Every year, the Super Bowl features some of the flashiest – and costliest – advertising on television. An abundance of these spots uses classic rock songs as their soundtracks. The use of classic songs is more than just a trend. Studies have shown that the genre resonates with viewers more than any other music. “Classic rock is […]
In a lot of ways, the Rolling Stones were built for the big screen. Performance after compelling concert performance found Mick Jagger‘s larger-than-life personality paired alongside Keith Richards‘ suave lead guitar playing, with Ronnie Wood, Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman weaving in between. Take 20 cameras, train them on this band and an audience, and […]
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry said he’d always felt bad about winding up with a guitar effects pedal stolen from Jeff Beck – and told how he managed to “adjust the karma” nearly four decades later. In a new interview with Guitar World, Perry explained that he’d come into possession of the device in the early […]
U2 appear poised to officially announce their highly anticipated Las Vegas residency. The Irish rockers have shared an image displaying the instantly recognizable Las Vegas skyline. To the left of the picture, a giant sphere with a baby’s head inside (see below). A message accompanying the image says: “Something is coming… Tune in for a […]
Classic rock’s biggest stars and some of their most popular songs are once again turning up in this year’s Super Bowl commercials. You can see all of the ads and learn more about the songs you’ll hear during Sunday’s big game below. Workday: Paul Stanley, Joan Jett, Billy Idol and Ozzy Osbourne “Hey, corporate types, would you […]
Burt Bacharach got his start like many of the classic songwriters of an earlier generation did: penning songs as a composer for hire. His style wasn’t too far removed from urbane influences like Cole Porter and the Gershwins. From the start, he sounded like both a throwback to the past and the sound of something […]
Kevin Cronin revealed that he’s recorded a new version of REO Speedwagon‘s classic power ballad “Keep on Loving You,” joining Dolly Parton to reinterpret the song as a “dark duet.” For Cronin, teaming with the country legend was a chance to revisit the true intent behind “Keep on Loving You.” “When I wrote that song, I […]
Roger Waters has re-recorded The Dark Side of the Moon without the rest of his former Pink Floyd bandmates. “I wrote The Dark Side of the Moon. Let’s get rid of all this ‘we’ crap!” Waters declared during an interview with The Telegraph. “Of course we were a band, there were four of us, we […]
Roger Waters spoke at the United Nations Security Council meeting today, disavowing the cycle of endless war for profit and calling for an “immediate cease-fire” in Russia’s war in Ukraine. The former Pink Floyd bassist and singer spoke on behalf of the “voiceless majority” in his address, given at Russia’s behest. “The voiceless majority is concerned that your wars — yes, your wars, for […]
Pat Benatar – along with her husband and musical partner, Neil Giraldo – has announced a run of spring tour dates. The duo will play their first U.S. concert of the year on March 9 as part of the Love Rocks benefit in New York. Further headlining dates are scheduled throughout April, as Benatar will […]