Classic Rock News 3/27

Ringo Starr (now Sir Richard Starkey) will do a U.S. tour in September.


A week after Bon Jovi returned to the top of the Billboard album chart, “This House Is Not For Sale” set a new record for the biggest album chart nose dive in history.


Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: In Concert, A DVD of highlights from the last fourinduction ceremonies, will be out on April 24th.


Glenn Tipton has commented on his decision to sit out the Judas Priest tour due to health issues.


Check out the first solo video from Derek Smalls of Spinal Tap.


Roger Daltrey of The Who told a Las Vegas crowd he’s ‘very, very deaf’ and relies on lip-reading on stage.He’ll also be releasing his first solo album in 26 years on June 1st.


Pretty Woman: The Musical — with music and lyrics by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance–is open now in Chicago.


Elton John: I’m Still Standing – A GRAMMY Salute will air on CBS on April 10th. But wait, there’s more: Two Elton John tribute albums are due out April 6th.


Artist manager Peter Mensch is now telling some great stories about some of his most famous clients.


Gene Simmons has signed on with a Canadian cannabis company as their Evangelist Officer.


David Byrne and Judas Priest have their highest charting albums ever this month and Jimi Hendrix also debuts in the Top 10:


The Bruce Springsteen Broadway run has been extended one final time.


“Rumors” by Fleetwood Mac heads this year’s selections to the National Recording Registry.


Eddie Money discusses why the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame might be overlooking him.


Mark Knopfler will not be attending the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on April 14th in Cleveland, so there probably won’t be much of a Dire Straits performance.


Robin Zander will perform in the Broadway musical Rocktopia at the end of April.


Tony Iommi says he wouldn’t mind collaborating with Rob Halford of Judas Priest on some songs.


Here’s the trailer to a new Steven Tyler documentary:

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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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