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. 6/23 – Tampa, FL 6/25 – West Palm Beach, FL 6/27 – Birmingham, AL 6/28 – Atlanta, GA 6/30 – Charlotte, NC 7/2 – Bristow, VA 7/3 – Virginia Beach, VA 7/5 – Uncasville, CT 7/7 – Gilford, NH 7/9 – Mansfield, MA 7/11 – Bethel, NY 7/12 – Darien Center, NY 7/14 – Toronto, ON 7/17 – Clarkston, MI 7/23 – Wantagh, NY 7/24 – Saratoga Springs, NY 7/25 – Holmdel, NJ 8/8 – Sioux Falls, SD 8/11 – Kansas City, MO 8/17 – Cincinnati, OH 8/18 – Nashville, TN 8/21 – Dallas, TX 8/22 – Woodlands, TX 8/23 – Austin, TX 8/27 – St. Paul, MN 8/28 – Grand Forks, ND 8/30 – Noblesville, IN 9/1 – Allentown, PA 9/4 – Maryland Heights, MO 9/5 – Tinley Park, IL 9/16 – Auburn, WA 9/17 – Ridgefield, WA 9/19 – Mountain View, CA 9/22 – Chula Vista, CA 9/23 – Phoenix, AZ 9/25 – Albuquerque, NM 9/26 – Denver, CO 9/28 – West Valley City, UT 9/30 – Spokane, WA 10/2 – Bozeman, MT 10/4 – Bismarck, ND

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.