Tag: Classic Rock

Scorpions, Whitesnake Announce 2022 North American Tour

Scorpions has just announced their return to the road alongside Whitesnake for the “Rock Believer” World Tour, which will be David Coverdale’s farewell tour. Swedish band Thundermother will also provide support throughout the tour. The two-month-long tour’s North American leg will begin on August 14 in Toronto and will wrap up on October 21 in […]

Bob Dylan Center Celebrates Opening with Performances From Patti Smith, Mavis Staples, Elvis Costello

The Bob Dylan Center, a collection of the artist’s impressive archive, artifacts, and more, will open in Tulsa, Oklahoma, tomorrow May 10. The center will feature everything Bob Dylan, from his instruments to lyric sheets to photographs documenting his 60-year career. More than just a journey into Dylan’s history, the center also features a modern […]

Celebrating Dolly Parton’s Rock Hall Induction: Listen to the Country Queen Cover Zepplin

Despite attempting to “respectfully bow out” of the consideration to be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, Dolly Parton will be part of the Class of 2022 alongside Duran Duran, Eminem, Pat Benatar, and others. The country queen initially tried to remove herself from the running, saying that she didn’t “feel that I […]

Pat Benatar, Duran Duran Among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 Inductees, Judas Priest Recognized in “Musical Excellence”

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has just announced a big welcome to the Class of 2022. This year’s list of inductees includes first-time nominees Duran Duran, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, and Dolly Parton, as well as previously nominated performers Pat Benatar and the Eurythmics. Judas Priest was among the nominated artists but […]

Kiss Legend Peter Criss to Return to the Stage for One Night Only

Peter Criss, the former Kiss drummer who left the band in 1980, will be returning to the stage after retiring from touring in 2017. For one night only, Criss will appear with the Australian rock band Sisters Doll at New York’s The Cutting Room on May 22nd. Sisters Doll was Criss’ backup band during his […]

Carrie Underwood Shares Stagecoach Stage with Axl Rose

Carrie Underwood put on a memorable performance over the weekend at this year’s Stagecoach Festival held in Indio, California. Underwood paid tribute to the late Naomi Judd by singing “See You Again” in honor of the fellow country star. “Country music lost a true legend…sing with the angels, Naomi!!! We’re all sending up prayers for […]

David Bowie’s “Ziggy Stardust” to Have 50th Anniversary Limited Re-Release

Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie’s legendary persona, has just celebrated an intergalactic 50th birthday! “Stardust,” the first single from Bowie’s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders, was released on April 28 in 1972. To celebrate the milestone, a special edition vinyl containing 11 of the original tracks will be available on June 17, which […]

Upcoming Creedence Clearwater Revival Doc to Feature Unseen Footage

For the first time, fans will be able to see full concert footage of Creedence Clearwater Revival’s original lineup. In Travelin’ Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival at the Royal Albert Hall, a brand new documentary telling the story of CCR’s rise to fame, particularly around their 1970 performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London. It will […]

Gene Simmons Wishes Ace Frehley a Happy Birthday, Invites Him to Join Kiss Onstage

While wishing Ace Frehley a happy 71st birthday, Gene Simmons took the opportunity to once again invite his former bandmate to join Kiss on stage. “Happy Birthday, Ace. And many more,” the singer and bassist tweeted. “The invitations still stand. Jump up onstage with us for encores. The fans would love it.” While Frehley and original […]

The B-52s Reveal Plans for Farewell Tour

Despite having said in 2019 that the B-52s would not headline any more tours, Fred Schneider, Katie Pierson, Keith Strickland, Cindy Wilson, and the other current members of the B-52s have just announced that they will be embarking on a farewell tour at the end of this summer. Kicking off in Seattle, Washington, on August […]