Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
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
Ozzy Osbourne & Joan Jett Appearing In Superbowl Commercial
Ozzy Osbourne, Joan Jett, and blues guitarist Gary Clark, Jr. all appear in a Super Bowl commercial for the software company, Workday. A clip from the spot has gone viral, featuring Ozzy in an office ...
Jan 26, 2023
Foo Fighters Replacing Pantera At Two German Festivals
Foo Fighters are taking the place of Pantera at two German festivals, according to Ultimate-Guitar.com. Due to some of frontman Phil Anselmo's "past controversies" regarding his stance o...
Jan 26, 2023
Bernie Taupin Publishing Long Awaited Memoir
Coming on September 12th is Bernie Taupin's long-awaited memoir, Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton, And Me. The book by Elton John's longtime collaborator promises a non-holds barred look at his...
Jan 26, 2023
Dave Matthews Band Releases New Single
Dave Matthews Band released a new single this week called “Madman’s Eyes,” accompanied by a video filled with images and performance. A few hours later, they announced their upcoming...
Jan 25, 2023