Classic Rock Music News 2/9/18

Styx is doing their second annual Las Vegas residency with former Eagles guitarist Don Felder.  Meanwhile…

Dennis DeYoung will perform The Grand Illusion album in its entirety on his tour this year.

Jon Bon Jovi sold his New York apartment for just under $16million…taking a haircut from the first asking price of $17.25 million.

Paul McCartney’s pre-show ritual is to watch Family Feud before going on stage.

John Mellencamp heads the list of artists being inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 14th.

Poison and Cheap Trick will hit the road together.

The stories of David Bowie sidemen Mick Ronson and Mike Garson are told in a new movie and an expanded memoir.

Big Rumors #1 and #2 point to Axl Rose recording with both Guns N Roses and AC/DC.

Chicago and REO Speedwagon are touring together this summer.

Jimmy Fallon performed at The Orpheum after the Super Bowl, and channeled Bob Dylan during a special Sunday night version of The Tonight Show.

Paul Simon has announced his last tour.

Alice Cooper was involved in a car accident the Thursday before Super Bowl, but wasn’t hurt.

Randy Bachman pays tribute to George Harrison on his new album called “By George, By Bachman.”

Saturday 2/9 was CliffBurtonDay for Metallica fans.

Elton John cancelled a couple of shows to make sure he’d be available to sing at the upcoming Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

The estate of Walter Becker filed a motion to dismiss the Donald Fagen lawsuit claiming ownership of the Steely Dan name.

Expanded editions of a pair of classic albums by The Cars go on sale March 30th, just before they get inducted into the Rock & Roll hall of Fame.

Jimmy Buffett talks about the path that led to the writing of a new musical he calls “Escape To Margaritaville”.

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Deep Purple Announce New Album ‘=1’

Deep Purple have announced that their new album, =1, will be released on July 19 via earMUSIC. The first single from the upcoming 13-track album will be unveiled at midnight on April 30. =1 will be the rock band's first album with sensational guitarist Simon McBride, who replaced longtime member Steve Morse after he left…

Deep Purple Announce New Album ‘=1’

Deep Purple have announced that their new album, =1, will be released on July 19 via earMUSIC. The first single from the upcoming 13-track album will be unveiled at midnight on April 30. =1 will be the rock band’s first album with sensational guitarist Simon McBride, who replaced longtime member Steve Morse after he left…

Pearl Jam, Neil Young With Crazy Horse To Headline 2024 Ohana Festival

Pearl Jam and Neil Young & Crazy Horse are set to headline the Ohana Festival, scheduled to take place at Doheny State Beach, in Dana Point, California, from September 27 through September 29. Pearl Jam will celebrate their new Dark Matter LP, by headlining the festival on Friday (September 27) and Sunday (September 29), according…

Pearl Jam, Neil Young With Crazy Horse To Headline 2024 Ohana Festival

Pearl Jam and Neil Young & Crazy Horse are set to headline the Ohana Festival, scheduled to take place at Doheny State Beach, in Dana Point, California, from September 27 through September 29. Pearl Jam will celebrate their new Dark Matter LP, by headlining the festival on Friday (September 27) and Sunday (September 29), according…

Stevie Nicks Reveals Brandi Carlile Among Special Guests For London BST Hyde Park Show

Stevie Nicks has revealed the special guests for her upcoming show at London's BST Hyde Park. The Fleetwood Mac legend is set to play a solo headline set at the concert series on Friday, July 12. Brandi Carlile will support Nicks at Hyde Park this summer along with Anna Calvi and Paris Paloma, with "many…

Stevie Nicks Reveals Brandi Carlile Among Special Guests For London BST Hyde Park Show

Stevie Nicks has revealed the special guests for her upcoming show at London’s BST Hyde Park. The Fleetwood Mac legend is set to play a solo headline set at the concert series on Friday, July 12. Brandi Carlile will support Nicks at Hyde Park this summer along with Anna Calvi and Paris Paloma, with “many…

Paul McCartney & Wings To Officially Release Live Studio Album ‘One Hand Clapping’

Paul McCartney & Wings will officially release their live studio album One Hand Clapping on June 14. The English-American rock band filmed a video documentary and possible live studio album - One Hand Clapping - at Abbey Road Studios in 1974. Despite overwhelming demand for newly recorded material, One Hand Clapping was never officially released.…

Paul McCartney & Wings To Officially Release Live Studio Album ‘One Hand Clapping’

Paul McCartney & Wings will officially release their live studio album One Hand Clapping on June 14. The English-American rock band filmed a video documentary and possible live studio album – One Hand Clapping – at Abbey Road Studios in 1974. Despite overwhelming demand for newly recorded material, One Hand Clapping was never officially released.…

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