Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News

Despite health setbacks and a recent fall at home last year, Sharon Osbourne says that her husband, Ozzy Osbourne, is doing well and "getting stronger every day." In fact, she told Jackass star Steve-...

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliot says he prefers Marc Bolan's songwriting for T. Rex than Bob Dylan's work. Ultimate Classic Rock quoted the singer as saying, "We were huge fans of T. Rex and w...

It was 55 years ago today (July 20th, 1965) that Bob Dylan released "Like A Rolling Stone." The song not only revolutionized the way pop lyrics were written and sung, but ultimately pushed the boundar...

Paul McCartney is offering a free download of his 1986 recording of "Beautiful Night" on his official website (PaulMcCartney.com). The song was recorded in August 1986 in New York City -- using Billy ...

Happy Birthday to Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dion DiMucci, who turns 81 on Saturday (July 18th)!!! Dion and his original backing group the Belmonts helped bring white doo-wop from the Bronx to the na...

Lars Ulrich spoke about America's lack of food security while in the midst of the ongoing pandemic. While appearing on Comedy Central's Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Ulrich touched upon the ...

Happy Birthday to Motown legend Martha Reeves, who turns 79 on Saturday (July 18th)!!! Martha Reeves & The Vandellas are best remembered for their string of 1960's hits including "Dancing In T...

It was 66 years ago Sunday (July 19th, 1954) that Sun Records released the first Elvis Presley single, "That's All Right" backed with "Blue Moon Of Kentucky." The songs, which both scored on the c...

The Grateful Dead has teamed with Nike for a new line of sneakers, called "The Nike SB Dunk Low Grateful Dead." The sneakers, which come in three different colors, retail for $110. The shoes feature t...

Eric Clapton and Peter Frampton have paid tribute to drummer Jamie Oldaker, who performed and recorded with both over the years. The Tulsa World reported Oldaker, who was 68, died of cancer at his hom...