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 – […]

Legendary Guitarist Carlos Santana Defends Bad Bunny Amid Misinformation

Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana Shuts Down Fake Rumors About Bad Bunny Super Bowl Drama Carlos Santana wants you to hear it directly from him: he’s got nothing but love for Bad Bunny. The legendary guitarist is clearing the air after false rumors swirled online claiming he criticized the NFL’s decision to feature Bad Bunny as the 2025 […]

Eagles Extend Las Vegas Sphere Residency Into February 2026, Adding Record-Breaking Dates

The Eagles aren’t quite ready to land — they’ve just extended their Las Vegas Sphere residency through February 2026, adding four new concerts and pushing their total Sphere performances to a staggering 52. The fresh dates—Feb. 20, 21, 27, and 28—are being marketed as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of their iconic Their Greatest […]

Moody Blues’ Bassist John Lodge Passes Away at 82

John Lodge, the enduring bassist and vocalist of British rock pioneers The Moody Blues, has died at the age of 82. His family confirmed the news Friday, saying the rock icon passed “suddenly and unexpectedly,” but peacefully, surrounded by his family—and poignantly, the classic sounds of The Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly. Born in Birmingham, […]

Slash Confirms New Guns N’ Roses Album Is “Coming” Amid Creative Momentum

Legendary guitarist Slash has reignited fans’ hopes by revealing that a new Guns N’ Roses studio album is in development — even if the timing remains vague. In a candid interview with Guitar World, Slash said the band has accumulated “so much material at this point,” but admitted the real hurdle is finding the discipline […]

Gene Simmons Faints Behind Wheel, Crashes Into Parked Car — Rocker Reports “All Is Well”

Rock legend Gene Simmons found himself in the headlines this week after reportedly losing consciousness while driving and crashing into a parked vehicle in Malibu, California. According to reports, Simmons was behind the wheel of a Lincoln Navigator on the Pacific Coast Highway when the incident occurred, veering across lanes before colliding with a stationary […]

Rock Royalty and Pop Icons Unite for 2025 Hall of Fame Bash

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

This year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony promises to be a dazzling celebration of musical greatness, with a glittering array of presenters ready to grace the stage. Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Missy Elliott, Questlove, Raye, and Twenty One Pilots are among the top names presenting awards to the newest members […]

Rush Returns: Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson Back on the Road with New Drummer

After a decade of silence and the passing of their iconic drummer, Rush is staging a bold comeback. Founding members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have announced the “Fifty Something Tour”, set for summer 2026, with Anika Nilles stepping into the drum throne once held by the late Neil Peart. Lee and Lifeson described the […]

Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Note: A Legacy Etched in Sound

Even as his health waned, Ozzy Osbourne ensured his voice would echo one last time. During a visit to Boston for a concert, he encountered a woman on the street who didn’t recognize him—an awkward, almost poetic moment that he later transformed into music. That encounter inspired what may be his final finished work: a […]

Cave’s Compass: A “Stirring Sermon” for a Fractured World

In 2025, Nick Cave delivered one of his most resonant public reflections yet—not from stage, but in a letter that feels more sermon than statement. When asked about his political leanings in The Red Hand Files, he responded with humility, uncertainty—and a reassertion of faith in humanity’s better side. He confessed he’s “not entirely sure […]