Acclaimed music video director Marty Callner – who helped several of the ‘80s biggest rock bands break through to mainstream video success – died at the age of 78 on March 17. Hits Daily Double broke the news about Callner, who created the promos for Twisted Sister’s “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and Whitesnake’s “Here […]
Let’s look at some drummers who could replace Frank Ferrer in Guns N’ Roses now that we know he’s parted ways with the band. Guns announced the news on their social media today (March 19), calling the split “amicable,” though they did not disclose the reason behind it. “The band thanks Frank for his friendship, […]
In 2012, Joe Walsh was asked by Classic Rock what sort of advice he’d give to his 15-year-old self. “Work at your craft,” he replied. “You can’t be a legend in your parents’ garage. You’ve got to get out and play in front of people. Even if you stink.” All these years later, Walsh and […]
It took a long time for Bad Company to land a nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Now that they’re finally on the ballot, many of music’s biggest stars are championing the band’s case for induction. “What an epic journey the music of Bad Company has been on,” Robert Plant wrote to […]
Dua Lipa hit the stage in Melbourne, Australia on Monday night, performing a cover of AC/DC‘s “Highway to Hell.” The concert was Lipa’s first of the Australian leg of her global Radical Optimism tour, titled after her 2024 album. Just before starting the song, she told the audience that she plans to cover a local artist […]
The Steve Miller Band has announced a handful of summer 2025 tour dates taking place throughout the northeastern United States. Six shows have been announced so far, with the brief run kicking off on Aug. 15 in Bethel, New York, and concluding on Aug. 30 in Salamanca, New York. The band will make additional stops in […]
Robert Plant has announced a European tour with Saving Grace. The outing will begin on May 3 in Brussels, followed by stops in the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain and more over several weeks. The tour is scheduled to conclude on July 30 in Barcelona. A complete list of show dates can be viewed below. Who […]
Following internet rumors regarding his involvement in a Van Halen-related project, Toto guitarist Steve Lukather has set the record straight. “Ever since Alex Van Halen dropped some [quotes saying] we were gonna work together I think there is a huge misunderstanding,” Lukather wrote on Instagram. “I will NOT EVER play a guitar note on a […]
Lou Gramm joined the current lineup of Foreigner at a concert in Clearwater, Florida on Saturday night, performing two of the band’s classic hits at the end of the show. Gramm helped deliver “I Want to Know What Love Is” and “Hot Blooded.” You can view fan-filmed footage of the performances, along with a set […]
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has temporarily stepped away from the band’s current tour in order to focus on an unspecified health issue. Read More: ZZ Top Lineup Changes: A Complete Guide The band’s management revealed the news in a Saturday afternoon statement, explaining that longtime tech team member (and, importantly, “fellow Texan”) John Douglas […]