Category Archives: Classic Rock

Frank Zappa’s Unaired 1974 TV Special Is Finally Getting Released

A previously unaired Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention television special from 1974 is finally being released after sitting in the late artist’s vaults for more than 50 years. The two-hour concert film and companion live album, Cheaper Than Cheep, will be available on May 9 in a CD and Blu-ray set and on vinyl. Watch […]

Pearl Jam Launches 2025 Tour: Set List, Video

Pearl Jam kicked off their 2025 tour on Thursday night in Hollywood, Florida. The band performed a mix of fan favorites, songs from their most recent album, Dark Matter, plus covers of the Byrds‘ “So You Want to Be a Rock ‘n’ Roll Star,” the Who‘s “Baba O’Riley” and Victoria Williams’ “Crazy Mary.” Frontman Eddie […]

Faces Documentary May Arrive Before Long-Discussed New LP

Kenney Jones says he “can’t see” the long-discussed new Faces album arriving this year, but that doesn’t mean the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band will remain silent. He’s confirmed work on an intriguing new documentary about the Faces, using archival footage from handheld video cameras given to them in 1972. “It’s never been […]

Carlos Santana Cancels Second Show After Collapse in Texas

Carlos Santana has called off another concert after collapsing during a Tuesday soundcheck in San Antonio. Manager Michael Vrionis confirmed the cancellation of tonight’s show at Smart Financial Center in Sugar Land, Texas, but told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that Santana planned to resume his 2025 tour. Local fire officials said the 77-year-old was hospitalized […]

Bryan Adams, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Announce US Tour

Bryan Adams will hit the road this September for a 40-date North American tour that includes 21 US dates with special guests Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo. The 2025 Roll With the Punches tour is named after Adams’ upcoming studio album. A press release announcing the tour promises that the new record’s release plans shall […]

Carlos Santana Hospitalized After Collapsing at Soundcheck

Carlos Santana has been hospitalized with what the San Antonio Fire Department reportedly described as “a non life-threatening condition” prior to his band‘s scheduled show tonight (April 22) in San Antonio. Santana manager Michael Vrionis offered the following statement about his client’s condition on the venue’s website:  “It is with profound disappointment that I have […]