Classic Rock Music News 6/5

Beatles fans – you can now own a part of Strawberry Field.  John Lennon’s half-sister Julia Baird is behind the effort to raise money to redevelop the site of the original building that was demolished.  Bricks are being sold for approximately 100-dollars each


The Jacksonville family home of Ronnie, Donnie and Johnny Van Zant is now designated as a Florida heritage site.


Who drummer Kenney Jones has released his memoir “Let The Good Times Roll: My Life In Small Faces, Faces and The Who.”


Who are the best drummersHere’s a list published by New Musical Express.


Guitar World has put together a list of the Top 30 songs that feature a 12-string guitar.


There’s a graphic novel version of The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine being readied for release August 28th.


Bono fell down a set of stairs during the U2 show in Chicago.


Because of some controversial money moves, shifting the Grammy Awards to New York City this year cost its charity a lot of money.


Rod Stewart and his wife, Penny Lancaster, met with Pope Francis on Wednesday outside the Vatican.


John Fogerty and Billy Gibbons have recorded a new song together that they are performing together on tour and which will be released this Friday (June 8th.)


Scorpions singer Klaus Meine just turned 70, and his fellow rocker friends got together to wish him well.


Eric Clapton’s websites and social media accounts are warning fans about scams in his name.


Jimmy Buffett’s Broadway musical “Escape to Margaritaville” will close on July 1st.


Roger Daltrey has released his first solo album in 26 years: “As Long As I Have You”.


Randy Bachman is the subject of new documentary.


Styx did a live performance of one of their songs for the first time since 1983 on the first night of their summer tour last week.


NBC will present the 1968 Broadway smash “Hair as its next live television broadcast musical sometime in the spring of 2019.


Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee‘s L.A. area home is back on the market, for a lot less money than he bought it for.


Heart’s Ann Wilson is releasing her new solo album called “Immortal” on September 14th.  It features ten songs from some of her favorite artists who have passed on: David Bowie, Glenn Frey and Chris Cornell.


sculpture of late Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham was unveiled in his hometown of Redditch, England on what would have been his 70th birthday.

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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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