A 48-year-old woman has said she’s the daughter of Queen star Freddie Mercury, as the result of an affair he had in 1976. She reported…
Category: Ultimate Classic Rock
Were the ’80s really the greatest decade ever in music? We posit that question on the back cover of our new book, 501 Essential Albums…
Billy Joel has halted all touring after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus. Doctors say performances have exacerbated his condition, “leading to problems with hearing,…
Bob Dylan does not often perform with guests, but he made an exception Thursday night when guitarist Billy Strings joined him for “All Along the…
Steve Perry has shown a newfound willingness to revisit Journey‘s classic songs, participating in recent duet recordings of “Faithfully” with Willie Nelson and “Open Arms”…
Few albums can be perfect, but many other classic LPs fall short. Maybe it’s an out-of-place experimental track or a throwaway song given to the drummer to…
All it takes is one classic album for an artist to rank among the pantheon of greats. Two back-to-back classics, and you can consider yourself lucky. Three in…
A New Jersey bar has come under fire for canceling a Bruce Springsteen cover band’s scheduled performance following the Boss’ recent criticisms of President Donald Trump.…
Metallica has expanded their M72 world tour into 2026, announcing a series of European dates for next spring and summer with support from some of metal’s heaviest…
Jethro Tull will release an expanded version of 1972’s Living in the Past compilation. The upcoming six-disc album, Still Living in the Past, includes remixes, demos, and live tracks,…
The Indianapolis Colts NFL team announced the death of owner Jim Irsay, who was also known as a large-scale collector of rock ’n’ roll memorabilia.…
Van Halen knew how to make a strong first impression. Eddie Van Halen and his bandmates always took care to put their best foot forward,…
A new documentary titled The Ballad of Judas Priest is in production at Sony Music Vision, celebrating the English Metal Gods’ 50-plus-year history and rise to…
Bruce Springsteen has rush released a four-song EP from his much-discussed May 14 performance in Manchester, England, as the E Street Band’s European tour continues.…
Britpop icon Robbie Williams has released a new song, “Rocket,” featuring Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath fame. “Rocket” will be part of Williams’ upcoming album,…
These five ’80s rock and metal guitarists who started great new bands serve as an unfortunate reminder that previous success and loads of talent don’t guarantee future prosperity. That…
Ronnie Radke said he’d called the FBI in to deal with the catfishing drama involving himself, Tommy Lee and Lee’s estranged wife Brittany Furlan. Amid…
After 20 years as Foreigner’s lead singer, Kelly Hansen has announced that he will leave the band at the end of their 2025 summer tour.…
George Wendt, best known for his portrayal of barfly Norm Peterson on the hit sitcom Cheers, has died at the age of 76. Wendt’s passing…
Neil Young has a message for President Donald Trump in the wake of his attacks against Bruce Springsteen. President Trump recently lashed out at Springsteen, who has…