Classics Du Jour

Ann Wilson will hit the road in  2017 for a solo Ann Wilson of Heart tour, performing music from the Heart catalogue, her own solo recordings and some musical influences. The 20-date trek kicks of March 8th at the Moore Theatre in Wilson’s hometown Seattle. “The stage is a magical place where I can be … Continue reading Ann Wilson Announces Solo ‘Ann Wilson of Heart’ Tour →

Foreigner, the band behind such classic hits at “I Want to Know What Love Is,” “Cold As Ice,” and “Hot Blooded,” has announced they’ll embark on a North American tour this summer in celebration of the band’s 40th anniversary. Joining Foreigner for the tour are Cheap Trick, who are also celebrating 40 years since their … Continue reading Foreigner Announces 40th Anniversary with Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham →

Ray Davies, best known as guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for The Kinks, received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth on Saturday as part of the annual New Year Honours List. Davies told the BBC, “Initially I felt a mixture of surprise, humility, joy and a bit embarrassed but after thinking about it, I accpt this for … Continue reading The Kinks’ Ray Davies Receives Knighthood →

When PBS’s Antiques Roadshow launches its new season on January 2nd, one woman in Forth Worth, TX finds out the value of her late brother’s 1960’s concert poster collection. The collection includes a first edition Jimi Hendrix Flying Eyeball poster with an auction estimate of $5000 – $7000 USD. Watch the video below to find … Continue reading 1960s Poster Collection Featured on Antiques Road Show Season Premiere →

Carrie Fisher, best known for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars series, died Tuesday at the age of 60. On Friday, Fisher suffered a heart attack during a flight from London to Los Angeles. A passenger performed CPR until paramedics arrived, after which Fisher was transported to Ronald Regan UCLA Medical … Continue reading Carrie Fisher Dead at 60 →

Pop superstar George Michael died yesterday, Christmas Day, at the age of 53. “It is with great sadness that we can confirm our beloved son, brother and friend George passed away peacefully at home over the Christmas period,” reads a statement from his publicist, Michael Lippman. “The family would ask that their privacy be respected … Continue reading George Michael Dies at 53 →

The site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival has been nominated for the state and national Register of Historic Places, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday. The property in Sullivan County, New York, which was part of Max Yasgur’s dairy farm, hosted 400,000 fans for the festival in August 1969. 32 acts performed on the Woodstock … Continue reading Site of Woodstock Festival Nominated for Historic Register →

Keith Richards, Robert Plant, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, Ringo Starr, Patti Smith and Yoko Ono have come together with 200 other rock legends and cultural heroes to declare We Are Not Afraid, in a new video targeted to raise funds for victims of religious and political violence around the world. Creator/organizer Steve Weitzman says We Are … Continue reading Richards, Plant, Springsteen and More Come Together for ‘We Are Not Afraid’ Campaign [WATCH] →

When Bob Dylan heads to Sweden with his band for three shows in April, it’s possible the Nobel laureate will also be delivering his required Nobel lecture. While Dylan was officially awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature earlier this month in a ceremony he did not attend, he is required to give a lecture in … Continue reading Bob Dylan’s Appearances in Sweden Could Include Nobel Lecture →

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2017 inductees which include Journey, Pearl Jam, Yes, Electric Light Orchestra, Joan Baez and Tupac Shakur. Nile Rodgers of Chic will receive the Award For Musical Excellence. Artists are eligible to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25 years after the … Continue reading Journey, Yes and ELO Among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2017 →

Legendary radio DJ Bob Coburn, best known as the longtime host for syndicated radio show “Rockline”, passed away Saturday at the age of 68. Coburn had been battling stage four lung cancer. Coburn took over as the host of Rockline in 1981, just a few short months after it first aired. The show continued with … Continue reading Legendary Radio DJ Bob Coburn Dies at 68 →

Bob Krasnow, a music industry executive and co-founder of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has died at the age of 82. Krasnow was born in Rochester, NY in 1934 and began his career in the music industry in the 1950s. During his early years in the industry he worked for a number of … Continue reading Record Label Executive Bob Krasnow Dies at 82 →