Classics Du Jour

Iconic songwriter and ELO mastermind Jeff Lynne will be honored at the 36th annual ASCAP Pop Awards next month alongside punk/pop pioneers Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Clem Burke of Blondie and pop/alternative phenomenon Billie Eilish. Lynne will be presented with the prestigious Founders award at the May 16th ceremony. ASCAP Chairman of the Board … Continue reading Jeff Lynne to Receive the Prestigious ASCAP Founders Award →

Neil Young has revealed that he will be heading back to the studio with longtime collaborators Crazy Horse to record their first new release since 2012’s Psychedelic Pill. The “Heart of Gold” performer casually dropped the news on his Neil Young Archives website in response to a fan who asked about new material. “Crazy Horse … Continue reading Neil Young and Crazy Horse Announce First New Album in Seven Years →

ZZ Top will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a U.S. tour this summer. Cheap Trick and Southern rock stalwarts Lynyrd Skynyrd will join the tour for select dates.  The extensive 34-show run kicks off August 16th in Ridgefield, WA and wraps up October 20th in West Palm Beach, FL. The tour will stop in 19 different … Continue reading ZZ Top Announce 50th Anniversary Tour →

Ozzy Osbourne has postponed all of his 2019 tour dates, inclusive of shows in North America and Europe, as he recovers from an injury sustained while dealing with his recent bout of pneumonia. According to a press release, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer fell at his Los Angeles home aggravating years-old injuries that … Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne Postpones All 2019 Tour Dates →

Mick Jagger is “doing well” after undergoing heart surgery in New York City this week. A representative for the band said in a statement that the Rolling Stones frontman is expected to make a full recovery. “I’m feeling much better now and one the mend – and also a huge thank you to all the … Continue reading Mick Jagger ‘Doing Well’ After Heart Surgery →

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Yes have announced a 2019 North American summer concert tour that will see them joined by Asia, The Moody Blues’ John Lodge and Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy. See the trailer for the tour below. “This is a unique celebration of the British contribution to classic rock over many decades,” … Continue reading Yes Announce Summer Tour with Asia, Carl Palmer and More →

The Eagles will perform their iconic Hotel California album in its entirety for the first time ever as they take the stage in Las Vegas this September. The band’s two-night run at the MGM Grand Garden Arena will mark the group’s only North American shows of the year. The Eagles current line-up consists of Don … Continue reading Eagles to Perform ‘Hotel California’ in Its Entirety for First Time Ever →

Mick Jagger will undergo heart surgery in New York City this week, according to Drudge Report. The publication cites unidentified sources who say the 75-year-old frontman will have a heart valve replaced. On Saturday, the Rolling Stones announced that their nine-week North American tour had been postponed until further notice. According to a statement issued … Continue reading Mick Jagger to Undergo Heart Surgery, According to Reports →

Roxy Music’s Bryan Ferry, Phil Manzanera and Andy Mackay will stage a partial reunion at Friday’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The group hasn’t performed together since 2011. Synth player Brian Eno and and drummer Paul Thompson will be noticeably missing from the reunion “due to prior commitments,” according to a press … Continue reading Members of Roxy Music to Reunite at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony →

Alan Parsons has released the second single and first music video from his forthcoming album The Secret. “I Can’t Get There From Here” features Jared Mahone on vocals and follows the release of “Miracle”, featuring Jason Mraz, last month. The music video for “I Can’t Get There From Here” features scenes from the film 5-25-77, … Continue reading Hear Alan Parsons’ New Single Featuring Jared Mahone →

Santana, John Fogerty, Dead & Company and David Crosby are among the acts who will perform at the Woodstock 50 festival taking place this summer. The festival’s lineup was officially announced by organizers this week. The four are among the several artists who will take part in the 50th anniversary celebration that also performed, in … Continue reading Santana, John Fogerty, Dead & Company Among Woodstock 50 Performers →

After a successful string of shows in the U.S. last year as part of his Not Dead Yet tour, Phil Collins has announced that he will return stateside for 15 additional shows this fall. Dubbed Still Not Dead Yet Live!, the limited engagement will kick off September 23rd in Dallas, TX and make stops in … Continue reading Phil Collins Extends Comeback Tour with More U.S. Shows →