14/15Charlotte, NCPNC Music Pavilion Thu 07/16/15West Palm Beach, FLCoral Sky Amphitheatre Sat 07/18/15Tampa, FLMidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre Sun 07/19/15Atlanta, GAAaron's Amphitheatre At Lakewood Wed 07/22/15The Woodlands, TXThe Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Thu 07/23/15Dallas, TXGexa Energy Pavilion Sat 07/25/15Maryland Heights, MOHollywood Casino Amphitheatre Sun 07/26/15Tinley Park, ILFirst Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Thu 07/30/15Cuyahoga Falls, OHBlossom Music Center Sat 08/01/15Noblesville, INKlipsch Music Center Sun 08/02/15Cincinnati, OHRiverbend Music Center Tue 08/04/15Darien Center, NYDarien Lake Performing Arts Center Fri 08/07/15Clarkston, MIDTE Energy Music Theatre Sat 08/08/15Clarkston, MIDTE Energy Music Theatre Tue 08/11/15Clarkston, MIDTE Energy Music Theatre Wed 08/12/15Clarkston, MIDTE Energy Music Theatre Fri 08/14/15Clarkston, MIDTE Energy Music Theatre Sat 08/15/15Clarkston, MIDTE Energy Music Theatre Tue 08/18/15Clarkston, MIDTE Energy Music Theatre Wed 08/19/15Clarkston, MIDTE Energy Music Theatre Wed 08/26/15Phoenix, AZAk-Chin Pavilion Thu 08/27/15Irvine, CAIrvine Meadows Amphitheatre Sat 08/29/15San Bernardino, CASan Manuel Amphitheater Sun 08/30/15Mountain View, CAShoreline Amphitheatre Wed 09/02/15Wheatland, CAToyota Amphitheatre Fri 09/04/15Ridgefield, WAAmphitheater Northwest Sat 09/05/15Auburn, WAWhite River Amphitheatre

The Rolling Stones Secret Is Together Time

You'd think after so much fame putting a Rolling Stones live performance together would be a simple sip of tea. Not according to Keith Richards. There has to be several moments of together time for anything to jell. Which includes those unexpected moments when guests appear on stage. Jagger loves that stuff.

Joe Elliott Credits Mutt

Def Leppard invades Charlotte's PNC tonight with STYX and Tesla. Joe was a man with a band on a mission. Learn all you can about this man named Mutt. Then take those lessons in music and turn it into decades of touring and recording success.

Tommy Shaw Credits JY Young

Tommy Shaw of Styx. Out on the road this summer with Def Leppard and Tesla. Tommy's got the answer to why this Chicago based band continues to rock the nation. He says its JY Young. But did you know before STYX the man standing next to the bands secret weapon had an unstoppable music journey with a Memphis based band MS Funk? Tommy talks about their days.

Phil Collen Of Def Leppard

Not only is Def Leppard on the road but its what's behind the scenes that proves they are the world's hardest working musicians. Phil Collen has just released his solo project Delta Deep while preparing for the October release of a new Def Leppard album this October. To go with it... A Def Leppard cruise that will take you a private island with the band.

Fred Goodman On Allen Klein

How lucky can you be? To be the man chosen. To manage. Both the Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Rollingstone Magazine reporter Fred Goodman. He's got a new book about rock star manager Allen Klein.

Charlotte Added To The Motorhead Tour

Motorhead. For the past couple of years. Lemmy and company have endured the true test of what its like be one of the longest surviving heavy metal bands. Charlotte is part of the payoff. Lemmy is coming to the Carolina's. The Motorhead tour bus will pull into The Filmore at the NC Music Factory September 23

Vortex from Neal Schon

Neal Schon of Journey has history. But being one of music's greatest guitarists hasn't kept him from exploring. His new 2 cd set Vortex is out. This is a journey worth the steps being made forward.

New Album From James Taylor

James Taylor's on iHeart Radio tonight. The Icon series puts focus on his new album Before This World. The first artist to be signed to the Beatles Apple label wasn't John or Ringo. But James. His creative mind is still pushing lyrics and acoustic guitar riffs in worldly direction. He talks about the connection to fans as being the greatest gift.

