For the first time ever, audio tracks from Queen’s legendary performance at Live Aid are being released as part of the soundtrack album to Bohemian Rhapsody, the forthcoming feature film which hits screens November 2nd. Watch the Bohemian Rhapsody film trailer > The film soundtrack is due out October 19th on CD and digital formats. In … Continue reading Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody Soundtrack Due Out Next Month →

As Billy Gibbons prepares for the release of his forthcoming solo project, the ZZ Top guitarist has released a second Muddy Waters cover from the album, this time of “Standing Around Crying”. Gibbons told Ultimate Classic Rock that the song’s cadence called to mind “the rhythm of choppin’ that wood,” inspiring the vintage lumberjack footage featured … Continue reading Hear Billy Gibbons’ New Muddy Waters Cover ‘Standing Around Crying’ →

Ozzy Osbourne has announced that he will be taking his No More Tours 2 to Europe in the new year. He and longtime collaborators Zakk Wylde (Guitar), Blasko (Bass), Tommy Clufetos (Drums) and Adam Wakeman (Keyboards) will be launching the tour on January 30, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. Produced by Live Nation, the 16-city tour … Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne Announces European Tour with Special Guests Judas Priest →

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne kicked off the North American leg of his No More Tours 2 this past week in Allentown, PA. The title is a reference to his 1992 “No More Tours” trek. Joining Ozzy on the tour are his longtime collaborators Zakk Wylde (Guitar), … Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne Talks Touring, His Favorite Gig Ever, and What Surprises Him Most About His Career →

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott has released a touching video tribute to his friend and early guitar hero, the late, great legendary musician Mick Ronson. Filmed in the midst of his band’s recent sold out North American stadium tour, the video opens with a film projector projecting cinematic footage of Elliott performing Ronson’s ballad “This … Continue reading Watch Joe Elliott’s Touching Tribute to Mick Ronson →

Dickey Betts, known best as a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has canceled three upcoming solo dates following a mild stroke. “Yesterday, after describing to his physicians certain post-stroke repercussions, he was strongly advised to give himself more time to recuperate,” reads a statement on the Grammy-winning guitarist’s website. “Doctors have assured Betts that … Continue reading Dickey Betts Cancels Solo Shows Following Mild Stroke →

Billy Joel continued his tradition of bringing special guests on stage during his Madison Square Garden residency show this week, welcoming Bryan Adams to join him for two songs. The pair performed Bryan Adams’ classic “Summer of ’69”  and Billy Joel’s “You May Be Right” to round out the five song encore on Thursday night. … Continue reading WATCH: Bryan Adams Joins Billy Joel for MSG Performance →

Michael Jackson’s Thriller is no longer the best-selling album of all time, thanks to the Eagles and their greatest hits compilation, Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975. The Hits album, released in 1976, has racked up sales of more than 38 million, according to the Recording Association of America (RIAA). The total sales number calculated by the … Continue reading Eagles ‘Greatest Hits’ Overtakes Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ as Best-Selling Album of All Time →

Video has emerged of Steven Tyler shoving away a fan who tried to nab a selfie during Aerosmith’s visit to the Today Show on Wednesday. The fan jumped out of the crowd in front of Tyler, put his arm around the rock star and tried to take a photo. A visibly annoyed Tyler then pushed … Continue reading Steven Tyler Pushes Fan Who Tries to Nab a Selfie →

Classic rock stars took to social media Thursday to pay tribute to the late Aretha Franklin. Franklin died Thursday morning at her home in Detroit at the age of 76. Billy Joel We have lost the greatest singer of our time. As a songwriter, I know personally how meaningful a gifted interpreter of material can … Continue reading Classic Rockers Pay Tribute to Aretha Franklin →

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, died Thursday at the age of 76. The news was confirmed by the singer’s publicist in a statement to the Associated Press. Franklin was a global icon, best known for such classics as “I Say A Little Prayer”, “Think” and her signature song, “Respect”. Franklin died at 9:50 am … Continue reading Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin Dead at 76 →

Paul McCartney has released a new single from his forthcoming album Egypt Station. The brand new song is accompanied by an illustrated lyric video. Hear and watch it in the video player below. “Fuh You” is also available now on all digital and streaming platforms. Sharing a title with one of Paul’s own paintings, Egypt … Continue reading Hear Paul McCartney’s Brand New Song ‘Fuh You’ →