A new documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Peter Jackson (“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy) about the making of the Beatles’ Let It Be album will be released in theatres this September. The film, according to a press release from Walt Disney Studios, “will showcase the warmth, camaraderie and humor” of the album’s recording, as well … Continue reading Peter Jackson’s Beatles Documentary is Coming to Theaters This September →

If you’ve ever formed a band, you probably know that in those tumultuous first days, coming up with a great name that really fits – and actually sticks – might be the hardest part of the process. Luckily these classic rock bands really nailed it… eventually. Can you imagine today talking about the legendary career … Continue reading Original Names of Famous Classic Rock Bands – Part One (A-H) →

Former Styx frontman Dennis DeYoung has announced the release of a new album titled 26 East: Volume 1, due out in spring 2020. The forthcoming LP is the first of two companion albums from the singer. Though he had previously said that the next album would be his last, DeYoung realized that he simply had too … Continue reading Dennis DeYoung to Drop New Album ’26 East: Volume 1′ in Spring 2020 →

Paul McCartney announced that his popular 2005 children’s novel High In The Clouds will be adapted into a new animated musical feature by Netflix and Gaumont. The upcoming animated adventure will follow an imaginative teenage squirrel named Wirral, who finds himself pulled into a ramshackle gang of teenage rebels who live high in the clouds. … Continue reading Paul McCartney’s Adventure Novel for Kids is Becoming a Netflix Movie →

Paul McCartney has announced a new run of shows in 2020. The former Beatle will be taking his Freshen Up tour back on the road in May of next year for a string of European shows, including the recently announced headlining gig at the Glastonbury Festival’s 50th anniversary. McCartney will launch the next leg of … Continue reading Paul McCartney Announces 2020 Tour Dates →

Paul McCartney dropped two new songs today – “Home Tonight” and “In a Hurry” – in advance of their release as a double A-side picture disc single for Record Store Day’s Black Friday on November 29, 2019. Both songs were recorded with producer Greg Kurstin for the chart-topping Egypt Station in 2018 but were ultimately … Continue reading Listen: Paul McCartney Releases Two New Songs →

British photographer Terry O’Neil, known for his iconic photographs of Elton John, The Beatles, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, and many others, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at the age of 81. The acclaimed photographer died at his home in London following a long battle with cancer, announced Iconic Images, the agency that … Continue reading Iconic Beatles, Bowie and Stones Photographer Terry O’Neill has Died →

December 2019 New Releases Dec 20 Frank Zappa, The Hot Rats Sessions (50th Anniversary Reissue) Dec 15 The Hot Rats Book, written by Bill Gubbins and Ahmet Zappa Dec 13 America, Live In Concert: Wildwood Springs 2008 Jimi Hendrix, Songs For Groovy Children: The Fillmore East Concerts – vinyl release The Police, Every Move You Make: … Continue reading New and Upcoming Classic Rock Releases for 2019 →

Ringo Starr and his All Starr band are heading back out on the road in 2020. The drummer announced a 15 city, 20 concert tour launching on May 29th at the Casino Rama in Ontario and finishing up on June 28th at the Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida. The tour will feature a number … Continue reading Ringo Starr Announces 2020 Tour →

Former Styx frontman Dennis DeYoung revealed that he is putting the finishing touches on an album that he says is his last. “On this, my final album, I decided to write songs about my journey from humble beginnings in my basement on Chicago’s far-south side to the very top [of] my chosen profession,” the singer … Continue reading Former Styx Singer Dennis DeYoung Shares Details on Final Album →

Paul McCartney has partnered with PETA to release a new animated video for his 1993 protest song “Looking for Changes.” “I’m looking for changes that will continue the momentum of getting animals out of laboratories,” McCartney explained in a statement. “Experiments on animals are unethical – they’re a colossal failure and a waste of time … Continue reading Watch Paul McCartney’s New Animated Protest Video →

Paul McCartney has joined Ringo Starr for a cover of John Lennon’s “Grow Old With Me.” The track, which features Starr on lead vocals with McCartney on backing vocals and bass, was recorded for Starr’s new album What’s My Name – due out tomorrow, Oct 25th. Hear the track in the player below. “Grow Old … Continue reading Listen: Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney Cover John Lennon’s “Grow Old With Me” →