Category Archives: Classic Rock

‘Nobody Gave a S—‘ About Hard Rock in the ’90s

Former Motley Crue vocalist John Corabi was never far from the stage throughout the ’90s and into the 2000s. During that time, he witnessed hard rock fall on hard times as new genres, including grunge, gained popularity. Corabi recalls one particularly dark moment while he was taking part in a package tour that was selling poorly. Previously, each […]

Sammy Hagar Reveals Which Van Halen Album Will Be Reissued Next

Sammy Hagar has revealed which Van Halen album will get the expanded reissue treatment next – and promised that the band he put together for his current tour celebrating his time in the band will record an album together. He’s currently leading the Best of All Worlds Tour with Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham […]

AC/DC Plays Final Show of Power Up 2024 Tour: Set List and Video

AC/DC played the 24th and final show of their Power Up European tour on Saturday at Dublin’s Croke Park, bringing their first extended trek in eight years to a close. You can see the set list and watch video from the show below. The Aussie rock titans’ 21-song set list was identical to the one they’ve used on most Power […]

Stone Temple Pilots and Live Launch Joint Tour: Set Lists, Videos

Stone Temple Pilots and Live kicked off their co-headlining tour with a concert in Concord, California on Friday, Aug. 16. The trek sees both bands celebrating the 30th anniversary of a landmark release. Live’s 1994 album Throwing Copper is the most commercially successful release in their catalog, an eight-times-platinum triumph that spawned hits such as […]

25 of the Coolest Tour Pairings in Rock History

Throughout history, many of rock’s biggest artists have hit the road together. In some cases, the alignment of legendary acts was done on purpose. Def Leppard and Motley Crue, Guns N’ Roses and Metallica and Nine Inch Nails with Jane’s Addiction are just some of the examples of co-headlining treks from famous bands. Still, there […]

Jerry Fuller, ‘Travelin’ Man’ and ‘Young Girl’ Writer, Dead at 85

Jerry Fuller, the songwriter behind such classic hits as “Travlein’ Man” and “Young Girl,” has died at the age of 85. Fuller’s passing was confirmed by his wife to the New York Times, who noted the songwriter died July 18 due to complications with lung cancer. Born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1938, Fuller got […]

Will Taylor Swift Get Into the Rock Hall Before Iron Maiden?

Before Taylor Swift was even born, Iron Maiden had already established itself as one of the most popular heavy metal bands of all time. Though the British legends have only grown in stature and influence since then, it’s quite possible that the pop superstar will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before […]

Jack Russell, Great White’s Founding Singer, Dead at 63

Jack Russell, original vocalist for the glam metal act Great White, has died at the age of 63. The singer’s passing was confirmed via a message posted to his Facebook page. “With tremendous sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved Jack Patrick Russell — father, husband, cousin, uncle, and friend,” the post began before […]

Greg Kihn, ‘Jeopardy’ Singer and Songwriter, Dies at 75

Greg Kihn, the Baltimore-born singer, songwriter and guitarist best known for the hit “Jeopard,” has died. He was 75. According to a post on his website, Kihn died on Aug. 13 after struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. “Beyond the world of music and radio, Greg was renowned as a great storyteller and novelist with six published […]

Bruce Springsteen ‘Nebraska’ Tribute Coming to PBS

Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 solo acoustic Nebraska album is getting an all-star tribute on PBS later this month. Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska: A Celebration in Words and Music includes performances by Noah Kahan, Lucinda Williams and others. The special is hosted by Warren Zanes, who published Deliver Me From Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska in […]