Sammy Hagars New Cook Book

We know how to party in America. But not everybody knows how to properly cook. Rather than relying on Take Out. Sammy Hagar's new cook book ignites the rock star's appetite. Sammy Hagar. You know. I can't drive 55. Turns out the wild man can cook. So he's releasing a book. September 15th. Are We Having Any Fun Yet?: The Cooking and Partying Handbook contains "stories from a lifetime of food, along with signature recipes and drinks." In addition to his own recipes, Hagar will share some from such celebrity chef friends as Emeril, Mario Batali and others.

Neil Young's Not Happy About Donald's Entry

And just like that... the laws of the land were already being broken. Donald Trump didn't get permission to use Neil Young's song Rockin In The Free World. Neil is the latest in a long list of artists who have complained about politicians using their music at campaign rallies, including Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Tom Petty, John Mellencamp, Heart, Foo Fighters and Rush.

Don Henley Prepares For Fall Release Of Caas County

Don Henley takes time to step off the Eagles tour to talk about his new release. It took five years. But Don Henley says Cass County is ready. He recently previewed 8 of the 17 songs in Nashville. It features quite a few surprises. Then again when it comes to Eagles harmony and songwriting. Hasn't all been an incredible exploration through the end result of hard work and dedication? Don penned out a lot of the material with Tom Petty's former drummer Stan Lynch. Henley says, “He and I both have an abiding appreciation for rock ‘n’ roll and country music, and the history of it. I think that’s what’s missing from a lot of records today.” Look for the new release late Summer or early Fall 2015.

There's Still Music After The Allmans

Warren Hayes and Gregg Allman both talk about life after the band. Greg Allman nailed it when he said the boys in the band would be busy long after the Allman Brothers Band played their final show. Warren Haynes is playing solo dates as well as shows with his other band, Gov't Mule. But Haynes tells us, "I think I can speak for everyone in saying that we all miss playing that much." Gregg, Jaimoe, Butch Trucks and Warren will all come together when they perform individually at the Allman Brothers-sanctioned Peach Music Festival in Scranton, Pennsylvania in August.

Dave Mason On Face Book To Inspire A Traffic Reunion

Dave Mason. Talking about Steve Winwood's lack of desire to bring their group Traffic back to a live stage. It's not that it can't happen. In 2004 Winwood and the late Jim Capaldi performed at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Dave Mason has stepped onto Face Book and asked fans to put a thumbs up or LIKE on Steve's page to help inspire him to want to play.

Dennis Dunaway The Making Of Alice Cooper

Dennis Dunaway. Bass guitarist for Alice Cooper. On the shape and formation of a brand new style of theatrical Classic Rock. Being on stage with snakes guillotines and electric chairs was an incredible way to get people to talk. But what happened when KISS showed up on the scene?

Mick Jones Of Foreigner Credits The Songs

For a brief moment yesterday I felt like a rock star. One minute I was on stage lecturing about Broadcasting to college students... Then poof I was in a room interviewing one of biggest names in Classic Rock. Mick Jones of Foreigner isn't afraid to talk about how his band has always fit in. There was a slight challenge in the 1990's called Grunge. But that didn't silence one of Classic Rock's most successful touring bands. I asked him if it was his leadership. He quickly pointed to the songs. Mick and Foreigner are currently on the road with Kid Rock.

George Thorogood Is Ready For Studio Time

George Thorogood talks about his next music project. George Thorogood's headed back into the recording studio. It's his first release since 2011. But this time it will be without his long-time band, The Destroyers. He says a solo acoustic record is something he has wanted to do for a long time. He tells us, "Some of them will be songs that I already did and some that I have been working on but never recorded. Pretty much a straight solo blues record." Thorogood is on the road this summer with Brian Setzer.

