Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
REO Speedwagon Singer Terry Luttrell Injured In Car Accident After Falling Asleep at the Wheel
On Sunday (June 15), REO Speedwagon singer Terry Luttrell miraculously survived a car crash after he fell asleep at the wheel. The accident occurred just a day after the band's farewell show at the St...
Jun 18, 2025
The Beach Boys’ ‘Pet Sounds’ Scores Highest Billboard 200 Ranking In Nearly 60 Years Following Brian Wilson’s Death
Following the passing of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson on June 11, streams and sales of the group's catalog surged 184% in the United States. The pioneering Los Angeles pop-rock group's sonic masterpie...
Jun 18, 2025
Dolly Parton Will Be Honored With 2025 Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award At Oscars’ Annual Governors Awards
Dolly Parton will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the Oscars' 2025 Governors Awards on November 16. The country legend already has 10 Grammys and a Primetime Emmy to her name, and this...
Jun 17, 2025
Ringo Starr Throws Shade At “Little Man” Roger Daltrey Following Son Zak Starkey Getting Fired By The Who
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Zak Starkey praised his dad, Ringo Starr, for showing support to his son after he was fired from The Who. "I'm very proud of him standing up for me," said Starke...
Jun 17, 2025
Beyoncé Thanks Paul McCartney For “Writing One Of The Best Songs Ever Made” Following Her London Shows
On Monday (June 16), Beyonc took to Instagram to personally express her gratitude to Paul McCartney for his legendary songwriting, particularly praising the Beatles' classic, "Blackbird," that she cov...
Jun 17, 2025
Three Sons Of The Beatles Join Together On New Song, “Rip Off”
Sean Ono Lennon, James McCartney, and Zak Starkey - the respective sons of The Beatles' John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr - have come together on a new track, "Rip Off," as part of Starkey'...
Jun 16, 2025
Shooter Jennings Announces New Waylon Album, ‘Songbird,’ Releases First Single On His Father’s Birthday
On Sunday (June 14), Shooter Jennings announced the upcoming release of Songbird, a posthumous album by his dad, Waylon Jennings, that is set for release on October 3 via Shooter's own Son of Jessi la...
Jun 15, 2025
Roger Daltrey Honored With Knighthood For His Contributions To Music And Charity
On Saturday (June 14), Roger Daltrey was knighted as part of the King's Birthday Honors list, among other notable figures like David Beckham, Steve Winwood, Gary Oldham, and 10cc singer Glenn Gouldman...
Jun 15, 2025
Elvis Presley’s ‘Sunset Boulevard’ Box Set Collects Rare L.A. Recordings From The Seventies
Elvis Presley's third act in the seventies L.A. music scene is captured in the upcoming box set, Sunset Boulevard, which is set for release on August 1. The five-disc collection features 89 rare recor...
Jun 15, 2025
Songwriters Hall Of Fame Ceremony Features Gracie Abrams, Garth Brooks, And George Clinton, With Beach Boy Mike Love Paying Tribute To Brian Wilson
On Thursday night (June 12), the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony brought together an impressive lineup of artists like Gracie Abrams, Garth Brooks, and George Clinton. Established in 1969 ...
Jun 15, 2025