Classics Du Jour

Some of the most influential and respected musicians in classic rock were in attendance Tuesday night, when the UK-based Classic Rock Magazine handed out their annual Roll of Honour Awards in Hollywood. The event, traditionally held in the UK, celebrated it’s 10th anniversary this side of the pond this year. Hosted by Sammy Hagar, the … Continue reading Watch Video Highlights From the Classic Rock Awards →

When Brian May’s guitar flies, it flies in style. The Red Special, which Brian May built with his father 40 years ago, recently held a first class seat on a British Airways flight from London to Los Angeles, The Mirror reports. The guitar was to be played by May during Queen’s performance at the Classic … Continue reading Brian May’s Guitar Flies First Class →

AC/DC’s Phil Rudd has been arrested and charged for attempting to procure murder. The longtime drummer for the band reportedly sought to have two people killed in a murder-for-hire plot. Rudd was arrested Thursday morning at his home in Matua, New Zealand. At the time of the arrested, he was also charged with drug possession … Continue reading AC/DC’s Phil Rudd Charged With Attempting to Procure Murder →

U2 will do a week-long residency on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon later this month, the late night host announced on his show. The band will return November 17th for a full week. U2’s previous appearance on the show was during Fallon’s debut episode as host of the show back in February. They performed … Continue reading U2 Will Do Week-Long Residency On Tonight Show →

British rock singer/multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company, The Firm) performed the Memphis music that has been a life-long inspiration to him at a special concert filmed in New York last summer. That event was filmed for the PBS Front and Center series which begins airing next month. Reflective of The Royal Sessions, recorded at … Continue reading Paul Rodgers Takes ‘The Royal Sessions’ Front and Center on PBS →

Aerosmith’s Joe Perry is sitting in the top ten on the prestigious New York Times Bestseller List.  In the autobiography – Rocks: My Life In and Out of Aerosmith – the guitarist shares – with total candor and without apology – what life is like as the lead guitarist and co-head writer of Aerosmith. The … Continue reading Joe Perry’s Autobiography Is A Top Ten New York Times Bestseller →

Metallica have announced that they’ll do a week-long residency on The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson next month. The band will join the CBS late night host for an interview and perform each night the week of November 17th. The residency leads up to the release of a 10th anniversary edition of Metallica’s Some … Continue reading Metallica Announces Late Late Show Residency →

After a period of online voting, Team Rock Ltd, Classic Rock Magazine and KMG Networks have announced the winners of the Best Classic Rock Station in Large, Medium and Small Market categories. The radio station honors are part of the Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards – an awards ceremony usually held in the UK, … Continue reading Best Classic Rock Radio Stations Announced →

Jack Bruce, singer and bassist from the British rock band Cream has died at the age of 71. Bruce’s passing was announced by his family via a statement on Facebook and on his website. “It is with great sadness that we, Jack’s family, announce the passing of our beloved Jack: husband, father, granddad, and all … Continue reading Cream Bassist Jack Bruce Dies at 71 →

Elton John will stay in Las Vegas for another three years, Caesars Entertainment and AEG Live announced this week. The pop-icon’s Million Dollar Piano show, which features iconic hits and classic album tracks from throughout Elton John’s five-decade career, has been extended through 2017. The show takes place at The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace on … Continue reading Elton John Extends Vegas Show for 3 More Years →

Brian Setzer has donated his signature orange Gretsch guitar to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.  The replica guitar is evocative of Setzer’s original 1959 Gretsch 6120 “Stray Cat” guitar, for which he raided his Monopoly game for two dice drilled holes in them and attached them to take the place of the missing … Continue reading Brian Setzer Donates Gretsch Guitar to Smithsonian →

In a new interview with The New Yorker, Billy Joel has opened up about why there probably won’t be any new albums in his future. “Some people think it’s because I’m lazy or I’m just being contrary,” the Piano Man explained. “But no, I think it’s just — I’ve had my say. If I put … Continue reading Billy Joel On Why He Why He Won’t Be Making A New Album →