Category Archives: Classic Rock

Glenn Hughes Cancels 2026 US Tour Due to ‘Minor Health Issue’

Glenn Hughes has canceled his 2026 U.S. tour, citing a “minor health issue that requires his attention over the upcoming months.” The former Deep Purple and Black Sabbath singer announced the cancellation on Friday in a social media statement, which you can see below. See Glenn Hughes’ Statement on Canceled 2026 U.S. Tour Hughes’ statement reads: We […]

Lynyrd Skynryd Plots a Busy Future With a Book, Biopic + More

Lynyrd Skynyrd‘s manager since 1999 has become a free bird himself — and is taking the band with him. After 26 years with Vector Management in Nashville, Ross Schilling has formed his own King Duke Entertainment, based in his native Sarasota, Fla., where he’ll handle the group as well as frontman Johnny Van Zant and […]

The Album That Helped Aerosmith Find Their Real Sound

When Aerosmith released their self-titled debut album in January of 1973, they were understandably, still figuring out who they were as a band. It would take a few years and several additional records before they got there. “Listening back to it, I’m thinking, ‘Well, I should have used this’ and ‘if I only knew then […]

Gene Simmons Says Peter Criss ‘Had Nothing to Do’ With ‘Beth’

Gene Simmons recently attempted to dispel the “mythology” surrounding Kiss‘ biggest hit, “Beth,” claiming drummer Peter Criss “had nothing to do with that song” despite singing it and receiving a writing credit on the track. In a new interview with Professor of Rock, Simmons detailed the origins of “Beth,” which appeared on the band’s fourth album, Destroyer, […]

Triumph Expands 2026’s Long-Awaited Reunion Tour

Triumph is expanding their long-awaited reunion. The Rock and Roll Machine Reloaded 2026 tour celebrates the trio’s 50th anniversary with dates beginning in April and continuing into June. They’ve added a second night in Boston at Leader Bank Pavilion. Tickets are on sale now. Triumph will also move their Chicago show from the Rosemont Theater […]

Ted Nugent Tells Tom Morello: ‘You Are the Machine’

Ted Nugent recently criticized Tom Morello, Jack White and Green Day for their left-leaning politics while praising their music and live performances. The Motor City Madman discussed his fellow musicians during a recent episode of his Spirit Campfire YouTube series, jumping rapidly between topics as he threatened to make a cogent point throughout the 12-minute video. […]