Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
Bob Weir Solo Debut 'Ace' Set For Deluxe Reussue
The new 50th anniversary reissue of Ace -- Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir's solo debut, while backed by the Dead, will be released on January 13th. The new collection pairs a remastered new mix...
Oct 05, 2022
The Beatles' 'Revolver' Artist Tried To Bridge Gap Between Eras
Beatles confidante and solo-era bassist Klaus Voormann had a specific mission in mind when designing the cover art to the group's 1966 Revolver album. Set for release on October 28th is the "super...
Oct 05, 2022
The Who Adding Fan Favorites Into Setlists
The Who are back on the road and 40 years after originally calling it quits with their famed "farewell" tour, remain more passionate than ever. The shows feature the band backed every night by a local...
Oct 05, 2022
Flashback: Co-founder David Marks Plays Final Show As A Beach Boy
It was 59 years ago today (October 5th, 1963) that Beach Boys guitarist and co-founder David Marks played his final concert as a full member of the band. Marks, who grew up across the street from futu...
Oct 04, 2022
Krist Novoselic Sheds Light On Nirvana Basslines
Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic shed light on his time with the band and helping formulate Kurt Cobain's musical ideas. During a chat with Rick Beato's on his podcast In the Room With Nirvana ...
Oct 04, 2022
Black Crowes Guitarist Leading 40th Anniversary R.E.M. Tributes
Black Crowes guitarist Rich Robinson will lead two all-star benefit concerts saluting the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.'s debut EP, Chronic Town. Rolling Stone reported, "The two-night event, set to ...
Oct 04, 2022
60 Years Ago Today: The Beatles Release Their First Single - 'Love Me Do'
It was 60 years ago today (October 5th, 1962) that the Beatles' first single "Love Me Do"'/"P.S. I Love You" was released on EMI's Parlophone Records in England. Although the song went on ...
Oct 04, 2022
New David Crosby Live Set Coming Next Month
Coming on November 25th on CD and DVD is David Crosby & The Lighthouse Band Live At The Capitol Theatre. Recorded on December 8th, 2018 at Port Chester, New York's Capitol Theatre. On the set,...
Oct 04, 2022
Wolfgang Van Halen: Van Halen Too Dysfunctional For Tribute Show
Wolfgang Van Halen feels that due to the dysfunction within the Van Halen camp he's opting out of any official tributes to his father with the band. In a new chat with Classic Rock, Wolfgang went ...
Oct 04, 2022
Janis Joplin Remembered
It was 52 years ago today (October 4th, 1970) that Janis Joplin was found dead. After a long night of partying, Joplin's body was discovered in her room at the Landmark Hotel in Hollywood with fre...
Oct 03, 2022