Classics Du Jour

AC/DC and the Rolling Stones have both been nominated for Billboard Music Awards, it was revealed this week. The awards finalists are based on album and digital song sales, radio airplay, streaming, touring, and social media interaction measurements tracked by Billboard’s data partners. The Rolling Stones are finalists in the Top Touring Artist category, along … Continue reading AC/DC and Rolling Stones Nominated for Billboard Music Awards →

In honor of Twisted Sister drummer A.J. Pero, who passed away March 20th, bandmates Dee Snider, Jay Jay French, Eddie Ojeda and Mark “The Animal” Mendoza have announced two tribute concerts this spring. The hard Rock  Hotel and Casino and Las Vegas show on May 30th will be filmed for broadcast, DVD and CD. The … Continue reading Twisted Sister Calling It Quits After Farewell Tour →

40 years ago this month, Aerosmith released their landmark album Toys In The Attic to ciritical acclaim.  Released April 8, 1975, it has since become an eight-time platinum album and yielded the immortal hits “Walk This Way” and “Sweet Emotion”. Beyond the critical acclaim Toys In the Attic received, a number of musicians have honored … Continue reading Aerosmith Celebrating 40th Anniversary of ‘Toys In The Attic’ →

After being rushed to hospital this past weekend, blues legend B.B. King is said to be doing “much better,” according to the Los Angeles Times. The 89-year-old’s daughter, Claudette King, reportedly told the publication that her father had suffered from dehydration caused by his Type II diabetes. A note from King’s website, posted Tuesday, April … Continue reading B.B. King Being Released From Hospital →

The critically acclaimed JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE will return this spring for a month-long U.S. concert tour beginning Sunday, May 3 in Hollywood, FL and wrapping up on Sunday, May 31 at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience has been described by Classic Rock Revisisted as “a band that … Continue reading Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience Returns for U.S. Tour →

Joni Mitchell remains in hospital after being found unconscious in her home last week, but according to a post on her website, the Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter is improving and getting “stronger each day”. It has not been revealed what caused the 71-year-old to lose consciousness, however she does suffer from Morgellons disease, … Continue reading Joni Mitchell Remains in Hospital But ‘Getting Stronger’ →

Yes and Toto announced Monday that they will join forces for a co-headlining North American tour this summer. “We’re thrilled to be hitting the road with Toto,” said Yes co-founder and bassist, Chris Squire in a statement. “Yes have always been big fans of Toto’s music, and we think the fans are going to really … Continue reading Yes & Toto Announce Co-Headlining North American Tour →

The late Freddie Mercury will be honored by The Heritage Foundation in London with a prestigious blue plaque at his family’s former home in Feltham, reports Britain’s Daily Mail.  Mercury lived in the home that will receive the plaque from 1964 to 1968 after moving to London from Zanzibar with his parents. “We have received … Continue reading Former Home of Freddie Mercury to Receive Blue Plaque →

Jethro Tull‘s Ian Anderson will celebrate the life and times of English Agricultural inventor Jethro Tull with a short US tour of rock opera. Jethro Tull – The Rock Opera tells the story of the original Jethro Tull’s life, reimagined as if in the near future and illustrated with songs from the band’s repertoire. It … Continue reading Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson To Tour US with Rock Opera →

Original Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Bob Burns died Friday in a single-vehicle  crash in Georgia. Burns’ vehicle went off the road around 11:56 pm April 3rd, striking a mailbox and a tree.  According to a Georgia State Patrol spokesperson, Burns was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Robert Burns was born … Continue reading Original Lynyrd Skynyrd Drummer Dies in Car Crash →

A stage musical, co-written by David Bowie with Enda Walsh (“Once”), will debut off Broadway in the 2015-2016 season, it has been announced. Titled Lazarus, the work was inspired by The Man Who Fell to Earth – the 1963 novel that became a sci-fi movie cult hit starring David Bowie in 1976. Bowie will not … Continue reading David Bowie Musical to Debut Off Broadway →

Steven Tyler confirmed this week that his next solo effort will be a country album. The Aerosmith frontman made the official announcement on Tuesday night when he performed on a multi-artist bill at Nashville’s legendary Grand Ole Opry. The news may come as a shock to longtime Aerosmith fans, but Tyler told Rolling Stone last … Continue reading Steven Tyler to Release Solo Country Album →