Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News

It was 44 years ago today (June 9th) that the Rolling Stones released their 1978 blockbuster, Some Girls. The album, which was competing on the charts and turntables around the globe with breakthrough...

It was 50 years ago today (June 9th, 1972) that "The King of Rock N' Roll" Elvis Presley performed his first-ever concert in New York City at Madison Square Garden. Although Elvis has played live ...

It was 50 years ago today (June 9th, 1972) that Bruce Springsteen was signed to Columbia Records by record producer John Hammond. Over the course of his career, both as a talent scout and producer, Ha...

It was 48 years ago today (June 8th, 1974) that Paul McCartney & Wings' "Band On The Run" hit Number One on the Billboard Hot 100, topping the charts for one week. The song mark...

Red Hot Chili Peppers have released the new track -- "Nerve Flip" -- as an exclusive Japanese bonus track from the new Unlimited Love album. Last month Unlimited Love, debuted at Number One,...

It was 53 years ago today (June 8th, 1969) that Brian Jones, a founding member of the Rolling Stones, officially quit the band. Jones, a blues enthusiast, both named and led the original gro...

Journey has dropped "Don’t Give Up On Us" -- the third new track from the band's upcoming album, titled Freedom, set for release on July 8th. Journey founder Neal Schon said of the...

Singer/songwriter Jim Seals, one half of the hit making '70s duo Seals & Crofts, died on June 6th at age 80. Deadline reported his death was announced online by his cousin Brady Seals of the c...

Chicago has announced the release of its 38th studio album, Born For This Moment, on July 15th. The band is now on the road with special guest Brian Wilson, who along with fellow Beach Boys Al Jardine...

Happy Birthday to Tom Jones, who turns 82 today (June 7th)!!! Out now is Jones' 41st studio album, Surrounded By Time. The collection once again pairs the Welsh legend with producer Ethan Johns --...