Category Archives: Classic Rock

Hear Shane Cronin and Whisker’s New Single, ‘Bus Stop’

What if you could go back and have a conversation with your younger self? That’s what Shane Cronin finally had the chance to do with “Bus Stop,” the newest single from his project, Whisker. You can watch a video for the track below. But the singer-songwriter didn’t have a completely ordinary childhood, because he grew […]

That Time Nikki Sixx Peed on Rick Nielsen’s Raincoat

Motley Crue and Cheap Trick fans are known to be hardcore collectors. But Rick Nielsen wants to give you the chance to buy something you definitely don’t own yet. As part of his upcoming auction, which features many of his famous and eclectic sweaters, lots of guitars, and even a Cheap Trick-worthy checkered John Deere […]

Roger Taylor Shuts the Door on New Queen Songs With Adam Lambert

Roger Taylor seems to have shut the door on any original new material from Queen with Adam Lambert. During a recent conversation with Classic Rock, Taylor discussed the group’s long musical partnership with the former American Idol contestant. The drummer noted Lambert is currently “on a slightly different path” than Queen, but added he “wouldn’t […]

Ian Hill Says He Had ‘No Choice’ in Retirement From Judas Priest

Ian Hill has opened up about his decision to retire from Judas Priest. Hill joined the legendary metal group in 1970 and went on to become Judas Priest’s longest serving member. The bassist announced his departure from the band on Oct. 9, citing “the onset of the evil arthritis” as his reason. In a recent […]

Mike Love Makes Emotional Beach Boys Return Amid Health Concerns

After concern for his health spread online over the weekend, Mike Love joined the Beach Boys for an emotional show Sunday night (Oct. 11) in Nashville. Their first public show in three months had been Saturday in Cincinnati, following the cancellation of much of a summer tour to give the ailing 85-year-old singer a chance to “recharge.” Videos […]