Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
Flashback: Paul McCartney & Wings' 'With A Little Luck' Hits Number One
It was 44 years ago today (May 20th, 1978) that Paul McCartney & Wings scored their fifth Number One hit with "With A Little Luck." The song, which McCartney and the band began recording...
May 19, 2022
Flashback: The Beatles Record The 'White Album' Demos
It was 54 years ago this week in May 1968 that the Beatles began recording four-track demos for its self-titled double album, which is commonly known as the "White Album." The lege...
May 19, 2022
Quick Takes: Rush, Queen + Adam Lambert, Kiss, Vangelis
Rush's Geddy Lee revealed that the current tagline for the band's signature beer is not the one they originally pitched. While chatting with Ultimate Classic Rock, Lee explained that although ...
May 19, 2022
Bob Dylan Associate, Bob Neuwirth Dead At 82
Longtime Bob Dylan associate and folk singer Bob Neuwirth died on May 18th in Santa Monica, California at age 82, according to Rolling Stone. Neuwirth, who made his bones in the early-'60s Cambrid...
May 19, 2022
Flashback: The Rolling Stones' 'Sticky Fingers' Hits Number One
It was 51 years ago Sunday (May 22nd, 1971) that the Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers hit Number One in America. The album marked the band's first new music of the 1970&...
May 19, 2022
Flea Reveals He Still Takes Music Lessons
Flea revealed he still takes music lessons. The legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist spoke to Bass Player magazine and explained how he looks back at the band's past and his individual musician...
May 19, 2022
The Police 'Around The World' Restored & Expanded
Out today (May 20th) is The Police: Around The World - Restored & Expanded on DVD/CD, Blu-ray/CD, and DVD/LP -- pressed on silver vinyl. The legendary 1982 live travelogue was originally available...
May 19, 2022
Pearl Jam's Matt Cameron Apologizes For Taylor Hawkins Comments
Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron has apologized for comments he made about the late Foo Fighters star Taylor Hawkins. Rolling Stone interviewed twenty of Hawkins' friends for the piece but Hawkins&#...
May 17, 2022
The Who's Latest Half-Speed Masters Coming In July
The Who's ongoing half-speed master series continues on July 8th with the release on 1967's The Who Sell Out and 1969's Tommy. The half-speed master LP's are both available for pre-ord...
May 17, 2022
Quick Takes: Journey, The Beatles, Vince Neil, Squeeze,
Journey has just dropped "Let It Rain" -- the second single from its upcoming Freedom album set for release on July 8th. Neal Schon said in a statement to fans: "Just coming off of the first leg of ou...
May 17, 2022