Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
Pete Townshend Gives Public Response To The Who Parting Ways With Zak Starkey
In a new interview with i Paper, Pete Townshend addressed The Who's tumultuous split with their longtime drummer, Zak Starkey. The rock legend described the situation as "a mess," while expressing unc...
Jun 22, 2025
Legendary Session Bassist Carol Kaye Declines Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Invitation
In a new Instagram post, renowned studio musician Carol Kaye announced that she has declined induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "People have been asking: NO I won't be there," the 90-year-...
Jun 19, 2025
Carly Simon Defends Sabrina Carpenter Over Criticism Of ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Artwork
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Carly Simon defends Sabrina Carpenter's provocative and controversial artwork for her upcoming album, Man's Best Friend. Simon states that the image - which feat...
Jun 19, 2025
REO Speedwagon Singer Terry Luttrell Injured In Car Accident After Falling Asleep at the Wheel
On Sunday (June 15), REO Speedwagon singer Terry Luttrell miraculously survived a car crash after he fell asleep at the wheel. The accident occurred just a day after the band's farewell show at the St...
Jun 18, 2025
The Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’ Scores Highest Billboard 200 Ranking In Nearly 60 Years Following Brian Wilson’s Death
Following the passing of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson on June 11, streams and sales of the group's catalog surged 184% in the United States. The pioneering Los Angeles pop-rock group's sonic masterpie...
Jun 18, 2025
Dolly Parton Will Be Honored With 2025 Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award At Oscars’ Annual Governors Awards
Dolly Parton will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Oscars' 2025 Governors Awards on November 16. The country legend already has 10 Grammys and a Primetime Emmy to her name, and this...
Jun 17, 2025
Ringo Starr Throws Shade At “Little Man” Roger Daltrey Following Son Zak Starkey Getting Fired By The Who
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Zak Starkey praised his dad, Ringo Starr, for showing support to his son after he was fired from The Who. "I'm very proud of him standing up for me," said Starke...
Jun 17, 2025
Beyoncé Thanks Paul McCartney For “Writing One Of The Best Songs Ever Made” Following Her London Shows
On Monday (June 16), Beyonc took to Instagram to personally express her gratitude to Paul McCartney for his legendary songwriting, particularly praising the Beatles' classic, "Blackbird," that she cov...
Jun 17, 2025
Three Sons Of The Beatles Join Together On New Song, “Rip Off”
Sean Ono Lennon, James McCartney, and Zak Starkey - the respective sons of The Beatles' John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr - have come together on a new track, "Rip Off," as part of Starkey'...
Jun 16, 2025
Shooter Jennings Announces New Waylon Album, ‘Songbird,’ Releases First Single On His Father’s Birthday
On Sunday (June 14), Shooter Jennings announced the upcoming release of Songbird, a posthumous album by his dad, Waylon Jennings, that is set for release on October 3 via Shooter's own Son of Jessi la...
Jun 15, 2025