Classics Du Jour

The Outside Lands Music Festival has announced its 2015 lineup and Elton John is one of the three main headliners for the event. The San Francisco festival, which takes place at the city’s Golden Gate Park, runs from August 7th to 9th. Billy Idol will also perform at the festival, which features well-known and lesser-known … Continue reading Outside Lands Festival Lineup Features Elton John and Billy Idol →

On May 19th, Whitesnake will release The Purple Album – an album of Deep Purple songs from David Coverdale’s time with the band. Today, Frontiers Music Srl released the song “Burn” in full on YouTube. Hear it below. “Burn” was the title track from Deep Purple’s 1974 album of the same name.  It was the … Continue reading Hear Whitesnake’s Cover of “Burn” from The Purple Album →

2015 is a busy year for John Fogerty. In addition to expanding his highly anticipated worldwide 1969 tour, Fogerty has announced the release of his memoir on October 6th. Fortunate Son: My Life, My Music will be “as frank and forthright as the song it’s named after,” Fogerty told Billboard. “I’m just being brutally honest,” … Continue reading John Fogerty Expands ‘1969’ Tour, Announces Autobiography →

According to a video announcement for Ozzfest Japan, Black Sabbath will be bidding farewell in 2015. The question is whether this means the festival will be the band’s last show ever or simply their last show in Japan. Watch the video announcement below, featuring Sharon Osbourne and tell us what you think. Last year, Ozzy … Continue reading Black Sabbath To Bid Farewell in 2015? →

In 2013, when John McVie was diagnosed with cancer, Fleetwood Mac postponed the Australia and New Zealand leg of their On With The Show tour.  Now that McVie has received treatment and rejoined the band, the group has announced the rescheduled dates for this fall. The ten-date tour will run from October 22nd in Sydney … Continue reading Fleetwood Mac Announces Re-Scheduled Tour Dates →

Gregg Allman and the Doobie Brothers will team up for a short summer tour with dates in the North East from August 19th through September 4th. “I’ve loved the Doobie Brothers since I can remember,” Gregg Allman said in a statement. “I’m honored to tour with my old pals. We always have a good ol’ … Continue reading Gregg Allman Announces Summer Tour Dates with Doobie Brothers →

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the presenters for its upcoming annual induction ceremony on April 18th and Paul McCartney will be inducting fellow Beatle Ringo Starr. Starr is being inducted for his solo career. Other inductees for 2015 include the late Lou Reed (inducted by Patti Smith), Green Day (inducted by … Continue reading Paul McCartney to Induct Ringo Starr into Hall of Fame →

The Eagles have added a string of dates to their History Of The Eagles tour beginning May 19th in Austin, TX through July 29 in Bossier City, LA. The tour kicked off back in 2013 following the release of the band’s documentary of the same name. Tickets for the newly added dates go on sale … Continue reading The Eagles Add Spring and Summer Tour Dates →

Andy Fraser, bassist for English rock band Free, has died at the age of 62. Although the cause of death has not been confirmed, Fraser had been living with both AIDS and cancer. “Andrew McLan Fraser passed away on Monday at his home in California,” reads an official statement. “He leaves behind his daughters Hannah … Continue reading Free Bassist Andy Fraser Dies at 62 →

Mike Porcaro, longtime bass player for Toto, died Sunday at the age of 59. The announcement was made by Porcaro’s brother and Toto keyboardist, Steve, via Facebook. “Our brother Mike passed away peacefully in his sleep at 12:04 AM last night at home surrounded by his family. Rest in peace, my brother,” reads his post. … Continue reading Toto Bassist Mike Porcaro Dies at 59 →

In 1969, Roger Hodgson co-founded Supertramp and for 14 years he wrote, sang and arranged most of the enduring rock standards that made Supertramp a worldwide phenomenon.  His timeless classics – “Give a Little Bit,” “The Logical Song,” “Dreamer,” and “Take the Long Way Home,” among others, helped the band sell well over 60 million … Continue reading Roger Hodgson, formerly of Supertramp, Announces Breakfast in America World Tour →

Eric Clapton announced two shows today, in celebration of his upcoming 70th birthday on March 30, 2015. The shows will take place at New York’s  Madison Square Garden on May 1st and May 2nd, 2015. This year marks the 46th anniversary since Eric Clapton and Cream, opened the “new” Madison Square Garden on November 2, … Continue reading Eric Clapton Will Celebrate 70th Birthday with Two Madison Square Garden Shows →