Rolling Stones On An American Zip Code Tour

Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are coming back to the Carolina's. They announced the Zip Code Tour this morning. But what went into the thought of it? Mick and Keith talk about the decision to stay away from New York, LA and other larger cities. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. The Rolling Stones are coming to a deeper America 5/24 - San Diego, CA - Petco Park 5/30 - Columbus, OH - Ohio Stadium 6/3 - Minneapolis, MN - TCF Bank Stadium 6/6 - Dallas, TX - AT&T Stadium 6/9 - Atlanta, GA - Bobby Dodd Stadium 6/12 - Orlando, FL - Orlando Citrus Bowl 6/17 - Nashville, TN - LP Field 6/20 - Pittsburgh, PA - Heinz Field 6/23 - Milwaukee, WI - Summerfest / Marcus Amphitheater 6/27 - Kansas City, MO - Arrowhead Stadium 7/1 - Raleigh, NC - Carter-Finley Stadium 7/4 - Indianapolis, IN - Indianapolis Motor Speedway 7/8 - Detroit, MI - Comerica Park 7/11 - Buffalo, NY - Ralph Wilson Stadium 7/15 - Quebec, QC - Le Festival D’Été de Québec

Led Zeppelin Tonight

With college hoops on hold. The parties at the movie theater. Tonight. Led Zeppelin hits the big screen. It starts with "Communication Breakdown" from London's Royal Albert Hall on January 9th, 1970 and wraps up with "Whole Lotta Love" from their last British concert with John Bonham on August 4th, 1979. In between are 11 songs from shows filmed in 1972, '73 and '75. Here in Charlotte its at Regal Stonecrest

Nikki Sixx Hits VH1 Classic's Rock Icons

Nikki Sixx is more than just a member of Motley Crue. The radio disc jockey is a main feature Saturday night on VH1 Classic. Nikki admits to being a very shy person. But where did he once go to hide? The episode debuts Saturday on VH1 Classic at 10:00 p.m ET.

The Doors Are In The Library

They were the bad boys from America. Chaos caused by a misunderstood poet. The Doors are now in the Library of Congress The Doors, Sly and the Family Stone and Steve Martin have just been added to the Library of Congress. Its 25 new additions for 2015 include: The Doors' self-titled debut album. Sly and the Family Stone's album Stand!Ben E. King's single "Stand by Me" Steve Martin's comedy album A Wild and Crazy Guy Joan Baez's self-titled album (from 1960) The registry is an archive of "recordings with cultural, artists and historical significance." 25 are chosen each year by the Library’s National Recording Preservation Board. The new additions bring the number of works in the registry to 425.

Here Comes Van Halen

David Lee Roth says Van Halen is just as much a part of American Culture as singing Happy Birthday. Break out the cake and ice cream because Van Halen is hitting the American concert scene. Here comes Van Halen. The biggest news on social media is the return of Diamond Dave and company. The group's North American tour will start July 5th in Auburn, Washington and hit 39 cities before it wraps up October 2nd in Los Angeles. The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will open up all the shows, which go on sale April 4th. Van Halen has also announced that they'll perform a special concert for Jimmy Kimmel Live March 30th on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. Performances from the concert will be shown on Kimmel's show March 30th and March 31st. It will be Van Halen's first U.S. television performance with David Lee Roth. Their second will be on Ellen April 2nd. All of this activity is to promote the band's new live album Tokyo Dome Live In Concert and the reissues of Van Halen I and 1984 on March 31st. Remastered versions of Diver Down, Women and Children First, Van Halen II and Fair Warning due out later this spring.

New Music from TOTO

David and Steve from Toto talk about their new project out today. The never ending sport of Classic Rock Artist versus management continues to spin out new shapes of harmony. The group Toto has a new album out this week. Toto 14.

Al Pacino Is A Rock Star In Danny Collins

Oscar Award Winner Al Pacino is starring in a RnR flick with the God of Thunder Gene Simmons. Al Pacino plays the part of a Rock Star that decides to change his life when he discovers a letter to him by John Lennon. Danny Collins is in select theaters now.

The Purple Album from Whitesnake

David Coverdale talks about the new music. We're just two months away from the return of Whitesnake. David Coverdale gives all the credit to Ritchie Blackmore for making The Purple Album a reality. Look for it on May 19th. It features Night Rangers Joel Hoekstra. And oh yes... there will be a tour!