David Crosby Acoustic Tour

Classic Rocker David Crosby is on a solo acoustic tour. He says being up there alone is like sitting in his living room. The very second the songs were given birth. Appearing at "Kerrville Folk Festival" Sat 06/06/15 Kerrville, TX Quiet Valley Ranch Tue 06/09/15 Miami Beach, FL Fillmore Miami Beach At Jackie Gleason Theater Wed 06/10/15 Fort Pierce, FL Sunrise Theatre Fri 06/12/15 Clearwater, FL Capitol Theatre Sat 06/13/15 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Tue 06/16/15 Durham, NC Carolina Theatre Wed 06/17/15 Charlottesville, VA Paramount Theater Fri 06/19/15 Morristown, NJ Mayo Performing Arts Center Appearing at "Clearwater Festival - Great Hudson River Revival" Sat 06/20/15 Croton on Hudson, NY Croton Point Park Mon 06/22/15 Alexandria, VA The Birchmere Tue 06/23/15 Harrisburg, PA Sunoco Performance Theater Thu 06/25/15 New York, NY Town Hall Sun 06/28/15 Munhall, PA Carnegie Library Music Hall Of Homestead Tue 06/30/15 Albany, NY Hart Theatre @ The Egg Thu 07/02/15 Ridgefield, CT Ridgefield Playhouse Fri 07/03/15 Westhampton Beach, NY Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center Sun 07/05/15 Bethlehem, PA Musikfest Cafe At ArtsQuest Center Mon 07/06/15 New Bedford, MA Zeiterion Performing Arts Center

Bowie Tops The All Time Favorite List

The music critic Neil McCormick from the U.K.'s Telegraph newspaper has taken the time to compile a list of the 100 Greatest Songs of All-Time. David Bowie's "Life on Mars" tops the list. McCormick says, "For me, a great song is about melody and lyric dovetailing together to become more than the sum of their parts, evoking ideas and emotions... A truly great song takes on a kind of intrinsic life of its own. Its genius manifests when sung a cappella, by anyone, from a towering vocalist to an amateur alone in the shower." Bowie actually bookends the list -- "Space Oddity" is number-100. "I really do albums for different reasons. I don't have one way of approaching an album. As each year rolls around and the seasons change and one changes and the environment certainly changes, one's reasons for making music change quite drastically. That's always affected me very much."

Grateful Dead 80 CD Bix Set

Grateful Dead has announced a new release. A box set featuring 80 cd's. The journey may almost be over but not the stories from the members that made the music their reality. The band played 2,318 live shows. The most in music history. The new box set carries a $699.98 price tag. The good news is... the memories are priceless. The box set will also be available for a limited time on a USB drive shaped like a gold lightning bolt.

Route Billy Joel

Billy Joel must be good. A section of Route 107 in Oyster Bay, New York is about to be named after the Classic Rocker. Oyster Bay is home to Joel's motorcycle shop, 20th Century Cycles. If the bill is approved, Billy will be the second artist in the state with a road dedicated in his honor. In 2013, Route 375 in Ulster County was renamed Levon Helm Memorial Boulevard. Helm, who died in April 2012 from cancer, lived in nearby Woodstock, New York.

The Story Behind Start Me Up

We know the songs. But do we know the journey? What happens inside a studio that changes the path that will soon become the songs we sing? Ronnie Wood talks about Start Me Up. He says,“The way that ‘Start Me Up’ was born reminds me a little bit of this song we just recorded in Paris called ‘Don’t Stop.’ It’s a heavy guitar riff song that, I don’t know, just slips in and it seems to make sense, ‘cause it’s so simple. But it takes on a different face when you actually put in context with the live reproduction of it.”

John Fogerty At 70

John Fogerty. The man that mastered "Swamp Rock." His first label was connected to Jazz not Rock n Roll. No manager. No producer. Everything pretty much said, "Find fame elsewhere." Rather than give up. John relied on the energy of the songwriter he met at the age of 12. It was time to become a prolific songwriter. John Fogerty turns 70 today.

Paul Stanley Designs New Clothing Line

Paul Stanley of KISS. On or off stage. He's always dressed to kill. Now he's going to market it. The famous front man is currently creating a new line of men’s fashion apparel and accessories, footwear, food, spirits, home decor, cookware and more. Epic Rights CEO Dell Furano says, “Paul is the definitive rock renaissance man, with a sense of style in arts, fashion, design and food that is unrivaled in the music industry. His creativity, marketing savvy and personal style truly set him apart.” Stanley adds, "I am excited to watch Epic Rights’ branding professionals find opportunities and outlets that will reflect a lifestyle and point of view that I am passionate about and do it imaginatively and creatively in the years to come.” Look for products to hit stores next year.