In 1973, while Roxy Music – one of the most unique, influential and important bands of their generation – were still riding the cusp of a wave, frontman Bryan Ferry launched an audacious solo career that went on to cement him as one of the greatest and unique performers and songwriters the U.K. has ever […]
Category: Classic Rock
Queensrÿche Albums ‘Operation: Mindcrime’ And ‘Empire’ Due June 25 As Definitive Box Set Collections
On June 25, Capitol/UMe celebrates two landmark progressive metal albums by Queensrÿche. The breakthrough collection Operation: Mindcrime and its successful follow-up, Empire, will be released in multiple formats. In addition to the original versions remastered for CD and 180-gram vinyl 2LP, both titles will be available in expanded 2CD editions and in multi-disc CD+DVD box […]
Songwriters Across All Genres Meet for Virtual “Stand With Songwriters”
Following the cancellation of last year’s ASCAP advocacy events in Washington, DC due to the onset of the pandemic, award-winning songwriters and ASCAP Board members will resume the longstanding tradition of meeting with and performing for Members of Congress as part of ASCAP’s ongoing advocacy efforts. In place of the beloved “We Write the Songs” […]
Rod Stewart Announces 2021 Las Vegas Residency
Legendary Rockstar Rod Stewart will celebrate the 10th anniversary of his acclaimed residency “Rod Stewart: The Hits.” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace when he returns to Las Vegas for nine shows this fall. Presented in partnership by Caesars Entertainment and Live Nation Las Vegas, “Rod Stewart: The Hits.” will perform select dates October 6 […]
Van Morrison Announces 2022 Las Vegas Residency
Legendary GRAMMY Award-winner Van Morrison has announced a three-night run of shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace February 18, 19 and 20, 2022. The shows are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. General ticket prices beginning at $64.50, plus applicable tax and fees, go on sale to the general public starting Friday, June 18 […]
Def Leppard – Volume Three Out Now
Legendary British rock ‘n’ roll icons and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame® inductees Def Leppard will release Def Leppard – Volume Three, a new limited edition box set UMe/Virgin. In conjunction with the release, band member’s Joe Elliott, Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell hosted a live chat event on Twitter Spaces with Matt Pinfield. […]
George Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass’ turns 50
Recorded and released in the wake of The Beatles’ April 1970 dissolution, George Harrison’s landmark solo album, All Things Must Pass, is a fully realized statement by a bold and audacious artist. Produced by Harrison and Phil Spector, the 23-track All Things Must Pass stands tall a half century later as an epic, ambitious expression […]
PJ Harvey & John Parish A Woman A Man Walked By Available 7/23 On Vinyl
July 23rd sees the reissue of A Woman A Man Walked By, the second collaborative album by PJ Harvey & John Parish. It will be reissued on vinyl. Produced by Parish and Harvey, and originally released in March 2009, A Woman A Man Walked By features the single “Black Hearted Love.” Reissue is faithful to […]
The Sunflower and Surf’s Up Sessions Turns 50
In honor of 50 years of The Beach Boys’ timeless and often underappreciated albums, Capitol/UMe is releasing an expansive 5CD and digital box set titled Feel Flows – The Sunflower and Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971 on July 30 that chronicles and explores in depth this metamorphic and highly influential 1969-1971 period of the band’s legendary […]
Sublime Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of Iconic Self-Titled Album
Southern California’s reggae-punk pioneers Sublime are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their iconic self-titled album that spawned timeless hits like “What I Got,” “Santeria,” and “Wrong Way.” Fans can expect numerous special releases, events and new merch to celebrate the 25th anniversary, including a virtual plaque ceremony to commemorate over 18 million in album consumption […]