Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
The Who Announces New Live Album, UK Tour dates
The Who have just taggged nine UK stops to their upcoming European trek -- which now includes the band's first shows in Edinburgh, Scotland in 40 years. In addition to that, on March 31st, Roger D...
Jan 30, 2023
Kiss Releasing Rare Mark St. John-Era Archival Concert
Coming on April 7th in Kiss' ongoing "Off The Soundboard" archival series is Live In Poughkeepsie 1984. The custom, mustard yellow double-LP set features one of only two full concerts guitarist Ma...
Jan 29, 2023
U2 Drops New Version Of 'With Or Without You'
U2 has released a 2023 remake of their 1987 chart-topper, "With Or Without You." The song is one of 40 reimagined versions of the band's classics re-recorded for their new album, Songs Of Surrende...
Jan 29, 2023
The Beach Boys' Grammy Tribute Showcasing A Wide Range Of Artists
The full lineup to CBS' A Grammy Salute To The Beach Boys has been rolled out. Appearing at the February 8th event are Grammy-winning artists and past and current Grammy nominees including Weezer,...
Jan 29, 2023
Flashback: The Beatles' Final Performance On The Apple Rooftop
It was 54 years ago today (January 30th, 1969) that the Beatles performed for the last time in public, on the roof of their Apple headquarters building in London. For the better part of that January, ...
Jan 29, 2023
In Memoriam: Television's Tom Verlaine, Motown's Barrett Strong, And Three Dog Night's Floyd Sneed
R.I.P. - TELEVISION'S TOM VERLAINE Punk icon Tom Verlaine, the guitarist and songwriter for the highly influential band Television, died on January 28th at the age of 73 following a brief illness....
Jan 29, 2023
45 Years Ago Today: Journey Joins Forces With Steve Perry For 'Infinity'
It was 45 years ago today (January 30th, 1978) that Journey released Infinity -- its first album with frontman Steve Perry. The band had released three albums since its formation in 1973 by two former...
Jan 29, 2023
Flashback: John Lennon's Posthumous 'Milk And Honey' Released
It was 39 years ago today (January 27th, 1984) that John Lennon's first original posthumous album, Milk And Honey, was released. Lennon's tracks were culled from the summer 1980 sess...
Jan 26, 2023
The B-52's Set For Spring And Summer Las Vegas
The B-52's have announced spring and summer Las Vegas residencies at the Venetian Resort. The group, which features co-founders Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider, and Cindy Wilson, are set to play a fi...
Jan 26, 2023
Flashback: John Lennon Records 'Instant Karma (We All Shine On)'
It was 53 years ago today (January 27th, 1970) that John Lennon recorded "Instant Karma." Lennon had already recorded several experimental albums and two singles under the name the...
Jan 26, 2023