Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
Guns N' Roses Haven't Started Writing For New Album
They may have a new EP on the horizon since reuniting, but Guns N' Roses original members Slash, Duff McKagan and Axl Rose haven't even begun to write for their next album. Slash told Billboar...
Oct 25, 2021
Dave Grohl Reveals 'Everlong' Was About Singing With Ex-Girlfriend
Dave Grohl revealed the backstory to Foo Fighters' 1997 signature tune "Everlong." Grohl appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to promote his new memoir, The Storyteller - Tales Of Life And Music, w...
Oct 25, 2021
Elton John Still Struggles With His Temper And Self-Loathing
Elton John admits that his days of prima donna-type explosions still happen -- despite having vowed long ago to keep his ego in check. The "Rocket Man" reveled to The Guardian, "I'm not proud of that ...
Oct 25, 2021
Paul McCartney Is Done Signing Autographs
Paul McCartney says he's done signing autographs. The former-Beatle told Reader's Digest, "It always struck me as a bit strange. 'Here, can I write your name down on the back of this till ...
Oct 25, 2021
Bruce Springsteen Says All His Work Draws From His Father's Life Story
Out today (October 26th) is Bruce Springsteen and President Barack Obama's first joint book, Renegades: Born In The USA. Britain's The Guardian posted excerpts from the tome in which Springste...
Oct 25, 2021
Flashback: John Lennon Ends Retirement And Releases '(Just Like) Starting Over'
It was 41 years ago Saturday (October 23rd, 1980) that John Lennon's "comeback" single "(Just Like) Starting Over" was released, breaking Lennon's then-five year hiatus from recording. Lennon ...
Oct 21, 2021
Happy 85th Birthday, Rolling Stone Bill Wyman!!!
Happy Birthday to former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, who turns 85 on Sunday (October 24th). Wyman, who quit the Stones in 1991, was on hand for the band's 2012 London shows as part of their...
Oct 21, 2021
Out Today: Elton John's Star-Studded 'The Lockdown Sessions'
Released today (October 22nd) is Elton's John's new album, The Lockdown Sessions, featuring 16 collaborations recorded in isolation and under strict covid safety protocols during the pandemic....
Oct 21, 2021
Wolfgang Van Halen Performs With Sprained Ankle
The show must go on for Mammoth WVH! Ultimate Classic Rock reported on Wednesday night (October 20th) in Huntsville, Alabama, an injured Wolfgang Van Halen took the stage with Mammoth WVH seated, with...
Oct 21, 2021
Dave Grohl Was Afraid To Write About Kurt Cobain's Death
Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl admitted the toughest part about writing his autobiography was addressing Kurt Cobain's 1994 suicide at age 27. Grohl's memoir, The Storytell...
Oct 21, 2021