Category Archives: Classic Rock

Foreigner Extends Farewell Tour Into 2025

Foreigner isn’t ready to say goodbye. They’ve extended their farewell tour into 2025, and legacy members will be joining the current lineup at select shows along the way. See a complete list of announced dates and venues below. Original keyboardist Al Greenwood and longtime bassist Rick Wills are confirmed guests, while talks reportedly continue with […]

Paul Di’Anno Dies: Rockers React

Paul Di’Anno, who sang on Iron Maiden‘s first two albums, passed away at the age of 66. “Despite being troubled by severe health issues in recent years that restricted him to performing in a wheelchair, Paul continued to entertain his fans around the world, racking up well over 100 shows since 2023,” Conquest Music, Di’Anno’s record label, […]

Keith Richards Honors Elvis Presley Guitarist at Hall of Fame

Keith Richards made a surprise appearance last night at the Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony for former Elvis Presley guitarist James Burton. The honoree was reportedly unaware that Richards was to appear until he was actually introduced on stage by the hall of fame and museum CEO Kyle Young. Richards was then joined […]

Ozzy Osbourne Celebrated With All-Star Performance at Rock Hall

A star-studded lineup of rockers joined forces to honor Ozzy Osbourne during the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The backing band for Ozzy’s set was impressive, featuring Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, producer and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Watt and keyboardist Adam Wakeman. All of the musicians have history with Osbourne: Smith and Watt […]

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Ceremony: Photo Gallery

The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was really long and featured some incredibly self-indulgent speeches. But in between all the talking there were some genuinely exciting musical moments. You can see dozens of pictures from the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony below. Read More: Cher, Foreigner Unveil […]

2024 Rock Hall Ceremony Concludes With ‘Burning Down the House’

The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony came to a close on Saturday night with a performance of Talking Heads‘ “Burning Down the House” by the Dave Matthews Band. Friday marked the 40th anniversary of Stop Making Sense, the Talking Heads concert film that included “Burning Down the House,” as well as the […]

How One Person Saved Foreigner From Obscurity

The history of Foreigner is nearing the 50 year mark. But as original members, vocalist Lou Gramm and keyboardist Al Greenwood, detailed in the below conversation, their entire ride might have ended if they hadn’t encountered legendary A&R man John Kalodner. Every label had passed on the future AOR superstars, including their eventual home, Atlantic […]

Alex Van Halen Says Sammy Hagar Isn’t ‘Doing the Band Justice’

Alex Van Halen has explained why he refused to join his former bandmates Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony on this summer’s Best of All Worlds tour, which was designed as a celebration of Hagar’s time in Van Halen. “I’m not interested,” Van Halen told Billboard in a new interview promoting his upcoming book Brothers. “They’re […]

Nikki Sixx Says Motley Crue ‘Were Forced’ Into Firing Mick Mars

Nikki Sixx has offered further exposition into Motley Crue’s decision to split with founding guitarist Mick Mars. It was October 2022 when the band announced Mars was exiting the Crue. At the time, the decision was presented as amicable — Mars would be involved behind the scenes, but no longer tour due to his ongoing battle […]