There are tons of rock and roll bands that have achieved worldwide fame with the unique works they have done over the years. Dark purple was one of those bands that are considered one of the greatest. In 1970, Ritchie Blackmorewho achieved international fame as a member of Dark purplerevealedRead More →
In the 301st edition of classic rock we are delighted to welcome the return of Def Leppard. And even more excited to announce that they are back in full force. As you’ll read in our exclusive report, we sat down with the quintet to find out how they got theRead More →
Intelligent Music Project has hinted at what viewers can expect from their performance in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. Ahead of their departure to Turin for the Eurovision Song Contest, Intelligent Music Project spoke to BNT about their expectations and plans for the contest in Turin. Slavin Slavchev, a vocalistRead More →
Things can be legendary and things can be Legendary– and sometimes things can be both. It’s a fact that Lucky Brand understood and used for its Lucky Legends collection, an edition of iconic (legendary) denim pieces featuring some of the biggest names in rock and roll (Legendary). The limited editionRead More →
Did you know that Americans watch the most television? Of course we do – with around 300 different networks and streaming services churning out so many original shows, it would literally be impossible to find enough time to watch them all.But we will try.Read More →
Dominique Genetti, Digital journalist April 28, 2022 INDIO, CA – OCTOBER 16: Musicians Roger Daltrey (L) and Pete Townshend of The Who perform during A Desert Trip at Empire Polo Field on October 16, 2016 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Their music is legendary.Read More →
Dominique Genetti, Digital journalist April 28, 2022 INDIO, CA – OCTOBER 16: Musicians Roger Daltrey (L) and Pete Townshend of The Who perform during A Desert Trip at Empire Polo Field on October 16, 2016 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Their music is legendary.Read More →
Dominique Genetti, Digital journalist April 28, 2022 INDIO, CA – OCTOBER 16: Musicians Roger Daltrey (left) and Pete Townshend of The Who perform during A Desert Trip at Empire Polo Field on October 16, 2016 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Their music is legendary.Read More →
If there’s a lesson to be learned in music, it’s to look at what the Rolling Stones do and copy them. The legendary rockers have been one of the biggest bands around since the 1960s, and they’ve always remained relevant throughout the changes in society. Mick Jagger and his companyRead More →
Never afraid to have a point of view and looking increasingly at home as the statesman of rock, Noel Gallagher has bad news for the future of rock bands. rock, especially if you’re working class. There are plenty of middle class bands… who carry guitars instead of playing them. ButRead More →
Putting out an iconic rock album that breaks the mold and stays in the memory for a long time is a monumental task in itself. Luckily for rock fans, this means that the select few bands are good enough to produce not one, but several albums that defy expectations andRead More →
Did you know that Americans watch the most television? Of course we do – with around 300 different networks and streaming services churning out so many original shows, it would literally be impossible to find enough time to watch them all.But we will try.Read More →
SKID RANK bass player Rachel Bolan spoke to Rodrigo Altaf of Sound Perspectives about how the rise of grunge in the early 1990s forced most hard rock bands out of radio and MTVwith plummeting album and tour sales. “When a musical genre becomes just an outlet, it’s kind of theRead More →
Lilac Shadows debuted in 2013, an “ominous shoegaze” quartet led by Sam Logan. Since then, the psych-rock band have made intermittent appearances, no shortage of disturbing material with a news cycle saturated with Trump (and everything since Trump). The most recent and last release of the group, The other sideRead More →
Movies and rock music go hand in hand, and the big screen is full of rock films about the genre and its many inhabitants. Rock fans have a plethora of specific tastes, and some films perfectly capture the virtuous aura of rock ‘n’ roll better than others. RELATED: 10 HorrorRead More →
Great seats just released for an exciting week of classic rock performances at the Ridgefield Playhouse fueled by the Pepsi Rock Series driven by North American Motor Car. Saturday April 30, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. – The zombies will bring new music never heard before and perform their timeless classicRead More →
