10 Rock Bands Who Peaked With Their Debut Album
The rock music landscape is filled with great bands releasing great albums with great songs. Well, that’s what we’d all like to hope for, at least, because unfortunately there are other bands that just can’t help but release dross after dross. Yet when it comes to great albums, some bands grow and mature with each […]
Dream Wife: In conversation with the holy trinity of modern rock
Woman of your dreams will embark on a UK tour this month, with a date at the Gorilla in Manchester on March 25. The Mancunion caught up with Alice, the London-based trios lead guitarist, to discuss the new album, what the band are currently working on and ‘So When You Gonna’ is the only record […]
York Copmanthorpe Schools and St Paul Rock Music Events
MORE than a thousand children from schools across York skipped regular lessons for a day and were able to ‘let off steam’ instead. Just under 400 pupils from Copmanthorpe School, along with 200 from St Paul’s CE, 150 from Lord Deramore’s and 440 from Poppleton Ousebank were all visited by Rock Kidz On Tour. The […]
Jack White wants major labels to build vinyl pressing factories
Former White Stripe Jack White has a lot on his plate right now. A new record, “Fear of the Dawn”, is coming in three weeks. Then another, “Entering Heaven Alive,” hits shelves in mid-July. And, he just announced a North American and European tour that will run from April to August. It would make sense […]
Gustavo Santaolalla’s unlikely path to Oscar gold
Gustavo Santaolalla is perhaps the only Oscar-winning film composer to have been in prison. Before moving to Los Angeles in the late 1970s, Santaolalla was a Latin rock musician in his native Argentina, which was engulfed in what became known as “the dirty war”. Dissidents, artists and many opponents of the military dictatorship have been […]
An Indy radio host with old-school sensibilities brings modern rock to local listeners – WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather forecast
It’s seven in the morning on a Friday. Matt Pelsor takes a giant sip of what he describes as “gas station coffee” before leaning into the microphone at his WTTS studio and offering an intro to the upcoming single. Pelsor has all the facts about upcoming tracks, like the jocks of a bygone era who […]
Classic Rock Enthusiasts Stone Ax End Their ‘Stay Of Execution’ (First Album Stream)
Discover the first stone ax the album at the end of 2009 was a revelation; decades of individual and collective worship of classic rock had finally reached their logical conclusion. A band that could only exist in 1971 had crossed the Rubicon and entered the 21st century, bell-bottom and legged, emerging from a time machine […]
10 Rock Bands Who Invented Their Own Genre
There doesn’t seem to be anything truly original through any genre of music. Everyone has a blast somewhere, so you’re bound to find overlaps with your personal favorite artists and the influences they drew on as a budding songwriter. Every once in a while though, you get these few bands that seem to be making […]
Fringe Review: Ten Years in 1965
To share Tweeter To share To share E-mail Reviewed: Saturday, March 12, 2022 “You know you have to go through hell before you get to heaven” – Steve Miller. At arguably one of South Australia’s most serene and picturesque wineries, Shingleback Wines – those words have never been truer. To hear that statement with such […]
10 Biggest Love/Hate Albums In Rock Music History
There are plenty of musicians and bands in the world of popular music that polarize opinion. Certain acts are always going to sow discord, especially those that settle on the edges. Extreme metal, minimalist ambient, and free jazz are three good examples of genres that people seem to either love or hate. Opinions can also […]
Classic Rock Photographer Gives Montalvo Audience ‘Best Seat In The House’
Saratoga’s Montalvo Arts Center is hosting the only photographer to have photographed album covers for The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Who for a night of multimedia storytelling on March 19. Photographer and writer Ethan Russell will perform “The Best Seat in the House” at the Carriage House Theater at 7:30 p.m. “Montalvo has […]
How Rock Music Survived
Nothing could have prepared musicians and others in the music industry for the arrival of COVID-19 in March 2020. After the World Health Organization declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020, the industry, like everything else, was forced to accept a harsh reality: things weren’t going to be the same for a long time, maybe […]
Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard is the intoxicating proof that they make rock bands like before
If you don’t think they’re making rock bands like they used to, then do yourself a favor and check out Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard. The Cardiff quartet’s exuberant 2020 single John Lennon Is My Jesus Christ caused a fervent eruption of chanting from the crowd at London’s Scala on Thursday night, its cheeky musical credentials providing […]
The Go-Go’s Beauty and the Beat changed rock music forever
During the induction of the Go-Go’s at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on October 30, 2021, actress Drew Barrymore spilled a secret: the new wave band’s 1981 album, The beauty and the Beastchanged her life when she heard it at the age of 6. She told the crowd that she “spent hours watching […]
10 terrible rock songs from legendary rock bands
Over time, you cannot expect to achieve perfection forever. Even with some of the greatest bands of all time, not everything they release can truly be called a masterpiece every time. Then again, if you had to sacrifice quality, you’d think it would be at least a little better than that. Across several generations of […]
Bach to Rock Music School Announces Franchisee Spotlight Campaign
By: From Bach to Rock | 0 shares 138 readings Top franchise owners share expert tips for success in 4-part series March 11, 2022 // Franchising.com // Bethesda, MD – Bach to Rock today announces the launch of its Franchise Pitch Campaign, which will feature top Bach to Rock music school owners sharing their tips […]
EM On Holiday’s new denim is inspired by classic rock and ’80s Powers ballads
On Repeat is a music series where NYLON interviews our favorite creatives (designers, artists, etc.) about the songs they can’t stop playing while they work. You’re going to want to add them to your playlists and streaming platforms ASAP. EM On Holiday, formerly known as Holiday The Label, is expanding into a new category just […]
Bach to Rock Music School Announces Franchisee Advocacy Campaign | News
BETHESDA, MD., March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bach to rockAmerica’s music school for students of all ages, today announces the launch of its franchisee pitch campaign, which will showcase the finest Bach to rock music school owners sharing their tips for successfully starting, owning and operating a Bach at rock franchise. The 4-part series starts […]
Rock bands are coming to Indiana this summer | Entertainment
INDIANAPOLIS — American rock bands Alice In Chains and Breaking Benjamin are reuniting for the first time for a co-headlining tour with special guests Bush to host a rock night across the country, making it the one of the hottest tours of the summer. Produced by Live Nation, the 30-city tour includes a stop at […]
Why rock music is so popular with slot machines
Online slot machines are one of the most popular casino games, they are fun, quick to play and require little skill. There is a wide range of Slot machines on the internet, each with different themes to meet a wide audience with different internets. One type of slot that is becoming increasingly popular with players […]
Noel Gallagher says rock music is too middle class for another Oasis to break out | Entertainment News
Noel Gallagher thinks rock music is too bourgeois to find another Oasis. The ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ hitmaker and his brother Liam grew up in Burnage, Manchester and he insisted ‘working class kids’ would find it hard to break into music these days in because of the costs associated with the creation of a […]
Noel Gallagher says rock music is too middle class for another Oasis to break out | People
Noel Gallagher thinks rock music is too bourgeois to find another Oasis. The ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ hitmaker and his brother Liam grew up in Burnage, Manchester and he insisted ‘working class kids’ would find it hard to break into music these days in because of the costs associated with the creation of a […]
ACPL explores upgrade options | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
FORT WAYNE, Indiana (ADAMS) – The Allen County Public Library Board met in special session on Wednesday. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an update on CPRA’s facilities master plan and to share feedback the library has received from the community regarding CPRA’s facility upgrades. During the […]
Classic rock band America performs ‘Horse with No Name’ at the Weinberg Center in Frederick
