Category Archives: Classic Rock

Joan Jett and Alanis Morissette Mashup Two of Their Biggest Hits

In advance of their upcoming summer tour, Alanis Morissette and Joan Jett have shared a mashup of two of their most famous songs titled “Hate Myself for Loving You Oughta Know.” You can hear the results below. Produced by DJ Cummerbund, the track combines Jett’s Top 10 1988 smash “I Hate Myself for Loving You” […]

Hear David Bowie’s Unreleased Cover of Who’s ‘I Can’t Explain’

A previously unreleased version of the Who‘s classic “I Can’t Explain” by David Bowie has been unveiled ahead of the June 14 release of the upcoming Bowie box Rock ‘n’ Roll Star! The song, recorded in 1972 during the sessions for Bowie’s star-making The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars album, is […]

Michael McDonald Reveals Failed Attempt at Drug Dealing

Michael McDonald has detailed his failed attempt to “make some easy money” by selling cocaine. It was the ‘70s and McDonald was a member of Steely Dan’s touring band, while also providing backing vocals on their albums. The rockers’ common interests extended beyond music, as they were also frequent cocaine users at the time. In […]

Eric Clapton Supports Roger Waters’ Political Candor

Eric Clapton has expressed support for Roger Waters‘ to voice his outspoken political views. Waters has been accused multiple times over years of making alleged antisemitic remarks and actions at his concerts. In 2023, he drew criticism for wearing a Nazi-like costume during his performance in Berlin, which prompted an investigation by the German police. Additionally, his concert in Frankfurt, Germany, […]

Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler Discusses What’s Not in His Memoir

Geezer Butler says he isn’t planning a sequel to his 2023 memoir Into the Void: From Birth to Black Sabbath – and Beyond. That’s mainly because he wants to avoid legal action. Brian Posehn asked about his plans during a Colorado event dubbed Filling the Void. “Um, it depends if I’m gonna get sued or […]

Michael Anthony Watched Ozzy Osbourne Light Bill Ward on Fire

Michael Anthony has detailed a memorable – and bizarre – early touring experience, when he watched Ozzy Osbourne light his Black Sabbath bandmate Bill Ward on fire. It was 1978 when Van Halen, then one of rock’s fastest rising acts, was touring with Black Sabbath. “We had the best time opening up for Black Sabbath,” Anthony […]

Eagles Launch the ‘Hell Freezes Over’ Reunion Tour

In 1980, Don Henley was practically certain that Eagles would never reunite, famously telling a reporter that they would get back together “when hell freezes over.” In July of that year, the band came to a dramatic end at a show in Long Beach, California, where Don Felder and Glenn Frey butted heads so severely there was nearly a physical altercation. As Henley would […]