Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
Flashback: John & Yoko Pose Nude For 'Two Virgins' Album Cover
It was 53 years ago today (November 11th, 1968) that John Lennon and Yoko Ono released their first album together, the infamous Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins. The album, which featured John and ...
Nov 10, 2021
Green Day, Nine Inch Nails, My Morning Jacket To Headline Shaky Knees Fest
Green Day, Nine Inch Nails and My Morning Jacket will headline the Shaky Knees Festival, taking place April 29 to May 1 at Atlanta's Central Park. The three-day festival will also include performances...
Nov 10, 2021
Flashback: 'Elvis: That's The Way It Is' Concert Film Opens
It was 51 years ago today (November 11th, 1970), that Elvis Presley's first concert film, Elvis - That's The Way It Is, premiered. The movie, which chronicled the Los Angeles rehearsals and th...
Nov 10, 2021
Hollies Co-Founders Graham Nash & Allan Clarke Reuniting For New Album
Hollies co-founders Graham Nash and Allan Clarke are reuniting for a new album, according to ABC News. While promoting his latest photo book, A Life In Focus, which is set to be published on November ...
Nov 10, 2021
Dave Grohl Thought Taylor Hawkins Was 'His Twin' Or 'Sprit Animal' Upon First Meeting
There are few "bromances" in rock as strong as the ongoing connection between Foo Fighters Dave Grohl and drummer Taylor Hawkins. Hawkins joined the Foos' in 1997 after the band's second album...
Nov 10, 2021
Billy Joel Rolls Out 80th MSG Residency Gig
Billy Joel has just announced his 80th show as part of his ongoing Madison Square Garden residency, set for May 14th -- only days after his 73rd birthday. All told, the newly-added May concert will be...
Nov 10, 2021
Lost 'White Album'-Era George Harrison & Ringo Starr Track Discovered
A previously unknown 1968 recording featuring George Harrison and Ringo Starr has been discovered. The Guardian reported the tune, titled, "Radhe Shaam," was written and produced by journalist Suresh ...
Nov 10, 2021
Quick Takes: The Police, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel
Police guitarist Andy Summers revealed that the band is considering releasing a recently discovered tape of their first U.S. gig at New York City's CBGB's in October 1978. Summers said, "I don...
Nov 09, 2021
40 Years On Kiss Looks Back At 'The Elder' With Embarrassment
Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons took time out to look back on Kiss' failed 1981 concept album Music From 'The Elder.' The album, which was the band's ninth studio set, was released 40 ye...
Nov 09, 2021
Led Zeppelin & Aerosmith Receive New Platinum Certifications
Led Zeppelin and Aerosmith have just received new gold and platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America, according to Loudwire. 50 years since its original release date, ...
Nov 09, 2021