Category Archives: Classic Rock

Hulk Hogan Dead at 71

Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71. According to TMZ medics were summoned to Hogan’s home in Clearwater, Florida early Thursday morning, with operators reporting he had suffered cardiac arrest. In the early ’80s, Hogan and “Hulkamania” led professional wrestling to unprecedented levels of mainstream fame, sending live ticket sales, […]

Golden Earring Guitarist George Kooymans Dies at 77

George Kooymans, a cofounding member of Golden Earring whose vocals and guitar were staples of the band’s sound, has died at the age of 77. News of Kooyman’s death comes courtesy of an attorney associated with the group, which called it quits in 2021 following the news of Kooyman’s ALS diagnosis. “We say goodbye to a great […]

See Photos From the Upcoming ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Sequel

On Sept. 12, the long-awaited sequel to 1984’s This Is Spinal Tap will arrive in theaters. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues is set to star the original band lineup and the actors who played them over 40 years ago: Michael McKean as singer David St. Hubbins, Christopher Guest as guitarist Nigel Tufnel and Harry Shearer […]

Billy Joel Offers Health Update After Brain Disorder Diagnosis

Billy Joel has offered an update on his health after being diagnosed with a rare brain disorder that forced him to cancel all scheduled tour dates. “I feel good,” Joel said on a new episode of Bill Maher’s Club Random Podcast, which you can watch below. “They keep referring to what I have as a brain disorder, […]

Dead & Company Announce IMAX Screening of 60th Anniversary Show

Next month, Dead & Company will perform three shows in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park in celebration of the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary. The last of those shows, set to take place on Aug. 3, will be shown in IMAX theaters. A total of 30 movie theaters across the U.S. and Canada will stream the concert […]