Category: Classic Rock

It’s The James Taylor’s “Sweet Baby James” Children’s Book

James Taylor was born in Boston but moved to North Carolina as a young child, growing up to be one of the voices in the difficult 60s and 70s, hitting the charts every decade since he began performing. Now one of best tunes, “Sweet Baby James,” is turning into a 10 page $25 dollar popup […]

New Book by Chrissie Hynde, New Tour by Pretenders Rock

The Pretenders lead singer and legendary rocker Chrissie Hynde is finally telling her life’s story in a book that’s still being written, called ‘Adding the Blue.’ Here’s the catch; it’s her life in art, not rock! The book is slated for a September publish date and contains almost nearly 200 original artworks. ‘Adding the Blue,’ […]

Robbie Robertson’s 65’ Telecaster Up For Auction

The ‘Band’ was one of the more interesting rock groups to record and tour in the days of old, and now you can own a piece of the Band. The 1965 Fender Telecaster guitar one owned by Robbie Robertson used in the Bob Dylan recording sessions is at auction scheduled for May 19th in New […]

Kick Out The Jams with the MC5 This Fall

50 years ago, in the mid-60s, a single hit the airwaves that frightened parents and frankly radio executives called “Kick Out the Jams (expletive).” The song was the starting point for a Motor City rock band called the MC5. The MC5 is back with original member Wayne Kramer and Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil, hitting the summer […]

Deep Purple Lives With Glenn Hughes on Tour This Fall

A few of the original members of the classic Deep Purple are no longer with us, but if you did their music, Glenn Hughes is taking “Classic Deep Purple Live” out on the road. Glenn made a real splash last year with his two-hour live extravaganza homage in Australia and New Zealand last year, and […]

Alice Cooper Announces Late Summer Tour

When Vincent Damon Furnier was a young boy, he may have never imagined as the rock star Alice Cooper he’d be rich and famous, or for that matter have a first name of Alice, but that’s how life goes. Alice Cooper shined in the live Easter performance of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ on NBC, and continues […]

The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Does Christmas

Brian Wilson is a man who needs no introduction; the driving genius of the Beach Boys has always struggled with anxiety and depression, much like many before him. We’re happy to report that it appears he’s been on the good foot and healthy, so much so that he’s chosen to perform the Beach Boys Christmas […]

Procol Harum Releases 50th Anniversary Box Set, Available Now

The eight-disc collection ‘Still There’ll Be More’ from Procol Harum has been released, and fans are digging the music from one of the most interesting groups in all of music. The songs “Whiter Shade of Pale” and “Conquistador” were big hits for Procol Harum in the late 60s and early 70s, and now to help […]

Metallica is All About Giving Back

Metallica is giving back to the community by auctioning off signed merchandise, with proceeds going to the ‘All Within My Hands’ charity. The auction is scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month. Among the materials and collectables you can bid on are signed copy of the band’s Kill ‘Em All reissue box set, an […]