Classics Du Jour

As Billy Gibbons prepares for the release of his forthcoming solo project, the ZZ Top guitarist has released a second Muddy Waters cover from the album, this time of “Standing Around Crying”. Gibbons told Ultimate Classic Rock that the song’s cadence called to mind “the rhythm of choppin’ that wood,” inspiring the vintage lumberjack footage featured … Continue reading Hear Billy Gibbons’ New Muddy Waters Cover ‘Standing Around Crying’ →

Ozzy Osbourne has announced that he will be taking his No More Tours 2 to Europe in the new year. He and longtime collaborators Zakk Wylde (Guitar), Blasko (Bass), Tommy Clufetos (Drums) and Adam Wakeman (Keyboards) will be launching the tour on January 30, 2019 in Dublin, Ireland. Produced by Live Nation, the 16-city tour … Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne Announces European Tour with Special Guests Judas Priest →

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter Ozzy Osbourne kicked off the North American leg of his No More Tours 2 this past week in Allentown, PA. The title is a reference to his 1992 “No More Tours” trek. Joining Ozzy on the tour are his longtime collaborators Zakk Wylde (Guitar), … Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne Talks Touring, His Favorite Gig Ever, and What Surprises Him Most About His Career →

Dickey Betts, known best as a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has canceled three upcoming solo dates following a mild stroke. “Yesterday, after describing to his physicians certain post-stroke repercussions, he was strongly advised to give himself more time to recuperate,” reads a statement on the Grammy-winning guitarist’s website. “Doctors have assured Betts that … Continue reading Dickey Betts Cancels Solo Shows Following Mild Stroke →

Michael Jackson’s Thriller is no longer the best-selling album of all time, thanks to the Eagles and their greatest hits compilation, Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975. The Hits album, released in 1976, has racked up sales of more than 38 million, according to the Recording Association of America (RIAA). The total sales number calculated by the … Continue reading Eagles ‘Greatest Hits’ Overtakes Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ as Best-Selling Album of All Time →

Video has emerged of Steven Tyler shoving away a fan who tried to nab a selfie during Aerosmith’s visit to the Today Show on Wednesday. The fan jumped out of the crowd in front of Tyler, put his arm around the rock star and tried to take a photo. A visibly annoyed Tyler then pushed … Continue reading Steven Tyler Pushes Fan Who Tries to Nab a Selfie →

Classic rock stars took to social media Thursday to pay tribute to the late Aretha Franklin. Franklin died Thursday morning at her home in Detroit at the age of 76. Billy Joel We have lost the greatest singer of our time. As a songwriter, I know personally how meaningful a gifted interpreter of material can … Continue reading Classic Rockers Pay Tribute to Aretha Franklin →

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, died Thursday at the age of 76. The news was confirmed by the singer’s publicist in a statement to the Associated Press. Franklin was a global icon, best known for such classics as “I Say A Little Prayer”, “Think” and her signature song, “Respect”. Franklin died at 9:50 am … Continue reading Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin Dead at 76 →

Paul McCartney has released a new single from his forthcoming album Egypt Station. The brand new song is accompanied by an illustrated lyric video. Hear and watch it in the video player below. “Fuh You” is also available now on all digital and streaming platforms. Sharing a title with one of Paul’s own paintings, Egypt … Continue reading Hear Paul McCartney’s Brand New Song ‘Fuh You’ →

Aerosmith is bringing the heat to the Las Vegas Strip with their headlining residency, Aerosmith: Deuces Are Wild. The run of shows kicks off Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Park Theater at the new Park MGM resort. Aerosmith’s Vegas show will bring fans face to face with one of America’s greatest rock bands in one … Continue reading Aerosmith Announces Las Vegas Residency →

After much speculation by fans and the media alike, Steve Perry has officially announced the release of a new solo album due out October 5th. Traces will mark the former Journey frontman’s first solo release since 1994’s For The Love Of Strange Medicine. A new website launched at steveperry.com describes Traces as “a rousing start to the … Continue reading Steve Perry Announces New Solo Album Due Out This Fall →

A new online teaser is the latest in a string of clues that Steve Perry is preparing to make a comeback to music with the release of a new album this fall. Earlier this month, fans and media outlets speculated the former Journey frontman turned solo artist was up to something after Perry appeared in … Continue reading Steve Perry Officially Teasing a New Project →