It looks like Ringo Starr is gearing up to release his long-discussed country album. The Beatles drummer recently posted a picture on Instagram donning a cowboy hat, sparking excitement and speculation among fans that this could be a hint for the upcoming release. Ringo first revealed he was working on a country album back in […]
Category: Classic Rock
On This Day in Music History – October 15th
1965 – Jimi Hendrix signed a three-year recording contract with Ed Chalpin. 1968 – Led Zeppelin made its official performance debut in England. 1968 – Stevie Wonder’s single “For Once In My Life” was released. 1976 – Ike and Tina Turner split their musical act. 1977 – “Slip Slidin’ Away,” by Paul Simon, was released. 1987 – […]
Darius Rucker Laughs Off Stage Fall at Hometown Festival Amid Personal Reflections
Darius Rucker knows how to take life’s bumps in stride—literally. The Wagon Wheel singer took an unexpected tumble during his performance with Hootie & the Blowfish at the Riverfront Revival on October 12 in Charleston, South Carolina. The fall happened during the band’s hometown show, which also marked the final stop of their 43-city tour. […]
Mötley Crüe Rolls Into The Troubadour in Style, Kicks Off Höllywood Takeöver Tour
No one makes an entrance quite like Mötley Crüe. The iconic rock band—Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, and John 5—kicked off their Höllywood Takeöver tour on October 7 with a small-venue show at The Troubadour, and their arrival was anything but conventional. True to their rebellious spirit, the band rolled up to the venue […]
John Densmore Reflects on 60 Years of The Doors as Anniversary Celebrations Begin
It’s been 60 years since The Doors burst onto the music scene, and the band’s legacy shows no signs of fading. Drummer John Densmore recently reflected on this milestone, marveling at the longevity of the group formed in Los Angeles in 1965. “When I was a kid, 60 years old seemed like, ‘Well, you’ll be […]
Limp Bizkit Sues Universal Music Group for Over $200 Million in Royalties
In a dramatic legal move, Limp Bizkit and their frontman Fred Durst have filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG), claiming the label owes them more than $200 million in unpaid royalties. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles federal court on October 8, accuses UMG of orchestrating a “systemic” and “fraudulent” scheme designed to […]
Eagles Add More Dates to 2025 Las Vegas Residency at Sphere
Due to overwhelming demand, the Eagles have expanded their highly successful Las Vegas residency at the Sphere, adding four more shows in February 2025. This brings the iconic band’s total number of scheduled performances at the state-of-the-art venue to 20, with the likelihood of even more dates being added. A Residency in High Demand The […]
Neil Young and Stephen Stills Reunite for Charity, Dust Off Rare Buffalo Springfield Song After 57 Years
Rock legends Neil Young and Stephen Stills took a trip down memory lane during a charity concert at Harvest Moon: A Gathering in Lake Hughes, California, on October 5th. The event raised funds for The Painted Turtle, a summer camp for children with serious illnesses, and The Bridge School, an organization Young has long supported. […]
Elton John Reflects on Health, Family, and Music at Emotional Film Festival Speech
Elton John delivered an emotional and heartfelt speech at the New York Film Festival on October 1, during the premiere of his documentary Elton John: Never Too Late. Surrounded by his husband David Furnish and co-director R.J. Cutler, the 77-year-old music icon opened up about his health struggles, the joy his family has brought him, […]
Pink Floyd Sells Music and Likeness Rights to Sony for $400 Million Amid Band Tensions
After years of disputes and setbacks, legendary British rock band Pink Floyd has finalized the sale of their recorded-music and name-and-likeness rights to Sony Music for approximately $400 million. The deal, one of the largest in recent music history, comes after prolonged infighting between key members, notably Roger Waters and David Gilmour. Also involved in […]