Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News

It was 50 years ago today (June 9th, 1972) that Bruce Springsteen was signed to Columbia Records by record producer John Hammond. Over the course of his career, both as a talent scout and producer, Ha...

It was 48 years ago today (June 8th, 1974) that Paul McCartney & Wings' "Band On The Run" hit Number One on the Billboard Hot 100, topping the charts for one week. The song mark...

It was 53 years ago today (June 8th, 1969) that Brian Jones, a founding member of the Rolling Stones, officially quit the band. Jones, a blues enthusiast, both named and led the original gro...

Red Hot Chili Peppers have released the new track -- "Nerve Flip" -- as an exclusive Japanese bonus track from the new Unlimited Love album. Last month Unlimited Love, debuted at Number One,...

Journey has dropped "Don’t Give Up On Us" -- the third new track from the band's upcoming album, titled Freedom, set for release on July 8th. Journey founder Neal Schon said of the...

Singer/songwriter Jim Seals, one half of the hit making '70s duo Seals & Crofts, died on June 6th at age 80. Deadline reported his death was announced online by his cousin Brady Seals of the c...

Chicago has announced the release of its 38th studio album, Born For This Moment, on July 15th. The band is now on the road with special guest Brian Wilson, who along with fellow Beach Boys Al Jardine...

It was 60 years ago today (June 6th, 1962) that the Beatles first recorded for EMI Records at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. The group, which included original drummer Pete Best, performed a handfu...

Duran Duran, Queen + Adam Lambert, Rod Stewart, and Diana Ross headlined Saturday's (June 4th) Platinum Jubilee Celebration in London commemorating the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's rei...

Guns N' Roses are back on the road in Europe and kicked off the tour on June 4th in Lisbon, Portugal. Ultimate Classic Rock reported the band covered AC/DC's 1979 Highway To Hell classic "Walk...