Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News

The Rolling Stones Pay Tribute To Zydeco Legend Clifton Chenier With First New Recording Since 2023
The Rolling Stones are paying homage to the late zydeco master, Clifton Chenier, by covering his classic, "Zydeco Sont Pas Sals," for an upcoming tribute album. A Tribute to the King of Zydeco is a Ch...
Erik Thompson Jun 25, 2025

Bob Dylan Will Release A Book Of His Drawings, ‘Point Blank,’ This Fall
On Tuesday (June 24), Simon & Schuster announced that they will be publishing a book featuring 100 black-and-white drawings by Bob Dylan titled Point Blank (Quick Studies), on November 18. This ma...
Erik Thompson Jun 24, 2025

Bobby Sherman, 1960s-70s Teen Idol, Dies At 81 After Cancer Battle
Bobby Sherman, a top teen idol of the late 1960s and early '70s, has passed away at the age of 81 after battling kidney cancer. The sad news was announced by his wife, Brigitte Poublon, on Instagram o...
Erik Thompson Jun 24, 2025

Ronnie McDowell Rushed To Hospital After Experiencing Medical Incident Onstage
Ronnie McDowell was rushed to a hospital over the weekend, following an onstage medical incident that took place during his performance at the Summer Solstice Music Festival in Oley, Pennsylvania on S...
Erik Thompson Jun 23, 2025

Dolly Parton Announces 2025 Las Vegas Residency
On Monday (June 23), Dolly Parton surprised fans by announcing a rare six-concert residency titled, Dolly: Live in Las Vegas, which will take place at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace this winter. The ...
Erik Thompson Jun 23, 2025

Dolly Parton Teams Up With Mötley Crüe On 40th Anniversary Version Of “Home Sweet Home” Benefitting Covenant House
Dolly Parton has taken part in an unlikely collaboration with Mtley Cre on a new, 40th anniversary version of their 1985 hit, "Home Sweet Home." The pairing between the country music superstar - who r...
Erik Thompson Jun 22, 2025

Machine Gun Kelly Credits “Pure Desperation” In Getting Bob Dylan To Narrate His Album Trailer
During an appearance on Today on Friday (June 20), Machine Gun Kelly confirmed that it was, in fact, Bob Dylan narrating his recent album announcement trailer for Lost Americana. "A magician never rev...
Erik Thompson Jun 22, 2025

Pete Townshend Gives Public Response To The Who Parting Ways With Zak Starkey
In a new interview with i Paper, Pete Townshend addressed The Who's tumultuous split with their longtime drummer, Zak Starkey. The rock legend described the situation as "a mess," while expressing unc...
Erik Thompson Jun 22, 2025

Legendary Session Bassist Carol Kaye Declines Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Invitation
In a new Instagram post, renowned studio musician Carol Kaye announced that she has declined induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. "People have been asking: NO I won't be there," the 90-year-...
Erik Thompson Jun 19, 2025

Carly Simon Defends Sabrina Carpenter Over Criticism Of ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Artwork
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Carly Simon defends Sabrina Carpenter's provocative and controversial artwork for her upcoming album, Man's Best Friend. Simon states that the image - which feat...
Erik Thompson Jun 19, 2025
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