Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
Happy Birthday, R&B Legend Al Green!!!
Happy Birthday to soul legend Al Green who celebrates his 77th birthday today (April 13th)!!! In 2014, Green was among the recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors from President Obama at a gala perfor...
Apr 12, 2023
Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Bob Weir, & Nancy Wilson Set For 'Acoustic-4-A-Cure' Benefit
On May 13th, Sammy Hagar will headline the eighth "Acoustic-4-A-Cure" benefit at San Francisco's The Fillmore with proceeds going toward the Pediatric Cancer Program at the University of Californi...
Apr 12, 2023
Black Sabbath Prepping Super Deluxe Version Of 'Live Evil'
Set for release on June 2nd is the 40th anniversary super deluxe edition of Black Sabbath's first official concert collection, Live Evil. The new version has been expanded to four CD's and fea...
Apr 12, 2023
Eric Clapton Announces Deluxe And Expanded Version Of '24 Nights'
Coming on June 23rd is Eric Clapton's The Definite 24 Nights. The new expanded set expands Clapton's classic 1991 live album with several hours of unreleased performances from "Slowhand's"...
Apr 12, 2023
Paul Simon Releasing 'Seven Psalms' Collection Next Month
Set for release on May 19th is Paul Simon's latest album, Seven Psalms. According to the announcement, the 33-minute, seven-movement song cycle is intended to be listened to as one continuous piec...
Apr 12, 2023
Flashback: Jan Berry Hits 'Dead Man's Curve'
It was 57 years ago today (April 12th, 1966), that Jan Berry of Jan & Dean suffered a horrendous car crash that left him brain damaged and severely disabled for the rest o...
Apr 11, 2023
Pearl Jam Issuing Cancelled 'Give Way' Live Set For Record Store Day
Set for release on Record Store Day (April 22nd ) is Pearl Jam's Give Way live collection. The set will be limited to 4,000 CD's and 15,500 double-LP's. The infamous live set was originall...
Apr 11, 2023
Foo Fighters Announces New Headline Concert Dates
Foo Fighters has announced their confirmed six more new headline concert dates for this year. Support on the Spokane, Salt Lake City, Stateline and Virginia Beach dates will be The Breeders. Check out...
Apr 11, 2023
30 Years Ago: Bruce Springsteen Releases 'In Concert / MTV Plugged'
It was 30 years ago today (April 12th, 1993) that Bruce Springsteen released his In Concert / MTV Plugged live set. The collection was recorded on September 22nd, 1992 at L.A.'s Warner Hollywood S...
Apr 11, 2023
Joe Perry Dropping Star-Studded Solo Set Next Month
On May 26th, Aerosmith's Joe Perry will release a revamped version of his last solo album, Sweetzerland Manifesto -- now renamed Sweetzerland Manifesto MKII. Ultimate Classic Rock reported the col...
Apr 11, 2023