Classics Du Jour

The Eagles have again announced additional dates for their 2018 North American tour. The original tour announcement made in November included just a dozen dates. However, due to overwhelming demand, it now stands at nearly 40 in total, running from March through July, with one date in September. Newly announced dates include stops in Salt … Continue reading Eagles Add More North American Tour Dates →

Before his sudden death in January 2016, David Bowie was an avid reader, even publishing a list of his 100 favorite books back in 2013. Now, his son Duncan Jones, has decided to pay tribute to his father’s love of literature by creating an online book club. “My dad was a beast of a reader. … Continue reading David Bowie’s Son Creates Online Book Club In Honor of His Father →

Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr and Bee Gees co-founder Barry Gibb will both be knighted as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s annual New Year Honours list. The annual list recognizes achievements of extraordinary people including athletes, politicians, academics and more. Knighthood represents the highest honor. Ringo Starr was previously recognized with an MBE (Member of … Continue reading Ringo Starr and Barry Gibb To Receive Knighthood →

Legendary singer-songwriter Jackson Browne will be honored as the recipient of the Les Paul Innovation Award next month. The award is given to individuals who have “set a high standard of excellence in the creative application of recording technology.” It will be presented to Browne at the 33rd annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards … Continue reading Jackson Browne to Receive Les Paul Innovation Award →

Billboard has published their annual year-end charts and Metallica tops the Rock Albums list for 2017 with their most recent release Hardwired … to Self-Destruct. The album, which came out in November of 2016, was certified platinum earlier this year. The Billboard year-end chart is based on sales between December 3, 2016 and November 25, … Continue reading Metallica, Rolling Stones, Tom Petty Make Top 10 Rock Albums of 2017 →

John Lennon will be honored by the United States Postal Service in 2018 with a commemorative Forever stamp. The stamp will be released as part of the Music Icon series which has previously included Ray Charles, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and Elvis Presley, among others. While Lennon was born in the U.K., he received his … Continue reading U.S. Postal Service Will Honor John Lennon with 2018 Stamp →

Bon Jovi, The Moody Blues, The Cars, Dire Straits and Nina Simone will all be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018 it was announced Wednesday. The inductees were chosen by the organizations international voting body that includes artists, historians and industry members. Nominees that didn’t make the cut include The … Continue reading Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Reveals 2018 Inductees →

Alice Cooper will play the character of King Herod  in NBC’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar Live! the Hollywood Reporter reveals. The production is set to air on Easter Sunday. “Alice Cooper, whose theatricality is the stuff of legend, is the perfect rock star to play Herod in our live production,” said Robert Greenblatt, chairman … Continue reading Alice Cooper Cast in NBC’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar Live!’ →

On March 9, Experience Hendrix and Legacy Recordings will release Both Sides of the Sky, a new Jimi Hendrix album featuring 13 studio recordings made between 1968 and 1970 – 10 of which have never before been released. The album will be released on multiple formats including CD, digital, and as a numbered 180 gram … Continue reading New Jimi Hendrix Album Due Out in March →

On Wednesday, Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler officially opened Janie’s House, a shelter for abused girls, just outside of Atlanta, GA. The shelter, located at Youth Villages’ Inner Harbour campus, will provide housing, medical care and therapy for its residents. Janie’s House is supported by Janie’s Fund, Steven Tyler’s charitable organization founded in 2015 in partnership with … Continue reading Steven Tyler Opens Janie’s House, Shelter For Abused Girls →

Legendary and multi-Platinum rockers Styx – Tommy Shaw (vocals, guitars), James “JY” Young (vocals, guitars), Lawrence Gowan (vocals, keyboards), Todd Sucherman (drums) and Ricky Phillips (bass), along with the occasional surprise appearance by original bassist Chuck Panozzo – are getting ready to wrap up another busy year of touring in the U.S., having performed over … Continue reading Styx Announce U.S. Tour with REO Speedwagon and Don Felder →

Foreigner will hit the road again in 2018 for a 29-date U.S. tour along with support from Whitesnake and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening. The tour kicks off June 15th in Bangor, ME and runs through July, wrapping up August 1st in Irvine, CA. “I’m excited to join forces with my fellow U.K. countrymen, David … Continue reading Foreigner Announces 2018 ‘Juke Box Heroes’ Tour →