Ace Frehley’s original drawing of the iconic Kiss logo has been put up for auction with a hot starting price of $50,000. Frehley hand-drew the design in 1973, using a button badge to inspire his bandmates to embrace it as “a piece of merchandise or as a giveaway memento to friends, family, crew members and […]
Tag: Classic Rock
First Official David Bowie Film to Premiere Soon, Hit HBO in 2023
The first David Bowie-centered film, which is “neither documentary nor biography, but an immersive cinematic experience,” to be officially sanctioned by his estate will reportedly premiere at the Cannes Film Festival that is taking place next month. The film, Moonage Daydream, was revealed last year. It took writer and director Brett Morgen, who had “unfiltered access to […]
“Stranger Things” Season 4 Trailer Soundtracked by Journey
Soundtracked by Journey’s “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart),” the trailer for the highly-anticipated fourth season of Netflix’s Stranger Things that was just released this week has piqued the interest of rock-lovers around the world. The first extended look into the show’s upcoming season follows the charming group of teenage heroes battling both the social horrors of high school […]
The Black Crowes Reveal New “1972” Covers EP Celebrating Rock N’ Roll’s Best
The Black Crowes have revealed a new project in celebration of some of rock and roll’s biggest hits with their upcoming covers EP titled 1972. Yesterday, the band previewed the six chosen songs with their own rendition of the Temptations’ “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.” The EP will also include the Rolling Stones’ “Rocks Off” and […]
Timothy B. Schmit Releases New Single “Heartbeat”
From his upcoming album Day by Day, Timothy B. Schmit has just released a brand new single called “Heartbeat.” Following last month’s release “Simple Man,” Schmit continues to build excitement for his seventh solo album, which is set to drop on May 6th. “I didn’t hit my stride as a songwriter during my younger years,” the […]
John Lennon’s Son Performs “Imagine” For the First Time in Support of Ukraine
Julian Lennon, John Lennon’s son, performed his late father’s “Imagine” for the very first time to support Ukraine in a global crisis. As part of Global Citizen’s social media rally, Stand Up For Ukraine, Lennon broke his own vow to never perform his dad’s iconic work. In the description of the recorded performance, Lennon wrote […]
Glenn Frey’s Son Deacon Leaves the Eagles After Longtime Fill-in
Deacon Frey, the son of the late Glenn Frey, has decided to leave his role in the Eagles. What initially began as a way to fill the impossibly large shoes his father left behind turned into a four-and-a-half-year dedication to the band as Deacon took on guitar from 2017 onwards. “Deacon Frey has devoted the […]
Bobby Rydell, Pop Idol and “Bye Bye Birdie” Star, Dies at 79
Bobby Rydell, the 1960s music and Hollywood legend, has just passed away. He was 79. Known for famous tracks like “Volare” and “Wild One,” the heartthrob was fighting health issues over the last few months. A close source revealed that pneumonia ended up being the ultimate cause of his death. “Out of all the kids,” […]
Rare Archival Footage of Young Prince Unearthed
Thanks to a few Minneapolis journalists, some rare footage of an 11-year-old Prince has been unearthed. While working on uncovering footage for an unrelated news story about educator strikes, some WCCO reporters discovered a clip from 1970 including footage of several children being interviewed. “I immediately went out to the newsroom and started showing people […]
Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, Stewart Copeland Take Home 2022 Grammys
A handful of classic rock’s most notable names took home Grammys at last night’s event, including Joni Mitchell, George Harrison, and Stewart Copeland. Mitchell won Best Historical Album for Joni Mitchell Archives – Vol 1: The Early Years (1963-1967). She was also recently honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year, where she was met with a […]