Tag: Classic Rock

Dio Documentary Set for Release at End of Summer

According to loudersound.com, the official Ronnie James Dio documentary titled, DIO: Dreamers Never Die, has officially been announced to release at the end of the summer. The Rocker’s wife is quoted in saying, “We did a lot of different film festivals, You go to film festivals to get a buyer for the film. And we […]

Roger Waters Says That He Felt ‘Constrained’ by Being a Member of Pink Floyd

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, Roger Waters recently talked about his feelings that he felt constrained by being a member of Pink Floyd. Waters also stated that he felt as if he was under pressure to play some of the band’s classics at his solo shows, although he often would balance that against his enjoyment of playing […]

Lou Reed’s Estate Has Released The Earliest Known “Heroin” Demo

According to consequence.net, a demo of Lou Reed’s Velvet Underground epic “Heroin” was recently released for the upcoming archival album Words & Music, May 1965. Remastered from an old tape, the version is considered to be the song’s earliest recording. The version follows an acoustic folk style similar to, “I’m Waiting for the Man.” The […]

Paul Ryder Passed Away, Happy Mondays Bassist Dead at 58

According to consequence.net, Paul Ryder the bassist of Manchester’s Happy Mondays, has passed away at the age of 58 years old. The band along with Paul’s brother, vocalist Shaun Ryder, made the announcement through social media stating that, “The Ryder family and Happy Mondays band members are deeply saddened and shocked to say that Paul Ryder […]

Disturbed Release New Single ‘Hey You’

According to broadwayworld.com, Disturbed has shared their latest single, Hey You, through Reprise Records alongside a Music Video directed by Josiahx. The single is the band’s first new music to come out since their 2018 album Evolution. David Draiman from the band is quoted in saying that, “it’s a wake up call. We’ve become our […]

Joe Perry Announces ‘Surprises’ With His Upcoming Solo Shows

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, Joe Perry was set to tour with Aerosmith for the first time in more than two years, however, Steven Tyler heading to rehab would change all of that. When the guitar player found out he had free time he decided to accept offers for solo shows. Normally you have to rehearse ahead […]

Bruce Springsteen Announced a 2023 US Tour Featuring the E Street Band

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, Bruce Springsteen has announced that he will be touring in 2023 in the U.S. along with the E Street Band. Starting on February first, of 2023, tickets for the U.S. shows will go on sale sometime in the next two weeks, with the first sale being on July 20th through Ticketmaster. Fans […]

Nita Strauss, Alice Cooper Guitarist Announces Her Leaving the Band

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, Alice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss has announced that she is leaving the band after nearly a decade, and is canceling her scheduled festival dates with her solo band for the year. She is quoted in an Instagram post as saying, “After this absolutely incredible run in Europe, it is bittersweet for me to […]

Billy Joel and Joe Elliott Recently Perform ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’

According to ultimateclassicrock.com, a scheduling coincidence made it possible for Def Lappard frontman Joe Elliott and Billy Joel to perform together at one of Billy Joel’s concerts at Detroit’s Comerica Park. Halfway through Joel’s concert he introduced the special guest Joe Elliott who simply said, “Evenin’!”, before ramping up a full rendition of his band’s 1987 […]

Bon Jovi Sells His $22 Million Manhattan Condo

According to tasteofcountry.com Jon Bon Jovi, has recently sold his condo in one of the more exclusive areas in New York City. He listed the property earlier in 2022 and reportedly went under contract quickly, ultimately selling for the full asking price of $22 million dollars. Bon Jovi originally paid $18.94 million for the condo […]