Did you know that Americans watch the most television? Of course we do – with around 300 different networks and streaming services churning out so many original shows, it would literally be impossible to find enough time to watch them all.But we will try.Read More →
AquaDog will headline the massive Mayday STOL aviation event in Wayne on Saturday May 21 the aquadog brain is Adam Manoucheri, a veteran multi-instrumentalist from northeast Nebraska. As an Austin, TX guitar legend once told him, “Great players come out of really flat, boring places – we had nothing elseRead More →
AquaDog will headline the massive Mayday STOL aviation event in Wayne on Saturday May 21 the aquadog brain is Adam Manoucheri, a veteran multi-instrumentalist from northeast Nebraska. As a guitar legend from Austin, Texas once told him, “Great players come out of really flat, boring places – we had nothingRead More →
A Manchester, UK-based publisher is filling an exciting niche in rock music literature with a series of books that tell the stories of top bands through the eyes and words of fans who have gone to their gigs. Editions so far have included the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, TheRead More →
Every new band’s worst nightmare is having to deal with the sophomore crisis. When you have your whole career to look forward to, that’s when you’re either going to become a great songwriter or burn out too quickly. When these rockers entered the studio for the second time, they wereRead More →
Tyler Baker used to mow cemeteries for money. Raised in a double-wide trailer in southern Indiana, he grew up in a home so rural it didn’t even have an address. As a child, he rode motorcycles and played in the stream. His father turned Creedence Clearwater Revival and ZZ TopRead More →
Great seats just released for an exciting week of classic rock performances at the Ridgefield Playhouse fueled by the Pepsi Rock Series driven by North American Motor Car. Saturday April 30, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. – The zombies will bring new music never heard before and perform their timeless classicRead More →
rolling stones leader Mick Jagger shared his thoughts on the state of rock today’s music, in particular, which he says breathes life into the genre. During a recent appearance on Swedish radio station P4, the rock veteran opened up about the state of rock ‘n’ roll. “In rock music youRead More →
The Rolling Stones in concert – Austin, TX – Credit: WireImage Mick Jagger credited an unlikely pair of pop-punk singers with keeping the spirit of rock music alive. In a new interview with Swedish radio P4, the Rolling Stones singer – one of the greatest singers in music history –Read More →
Mick Jagger has praised Yungblud and Machine Gun Kelly, saying the two artists “bring life” to a new generation of rock music. Speaking to Swedish radio station P4 recently, the Rolling Stones frontman explained (via The Independent): “In rock music you need energy and there haven’t been many new rockRead More →
The rock band Mr. Moto has always been phenomenal in their projects. The songs are organic and honest in every way and attract audiences with their innovative styles. (YourDigitalWall Editorial): – Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant April 23, 2022 (Issuewire.com) – Rock Band Mr Motorcycle composed his last two songs, ‘hard candy‘ andRead More →
Did you know that Americans watch the most television? Of course we do – with around 300 different networks and streaming services churning out so many original shows, it would literally be impossible to find enough time to watch them all.But we will try.Read More →
For the first time on stage since their sold-out Orchestral Rock Odyssey concert series, The Gary Cable Project is back by popular demand. The project will perform classic hits from the golden age of pop/rock music – Chicago, Toto, Steely Dan, Earth Wind & Fire, Lighthouse, Stevie Wonder, Blood SweatRead More →
In the early days of electronic music, sampling gave artists nearly endless resources to create new sounds. As long as you had a multitrack sampler, you didn’t need bulky or expensive instruments. Hip-hop was born out of an ability to take already recognized drum beats, guitar melodies or vocal hooksRead More →
Record Store Day has become nothing short of a global institution in the 15 years since its inception. Shortly after its launch, organizers of the music lover’s party proudly claimed that they had generated more traffic to independent record stores than Christmas. Not only has that boast come true forRead More →