Classic rock band America continues to perform after more than half a decade. Learn more about the rockers before their concert in Frederick, Maryland. Listen to our full conversation on my “Beyond the Fame” podcast. WTOP’s Jason Fraley Gives a Glimpse of America at the Weinberg Center (Part 1) They delivered classic rock hits from […]
Tara Who? Bring back the lost glory of organic rock music with their song ‘Asian Blood’
Released March 4 Tara Who? offers ‘Asian blood‘. The song is compelling for its bold lyricism, sublime subject matter, and metallic instrumental arrangement. Tara Who? is a new-age rock music enthusiast who came up with the latest track ‘Asian blood.‘ The track is inspired by the feminist punk movement Riot grrrl, initiated in the 1990s. […]
Noel Gallagher says rock music is too middle class for another Oasis to break out | Community
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New Study Reveals Rock Music’s 3 Most Controversial Personalities
Musicians are just human like the rest of us, but sometimes it might be necessary to draw a line regarding which of them you choose to support as a fan. A new study by Tick found the three most controversial figures in rock music, in which their fans actually chose to stop supporting them. For […]
10 Great Obscure Post-Rock Bands
Musical genres can be notoriously difficult to define, and there will always be blurry edges and overlaps. That said, the particular niche known as post-rock offers perhaps one of the most intriguing perspectives in modern music, utilizing classic rock instruments but largely eschewing traditional song structures to focus on the texture and mood. Bands such […]
Olivia Rodrigo says there’s ‘not enough’ female rock music shown in the media
March 8, 2022, 4:44 PM Olivia Rodrigo takes her all-female rock band on her upcoming Sour Tour. Olivia Rodrigo spoke about working with an all-female band and called on the media to overlook women in rock. Olivia Rodrigo fans will know that the 19-year-old has an all-female band. Shortly after Olivia’s iconic debut single, “driver’s […]
Editor’s Pick of the South Minn Scene: Rock Music and St. Patrick’s Day | South Minn Scene
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10 Most Important Hard Rock Bands of the 80s
As soon as the 80s started to happen, rock and roll had finally had its fangs. After flirting with the idea of going heavier in the 70s with Zeppelin and Sabbath, that’s when the whole genre took off and started to ruin itself with any heavy riff on which they could get their hands on. […]
10 Most Underrated Members Of Legendary Rock Bands
Have you ever listened to a band and felt like there was only one member of the band doing all the heavy lifting? The other people might be doing their thing on stage, but for some reason everyone’s focus is on the one person who seems to put all the pieces together. They may seem […]
More Development Heads to the Southeast Side | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Another major project is heading to the southeast side of the city. On Thursday, Mayor Tom Henry, joined by the city’s Community Development Division and other public officials, announced that a local real estate company plans to build its headquarters in the Southtown Center shopping area. Linda Golden, owner of […]
Here’s what to watch this weekend | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
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. According to a study, people […]
10 rock bands who released 2 masterpiece albums in a row
Nobody really knows when they make an all-time classic album. Every time you walk into the studio, you always want to try and find something no one has heard before and hope it finds an audience. Once you’ve tasted that success, there’s the pressure to try to keep up with it, and these bands were […]
Indiana AG Launches Investigation into T-Mobile Hack | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Attorney General is investigating how T-Mobile customers in the state were hacked. On Tuesday, Attorney General Todd Rokita said he had launched an investigation into the hacking of nearly 53 million customers last summer. Rokita said some of those customers’ personal information is now for sale on the dark […]
Winter Jam Tour Brings Christian Rock Music to Penn State
Photo provided Skillet doesn’t seem to soften with age. Over a 15-year recording career that includes 10 previous studio albums, the Christian crossover band have firmly established themselves in the alternative metal/rock universe. The band’s 10th album, 2019’s release “Victorious,” gave a grungy, industrial edge to aggressive rockers like “You Ain’t Ready,” “Never Going Back,” […]
