Category: Classic Rock

Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ gets a Heavy Metal Mariachi Cover

Queen is one of the greatest, most popular bands in the history of the world because their music has proved timeless and universal. Their music transcends generations and cultures, and it also transcends genres. We’re not talking about how their own discography covers a number of musical style, we mean their music still rocks even […]

Ace Frehley Reunites With Kiss for Acoustic Set

Kiss reunited with original lead guitarist Ace Frehley for the first time in 17 years for an acoustic set on the annual Kiss Kruise. Frehley joined Kiss for four songs, including “Nothing to Lose” and “Rock and Roll All Nite.” The group also performed their cover of the Rolling Stones’ “2000 Man”, which Frehley sang […]

Pink Floyd Drummer Nick Mason Plans U.S. Tour in 2019

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason is planning to tour North America next year to perform some classic Floyd songs, but don’t expect “Comfortably Numb” or “Another Brick in the Wall.” Mason instead will be digging deep into the Pink Floyd archives to offer tunes not heard live in America for a long time, if ever. […]

David Bowie’s Legacy is Painful for Widow Iman

David Bowie’s widow Iman discussed the frustrations of living with his legacy, nearly three years after his death, saying that fans who wanted too much proximity and businesses that wanted to profit continued to make things difficult for his family. “People take pictures of me in the street, and say [while touching her arm], ‘I […]

Gene Simmons to be honored at 2018 LAPMF Heroes for Heroes Celebrity Poker Tournament and Party

The 4th Annual Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Heroes for Heroes Celebrity Poker Tournament & Casino Party will take place on November 10, 2018 at Avalon Hollywood honoring rock legend Gene Simmons. The hottest stars from TV, Film, Music and Sports along with community VIPs will come together to support the families of LAPD officers […]

Ronnie James Dio Memoir to be completed in his Own Words

Wendy Dio said the book left unfinished by late husband Ronnie James Dio would be completed using his own words, and it would “definitely” be published in 2020. The iconic vocalist died in 2010 without completing the memoir, and plans to bring it to market in the years immediately following his passing didn’t succeed. “I’m […]

Future Grammy Award Shows Scheduled!

Just so you can book your flights to Los Angeles for the Grammys in Advance, The Recording Academy™ and CBS have generously announced the dates for Music’s Biggest Night® in 2020 and 2021 — The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards® will air on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, and The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards will air on […]

The Beatles are Celebrating 50 years

The Beatles are previewing their 50th anniversary Super Deluxe Edition of the self titled album with a previously unheard recording of George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” The track premiered at Rolling Stone and, like the take that came out on Anthology 3, it features Harrison on acoustic guitar, with Paul McCartney on harmonium […]

On this day in 1964…

On October 25th, 1964, The Rolling Stones made their first appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” That evening, Mick, Keith, Brian, Bill and Charlie awaited their time backstage, taking in some of the eclectic performances that made up a Sullivan variety hour. Then, about halfway through the show Ed Sullivan introduced The Rolling Stones to […]

Bon Jovi’s Childhood Mischief Inspired him to play Guitar

Jon Bon Jovi recalled a chore-avoiding escapade that led to his discovery of, and his future with, the guitar. Jovi came from a musical family, owned an instrument at an early age, but had no interest, as he told Uncle Joe Benson on the Ultimate Classic Rock NIghts radio show. “My mother actually bought me […]