Classic Rock
Robbie Robertson, a Canadian musician who led one of the most seminal bands in the 60’s, The Band, has died at the age of 80. Born in 1943, Robertson was born and raise on the Six National Reservation of an indigenous mother, while his Jewish father was a professional gambler who died in a hit-and-run…
Founding member and bass player for The Eagles, Randy Meisner has passed away at 77. Meisner was best known for his lead vocal on the Eagles hit “Take It To The Limit” “The Eagles are sad to report that founding member, bassist, and vocalist, Randy Meisner, passed away last night (July 26) in Los Angeles…
The Eagles are souring together one final time. The band announced on Thursday that after more than 150 million albums sold and over 50 years of touring, their upcoming ‘The Long Goodbye’ tour will be their final one. In an emotional statement, the band said, “Our long run has lasted far longer than any of…
Frank Frazetta’s iconic painting “Dark Kingdom,” featured on Molly Hatchet‘s 1979 album ‘Flirtin’ With Disaster’, recently sold at Heritage Auctions for a record-breaking $6 million. The album itself was a significant milestone for the band, becoming their best-selling LP with over 2 million sales in the United States. The success of the album can in…
Country star Eric Church paid tribute to rock legend Bob Seger in Detroit Friday night by performing a medley of Seger’s favorite songs during his concert at the Pine Knob Music Theatre. [Watch Below] This has become a regular part of Church’s shows in Detroit, as he continues to show his respect for Seger. Church…
Nick Mason drummer of Pink Floyd believes that a reunion is unlikely, because of the issues between David Gilmour and Roger Waters. In a recent interview, Mason mentioned that it would take someone like Nelson Mandela to bring them together. “I think it’s highly unlikely, but I would’ve said that before Live 8 — 10…
Ronnie James Dio nearly became a member of Sweet in 1979, according to Andy Scott, the band’s leader. Sweet was searching for a replacement for their departed singer, Brian Connolly, Dio had been a frontrunner as a replacement option but was unable to get a unanimous vote from the band. If he had been chosen,…
Alice Cooper is set to release a new album called “Road” on Aug. 25. Giving fans a small preview of what to expect on the new album, Cooper has released a new song called “I’m Alice,” which you can listen to below. Cooper, known for his shock-rock persona and non-stop touring, stated that he really…
Roger Waters, co-founder of Pink Floyd, has faced criticism for wearing a Nazi-like costume during a performance in Berlin, Germany. Now The United States State Department has joined the list of critics, accusing Waters of anti-Semitism. The department stated that Waters has a history of using anti-Semitic tropes and that his attire and imagery during…
Handwritten Notes Reveal Freddie Mercury‘s Considered “Mongolian Rhapsody” as the Title for Queen‘s Classic Hit Recently a discovery unveiled handwritten notes belonging to the late Freddie Mercury, the frontman of the iconic band Queen, in these handwritten notes it is suggested that he briefly contemplated naming their classic hit “Mongolian Rhapsody” instead of “Bohemian Rhapsody.”…