A look at Sum 41’s Dave Baksh
3 minimum reading Dave Bash was one of the first North American musical performances for late South Asians ‘90s. He is best known as the lead guitarist of the Canadian rock band Sum 41. His musical influences were heavily influenced by bands like Genesis, Foreigner, Led Zeppelin, Rage Against The Machine, the early Iron Maidens […]
Stone Temple Pilots and Other Hard Rock Bands to Play Orange Loop Rock Festival in Atlantic City
The Orange Loop Rock Festival takes place in Atlantic City from June 10-12. Stone Temple Pilots, Chevelle, Puddle of Mudd, Hoobastank, Hinder and John 5 & the Creatures will be among the performers at the Orange Loop Rock Festival taking place at the festival grounds near the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, June 10-12. Tickets […]
Vote for Best Album of Life from Classic Rock Magazine
Hey, rock fans! Here has classic rock we’re gearing up to celebrate our 300th issue, which will include – among other fun things – a look at the top 30 rock albums released in our lifetime (that’s since issue #1 was released in 1998). To do this, we need your votes. In your opinion, which […]
A one-man band reigniting classic rock music once again: BILLY J.’s ALMOST HOWE is a one-of-a-kind experience
Bringing the rock soundscape to life by covering hits from the 1960s to the present day, ALMOST HOWE is an experienced force that never ceases to stun Emigsville, Pennsylvania – Bringing with him years of musical experience, ALMOST HOWE represents one man’s dream come true. Few artists are capable of independently leading a band with […]
Dave Grohl thinks Billie Eilish embodies modern rock and roll
Rich Fury/Getty Images Dave Grohl spoken with UK The Independent in an interview published on Tuesday about his new comedy horror film, Workshop 666, released in theaters last week. And among the revelations in the play – including that Grohl once swam in the Manson Family Murder Pool (before it was turned into an $85 […]
The place that changed rock music forever
Frank Mastropolo’s new book, Fillmore East: the place that changed rock music forever returns to the legendary and ephemeral place in New York. Mastropolo – journalist, photographer and former producer of ABC News 20/20 – interviewed more than 90 musicians and former crew members for an oral history that compiles more than 200 performance photos, […]
From Kahoot quiz to alternative rock music in the background: Singapore youths share their ‘dream burials’, Singapore News
If you are asked to provide a list of words to associate with “funeral”, what immediately comes to mind? For many, the discomfort would seep in before a word was even formed. This is likely due to the individual’s refusal to think of the “d” word – death. This could easily put someone down a […]
Spring concert guide: Classic rock gigs light up a busy season of live shows
With brighter months to come, Oregon’s spring concert slate opens with a performance by Americana-winning scribe and talkative Jason Isbell. Carlos Santana and Stewart Copeland follow – the latter resuming his policing with the Oregon Symphony – while Koffee spins the rhyme and beat to taste. Permanent pandemic precautions will be in place at many […]
Columbus Classic Rock Station Q-FM 96 Celebrates 45 Years On The Air
This month marks the 45th anniversary of the signing of WLVQ-FM 96. For local classic rock fans, February 14, 1977 heralded an exciting new format that would become a strong player and mainstay on Columbus radio. The first song after the station change at noon on Monday was “New Kid in Town” by the Eagles. […]
10 Greatest Progressive Rock Bands of All Time
Rock and roll has never been known as the most complicated genre. When things started in the early 50s, all you needed was a basic understanding of 12-bar blues to get by in any decent rock band. Once the 60s started to unravel, it was time for bands to start disrupting the structure of what […]
10 Rock Bands That Never Sold Out
The biggest temptation that accompanies everyone in the music industry is the idea of selling yourself. We all have to make a living at the end of the day, and sometimes it’s a little easier to make a name for yourself by simply following the trends rather than sticking to what you think is cool. […]
10 Hated Rock Bands With An Amazing Album
Every musician, good or bad, has at least one classic song to offer the world. Even if you think some artists are beyond repair, there are always those subtle glimpses of quality that might give you hope for what they might do later. It happens to all of us…even those who have let us down […]
