Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News

Happy Birthday to "The Boss" -- Bruce Springsteen -- who turns 73 today (September 23rd)!!! Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner let it slip that he's been listening to Springsteen's still-una...

It was 40 years ago today (September 23rd, 1982) that Billy Joel released his ninth album -- The Nylon Curtain. The set, which followed the 1981 live set Songs In The Attic, was "The Piano Man's" ...

Although originally announced as a vinyl-only Record Store Day release, Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band Live At The Greek Theater 2019 is now set for CD and DVD release. The set, which drops on Bla...

Dropping today (September 23rd) is Red Hot Chili Peppers' new tribute to Eddie Van Halen, titled, "Eddie." Ultimate Classic Rock transcribed some of the song's lyrics featured on the Twitter t...

It was 57 years ago today (September 22nd, 1965) that the Supremes recorded their Number One hit, "I Hear A Symphony." The song was written by Holland-Dozier-Holland -- the team responsible for the gr...

John Fogerty admits that the footage of Creedence Clearwater Revival rocking London back in 1970 is a sight to behold. Out now on streaming services is Travelin' Band: Creedence Clearwater Revival...

Journey's sole-remaining founding member and leader Neal Schon has lashed back at former-frontman Steve Perry's lawsuit. Perry is suing Schon and keyboardist Jonathan Cain over a trademark dea...

Smashing Pumpkins singer / songwriter Billy Corgan admitted his guitar riff based-songs are usually inspired by his early metal guitar heroes. Corgan thrilled fans with the news of the latest Pumpkins...

Set for release on November 25th is Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers' four-CD / six LP-set, Live At The Fillmore (1997). The collection, which was produced by Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbel...

It was 49 years ago today (September 20th, 1973) that singer-songwriter Jim Croce died in a plane crash in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Croce had performed that night at Northwestern State University and ...