Classic Rock News 7/18

Paul McCartney’s music is selling much more strongly since his Carpool Karaoke appearance with James Corden.


sexual harassment lawsuit against Gene Simmons has been settled.


According to guitarist James “JY” Young, “Mr. Roboto” — and its album, Kilroy Was Here — led to the end of the original line-up of Styx.


one day festival in honor of John Bonham will be held in his hometown in England on September 22nd.


Interested in what Phil Collins’ son is up to when he’s not drumming at his dad’s shows?  Fifty Eight Hundred, the band led by Nic Collins recently released a self-titled debut album.

 


Peter Frampton is done with Facebook. He says, “I’ll be on Instagram mrpeterframpton or Twitter @peterframpton only from now on.” 


Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen says his wife almost died giving birth to their son.


Boz Scaggs is releasing “Out Of the Blues” featuring original tunes and a series of covers on July 27th.  His all-star backing band includes guitarists Ray Parker Junior and Doyle Bramhall II and drummer Jim Keltner.


One of Bruce Springsteen’s childhood homes where he lived for seven years (and saw Elvis on TV in 1956) has been sold to a new owner.


As part of its “Music Icon” series, The United States Postal Service will be releasing a John Lennon forever stamp on September 7th.


The estate of Tom Petty is releasing “An American Treasure” – a 60 song box set on September 28th.


Sharon Osbourne says there is a movie in the works about the early days of her and Ozzy’s relationship.


Look at the similarities between the Rolling Stones’ lips-and-tongue logo and this lake in Slovenia. (Must be logged on to Twitter)


Bret Michaels’ 18 year old daughter Raine has been selected to appear in the Sports Illustrated Swim Search.


Pat Benatar’s husband Neil Giraldo is getting into the booze game like many other rockers.


Another Brick In The Wall – The Opera” will be presented in Cincinnati’s Music Hall beginning July 21st.


The show Jeff Lynne’s ELO did last July 24th at London’s Wembley Arena was filmed for a documentary, Wembley or Bust, that will premiere on Showtime on July 27th


Ian Gillan, Ian Paice and Roger Glover were in Montreux, Switzerland on July 4th for the unveiling of a plaque at the entrance of the building where Deep Purple recorded “Smoke on the Water.” The song was inspired by the Montreux Casino fire on the night of a 1971 Frank Zappa concert.


What’s the musician that gave Starship vocalist Mickey Thomas his start doing? Elvin Bishop‘s Big Fun Trio is putting out a new album called “Something Smells Funky ‘Round Here.”


Paul Simon will release a new album of his favorite songs in re-recorded form.  It’s called “In the Blue Light” and will come out September 7th.

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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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