Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
Ozzy Osbourne Tried To Recruit Jimmy Page For His Upcoming Album
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith revealed that Ozzy Osbourne tried to unsuccessfully recruit Jimmy Page for his upcoming album. Smith appeared on Osbourne's last album, 2020's Ordinary...
Apr 03, 2022
Flashback: The Beatles Hold Down The Top Five Spots On The 'Billboard Hot 100'
It was 58 years ago today (April 4th, 1964) that the Beatles made history by holding down the Top Five positions on the Billboard 100 singles chart. Coming in at Number One was the group's current...
Apr 03, 2022
Quick Takes: Johnny & Donnie Van Zant, Joni Mitchell, Roger Daltrey, Elton John, Kiss, Billy Joel
Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant and older brother -- and .38 Special co-founder -- Donnie Van Zant have teamed up on a new song supporting Florida's controversial Governor Ron DeSantis. Th...
Apr 03, 2022
The Rolling Stones' 60th Anniversary Celebrated On BBC TV
Coming to England's BBC TV this summer is the four-part docuseries, My Life As A Rolling Stone. The specials, produced in conjunction with the band in celebration of its 60th anniversary, will fea...
Apr 03, 2022
Paul McCartney News
GOOD SAMARITAN IN ST. BARTS Paul McCartney was caught while in helpful citizen mode while on vacation in St. Barts. The former-Beatle jumped into action during a fender bender between a quad bike and ...
Apr 03, 2022
Red Hot Chili Peppers News Roundup
On Thursday (March 31st), Red Hot Chili Peppers were awarded the 2,717th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame -- the day before they released their new album, Unlimited Love. The band's star sits in...
Apr 03, 2022
Flashback: Elvis Presley Records 'Are You Lonesome Tonight' & 'It's Now Or Never'
It was 61 years ago Sunday (April 3rd, 1960) that Elvis Presley recorded "Are You Lonesome Tonight." The song was originally written in 1926, and was first recorded by legend Al Jolson. &quo...
Mar 31, 2022
Flashback: The Beach Boys Record 'I Get Around'
It was 58 years ago Saturday (April 2nd, 1964) that the Beach Boys began recording their first Number One hit, "I Get Around." The session for the song, which was written by B...
Mar 31, 2022
Flashback: Simon & Garfunkel Release 'Bookends'
It was 54 years ago Sunday (April 3rd, 1968) that Simon & Garfunkel released their fourth album, Bookends. The album was coming off the success of the duo's songs being featured...
Mar 31, 2022
Marvin Gaye Remembered
Today (April 1st) is the 38th anniversary of the death of Marvin Gaye, with Saturday (April 2nd) marking what would have been the singer's 83rd birthday. In 2019, in celebration of the Gaye&#...
Mar 31, 2022