The City grants more than $170,000 for neighborhood improvement projects | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The City of Fort Wayne Neighborhood Planning and Activation Task Force announced that 38 neighborhood associations are receiving grants totaling more than $170,000 to support community-led projects. These projects range from new landscaping in common areas to replacing neighborhood signage. Any registered Fort Wayne neighborhood association could apply to receive […]
The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 943: Modern Rock Feuds
There are people who just can’t get along. The tension could be the result of politics, religion, philosophies, property, honor, personal insult, perceived insult or, a million things, really. Perhaps the most famous feud in history was that of the Hatfields and the McCoys, a group of hillbillies who fought along the Kentucky-West Virginia border […]
How about some good news? | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
The news for the past week – in fact, year(s), maybe – has been very heavy. But it’s important so that sometimes the good news gets a little buried in our feeds. So here’s some other good news doing the rounds. . . 1. A radio host in England was in the middle of a […]
Bergen County Players Presents Classic Rock Musical “Godspell”
NEWS | CHARACTERISTICS | PREVIEWS | EVENTS originally published: 02/24/2022 (ORADELL, NJ) — Bergen County Players (BCP)one of America’s oldest small theater companies, presents the uplifting, uplifting and joyful classic rock musical divine spell. Under the direction of Lynne Lupfer, this musical sensation, the premiere of internationally acclaimed composer Stephen Schwartz, continues to touch audiences […]
Jujubee loves his hard rock music
Jujubee’s Kentucky Futurity victory celebration (photo by Amanada Stephens) Hightstown, New Jersey— It’s not uncommon for music to be part of an athlete’s daily training routine. Even when the athlete is a horse. In this case, the trotter of the year 2021, Jujubee. “He likes hard rock,” Jujubee keeper Mike Tabasco said. “We play (Ted) […]
EDGEOUT RECORDS PRESENTS THE FUTURE OF ROCK MUSIC AT #HAPPENS
EDGEOUT RECORDS PRESENTS THE FUTURE OF ROCK MUSIC AT #HAPPENS @ THE BARBERSHOP (LAS VEGAS SPEAKEASY) Tweet that Bluphoria has completed its development phase. The group entered East Iris Studios at Nashville last January to record their first album with a GRAMMY®-winning and 11-time GRAMMY®-nominated mixer/producer Mark Needham (MacFleetwood, The Killers, P!nk, Imagine Dragons). The […]
GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist SLASH on the current state of rock music – “Not everyone is really plugged in that there’s this massive movement going on, but it’s definitely here”
Slash joins Travis Mills on Apple Music 1 to discuss the release of 4 (with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators), his experience working with Spatial Audio, the current state of rock, embracing TikTok, being the very first release on the new Gibson label, and more. Read an excerpt below (courtesy of Travis Mills on Apple […]
Rock music legends pay tribute to singer Mark Lanegan after his death in Killarney, Co Kerry
Some of rock music’s biggest names have paid tribute to Screaming Trees frontman Mark Lanegan after his sudden death at his Killarney home on Tuesday morning. he grunge star (57) who was also a member of rock bands Queens of the Stone Age and The Gutter Twins, and collaborated with artists such as Nirvana’s Kurt […]
City’s latest update on waste issues | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – On Tuesday, the City of Fort Wayne provided an update on solid waste management services. City officials say Fort Wayne is stepping up its own resources to help with missed Red River Waste Solutions pickups. A statement from the mayor’s office says the company is unable to complete all pickups […]
Penny Arcade was one of Rochester NY’s most revered rock clubs
The Penny Arcade was one of the most revered rock music clubs in Rochester history. The bar was on the northernmost part of Lake Avenue in Charlotte and one of the oldest clubs in the area. Musicians like Bon Jovi, Foghat, Bad Company, Gregg Allman and Joan Jett have played at the Arcade, but the […]
Here’s what to watch today | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
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. According to a study, people […]
Where is rock music in Britain today?
