Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News
Mick Jagger Says 'Don't Hold Your Breath' For New Stones Album
Although work continues on the next Rolling Stones studio album -- Mick Jagger admits that it's still a long way's away from release. The Stones' last all-original collection was 2005'...
Oct 04, 2021
AC/DC Drops Third Video From 'Power Up'
AC/DC has just issued "Through The Mists Of Time," their latest video from last year's chart-topping Power Up collection. The new clip, which was directed by Najeeb Tarazi, marks the third video f...
Sep 30, 2021
Flashback: 'Elvis In Concert' Airs On CBS
It was 44 years ago Sunday night (October 3rd, 1977) that CBS aired Elvis Presley's final concert special, Elvis In Concert. The show, which was broadcast six weeks after Elvis' death of a hea...
Sep 30, 2021
Happy 80th Birthday, Chubby Checker!!!
Happy Birthday to Chubby Checker, who turns 80 on Sunday (October 3rd)!!! Checker, who was born Ernest Evans, received his nickname in the late-1950's because at the time he resembled a young Fats...
Sep 30, 2021
Elton John & Stevie Wonder Release 'Finish Line'
Elton John has released "Finish Line" -- his new collaboration with Steve Wonder. The song is a taster from Elton's new Lockdown Sessions album coming on October 22nd. The set also features Stevie...
Sep 30, 2021
Flashback: Paul McCartney Taps Who, Zeppelin, & Floyd Members For Rockestra
In was 43 years ago Sunday (October 3rd, 1978) that Paul McCartney assembled Rockestra -- the largest group of rock legends to record together up to that date. The cream of the rock elite joined Wings...
Sep 30, 2021
40 Years Ago: The Police Release 'Ghost In The Machine'
It was 40 years ago Saturday (October 2nd, 1981) that the Police released their fourth album, Ghost In The Machine. The album, which was recorded in Montserrat's AIR Studios -- owned by George Mar...
Sep 30, 2021
Four Years Later: Tom Petty Remembered
Four years ago, Saturday, (October 2nd, 2017) the rock word faced a particularly harsh blow with the sudden death of the legendary Tom Petty at age 66 at UCLA Medical Center, one day after suffering c...
Sep 30, 2021
The Rolling Stones Drop Second Teaser From 'Tattoo You' Deluxe Edition
The Rolling Stones have issued the lyric video to the latest teaser from the band's upcoming "Super Deluxe" edition of 1981's Tattoo You, which drops on October 22nd. This time out, the band h...
Sep 30, 2021
The Doobie Brothers Return With First New Album In Seven Years
Out today (October 1st) is the Doobie Brothers' first new album in seven years, titled, Liberté. The album, which features Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston, and John McFee, was produced by John Sh...
Sep 30, 2021