Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
The Verdict Is Still Out Over Who Cut Rod Stewart's Set Short
The mystery over who cut Rod Stewart's set short in Plymouth, England on June 24th has yet to be solved. According to Ultimate Classic Rock, Stewart told the audience that the lord mayor was at fa...
Jun 28, 2023
I Wanna Rock Docuseries Chronicles Trials And Tribulations Of Metal In The '80s
Ultimate Classic Rock has reported that a new docuseries will chronicle the trials and tribulations of metal rock in the '80s, highlighting five artists' success and struggles. I Wanna Rock: The &...
Jun 28, 2023
Paul McCartney Says Bruce Springsteen Overworks Him
Paul McCartney has jokingly blamed Bruce Springsteen for working him too hard. McCartney told Conan O'Brien on the podcast series Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, "These days, pretty much there's a main ...
Jun 28, 2023
Black Sabbath's Paranoid Is Now Available In Quadraphonic Sound
Black Sabbath's Paranoid is now available in Quadraphonic Sound for the first time in nearly 50 years. Rhino has also released Alice Cooper's Billion Dollar Babies, The J. Geils Band's Nig...
Jun 27, 2023
Flashback: Paul McCartney & Wings' 'Coming Up' Hits Number One
It was 43 years ago today (June 28th, 1980) that Paul McCartney's "Coming Up (Live At Glasgow)" began its three-week run on top of the charts. The song was recorded live by McCartney and Wings dur...
Jun 27, 2023
Pete Townshend Recalls 'Tommy' Saving The Who
The Who's Tommy is back on the boards, with a theatrical run at Chicago's Goodman Theatre now extended a second time through August 6th. During a new chat with Loudersound, Pete Townshend reca...
Jun 27, 2023
Paul Rodgers Releasing First All Original Album Since 1999
Legendary Free, Bad Company, and Firm frontman Paul Rodgers will release Midnight Rose, his first all original solo album since 1999 on September 22nd via Sun Records. Classic Rock reported the new se...
Jun 27, 2023
Mammoth WVH Drops Latest Single
Mammoth WVH has dropped, "Take A Bow," the third single from the band's sophomore album, Mammoth II due out on August 4th. Blabbermouth reported the 10-track album, which was co-produced by Wolfga...
Jun 27, 2023
Report: Mick Jagger's Longtime Girlfriend Wants A Proposal
According to reports, Mick Jagger's 36-year-old longtime girlfriend ballerina Melanie Hamrick is pushing for an engagement ring from the nearly 80-year-old Rolling Stones frontman. The pair have b...
Jun 27, 2023
Peter Frampton Approaching New LP As If The Followup To 'Frampton Comes Alive!'
Peter Frampton is back on the road for a major summer run and digging deep into his back catalogue for a section of numbers he's either rarely or never played in concert before. Prior to hitting t...
Jun 27, 2023