The only thing harder than starting a hot streak is maintaining one. Rock history is filled with artists who failed to improve upon or even match the promise of a particularly successful album. Of course, rock’s true legends have proven themselves to be capable of repeatedly surpassing themselves, sharpening and refining their skills while conquering […]
If not for a missed royalty check, Rick Wills might not have heard about tryouts for Foreigner. He collected a whopping $35,000 stipend for co-writing Peter Frampton‘s “Do You Feel Like We Do,” secured the job with Foreigner and left years later as their longest-serving bassist. Both Foreigner and Frampton are now going into the […]
Slash gave fans at Budapest’s MVM Dome a special treat on Friday, dusting off the Guns N’ Roses deep cut “Perfect Crime” for the first time with his solo band. You can watch the performance below. Bassist Todd Kerns handled lead vocals on the high-speed Use Your Illusion I rocker, approximating Axl Rose‘s alley-cat howl with ease. It’s one of several GN’R deep cuts […]
Brian Eno is offering a wild twist on a ’90s-era song by David Bowie in honor of Earth Day. This newly reissued version of “Get Real” is part of a climate change-focused album titled Sounds Right, developed by Eno in conjunction with the Museum for the United Nations. He’s added the sound of hyenas and […]
Ozzy Osbourne has shared his excitement after being elected to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for a second time. In a conversation with Billboard, the Prince of Darkness admitted earning a second induction “feels big. I’m more than honored.” “With every new music venture there’s always a certain amount of surprise that comes […]
While performing at weekend two of Coachella, Damon Albarn of Blur noted “in the spirit of clarity and truth, this is probably our last gig.” Albarn reportedly followed the comment up by saying it was “no reflection of Coachella,” which he described as “beautiful,” according to The Desert Sun. Blur also performed at the first weekend of Coachella, […]
Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett assured fans he’s OK after being rushed to the hospital ahead of his scheduled performance in Phoenix on Saturday. The 74-year-old musician was set to play at the Celebrity Theatre as part of his ongoing Foxtrot at Fifty + Hackett Highlights tour, which features the pivotal 1972 Genesis album in its […]
CBS will re-air Billy Joel‘s TV special in its entirety after cutting the show short during its original broadcast on Sunday. A statement issued by the network notes that Joel’s live performance from Madison Square Garden – a special commemorating his 100th performance at the New York City venue – will be shown again at 9 […]
Eagles are commemorating their The Long Goodbye farewell tour with To the Limit: The Essential Collection, a 6-LP box set featuring 51 studio and live recordings spanning their legendary career. One lucky Ultimate Classic Rock reader will win this collection and a set of drink coasters featuring its artwork. In addition to the original studio […]
Blur frontman Damon Albarn blasted the crowd at weekend one of Coachella, reacting to the audience’s general apathy during his band’s performance. Blur was given one of the prime Saturday night slots, performing at 7:40PM on the main stage. But though the group was slotted between fellow ‘90s acts Sublime and No Doubt, the crowd […]