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

 

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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