Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News

Richard Tandy, keyboardist for Electric Light Orchestra has died, he was 76. Band leader, Jeff Lynne released this statement: "It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of my longt...

Yes kicked off their 2024 tour this week in Lisbon, Portugal. Calling it the Classic Tales of Yes Tour, the band is covering music from all corners of their career. In a press release, keyboardist Geo...

The last surviving original member of the Moody Blues, keyboardist, Mike Pinder has died at age 82. Born in Erdington, Birmingham England, he was a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and co-foun...

Sunday, April 28th, marks the 55th anniversary of the release of "Chicago Transit Authority," the debut album by the band we came to know simply as Chicago. The two-LP set reached No. 17 on the Billbo...

One Hand Clapping, the popular bootlegged live album from Paul McCartney & Wings will be released for the first time on June 14. It was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in 1974 and has been newly mi...

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2024 inductees during Sunday night's episode of "American Idol" on ABC, adding eight new performers to its ranks. Those getting in are: the Dave Matthews B...

Dickey Betts, legendary singer, songwriter, guitarist and co-founding member of the Allman Brothers Band died on Thursday morning (4-18). As reported first by Rolling Stone, his cause of death, was ca...

Dickey Betts, co-founding member of the Allman Brothers Band has died of cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He passed away at his home in Osprey, Florida surrounded by his entire family...

Todd Rundgren hits the road again with his Me/We Tour, which kicks off Wednesday, April 17th, at the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis. Rundgren has dates booked into September and will be supported by hi...

Premiering Wednesday, April 18th, in movie theaters is "Chicago & Friends in Concert," an all-star, guest-filled Decades Rock Live performance filmed over two nights last November at the Ocean Cas...