Record Store Day has become nothing short of a global institution in the 15 years since its inception. Shortly after its launch, organizers of the music lover’s party proudly claimed that they had generated more traffic to independent record stores than Christmas. Not only has that boast come true forRead More →
Indie rock bands support escape to help Burscough teenager with rare neurological condition by Henry James (April 2022) A Burscough teenager has received an outpouring of support online from indie rock bands after charity Make-A-Wish UK appealed for help to grant his wish for a ‘party independent rock. Alfie Lund,Read More →
The humble album cover has been a mainstay of Western pop culture ever since. Alex Steinweiss invented this new way of expression for Columbia Records in 1939. Since then, album covers have become something of an art sensation, attracting big-name artists, designers, and photographers, all vying for maximum exposure. Sure,Read More →
Giving someone bunny ears has a not so wholesome story… Here are some fun facts to help you get through the day and look like the most knowledgeable person at the water cooler… Fun (and less fun) facts: The number “420” was associated withRead More →
(Hypebot) – Ahead of their third studio album, Stone Broken talks to Haulix about the secret to successful rock promotion in 2022. A guest post by Jamess Shotwell of Haulix. Let’s face it: the rock market is in a strange place. Never in theRead More →
For fans of Jacksonville-area classic rock, it’s hard to beat the four bands backing up this weekend. If they want, they could see Styx on Friday, Elton John on Saturday, The Who on Sunday and Little Feat on Monday. Check out the shows: So long:Goodbye? Jacksonville’s concert calendar is filledRead More →
Canadian classic rock guitarist and songwriter Jerry Doucette died Monday in a hospice, a statement from a family friend confirmed. Doucette, 70, was known for “Mama Let Him Play,” her 1977 hit from the album of the same name, which reached the Billboard Top 100. A family friend of DoucetteRead More →
Ahead of their third studio album, Stone Broken chats with Haulix about the secret to successful rock promotion in 2022. A guest post by Jamess Shotwell of Haulix. Let’s face it: the rock market is in a strange place. Never in the history of the genre have there been soRead More →
Brandon Hagen, vocalist/guitarist for Boston-based alternative rock band Vundabar, has spent the last ten years taking ambiguous existential crises and distilling them into song lyrics. Even so, there are still things in life that are just too hard to describe. “I’ll just show you,” he said Billboard of North Hampton,Read More →
Brandon Hagen, vocalist/guitarist for Boston-based alternative rock band Vundabar, has spent the last ten years taking ambiguous existential crises and distilling them into song lyrics. Even so, there are still things in life that are just too hard to describe. “I’ll just show you,” he said Billboard of North Hampton,Read More →
Veteran rock bands don’t really have to rely on their new gear anymore. Since they’ve already made millions, chances are they can rest on their laurels and make music in their spare time while still getting along with the nostalgia of their old hits. That’s not to say that everyRead More →
Art Rupe – Credit: Michael Ochs Archives Art Rupe, founder of the avant-garde R&B label Specialized files who released early classics from artists like Little RichardSam Cooke and Lloyd Pricedied at the age of 104. The Arthur N. Rupe Foundation announcement his death on Friday, adding that Rupe died atRead More →
Rock bands SYZYGY, ForeDaze and Reality Something performed at Blockhouse Bar on April 14. The bar was full of fast-paced scratching and drumming with a supportive community as SYZYGY kicked off the night. Lead vocalist Lu Harper started the band in August 2021, but the full band officially formed aboutRead More →
Bold and daring. These two words come up often when bassist Dominic John Davis talks about his boss Jack White and the innovative, adventurous and often risky approach the Detroit rock icon takes in the studio and on stage. There’s White’s ability to play every instrument on an album ifRead More →
It’s hard to imagine that any type of rock album isn’t a labor of love for everyone involved. It’s the kind of concert most people dream of having, so every time in the studio is supposed to be an absolute blast, right? It may seem so, until you start toRead More →
