Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
Def Leppard Drops New 'Take What You Want' Single
Def Leppard have just released "Take What You Want" -- the second track from the band's new album, Diamond Star Halo, which drops on May 27th. The album marks the band's first new studio album...
Apr 20, 2022
New Doc Spotlights John Lennon's 'Lost Weekend'
Premiering June 10th at New York City's Tribeca Film Festival is The Lost Weekend: A Love Story. The doc chronicles John Lennon's 18-month affair with assistant May Pang during his and wife Yo...
Apr 20, 2022
Perry Farrell Hopeful For New Jane's Addiction Music And Road Dates
Perry Farrell revealed that not only are there plans for some Jane's Addiction road dates -- but he's eager to hit the studio with the band this year. Jane's Addiction -- Perry Farrell, gu...
Apr 19, 2022
Michael Anthony Wouldn't Want His Memoirs To Be A Band 'Tell-All
Van Halen fans have long been clamoring for a full-on autobiography from Michael Anthony. Blabbermouth transcribed some of the legendary bassist's new chat on Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz, in...
Apr 19, 2022
Geddy Lee Recalls Keeping Neil Peart's Illness A Secret
Geddy Lee admitted how hard it was to hold his emotions in check while keeping the cancer diagnosis of Rush drummer Neil Peart a secret. Lee spoke about the situation following the band's 2015 tou...
Apr 19, 2022
George Harrison's Widow Publishing First Poetry Book
George Harrison's widow, Olivia Harrison, will publish her first book of poetry on June 3rd. The new collection, Came The Lightening: Twenty Poems For George, is dedicated to the late-Beatle in co...
Apr 19, 2022
Daltrey: 'You Must Try To See Townshend Once In Your Life'
Roger Daltrey is adamant that fans do not want to miss the Who on tour during its upcoming "Who Hits Back" trek. Daltrey, Pete Townshend and their band are currently Stateside rehearsing for the jaunt...
Apr 19, 2022
10 Years Gone: Men At Work's Greg Ham
It was 10 years ago today (April 19th, 2012) that Greg Ham, the saxophonist and flutist for Men At Work, was found dead in his home in Carlton, Australia "after he failed to turn up for a pharmacy app...
Apr 18, 2022
George Thorogood Spotlights Songwriting On New Compilation
Just released is The Original George Thorogood -- a 14-song collection of Thorogood's best known self-written classics. Among the highlights on the new set are "I Drink Alone," "Bad To The Bone," ...
Apr 18, 2022
Joe Satriani Confirms Prospective Van Halen Tour, David Lee Roth Chimes In
Guitarist Joe Satriani confirmed bassist Jason Newsted's recent revelation that he was being tapped for possible inclusion in an upcoming Van Halen reunion. Ultimate Classic Rock transcribed some ...
Apr 18, 2022