Category: Classic Hits

Carlos Santana Recruits Chris Stapleton for “Joy”

The fourth single from Carlos Santana’s upcoming album, Blessings and Miracles, “Joy” is an upbeat and groovy collaboration with country singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton.  As a creation meant to deliver exactly what it’s titled, the guitar-laden track blends Santana’s iconic talent and Stapleton’s vocals.  “I was very intrigued to work with Chris,” Santana expressed in an […]

Alice Cooper Dives Into His Past in New Audible Project, “Who I Am: The Diary of a Vampire”

Alice Cooper does a deep dive in “Who I Am: The Diary of a Vampire” as part of the newest edition of Audible’s Words + Music series.  For the project, the hard rock legend tells a number of road stories, his writing process, and experiences shared with other rockers over the years. Cooper also chose […]

BMI London Awards Honor Songs by The Rolling Stones, Queen, and More

At the 2021 BMI London Awards, a number of classic hits were honored with a slew of Million-Air Awards, a title that recognizes songwriters of iconic songs that have been broadcasted more than a million times on TV and radio. Sting’s writing for The Police’s “Every Breath You Take” sat at the top of the […]

Paul McCartney: “I Didn’t Instigate The Split”

Although he was the first to publicly acknowledge the Beatles’ breakup (while simultaneously promoting his own solo material), Paul McCartney newly reveals that his bandmate, John Lennon, was actually the one who initiated the band’s separation.  “I am not the person who instigated the split,” McCartney reassures. “John walked into a room one day and […]

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Team Up Again After 14 Years to Release New Song

Following a multi-award-winning Raising Sand released back in 2007, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss blend their classic rock and country sounds for another collaboration, “High and Lonesome,” appearing as the only original track on their upcoming album Raise the Roof. Despite the 14-year gap between album releases, Plant and Krauss are confident about the strength […]

Paul Stanley Comes to Terms With KISS’ Last Hoorah

As the continuation of the End of the Road farewell tour has projected to hit its delayed end of the road sometime in the latter part of this year, KISS’ Paul Stanley comes to terms with the legitimate finale of the rock band’s legacy.  “It’s incredibly demanding to do what we do,” he explains of […]

Ringo Starr Leads 100+ Drummers for a “Come Together” Cover To Fight World Hunger

Music legend Ringo Starr leads over 100 drummers in a percussive version of The Beatles’ “Come Together” as part of a campaign to help end world hunger.  Other famous drummers like Pearl Jam’s Matt Cameron, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, The Police’s Stewart Copeland, and Free’s Simon Kirke. Amongst them all, at only 11-years-old, […]

David Bowie’s 2001 Unreleased Album Gets Release Date

With revisited and rejuvenated songs from 1964-71, David Bowie’s previously unreleased Toy will make its long-delayed arrival at the beginning of next year. Despite ultimately falling short of an expected release back in 2001, the album brings new life to a beloved Bowie, featuring “Davie Jones With the King Bees,” “Liza Jane,” “You’ve Got A […]

“No regrets” Says David Lee Roth as He Announces Retirement

Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth announces his retirement, telling fans, “I’ve given you all I’ve got to give,” and admitting to facing mortality at the loss of Eddie Van Halen just this past year.  Now 66, Roth was the lead singer of Van Halen across three stints, most recently fronting the hard rock band […]

Blake Shelton and Tim McGraw to Headline XPR AUGUSTA

C4 Live has just announced that tickets are officially on sale for XPR AUGUSTA – a week-long event for golf and live music enthusiasts and local residents alike with daytime festival experiences and a multi-night, VIP-style concert series. XPR AUGUSTA will be the first in a year-long series of events at the newly revitalized Lake […]