Jon Bon Jovi In At Number One

Whoa... did anybody see this coming? Jon Bon Jovi's been labeled Jersey's most popular rocker. Bruce Springsteen at number two. The poll was printed yesterday inside the Asbury Park Press. Participants were limited to one vote. Without there being geographical restrictions. Bon Jovi edged out Springsteen by a grand total of .66%

Robert Plant Tour

Robert Plant has lined up a North American spring tour in support of his latest solo album, lullaby and… The Ceaseless Roar. Kicking off at the Sasquatch! Festival on May 24th, the English rocker’s trek is slated to hit cities like Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Chicago before wrapping up at Bonnaroo in mid-June. The Sensational Space Shifters will serve as Plant’s backing band, and the Pixies will open on select dates. Consult both bands’ upcoming tour schedules below. Robert Plant 2015 Tour Dates: 03/16 – Santiago, CL @ Caupolican 03/19 – Asuncion, PY @ Asuncionico 03/21 – Buenos Aires, AR @ Lollapalooza Argentina 03/24 – Rio de Janeiro, BR @ CitiBank Hall 03/26 – Belo Horizonte, BR @ Chevrolet Hall 03/28 – Sao Paulo, BR @ Lollapalooza Brazil 04/25 – Washington, DC @ Kennedy Center 05/24 – George, WA @ Sasquatch! Festival 05/25 – Bend, OR @ Les Schwab Amphitheater 05/27 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot # 05/28 – Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl # 05/30 – Napa, CA @ BottleRock Festival 05/31 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Santa Barbara Bowl # 06/02 – Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre # 06/05 – Hunter, NY @ Mountain Jam Festival 06/07 – Toronto, ON @ Molson Amphitheatre % 06/09 – Rochester Hills, MI @ Meadowbrook Music Festival % 06/10 – Chicago, IL @ FirstMerit Bank Pavilion % 06/12 – Memphis, TN @ Mud Island Amphitheatre 06/12-14 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Festival 06/15 – Raleigh, NC @ Koka Booth Amphitheater % 06/17 – Philadelphia, PA @ Mann Center % 07/10-11 – Gloucester, UK @ Forest Live 07/14 – Stockholm, SE @ Grona Lund Tivoli 07/16 – Molde, NO @ Moldejazz Festival 07/18 – Pori, FI @ Pori Jazz Festival 07/19 – Salacgriva, LV @ Positivus Festival 07/21 – Charlotta Valley, PL @ Charlotta Valley Amphitheatre 07/23 – Brno, CZ @ @ Hala Rondo 07/28 – Frankfurt, DE @ Jahrhunderthalle 07/31 – Notodden, NO @ Notodden Blues Festival 08/08 – Landerneau, FR @ Fete du Bruit Festival 08/11 – Munich, DE @ Zenith 08/12 – Colmar, FR @ Foire Aux Vins d’Alsace Festival # = w/ JD McPherson % = w/ Pixies Pixies 2015 Tour Dates: 05/01 – Memphis, TN @ Beale Street Music Festival 05/03 – West Palm Beach, FL @ Sunfest 05/05 – New Orleans, LA @ Civic Theatre 05/06 – Birmingham, AL @ Iron City 05/08 – Atlanta, GA @ Shaky Knees Festival 05/09 – Tampa, FL @ Big Guava 05/11 – North Charleston, SC @ PAC 05/12 – Charlotte, NC @ Ovens Auditorium 05/13 – Norfolk, VA @ The Norva 05/15 – Louisville, KY @ Louisville Palace 05/17 – Cleveland, OH @ Masonic Auditorium 05/19 – Niagara Falls, NY @ Rapids Theatre 05/21 – Burlington, VT @ Flynn P.A. Center 05/22 – Cooperstown, NY @ Brewery Ommegang 05/23 – Asbury Park, NJ @ The Stone Pony 05/24 – Boston, MA @ Boston Calling 05/27 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre 05/28 – Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre 05/30-31 – Columbia, MD @ Sweetlife Festival 06/07 – Toronto, ON @ Molson Amphitheatre % 06/09 – Rochester Hills, MI @ Meadowbrook Music Festival % 06/10 – Chicago, IL @ FirstMerit Bank Pavilion % 06/15 – Raleigh, NC @ Koka Booth Amphitheater % 06/17 – Philadelphia, PA @ Mann Center % 06/18-21 – Montebello, QC @ Amnesia Festival

Steven Tyler To Do Country Music Solo

Steven Tyler talks about hanging out in Nashville. He's working on his first solo album. Not too many are surprised about him taking on a country feel. He is expected to sign a deal soon with the Big Machine Label Group, home to Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, The Band Perry and Taylor Swift. The album will either be out late this year or early 2016.