Rush’s extensive series of 40th anniversary albums continues with an expanded edition of the progressive rock band’s breakthrough 1981 release, “Moving Pictures”, cementing its status as a well-deserved classic album. The album released on April 15 is available to fans in a few separate configurations, including the Super Deluxe Edition,Read More →
Rush’s extensive series of 40th anniversary albums continues with an expanded edition of the progressive rock band’s breakthrough 1981 release, “Moving Pictures”, cementing its status as a well-deserved classic album. The album released on April 15 is available to fans in a few separate configurations, including the Super Deluxe Edition,Read More →
Rush’s extensive series of 40th anniversary albums continues with an expanded edition of the progressive rock band’s breakthrough 1981 release, “Moving Pictures”, cementing its status as a well-deserved classic album. The album released on April 15 is available to fans in a few separate configurations, including the Super Deluxe Edition,Read More →
Rush’s extensive series of 40th anniversary albums continues with an expanded edition of the progressive rock band’s breakthrough 1981 release, “Moving Pictures”, cementing its status as a well-deserved classic album. The album released on April 15 is available to fans in a few separate configurations, including the Super Deluxe Edition,Read More →
If we follow movie logic, you always tempt fate every time you make a sequel. Even though fans might want to watch other of their favorite characters, you still might end up having to do something that’s not as good as the first one you did. Again, there are exceptionsRead More →
Metallicit is Kirk Hammett is just one of many rock legends interviewed for classic rock the magazine’s 300th issue and sheds light on his love for the publication – as well as his favorite musicians covered by the publication. Hammett explained, “I don’t read about myself! I read about whatRead More →
Grace Potter and The Devil Makes Three headline the festival TEMPLETON — The Udsen Family of Castoro Cellars have announced the lineup for their 2022 Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival. Saturday, September 17 will close with multiple Grammy-nominated Grace Potter and soul singer Allen Stone. Sunday, September 18, willRead More →
Named as one of the “Top 10 Blues Guitarists in the World”, Lawrence Jonesa longtime user of Marshall amplifiers, has signed a brand new contract with Marshall Records. Laurence Jones begins a whole new stage of his career by uniting with Marshall Records and has just finished working on aRead More →
Hoist your lighters, tease your hair, and grab your best pair of acid-washed Levi’s – the Rhode Island Historical Society and Frog and Toad have teamed up to create classic rock t-shirts based on some of the most historic events in history. ‘state, and they’re extremely metallic. The first paysRead More →
By Don Redmond Published on April 13, 2022 at 10:44 am Niagara Falls lost a local music legend on Monday when Paul Wheeler succumbed to pancreatic cancer. (Photo by Lorne Tontegode) Niagara Falls lost prominence on the local music scene on April 11 when Paul Wheeler succumbed to stage 4Read More →
What?! Time to write a preview for an upcoming Box Tops concert? Certain protocols must be respected! Be sure to mention that the band‘s founder, Alex Chilton, left to form power pop legends Big Star. (Check) Be sure to mention that Chilton did NOT write, as many assume, the #1Read More →
What?! Time to write a preview for an upcoming Box Tops concert? Certain protocols must be respected! Be sure to mention that the band‘s founder, Alex Chilton, left to form power pop legends Big Star. (Check) Be sure to mention that Chilton did NOT write, as many assume, the #1Read More →
The rock musical Bat Out of Hell roared onto the Aberdeen stage and entertained with a high-octane theatrical experience. The award-winning hit show features the greatest hits from Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf and is at His Majesty’s Theater until Saturday. A combination of classic rock songs and a uniqueRead More →
(Left) Liberty Rose Lynn “Libby” German, 14, (Right) Abigail Joyce “Abby” Williams, 13 (Courtesy Indiana State Police) UPDATE (April 13, 2022): DELPHI, Ind. (ADAMS) – Libby German’s grandmother says she is shocked to learn that the suspect linked to the ‘Anthony Shots’ social media profile was one of the lastRead More →
For most rock fans, disco has always been considered a dirty word. Since the ’70s was supposed to be the decade rock firmly took over the charts, the folks who brought us artists like Donna Summer lay siege to everything rock had to offer. Come to think of it, there’sRead More →
