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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The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson teamed up with the late Glen Campbell for a posthumous duet of Campbell's song, "Strong." "Strong (with Brian Wilson)" marks the latest entry in the upcoming duet collection Glen Campbell Duets - Ghost on the Canvas Sessions, which arrives on April 19th. "Strong," which originally appeared on Campbell's 2011 "farewell"…

Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson Duets With Late Glen Campbell On ‘Strong’

The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson teamed up with the late Glen Campbell for a posthumous duet of Campbell’s song, “Strong.” “Strong (with Brian Wilson)” marks the latest entry in the upcoming duet collection Glen Campbell Duets – Ghost on the Canvas Sessions, which arrives on April 19th. “Strong,” which originally appeared on Campbell’s 2011 “farewell”…

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Library Of Congress Reveals Latest National Recording Registry Inductees

The Library of Congress has revealed the latest National Recording Registry inductees. ABBA’s “Dancing Queen,” Blondie’s era-defining Parallel Lines, The Notorious B.I.G.’s landmark Ready to Die, Green Day’s Dookie, The Chicks’ “Wide Open Spaces” and Lily Tomlin’s comedy are among the inductees. Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden named 25 recordings as audio treasures worthy of…

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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.…

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