Category Archives: Classic Rock

Judas Priest Announce First 2027 U.S. Appearance

Judas Priest recently announced their initial tour dates for the new year. Now, they’ve revealed plans for further performances, including their first 2027 U.S. concert. The British heavy metal legends will be part of the star-studded bill for the annual Boardwalk Rock festival, which is set for May 14 through May 16 in Ocean City, […]

Marshall Tucker Band Extends the While I’m Young Tour Into 2027

The Marshall Tucker Band is ready to roll again. Their While I’m Young Tour gets going again in a couple of weeks after a brief hiatus. They’ve also confirmed a series of new stops into April 2027. Three February 2027 appearances will feature the Little River Band. See a complete list of dates, cities and […]

Why Richard Marx Doesn’t Regret Turning Down Taylor Swift

Few musicians would ever turn down the chance to work with Taylor Swift, but that’s exactly what Richard Marx did – and he doesn’t regret it. Known for such chart-topping hits as “Right Here Waiting,” “Hold On to the Nights” and “Satisfied,” Marx’s songwriting resume is impressive. Beyond his solo career, the singer has been […]

Will We Ever See Another Desert Trip?

In 2016, six of classic rock’s most vaunted stars descended upon Southern California to perform at the Desert Trip festival in Indio. The event – nicknamed “oldchella” – boasted an unprecedented lineup: Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Roger Waters and the Who. For two weekends, running October 7–9 and October 14–16, […]

Eight Beatles Songs Paul McCartney Didn’t Like

Even Paul McCartney, a 19-time Grammy awardee and all-around icon of music, is not above critiquing his own work. Sometimes he has done so harshly. In 2015, Q magazine asked McCartney about what he considered the worst song he’d ever written. He replied firmly with “Bip Bop” from 1971’s Wild Life. “The lyrics are f—ing […]

16 Artists Who Have Pulled Double Duty on ‘Saturday Night Live’

The only thing more challenging than performing on Saturday Night Live is also having to host the show — double duty, as they call it. This has happened quite a few times over the course of the show’s 50-year career. Because why not get all the bang for your buck? Charismatic performers usually make for […]