Classic Rock News

Getty ImagesFormer Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer paid a musical tribute to Betty White, who died on December 31st at the age of 99. He played a cover of White’s hit series Golden Girls theme song, “You’ve Got A Friend,” and shared it on social media along with a lengthy post. Klinghoffer wrote…

Getty ImagesBernie Taupin, Elton John’s legendary songwriting partner, has been saluted on Queen Elizabeth’s 2022 New Year’s Honors List posted on December 31st. Noise11.com reported Taupin, who first teamed with Elton back in 1967, was honored with the prestigious CBE (Commander of the British Empire) for this contribution to music. Also honored was the Spice…

PRPhotos.comMick Jagger shed light on his classic Instagram posts featuring him out and about in the U.S. during the Rolling Stones’ recent “No Filter” tour. The legendary frontman posted shots of himself throughout the recent leg at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, checking out the wildlife in Tennessee, drinking a beer at Charlotte’s Thirsty…

Getty ImagesFoo Fighters recorded their Madison Square Garden concert earlier this year and now you can watch it online. The band has released the full, professionally shot, footage and posted it on their social media. The show took place on June 20 and marked the first concert at that venue in nearly 500 days. For…

PRPhotos.comSoundgarden/Pearl Jam drummer, Matt Cameron shared a photo of himself in the studio with Nirvana bassist, Krist Novoselic. Along with the photo, he wrote: “Tracking with Krist at Avast Recording.” Fans immediately picked up on the magnitude of what was happening… One person wrote, “That is a beautiful sight,” while another posted, “Historians making more…

PRPhotos.comScorpions have released the second in a three-part series of short documentaries. Part two focuses on the making of the band’s 19th studio album, Rock Believer. In a press statement, the band said, “We all came back together in the studio like in the old days and captured that journey on camera. Maybe you’ll discover…

PRPhotos.comHe made the announcement on Instagram with a  photo of himself holding a positive test result. Calling it “the crud”, he wrote: “Well, like so many others this virus has come to pay me a visit. Yes, double lines… Jackpot! Except this time you don’t win anything but a nice chunk of time by yourself…

Getty ImagesLast week, Phish had to cancel their New Year’s Residency at Madison Square Garden due to Covid. So now, they’ve decided the show will go on, but without an audience. The band will keep it safe and livestream as they play three full sets without an audience from the Ninth Cube and make it…

PRPhotos.comTwo former Kiss guitarists are scheduled to perform at the same event. Ace Frehley and Vinnie Vincent will both be at Nashville’s Creature Fest in 2022. There’d been discussions about a wider reunion with their former bandmates, and all members had been approached about taking part, but all turned it down. Other artists booked include:…