Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
Marvin Gaye Remembered
Saturday (April 1st) is the 39th anniversary of the death of Marvin Gaye, with Saturday (April 2nd) marking what would have been the singer's 84th birthday. In 2019, in celebration of the Gaye'...
Mar 30, 2023
Flashback: The Beach Boys Record 'I Get Around'
It was 59 years ago Sunday (April 2nd, 1964) that the Beach Boys began recording their first Number One hit, "I Get Around." The session for the song, which was written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love a...
Mar 30, 2023
Paul McCartney & Wings' 'London Town' Turns 45!!!
It was 45 years ago today (March 31st, 1978) that Paul McCartney & Wings released London Town. By the time of the album's completion, Wings was pared back down to a trio, with just Paul, Linda...
Mar 30, 2023
Classic Grateful Dead, Santana & Jefferson Airplane Concert Coming To DVD
Due out on May 12th will be a new two-DVD package featuring classic performances from the leaders of rock's legendary San Francisco scene. The collection includes A Night At The Family Dog, a DVD ...
Mar 30, 2023
The Who Release 'Live At Wembley' Orchestral Set Today
Out today (March 31st), is the Who's latest live set, The Who With Orchestra Live At Wembley. The collection is available digitally, as a two-CD/Blu-ray, or a three-LP set. Pete Townshend told us ...
Mar 30, 2023
Sammy Hagar Promises More Van Halen Tunes In The Circle's Shows
Sammy Hagar promises more songs from Van Halen in his upcoming shows with the Circle. The band, features Van Halen bandmate Michael Anthony on bass, drummer Jason Bonham, and guitarist Vic Johnson. Th...
Mar 29, 2023
Are Metallica, AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Iron Maiden, & Ozzy Headed To 'Power Trip'?
It's looking as though this fall's first-ever Power Trip festival will be one for the history books. Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Guns N' Roses, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, and Tool have all teased p...
Mar 29, 2023
Flashback: The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper' Album Cover Shoot
It was 56 years ago today (March 30th, 1967) that the Beatles posed for their famous Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover. The Beatles, who were sporting psychedelic marching band out...
Mar 29, 2023
Procol Harum Lyricist Keith Reid Dead 76
Procol Harum lyricist Keith Reid died on March 28th, 2023 at the age of 76, with no cause of death announced. Reid will forever be best remembered for writing the words to the band's classic tunes...
Mar 29, 2023
Happy Birthday, Eric Clapton!!!
Happy Birthday to Eric Clapton, who turns 78 today (March 30th)!!! Since his mid-'60s stint in the Yardbirds, through John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek & The Dominos, ...
Mar 29, 2023