Category Archives: Classic Rock

Charlie Watts’ ‘Magical’ Former Mansion for Sale at $9.6 Million

A sprawling English countryside mansion once owned by Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has hit the market for £7.95 million (approximately $9.67 million). Located near the Gloucestershire village of Ashleworth, the property – known as Foscombe House – is set on 52 acres of rolling green land. The main house is a 10,000 square foot […]

Bruce Springsteen Announces Rescheduled Tour Dates for 2024

Bruce Springsteen has rescheduled recently postponed tour dates for next year. All of his 2023 concerts were suddenly halted in late September so he could undergo treatment for peptic ulcer disease. Prior to that, Springsteen said the postponements would be limited to September. “Thanks to all my friends and fans for your good wishes, encouragement […]

20 Artists Who Peaked on Their Debut Album

Releasing a monumental debut album can be a blessing and a curse. Many artists toil in obscurity for years before they get their shot at the big leagues. They’ve had the luxury to hone their craft in private, to iron out the kinks of their sound and presentation at sparsely attended club shows before presenting their material on […]

What to Expect at Rock’s Biggest Weekend

After months of anticipation, the Power Trip festival has arrived. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, six of the biggest names in rock and heavy metal will descend upon the California desert. The lineup is formidable, with Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Tool taking the stage. Unlike other festivals, which usually […]

Mike Love Recalls Amazing Performances With ‘Martian’ Jimmy Page

Beach Boys singer Mike Love has looked back on a pair of otherworldly performances alongside Jimmy Page. It was Independence Day 1985 and the Led Zeppelin guitarist decided to join the Beach Boys onstage for an afternoon show in Philadelphia and an evening performance in Washington D.C. “Back then it was like a martian landed […]

Rock’s 35 Best Screams

When words fail, sometimes a well-placed scream will do the trick. Throughout the history of rock ‘n’ roll, artists have used their voices to yell, howl, shout, squeal and scream. Many rock ‘n’ roll screams have become as recognizable as the songs they’re found in— think of Paul McCartney‘s scream just before the singalong ending of “Hey […]

Watch Foo Fighters Cover ‘Stairway to Heaven’ at Ohana Festival

Dave Grohl has always been a passionate and fastidious student of rock history, so it should come as no surprise that he paid tribute to one of the genre’s titans with an off-the-cuff cover of Led Zeppelin‘s “Stairway to Heaven” during a recent performance. The bandleader busted out the iconic song during Foo Fighters‘ Oct. 1 […]

Bret Michaels ‘Not Completely Out of the Woods’ Post-Cancer Scare

Bret Michaels has detailed his most recent cancer scare, revealing that he underwent a procedure that “may have saved my life.” In a post to Instagram, the Poison singer shared a picture of a fresh surgery scar just above his right hip. In its accompanying caption, he explained what led to the procedure. “Just knowing […]

U2’s 5 Most Dazzling Moments From Sphere Opening Night

U2 took full advantage of the groundbreaking capabilities of the Sphere on the opening night of their UV Achtung Baby Live Las Vegas residency on Sept. 29, using the new venue’s immersive wraparound video system to deliver impressive and sometimes even disorientating visuals. Below you’ll find exclusive photos and some fan-shot videos of some of five of the most […]