Classic Rock News 4/23

Bono receives an award from former President George W. Bush.


Ringo Starr wants you to join his #PeaceAndLove birthday campaign.


Dusty Hill of ZZ Top discusses their Vegas mini-residency and their upcoming 50th anniversary.


Joe Perry says plans are underway for an Aerosmith 50th anniversary tour next year.


Rob Halford says Judas Priest fans are ‘furious’ that the band didn’t get into the Rock & Rock Hall of Fame.


John Mellencamp will show over 25 new paintings at a gallery show in New York that opens April 26th.


Doors from a New York hotel, long a hangout for musicians such Bob Dylan ‏sold in the tens of thousands.


A soundtrack for Eric Clapton‘s Life in 12 Bars features five previously unreleased tracks.


For years, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland had a table where you could write in who you felt deserved to be inducted. And, for years, the overwhelming choice was The Moody Blues, who were finally inducted Saturday.

Nowadays, visitors can enter Voice Your Choice voting booths and, using their wristbands, vote for who they feel should be enshrined. The leader board is just outside where the Hall of Fame plaques and exhibits honoring this year’s inductees are, and leading the way are Def Leppard. Here’s the Top 10:

  1.   Def Leppard 
  2.   Stevie Nicks
  3.   Iron Maiden
  4.   Pat Benatar
  5.   Styx
  6.   Radiohead
  7.   Meat Loaf
  8.   Rage Against the Machine
  9.   Blink-182
  10.   Janet Jackson

 

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Zac Brown Band Pay Tribute To Jimmy Buffett With ‘Pirates & Parrots’

Zac Brown Band paid tribute to late legendary musician Jimmy Buffett by releasing their new song "Pirates & Parrots," featuring singer-songwriter and Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally. "Pirates & Parrots blends Zac Brown Band's signature sound with the laid-back, island-inspired vibes synonymous with Buffett's iconic repertoire, capturing the shared passion for storytelling through song,"…

Zac Brown Band Pay Tribute To Jimmy Buffett With ‘Pirates & Parrots’

Zac Brown Band paid tribute to late legendary musician Jimmy Buffett by releasing their new song “Pirates & Parrots,” featuring singer-songwriter and Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally. “Pirates & Parrots blends Zac Brown Band’s signature sound with the laid-back, island-inspired vibes synonymous with Buffett’s iconic repertoire, capturing the shared passion for storytelling through song,”…

Slash Joins Composer Bear McCreary On New Song ‘The End Of Tomorrow’

Legendary Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash has joined composer Bear McCreary on a new song, called "The End of Tomorrow." The 11-minute track also features lead vocals by McCreary's brother, Brendan McCreary. "'The End of Tomorrow' is my homage to epic, operatic rock anthems I love, like 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'November Rain,'" Bear says. "Slash…

Slash Joins Composer Bear McCreary On New Song ‘The End Of Tomorrow’

Legendary Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has joined composer Bear McCreary on a new song, called “The End of Tomorrow.” The 11-minute track also features lead vocals by McCreary’s brother, Brendan McCreary. “‘The End of Tomorrow’ is my homage to epic, operatic rock anthems I love, like ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ‘November Rain,'” Bear says. “Slash…

The Commodores & The Pointer Sisters Announce Co-headlining Tour

Legendary music groups, The Commodores and The Pointer Sisters have announced a co-headlining U.S. tour. The An Evening of Icons tour will take audiences on a journey through the best of funk, soul, R&B, and pop with support from special guests The Spinners and El DeBarge on select dates. The first leg of the tour…

The Commodores & The Pointer Sisters Announce Co-headlining Tour

Legendary music groups, The Commodores and The Pointer Sisters have announced a co-headlining U.S. tour. The An Evening of Icons tour will take audiences on a journey through the best of funk, soul, R&B, and pop with support from special guests The Spinners and El DeBarge on select dates. The first leg of the tour…

David Byrne Shares Cover Of Paramore’s ‘Hard Times’

David Byrne recently shared a cover of Paramore's After Laughter single "Hard Times." While retaining the original's tribal drums, Byrne has added a dose of brass to his version, making it feel more celebratory than Paramore's version. "Paramore recorded an amazing version of 'Burning Down The House' for a Stop Making Sense covers album that…

David Byrne Shares Cover Of Paramore’s ‘Hard Times’

David Byrne recently shared a cover of Paramore’s After Laughter single “Hard Times.” While retaining the original’s tribal drums, Byrne has added a dose of brass to his version, making it feel more celebratory than Paramore’s version. “Paramore recorded an amazing version of ‘Burning Down The House’ for a Stop Making Sense covers album that…

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