Classic Rock
Classic Rock
27 Years Ago: Van Halen Perform First Show With Sammy Hagar
On March 27, 1986, the city of Shreveport, Louisiana bore witness to the very first public performance of Van Halen MKII – otherwise nicknamed “Van Hagar,” in reference to the band’s new front man, Sammy Hagar, who had controversially replaced former loudmouth, David Lee Roth, a few months prior.
Rush Shows ‘More Fun’ With String Section, Says Geddy Lee
Leave it to legendary Canadian band Rush to change things up even after all these years. After having performed live as a trio for the past 40-plus years, the group has brought a string section to join them on stage for their 'Clockwork Angels' world tour, and they are enjoying having the extra manpower on stage.
Watch Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Voodoo Child (Slight Return)’ Performed on a Gayageum
Worn the grooves out on your copy of Jimi Hendrix's 'Electric Ladyland?' Here's a new way to experience one of that album's key cuts, as Luna Lee reimagines 'Voodoo Child (Slight Return)' on a traditional Korean instrument called the gayageum.
DJ Fred’s Favorite Albums of the 1970s
March 26, 2013 On this date in 1977, "Hotel California" by the Eagles hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Album Chart.
It was and still is a lot of people's favorite 1970's album.
Here's my top five albums of the 1970s, what's yours?
Please go to the comments section below and let me know!
#1--Aerosmith - Toys in the Attic
#2--Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy
#3-Lynyrd Skynyrd - Second Helping
#4-Eagles - Hotel California
#5-The Who - Who's Next
Bruce Springsteen’s Super-Sized Set Lists Are Testing Steven Van Zandt’s Stand In
Perhaps they should have called this the Curve Ball tour. Tom Morello, filling in for Steven Van Zandt during the E Street Band's ongoing concerts through Australia, says Bruce Springsteen tinkers with the setlist until the absolute last moment.
45 Years Ago: ‘The Monkees” Final Episode Airs
On Monday, March 25, 1968, at 7:30PM, the final episode of 'The Monkees' aired over the NBC airwaves. When the television show about a rock and roll band premiered on Monday, Sept. 12, 1966, no one could have guessed the phenomenon it would become. Over the 18 months that followed, the fictitious band became a real band, and their records not only topped the charts, but even outsold the Beatles.
Early Bids for Signed Copy of the Beatles’ ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Album Shoot Past $110,000
Emerson, Lake & Palmer Announce Record Store Day Exclusive Box Set
This year's Record Store Day (April 20) is shaping up to be a classic rock extravaganza (emphasis on 'extra'): From Cream's triple-vinyl live set to David Bowie's string of singles to Paul McCartney's live EP, some of rock's most legendary acts are digging deep into their respective vaults and unleashing goodies.
40 Years Ago: John Lennon Ordered to Leave the US by Immigration Authorities
On March 23, 1973, John Lennon was issued an order by US immigration authorities to leave the United States. He was given 60 days to do so. The reason given for the deportation stemmed from his conviction in 1968 in England for possession of marijuana; however, as we now know, it had more to do with the Nixon administration's general fear of Lennon, his political views and his influence. Lennon's wife, Yoko Ono, was, however, granted permanent residence at the time.