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

Rock News

Allman Brothers Co-Founder Dicky Betts Dead At 80

Dicky Betts, a co-founder the Allman Brothers Band, died Thursday in Osprey, Florida, at the age of 80. In an Instagram post, the Betts family wrote, "It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard 'Dickey' Betts (December 12, 1943 - April 18, 2024) at…

Allman Brothers Co-Founder Dicky Betts Dead At 80

Dicky Betts, a co-founder the Allman Brothers Band, died Thursday in Osprey, Florida, at the age of 80. In an Instagram post, the Betts family wrote, “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Betts family announce the peaceful passing of Forrest Richard ‘Dickey’ Betts (December 12, 1943 – April 18, 2024) at…

David Lee Roth Shares New Song ‘Scotch And Sofa’

Former Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth recently released a new song, called "Scotch And Sofa." The legendary rocker had released three teaser clips of the track before releasing the entire song with vocals. Roth has released nearly 20 tracks over the past two years, stemming from two separate recording sessions from 2007 and 2022.…

David Lee Roth Shares New Song ‘Scotch And Sofa’

Former Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth recently released a new song, called “Scotch And Sofa.” The legendary rocker had released three teaser clips of the track before releasing the entire song with vocals. Roth has released nearly 20 tracks over the past two years, stemming from two separate recording sessions from 2007 and 2022.…

CBS Apologizes After Billy Joel Concert Abruptly Cut Off, To Rebroadcast Special

CBS has apologized after Billy Joel's 100th consecutive performance at Madison Square Garden was abruptly cut off for some viewers on Sunday. Joel was halfway through playing "Piano Man" when local news began airing in some parts of the country. "A network programming timing error ended last night's Billy Joel special approximately two minutes early…

CBS Apologizes After Billy Joel Concert Abruptly Cut Off, To Rebroadcast Special

CBS has apologized after Billy Joel’s 100th consecutive performance at Madison Square Garden was abruptly cut off for some viewers on Sunday. Joel was halfway through playing “Piano Man” when local news began airing in some parts of the country. “A network programming timing error ended last night’s Billy Joel special approximately two minutes early…

Ringo Starr Shares New Single ‘February Sky’

Beatles legend Ringo Starr recently released a new single, "February Sky," from his upcoming solo EP, Crooked Boy. Crooked Boy is due out on limited-edition marble vinyl on April 20 for Record Store Day. A visual shared along with the song features some never-before-seen clips from Ringo's archives. The video has scenes of stormy skies,…

Ringo Starr Shares New Single ‘February Sky’

Beatles legend Ringo Starr recently released a new single, “February Sky,” from his upcoming solo EP, Crooked Boy. Crooked Boy is due out on limited-edition marble vinyl on April 20 for Record Store Day. A visual shared along with the song features some never-before-seen clips from Ringo’s archives. The video has scenes of stormy skies,…

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