Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
Flashback: The Beatles Record The 'White Album' Demos
It was 54 years ago this week in May 1968 that the Beatles began recording four-track demos for its self-titled double album, which is commonly known as the "White Album." The legendary -- and long-bo...
May 19, 2022
Bob Dylan Associate, Bob Neuwirth Dead At 82
Longtime Bob Dylan associate and folk singer Bob Neuwirth died on May 18th in Santa Monica, California at age 82, according to Rolling Stone. Neuwirth, who made his bones in the early-'60s Cambrid...
May 19, 2022
Quick Takes: Rush, Queen + Adam Lambert, Kiss, Vangelis
Rush's Geddy Lee revealed that the current tagline for the band's signature beer is not the one they originally pitched. While chatting with Ultimate Classic Rock, Lee explained that although ...
May 19, 2022
Flea Reveals He Still Takes Music Lessons
Flea revealed he still takes music lessons. The legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist spoke to Bass Player magazine and explained how he looks back at the band's past and his individual musician...
May 19, 2022
Flashback: The Rolling Stones' 'Sticky Fingers' Hits Number One
It was 51 years ago Sunday (May 22nd, 1971) that the Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers hit Number One in America. The album marked the band's first new music of the 1970's -- as well as the f...
May 19, 2022
The Police 'Around The World' Restored & Expanded
Out today (May 20th) is The Police: Around The World - Restored & Expanded on DVD/CD, Blu-ray/CD, and DVD/LP -- pressed on silver vinyl. The legendary 1982 live travelogue was originally available...
May 19, 2022
Flashback: The Beatles Reunite At Eric Clapton's Wedding Reception
It was 43 years ago today (May 19th, 1979) that a select group of party-goers witnessed the closest thing to a live Beatles reunion when Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr reunited to ja...
May 18, 2022
Marc Bolan & T. Rex Documentary Coming To Tribeca Film Festival
The new feature documentary chronicling the life and career of the late-Marc Bolan and T. Rex will make its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in June. Among the legendary friends and fans ap...
May 18, 2022
Happy Birthday, Pete Townshend!!!
Happy Birthday to Pete Townshend, who turns 77 today (May 19th)!!! Townshend, who is the primary creative force behind the Who, wrote nearly all of the band's music and has been responsible for cr...
May 18, 2022
Bob Dylan Tags Four Colorado Shows Onto Upcoming Dates
Bob Dylan has just announced five new Colorado stops to his ongoing "Never Ending Tour." When the upcoming jaunt hits the "Centennial State," Dylan is set for shows shows in Grand Junction, Dillon, an...
May 18, 2022