Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
Dave Mustaine Still Has Issues With Metallica Using His Music After His Firing
Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine admitted he still has an issue with how Metallica used his music after booting him from the group. Mustaine was a member of Metallica in 1982 and early-'83, and did n...
Aug 24, 2022
Flashback: The Who Releases 'Who's Next' In America
It was 51 years ago today (August 25th, 1971) that the Who released what is largely regarded as their masterpiece, Who's Next. Although Who's Next, which dropped 11 days earlier in the UK, was...
Aug 24, 2022
Flashback: Bruce Springsteen Releases 'Born To Run'
It was 47 years ago today (August 25th, 1975) that many fans believe Bruce Springsteen released the single greatest rock album of the 1970's -- if not in all of rock history; the legendary Born To...
Aug 24, 2022
Timothy B. Schmit 'Sincerely Doubts' Another Eagles Album Will Come
Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit doesn't think the group will ever record another studio set. The Eagles are currently on tour performing their legendary 1976 Hotel California album in its entiret...
Aug 24, 2022
Paul Stanley Says New Kiss Music Can't Compete With The Past
Paul Stanley seems resigned to the fact that no new Kiss music could ever measure up against the band's classic albums. Despite the band's last two sets -- 2012's Monster and 2009's So...
Aug 24, 2022
Sammy Hagar Co-Wrote A New Song With Eddie Van Halen In His Sleep
Sammy Hagar has revealed that the late-Eddie Van Halen came to him in a dream and wrote a song with him. Hagar, who'll release Crazy Times, his latest album with the Circle on September 30th, spok...
Aug 24, 2022
Ozzy Osbourne Has Opened Up About The Songs From His Upcoming Album
Ozzy Osbourne has opened up about the songs on his upcoming album Patient Number 9, saying that some may be controversial. He told Classic Rock Magazine that on his song "One of Those Days," he sings ...
Aug 23, 2022
Elton John Teases New Britney Spears Collaboration
Elton John posted a bit of his new collaboration with Britney Spears on his Instagram page. The "Rocket Man" was filmed at the La Guerite in Cannes and sat in the DJ booth and he had him play a bit of...
Aug 23, 2022
One Year Gone: The Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts Remembered
It was one year ago today -- August 24th, 2021 -- that that the music world was shocked to learn that Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts died at the age of 80. Fans had been showing concern when the...
Aug 23, 2022
Sammy Hagar Feels A Responsibility To Play Van Halen Music
Sammy Hagar admits that with the passing of Eddie Van Halen, he feels the pull from fans to perform Van Halen material. Hagar, who's currently on the road with the Circle -- which features Van Hal...
Aug 23, 2022