Classic Rock News, April 12

U2 will mark 30th anniversary of their Rattle and Hum album with a special collection for website subscribers only.


Elton John has not received an invitation to next month’s royal wedding.


Night Flight, the 1980s late night series, is coming back that originally aired on the fledgling USA Network is coming back to TV on IFC April 20th.


Older music fans are amazed by how much Greta Van Fleet sounds like Led Zeppelin.


Rolling Stone reports that no one knows what is going on with Dire Straits at the Rock Hall induction ceremony, although Mark Knopfler says Bob Dylan or Eric Clapton would be a good choice to induct the band into the hall at the ceremony.


Robert Lamm of the band Chicago discusses the presence of the late Terry Kath on their upcoming live box.


A collection of Rolling Stones set lists Ronnie Wood painted will soon be compiled in a new book.


Songwriters Fonts has created downloadable typefaces that mimic the handwriting of John Lennon, David Bowie, Kurt Cobain and others.


Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson is featured in the documentary ‘Scream for Me Sarajevo,’ which opens at select theaters on May 10.


Keith Richards has quite a library of videos going in his “Ask Keith” series…see the latest below and take a look here for more

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Girl In Red Shares Cover Of Talking Heads’ ‘Girlfriend Is Better’

Norwegian singer-songwriter Girl in red recently released a cover of Talking Head's 1983 hit "Girlfriend Is Better." The cover version is set to feature on A24 Music's upcoming compilation album, Everyone's Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads's Stop Making Sense, due out on May 17th. "Girlfriend Is Better" is the third single to arrive…

Girl In Red Shares Cover Of Talking Heads’ ‘Girlfriend Is Better’

Norwegian singer-songwriter Girl in red recently released a cover of Talking Head’s 1983 hit “Girlfriend Is Better.” The cover version is set to feature on A24 Music’s upcoming compilation album, Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’s Stop Making Sense, due out on May 17th. “Girlfriend Is Better” is the third single to arrive…

John Oates Shares Cover Of John Prine’s ‘Long Monday’

John Oates recently shared a cover of John Prine's "Long Monday." The cover was released as a preview of Oates' upcoming new studio album, Reunion, which is set to arrive on May 17. "I chose to record 'Long Monday' due to the evocative nature and down-to-earth beauty of the song's story," Oates said. "I think…

John Oates Shares Cover Of John Prine’s ‘Long Monday’

John Oates recently shared a cover of John Prine’s “Long Monday.” The cover was released as a preview of Oates’ upcoming new studio album, Reunion, which is set to arrive on May 17. “I chose to record ‘Long Monday’ due to the evocative nature and down-to-earth beauty of the song’s story,” Oates said. “I think…

MTV Video Music Awards Returning To New York In September

MTV's flagship awards show, the MTV Video Music Awards, is set to return to New York this September to celebrate its 40th anniversary after holding the event at other venues since 2018. The Video Music Awards, which debuted in 1984 at Radio City Music Hall, are scheduled to take place on September 10th this year…

MTV Video Music Awards Returning To New York In September

MTV’s flagship awards show, the MTV Video Music Awards, is set to return to New York this September to celebrate its 40th anniversary after holding the event at other venues since 2018. The Video Music Awards, which debuted in 1984 at Radio City Music Hall, are scheduled to take place on September 10th this year…

How To Watch Jon Bon Jovi Interview Special

ABC News Studios have announced a one-hour special featuring "Good Morning America" co-anchor Michael Strahan's exclusive sit-down interview with legendary rock icon Jon Bon Jovi. "Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There" premieres on April 28, at 10 p.m. EDT on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu. The interview can be watched on the…

How To Watch Jon Bon Jovi Interview Special

ABC News Studios have announced a one-hour special featuring “Good Morning America” co-anchor Michael Strahan’s exclusive sit-down interview with legendary rock icon Jon Bon Jovi. “Michael Strahan x Jon Bon Jovi: Halfway There” premieres on April 28, at 10 p.m. EDT on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu. The interview can be watched on the…

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