Classic Rock News, April 12

U2 will mark 30th anniversary of their Rattle and Hum album with a special collection for website subscribers only.


Elton John has not received an invitation to next month’s royal wedding.


Night Flight, the 1980s late night series, is coming back that originally aired on the fledgling USA Network is coming back to TV on IFC April 20th.


Older music fans are amazed by how much Greta Van Fleet sounds like Led Zeppelin.


Rolling Stone reports that no one knows what is going on with Dire Straits at the Rock Hall induction ceremony, although Mark Knopfler says Bob Dylan or Eric Clapton would be a good choice to induct the band into the hall at the ceremony.


Robert Lamm of the band Chicago discusses the presence of the late Terry Kath on their upcoming live box.


A collection of Rolling Stones set lists Ronnie Wood painted will soon be compiled in a new book.


Songwriters Fonts has created downloadable typefaces that mimic the handwriting of John Lennon, David Bowie, Kurt Cobain and others.


Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson is featured in the documentary ‘Scream for Me Sarajevo,’ which opens at select theaters on May 10.


Keith Richards has quite a library of videos going in his “Ask Keith” series…see the latest below and take a look here for more

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Frank Zappa’s Five-Hour Show At Whisky A Go Go To Be Released As Live Album

Frank Zappa's 5-hour show at the Whisky A Go Go that took place in Los Angeles on July 23, 1968, is set to be released as a live collection on June 21 via Zappa Records/UMe. Fans can now listen to a previously unreleased version of "The Duke," recorded at the Whisky in '68. Zappa played…

Frank Zappa’s Five-Hour Show At Whisky A Go Go To Be Released As Live Album

Frank Zappa’s 5-hour show at the Whisky A Go Go that took place in Los Angeles on July 23, 1968, is set to be released as a live collection on June 21 via Zappa Records/UMe. Fans can now listen to a previously unreleased version of “The Duke,” recorded at the Whisky in ’68. Zappa played…

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…

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