If you or someone you know is due for surgery soon, check to see if the surgeon is a rock fan. Why? A new study has found that a surgeon’s work improves when they listen to rock music during a procedure. This new study has just been published by LangenbeckRead More →
Local college professor collaborates with Ukrainian punk rock bands to raise money for refugees Neumann University professor Yanis Chakars and seven Ukrainian punk rock bands have already raised thousands of dollars with their benefit album. ASTON, Pa. – A local professor has teamed up with Ukrainian punk rock musicians toRead More →
If you think 2021 has been a great year for new music, wait and see what 2022 brings. Artists have had a tough time over the past year, and bands that were on the verge of a successful year have ended up pushing back tours and album releases. But inRead More →
NJ’s alternative rock scene must sometimes feel left out by tour managers and concert promoters. Unless a major headliner is coming to MetLife Stadium or the Prudential Center, your options for seeing an alt-rock concert are usually limited within the confines of the Garden State. It’s been a long timeRead More →
Every rocker will tell you how important it is to smash it live. As fun as doing magic in the studio can be, it won’t mean anything if you can’t translate it to millions of fans in front of you night after night. While we don’t run out of greatRead More →
Jeff Rosenstock (Photo: Scott Legato/Getty), Pierce Jordan of Soul Glo (Photo: Christopher Postlewaite), Annie Clark (Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty), Eva Hendricks of Charly Bliss (Photo: Lisa Lake/Getty)Picture: Natalie Peeples There are a lot of great rock records out there, albums that have changed lives for the better in countless ways. ButRead More →
“Meredith is amazing. I had a blast at Meredith, it was awesome,” he says. start to finish. I don’t think there was a bad time for any of us. Like the psychedelic, guitar-heavy rock ‘n’ roll of Comets on Fire, Howlin Rain’s soulful grooves provide the listener with plenty ofRead More →
Did you know that Americans watch the most television? Of course we do – with around 300 different networks and streaming services churning out so many original shows, it would literally be impossible to find enough time to watch them all.But we will try.Read More →
Movie theater popcorn actually costs more than filet mignon… Here are some fun facts to help you get through the day and look like the most knowledgeable person at the water cooler… Fun (and less fun) facts: Silverfish can survive without food for overRead More →
Performing a song live is really what will make or break it with your fans. There are several bands that have come and gone over the years that have made brilliant recordings, only to find themselves lost in the woods when it comes time to translate that to live audiences.Read More →
It’s hard to really quantify anything that came out in the 80s as dark. As this was the decade that gave us MTV, the whole concept of rock and roll was about to get a much glitzier makeover than what had come before. Between the neon-colored mess that’s been theRead More →
Joe Satriani sits in front of a wall of groundbreaking amps—Marshall, Peavey, and EVH rigs that would make the average chamber grinder cry—and for the umpteenth time in this press cycle, he explains that he has none. used none of them on his new album, The Elephants of March. SatrianiRead More →
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Changes may be coming to your local library branch. The Allen County Public Library Board met in special session Thursday afternoon to formally receive recommendations from the Bostwick Design Partnership regarding upgrades to CPRA facilities. The meeting was open to the public and can beRead More →
Technical ability is not necessarily a prerequisite to be considered an accomplished guitarist. You might be able to play as fast as Eddie Van Halen, but who cares if you don’t bring anything new to the table… Innovation and originality are just as important as having in-depth knowledge of musicRead More →
Welcome to the jungle. Indoor Radio‘s look at the top rated stations in classic rock continues with the day 2 edition of “In numbers”, focused on the 51-100 and 101-forward markets. The ranking, exclusive to Indoor Radio from Nielsen Media, are based on the average quarter-hour share among people 12Read More →
