Tag: Classic Rock

Ringo Starr Announced New Tour Dates in 2023

Ringo Starr, former Beatle, and his All Starr Band that is currently made up of Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Warren Ham, Hamish Stuart, and Gregg Bissonette are set for a spring tour that gets started on May 19th, in Temecula, California. The dates are primarily on the West Coast and includes a three […]

Jeff Beck Has Passed Away at the Age of 78 Years Old

The legendary guitarist, Jeff Beck passed away on Tuesday after contracting “bacterial meningitis” at 78 years old. Beck’s Representative confirmed the news saying, “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of Jeff Beck’s passing, After suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis, he peacefully passed away yesterday. His […]

U2 Teased ‘Songs of Surrender’ by Mailing Letters to Fans

Fans of U2 around the world have started receiving letters from the band that are teasing about their upcoming project, Songs of Surrender. Twitter users have posted pictures of their letters, that appear to be photocopies of a handwritten note from guitarist the Edge. The letters also have the hashtag #U2SO40, referencing the fact that […]

Why Iggy Pop Resisted Receiving a Grammy

In an interview, Iggy Pop explained why he was hesitant to receive a Grammy award before giving in in 2020. He responded to receiving a Lifetime Achievement statue that year saying, “[In] 50 years, what have they ever done for me?” Pop stated in the interview that, “Things changed, and society met me halfway, The […]

Steve Perry Steps Back From Journey Trademark Claim

Former singer for Journey, Steve Perry, reportedly dropped his legal claim against one of the band’s corporations over the trademarking of 20 songs. Meanwhile, guitarist Neal Schon revealed, “Petitioner, without the written consent of Respondent, filed a withdrawal of the petition for cancellation on January 4, 2023. … In view thereof… the petition for cancellation […]

Iggy Pop Revealed That He Was Once Asked To Join AC/DC

Iggy Pop recently revealed that he was once asked to take part in the iconic rock band AC/DC. In a recent interview where he was promoting his latest studio album, Every Loser, he recalled being asked by the manager of the Australian rock band. Pop recalled, “They had a manager many years ago, when I […]

Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer Fred White Has Passed Away at the age of 67 Years Old

Fred White, the former Earth, Wind & Fire drummer, passed away on January first at the age of 67 years old. Fred’s brother Verdine White posted on Instagram sharing pictures of his brother. The post reads, “He was the wonderful bro that was always entertaining and delightfully mischievous! and we could always count on him […]

Queen’s Brian May and Sade Producer Robin Millar Were Knighted in a U.K. New Year Honours List

Brian May, guitarist for Queen and record producer Robin Miller were on the top of the lost of music industry professionals recognized in the 2023 New Year Honours List, an annual tradition celebrating the achievements and service of exceptional individuals from across the United Kingdom. May had co-founded the British rock band Queen in 1970 […]

Steven Tyler Was Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Minor in Latest Lawsuit

Aerosmith’s frontman Steven Tyler was accused of sexually assaulting a minor in the 70s in a recent lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed after California legislation that temporarily waived the statutes of limitations for childhood sexual abuse allegations. It is reported that Julia Holcomb is accusing Tyler of sexual assault, sexual battery, and intentional infliction of […]