Rush Get Humanitarian Award

Geddy Lee and Rush. Will be honored tomorrow night at the Juno Awards for their commitment to humanitarian issues. The band was chosen for their music, philanthropy and charity work. Geddy Lee, who will accept the award on behalf of the band.

Honorary Texan Phil Collins

It's official. British born Singer/Songwriter Phil Collins is a Texan. That's because the drummer owns one of the world's largest collections of artifacts from the Alamo. To which he just donated to the Big Star State. Phil Collins talks about where it all began...

New Jackson Browne Tour

Jackson Browne has always lived life through the windshield of a touring bus. That California guy that seems to always fall into the cracks of silence has announced the fall leg of his North American tour. September 5th in Highland Park, Illinois and wraps up September 27th in Reading, Pennsylvania. Tickets for this leg go on sale on March 20th. The first leg runs from July 30th through August 21st.

Billy Joe Armstrong's Broken Guitars

Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day. Your life is about to be invaded. That's what happens when you open a music store. Broken Guitars opens in Billy's hometown of Oakland on April 3rd. The items sold? Guitars used on stage. Taken from his personal collection. Oh by the way. Billy Joe Anderson's new store will sell and repair amplifiers. Just in case your Classic Rock adventures find you kicking in one of the speakers

Pat Benatar's 35th Anniversary Tour

Pat Benatar's back out on the road. It's the 35th Anniversary tour. One of the biggest changes she's noticed. The number of fans that sing her songs via karaoke contests. Visit http://benatargiraldo.com/ for concert and always up to date information.

The Day Jeff Beck Became A Yardbird

We know the name Jeff Beck. But do you know the day when his name became part of Classic Rock History? Jeff was hired to replace Eric Clapton in the Yardbirds. The very day they played For Your Love in front of fans for the first time. Jeff Beck is currently on tour. Visit pollstar.com to locate the city nearest you. It's Classic Rock worth its weight in history.

Eric Clapton and Lady Di?

Guitar God Eric Clapton and Princess Di? Is there more to fairytale between a Poet and a would be Queen? Paul Scott writes about what took place in June of 1987 in his new book Motherless Child: The Definitive Biography of Eric Clapton

New Kansas Rock U Mentary March 24th

It was an age of Classic Rock exploration. The reins of music influence had been given back to America. The group Kansas became part of the participation. Kansas has a Rock u Mentary. And according to Rich Williams its one fans will finally connect with. There's so much they don't know about the band. Look for it March 24th. Miracles: Out of Nowhere

Vanilla Fudge Hits The Scene With A New Edge To An Old Twist

If we spent five extra minutes to look beyond the surface of sound. The roots to America music would expose its soul. The masters of Psychodelic Rock didn't just arrive on the scene. Vanilla Fudge first started out singing Blue Eyed Soul. Now they've got a new collection of songs that change the entire playing field. This is the Classic Rock Report the interview with Carmine Appice and Mark Stein is in post production. Classic Rocker's have spent the past two decades struggling to get their new music on the radio. Vanilla Fudge has just put a twist in the challenge. With drummer Carmine Appice behind the control board. The groups new album Spirit of 67 is exactly that. You know the music. But by way of Vanilla Fudge you've got a new reason to keep lovin Classic Rock.

New Music From Richie Furay

Just because Richie Furay's Classic Rock resume includes a few stints with Buffalo Springfield and Poco. Doesn't disqualify him from living in the present. The Rock n Roll Hall of Famer's back on the road. Furay's current six-piece band includes his daughter Jesse Furay Lynch on backing vocals. Not only does she lead on a bonus track on Hand in Hand, but Furay tells us they've already recorded nine tracks for an solo album by her they hope to release sometime in the near future.