It’s been at least 40 years since the classic rock format first appeared in markets like Chicago and Cleveland, 35 years since its arrival in most major markets thanks to format pioneers such as Fred Jacobs and Gary Guthrie, and 20 years since its national audience share surpassed that ofRead More →
The term rock and roll tends to put most people in a little box. For a genre that’s all about breaking down what you can do with a few chords, it gets a little frustrating when you find yourself playing the exact same song over and over. If you decideRead More →
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The group America will be the first national group on tour to perform at Loeb Stadium. Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski announced Wednesday that Grammy Award-winning band America will perform at Loeb Stadium on June 30. “It was a dream of ours, as you know Loeb Stadium wasRead More →
The 80s, one of the craziest, dumbest and most inventive decades in rock music history, produced an assortment of exciting bands. From hairspray-laden glam rockers to moody alternative adventurers and everything in between, this generation of hard rock has provided a little something for everyone. For the many musical titansRead More →
The guy who invented the Keurig K-cup coffee system is kicking himself for a few reasons… Here are some fun facts to help you get through the day and look like the most knowledgeable person at the water cooler… Fun (and less fun) facts:Read More →
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is known for a lot of things: creating a vast and interconnected universe, turning low-end heroes into star performers for moviegoers, and smashing the box office four times a year. Likewise, the mega-franchise is also adept enough to create a captivating soundtrack. RELATED: 10 Avengers WhoRead More →
Time is never that kind of rock and roll. As much as people like to dream of going out on a high, you can count on the number of bands that have gracefully bowed out over the years. Hell, even when things look up for these bands, they’ve chosen toRead More →
Did you know that Americans watch the most television? Of course we do – with around 300 different networks and streaming services churning out so many original shows, it would literally be impossible to find enough time to watch them all.But we will try.Read More →
Of all the subgenres that have come and gone in rock music, grunge seemed to be dying a pretty ugly death. With Kurt Cobain’s death hanging like a shroud over the rest of the stage, it was time for the genre to read its last rites and regroup into somethingRead More →
The popularity of rock plays a very important role in the development of this direction. If rock weren’t so popular, then such music would hardly play through our headphones, through the speakers of our favorite car or computer. Many people like to listen to such music, although for some reasonRead More →
Foo Fighters swept the rock category at the 2022 Grammy Awards, winning Best Rock Performance (“Making a Fire”), Best Rock Song (“Waiting on a War”) and Best Rock Album (medicine at midnight). The awards come just days after the tragic and sudden death of the band’s longtime drummer, Taylor Hawkins.Read More →
The idea of selling yourself is something that we kind of have to accept in the music world. You can’t expect to see your favorite artists live off goodwill for the rest of their lives, so it only makes sense that some of them decide to take the gamble andRead More →
Guests on the dance floor Hundreds of guests enjoyed classic rock renditions and ’80s entertainment to support South Florida’s most vulnerable residents Boca Raton, Florida – Guests are calling for an encore after HomeSafe’s 19th Classic Rock & Roll Party on Saturday, March 26. The party brought together more thanRead More →
Rock and roll has never lacked people stealing from each other. The old adage says it takes a genius to fly, so it’s only natural that some bands wear a little too much of their influences on their sleeve from time to time. It’s a bit of a different storyRead More →
If the term “classic rock” had to be embodied by a single band, one of the best candidates would certainly be Foreigner. No playlist of ’70s and ’80s rock hits will let an hour pass without showcasing the wicked piano chords of “Cold as Ice,” the opening synthesizer love spellRead More →
Almost a quarter of a century ago, a ragtag team of rock writers had the crazy idea to launch a magazine that truly celebrated and explored the music they loved. There was no other magazine in town that did exactly that, so for real field of dreams ‘build it andRead More →