Friday, February 27, 2015
Bun E Carlos Still Part Of Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick hasn't been tricked out of a cheap agreement. Since 2010 the bands original drummer Bun E Carlos has disappeared from the lineup but that doesn't keep him away from making a profit. Robin Zander wants to make it clear. Everything's been settled. Bun E is a very active member of Cheap Trick but he's just not recording or touring. He's a fully-vested member with equal shares. Bun E. was replaced by Daxx Nielsen, son of guitarist Rick Nielsen.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Aerosmith Hit Movie Theaters
Rock history brings thunder to movie theaters tonight. Aerosmith hits the big screen. Joe Perry talks about tonight on the Classic Rock Report
Aerosmith hits the big screen tonight in movie theater screens across America. Guitarist Joe Perry tells us that Aerosmith Rocks Donington 2014 was filmed in high-def and can be heard in 5.1 surround-sound. He says, "It's the first time we've ever done anything like this before, and that Donington show happened to be one of the highlights of the European tour, so it really made sense to put this one out."
Among the 19 songs featured in the film are “Love in a Elevator,” “Janie’s Got a Gun,“ “Dude Looks Like a Lady,” “Walk This Way,” “Dream On” and “Sweet Emotion.” For a list of theaters and tickets, log onto FathomEvents.com.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Keeping Zeppelin's Music Moving Forward
Classic Rock isn't just about larger than life arenas and tour buses.
Local Symphony's are taking what we love most and giving it an in depth spin. On stage Randy Jackson isn't Robert Plant. He becomes the music.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Led Zeppelin History Remastered
Forty years ago... History was lifted to a level of performance. Tonight on iHeart Radio Jimmy Page takes the sheet music off the remastering of Physical Graffiti. Catch it in Charlotte on 99.7 The Fox. Click in now and listen to Jimmy talking about it.
Monday, February 23, 2015
New Police Rock U Mentary from Andy Summers
What truly took place within the ranks of The Police. How can you leap onto the music scene in the 1980's and suddenly call it quits? There's a story before the story. Synchronicity was the furthest they'd traveled with success. But that wasn't enough to calm the darker times to reach that point. Andy Summer's is excited about releasing the Rock-u-Mentary Can't Stand Losing You: Surviving the Police. It hits stores March 20th
Friday, February 20, 2015
Kid Rock and Foreigner Hit The Road
Kid Rock knows his fans. To be on that stage he needs every one of them. Which is why he's cut the cost of tickets. The Kid is on the road this summer with Foreigner. On today's Classic Rock Report he talks about why he's one of few artists that people know exactly where they were the first time they heard his music. Plus he's never been the guy that takes his eye off the true roots of Classic Rock.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Phil Collen and Joe Elliott Outside Fame
Phil Collen and Joe Elliott are best known for their Def Leppard roots. But it's what they do outside their famous band name that's helping them keep metal and Classic Rock moving forward.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Tommy Shaw Shaped by A Band
Tommy Shaw of Styx he's big enough to be a one man band but its never been part of his plans.
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Friday, February 13, 2015
No Autobiography from Jimmy Page
Jimmy Page. Classic Rock's guitar God.
But barely do any of us know his true story.
Although he released a picture book expose of his life and style last year. He's still not hot on the idea of a true autobiography.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Classic Rock On Tour
The quicker we get through this bitterly cold winter. The better the Classic Rock will be on the other side of Spring. Ronnie Wood made it official. The Stones are coming to America. And so is AC/DC
Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood has made it official. Mick and Company are cruising back to the American stage. Mind blowing are the number of Classic Rocker's on the road this summer. The Who. Billy Joel and AC/DC who announced yesterday their first ever stadium only America tour. Jumping on stage with them is Stevie Young.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
New Music From Stephen Stills and Richie Sambora
There's more to Classic Rock than living in the past. Steven Stills and Richie Sambora both have new projects ready for release. And they aren't walking into it alone. Steven Stills is currently creating with legendary blues keyboardist Barry Goldberg and guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Sambora's list is just as big
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
New Shoes and Music For Ringo Starr
Being part of the post Beatles era is anything but invisible.
For decades The Ringo Starr All-Star bands has been a huge ticket seller. Now the drummer is marketing shoes. Ringo's got new music on the way. Postcards From Paradise hits iHeart Radio March 31st.
Monday, February 9, 2015
George Harrison Grammy Lifetime Of Achievement
The physical presentation of George Harrison's Lifetime Of Achievement Grammy Award went unseen last night. But it won't go unheard. Harrison's son Dhani
Friday, February 6, 2015
Alice Cooper Grandpa Of Twins
Fans of Classic Rock still struggle with the idea that Alice Cooper is a brilliant golfer. Now comes the next chapter. Alice Cooper just became a Grandpa.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Paul McCartney Will Play At This Years Grammys
This Sunday night... the world of music meets in the same house. The 2015 Grammy awards. Like every year... there's always one performance everybody wants to see. This year it involves a Beatle. Paul McCartney with Kanye West and Rihanna. The head master of the Grammy's Neil Portnow says required a lot to book such a performance.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Are The Rolling Stones Coming To America
Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood have been summonsed to New York. Such news creates speculation. Are the Rolling Stones preparing to invade the U.S. A spokeswoman for the Rolling Stones wasn't available for comment.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Todd Rundgren's Got A New Album and Tour
A day at work without computer problems. That would be a miracle! Computers crashing in the world of music? They suffer the same thing. Todd Rundgren talks about his live performance nearly coming down.
Computers and Classic Rock. Nearly next to every live show. The performance is connected to a computer. But what happens when digital device goes down? Todd Rundgren has a new album and tour on the way. Global, his 25th solo project on April 7th. April 10th, three days after Global goes sale, Todd kicks off a 31-date spring tour at the Egyptian Theater in Park City, Utah. The six weeks of shows includes an April 27th appearance on CBS's Late Show with David Letterman.
Monday, February 2, 2015
Black Crowes Breakup
Now that De-flate-gate is over... time to inflate the volume on Classic Rock. The breakup of Black Crowes only seems like a non-issue. Rich Robinson talks about his brother's departure.
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