Classics Du Jour

REO Speedwagon and Chicago have announced that they will be co-headlining a whirlwind North American tour this summer. The 30 city tour will start on June 13, 2018 in Concord, CA at the Concord Pavilion and will conclude at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Detroit, MI on August 12, 2018. The show promises to … Continue reading Chicago and REO Speedwagon Announce Co-Headlining Tour →

Paul Simon has announced that he is homeward bound for good following his upcoming tour. The 76-year-old music icon shared the news of his retirement earlier this week in a heartfelt message to his fans, writing, “I’ve often wondered what it would feel like to reach the point where I’d consider bringing my performing career … Continue reading Paul Simon Announces Farewell Tour and Retirement →

Ozzy Osbourne announced his final world tour Tuesday with a press conference at his Los Angeles home. The title of the tour – “No More Tours 2” – is a reference to his 1992 “No More Tours” trek. The two year tour will celebrate 5 decades of Osbourne’s career and mark the end of global … Continue reading Ozzy Osbourne Announces Final World Tour →

Jeff Beck and Paul Rodgers are the latest to pair up for a co-headlining tour, as the two announced the Stars Align Tour this week along with Ann Wilson of Heart as the opening act. The North American summer run kicks off July 18th in West Valley City, Utah, and will stop in cities across … Continue reading Jeff Beck and Paul Rodgers Announce Summer Tour with Ann Wilson of Heart →

Joe Perry is making the most of Aerosmith‘s temporary hiatus with the release of his sixth solo project Sweetzerland Manifesto. Perry began working on the album back in 2012 with the recording of the ’60s pop hit “Eve of Destruction” but the creative process picked up steam last year and what was originally planned as … Continue reading Aerosmith’s Joe Perry Releases Solo Album →

In 2015 Whitesnake paid homage to the music that frontman David Coverdale recorded with Deep Purple in the 1970s with the release of The Purple Album and subsequent tour. Now highlights from that tour have been released in the form of a live compilation album. The Purple Tour (Live). The new release is available on … Continue reading Whitesnake Releases Live Compilation Album from The Purple Tour →

After five decades on the road Sir Elton John has announced that he will be calling it quits after his upcoming Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. The 70-year-old icon made the announcement at a press conference Wednesday but explained that the decision wasn’t made because of poor health. “I’ve been working constantly, I’ve been on … Continue reading Elton John Announces Farewell Tour and Retirement →

This previously unreleased recording was the first ever studio session by the group Jimi Hendrix would christen as his Band Of Gypsys. It was recorded at the Record Plant in New York, April 22, 1969. Hendrix, Cox & Miles shared a love for the blues as this driving, uptempo reworking of “Mannish Boy” by Muddy … Continue reading Hear Jimi Hendrix’s Unreleased Cover of a Muddy Waters Classic →

Spinal Tap bassist Derek Smalls – also known in real life as the multi-talented actor/comedian/radio host Harry Shearer – has announced the release of his first solo album Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing) on April 13, 2018 via Twanky Records/BMG. Though calling it a solo album may not be quite accurate. Smalls has recruited an … Continue reading Spinal Tap Bassist to Release All-star Album →

Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Diamond has announced that he will retire from touring. The announcement came just two days before his 77th birthday and following a recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease. Diamond was part way through his 50th anniversary tour when he cancelled his March tour dates in Australia and New Zealand on recommendation from doctors. … Continue reading Neil Diamond Announces Retirement from Touring Following Parkinson’s Diagnosis →

British-born actor, broadcaster and musician Michael Des Barres hits a political note in his brand-new single “Living in the USA”. Released January 19, 2018 on Steven Van Zandt’s Wicked Cool Records the fierce new rock anthem doesn’t shy away from the controversial topics saturating our political climate today. The evocative and compelling video, also released … Continue reading Michael Des Barres Premieres Evocative New Video for ‘Living in the USA’ →

Great news for Hall and Oates fans – the duo have just announced that they will be hitting the road again this spring, this time co-headlining with pop-rock group Train. The nation-wide tour kicks off on May 1, 2018 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA and will hit more than three dozen cities, … Continue reading Hall and Oates Announce Co-Headlining Tour with Train →