Classics Du Jour

Alice Cooper and Halestorm have announced a co-headlining North American tour this summer. The 19-city trek kicks off July 17 in Allentown, PA and make stops in Detroit, Chicago, Houston, and more before wrapping August 16 in Camden, NJ at the BB&T Pavilion. See a full list of dates below. “We’ve played festivals with Halestorm, … Continue reading Alice Cooper Announces Co-Headlining Tour with Halestorm →

Rock and roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis has suffered a minor stroke, according to a statement posted on the singer’s Facebook page. Lewis is recuperating in Memphis and is expected to make a full recovery. “The Killer looks forward to getting back into the studio soon to record a Gospel record and on the road … Continue reading Jerry Lee Lewis Suffers Minor Stroke →

Doug Sandom, original drummer for The Who, died Wednesday at the age of 89. The news was revealed by Pete Townshend in a post on The Who’s official website. Sandom was hired by Townshend, John Entwistle and Roger Daltrey in 1962 to play in their band The Detours. He only lasted two years, leaving in … Continue reading Original Who Drummer Dies at 89 →

Grammy Award winner and master of progressive rock Alan Parsons returns with his new solo album The Secret on April 26th. The first single, “Miracle” which features Jason Mraz on vocals, is out now. Hear it in the player below. “I met Jason two years ago through a neighbor who grows coffee on his ranch,” … Continue reading Hear the New Single from Alan Parsons Featuring Jason Mraz →

Peter Frampton has announced his final farewell tour. The legendary guitarist revealed in an interview on CBS This Morning that he will end his touring career due to being diagnosed with a degenerative and incurable muscular disease. Frampton received his inclusion body myositis diagnosis three and half years ago but says he felt the effects … Continue reading Peter Frampton Announces Final Tour, Reveals He Has Rare Muscle Disease →

Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody was the biggest winner of the night at the 91st Annual Academy Awards on Sunday. The film took home four awards, more than any other film, including Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, Best Film Editing and Best Actor in a Leading Role, the latter for Rami Malek’s portrayal of Freddie … Continue reading ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Wins Big at Oscars With Four Awards →

Peter Tork, bassist and keyboardist for 1960s teen sensations The Monkees, died Thursday. He was 77.  The news of Tork’s death was posted in a statement on his official Facebook page.  “It is with beyond-heavy and broken hearts that we share the devastating news that our friend, mentor, teacher, and amazing soul, Peter Tork, has … Continue reading Peter Tork of The Monkees Dies at 77 →

Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for the new Elton John film, Rocketman. The two-and-a-half minute preview is the first to be released for the film, following a short teaser clip released back in October. Watch the trailer now in the player below. Rocketman, which hits theaters May 31st, is a self-described “musical fantasy,” rather than a biopic, … Continue reading Watch the New Trailer for the Elton John Film ‘Rocketman’ →

More disappointing news for Ozzy Osbourne fans this week. The Grammy Award winning vocalist has announced the cancellation of all upcoming scheduled shows in Australia, New Zealand and Japan. The announcement follows the postponement of the entire UK and European leg of Osbourne’s No More Tours 2 tour on doctors’ orders last month. “Ozzy recently developed pneumonia and has … Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne Cancels Tour Dates Due to Health Issues →

In February 2017, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Journey recreated two legendary albums during a performance at the famed Budokan arena in Tokyo, Japan. Now the concert film from that historic show will be released on DVD, Blu-ray, DVD+CD, Blu-ray+CD and in digital formats. Journey Live in Japan features the band performing their … Continue reading Journey to Release Live in Japan this March →

25 years after the tragic death of Kurt Cobain, Nirvana manager Danny Goldberg will shed new light on the music icon in Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain. The book promises to aside the angst and depression commonly associated with the late Nirvana frontman and instead provides a more intimate look at Cobain throughout the highs … Continue reading Nirvana Manager Remembers Kurt Cobain in New Book →

Heart will return to the road for the first time in 3 years for a massive cross-country summer tour. The 39-date trek kicks off July 9th at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, MO. It will make stops in Chicago, Atlanta, Houston and more, before wrapping up September 9th at the famous Hollywood Bowl … Continue reading Heart Reunite for Summer Tour with Joan Jett, Sheryl Crow →