During the 2022 BRIT Awards red carpet, it was revealed that Ed Sheeran would open the show with ‘Bad Habits’, the hit single from his album Equals (=). The announcement came as no surprise, as starting Britain’s biggest music event of the year with the country’s biggest star performing one of his hit songs is […]
“They are the pinnacle of rock music”
Queen guitarist Brian May praised one of rock’s pioneers The Beatles and admitted they are the pinnacle of rock writing and music. Brian May is known for being the guitarist and keyboardist of his co-founded rock band Queen. The legendary musician’s huge impact on his band Queen made them one of the greatest rock bands […]
The most important rock bands of the 1970s
As Far Out Magazine Details, in the early 70s, David Bowie was alien rockstar Ziggy Stardust, as featured in 1972’s “Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars”. Then he was a tougher version of the same character as Aladdin Sane, on the 1973 album of the same name. On 1974’s “Diamond Dogs” he debuted Halloween […]
The relationship between casinos and rock music
The worlds of rock music and casinos have more in common than you might think. Let’s take a look at some of the ways these two popular aspects of the entertainment industry have come together over the years. Strip based casino games One of the first things a casino fan will notice when looking online […]
10 Perfect Rock Music Albums of the 2010s
Anyone who still says rock has been dead since the mid-2000s needs to seriously get their ears checked. Over the past decade, we’ve seen some of the greatest rock music the world has ever produced come to fruition. It’s just not the way you expected it to be. Of course, this is not necessarily the […]
The former Springfield resident is part of rock music history
Dave Grohl grew up in Springfield, honed his rock sound at local venues, and hit it hard. Now he’s also an author. Former Springfield resident Dave Grohl rose to prominence as a rocker with the Foo Fighters in the 1990s and now, 31 years later, he still tops the charts. Grohl’s most recent bestseller, “The […]
10 Greatest Anti-Love Songs In Rock Music History
No genre of music will soon run out of love songs. Considering it’s probably the most universal emotion when it comes to songwriting, there’s always going to be someone out there trying to tug on that extra heartstring and make you fall head over heels in love with their music. But what happens when you […]
GoFundMe seeks to help develop local photographer’s classic rock photos
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) – A new GoFundMe seeks to help preserve the legacy and work of a local rock photographer. Charles Daniels has spent over 50 years of his life photographing some of the world’s most popular rock artists and musicians. Daniels has had the opportunity to tour with and photograph artists like Rod Stewert, […]
Dirty Honey + Mammoth WVH Singers Explain Rock Band Scarcity
One of the most anticipated touring couples of 2022 saw Dirty Honey and Mammoth WVH hit the road together. It sounds like a perfect fit, but the two acts revealed that it wasn’t exactly easy to find other new rock ‘n’ roll bands to tour with. Dirty Honey singer Marc LaBelle told radio host Carlota […]
Bomber guitarists Anton Sköld and Max Huddén prove that classic rock is alive and well in this rhythmic version of Zarathustra
Is classic rock dead? Surely not. Just look at Greta Van Fleet, Dirty Honey and Tyler Bryant, who have all built rabid loyal followers for that nostalgic dirty electric guitar sound. And now another band looking to fan the flames of outspoken rock ‘n’ roll is Bomber, a quartet from Malmö, Sweden, who are set […]
Famous classic rock band Night Ranger is coming to ABT Billings
It’s almost impossible not to sing when Christian sister comes on the radio. In fact, the refrain is already stuck in my head, “MOTORING!! What’s your price for the flight?!” You know the rest. Crowds are sure to sing along to Night Ranger’s greatest hits, when they come to Billings on June 1, 2022, at […]
WISHBONE ASH – Classic rock legends embark on highly anticipated US tour
Wishbone Ash’s US tour will kick off February 23 and run through May 24. The tour, with stops in the Northeast/Midwest and South/West, will continue the band’s 50th anniversary celebrations and also mark the golden anniversary of their seminal album, Argus. “Fortunately, before Covid-19 shut down live music around the world, we managed to celebrate […]
10 Greatest Love Songs in Rock Music History
When rock and roll came out, it wasn’t necessarily considered the most heartfelt music in the world. While someone like Little Richard or Jerry Lee Lewis may have lit the scene at the time, it can’t really be said that the songs exactly came from a personal place or anything. After Elvis Presley came along […]
10 rock bands that went on without major members
Any rock and roll band tends to feel like family after a while. When you have to rely on every member of the band to make ends meet, you have to at least have some kind of affection for your fellow musicians every time you take the stage. It makes things even sadder when you […]
Augustus Pablo’s catalog acquired by Mill Rock Music
Augustus Pablo by Howard Campbell [NEW YORK] – Although he is one of the visionaries who defines roots-reggae, the music of Augustus Pablo does not create a buzz in contemporary reggae. Mill Rock Music Publishing Group LLC executives are determined that a publishing deal they signed with the artist’s family will introduce new fans to […]
Classic rock concert added to 2022 St. Joe’s Amp lineup in Syracuse
A classic rock concert has been added to the 2022 lineup at St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater in Lakeview. REO Speedwagon and Styx will perform at St. Joe’s Amp in Syracuse on Friday, September 9, as part of their “Live and UnZoomed” tour. Special guest Loverboy will open the show at 6:45 p.m. Tickets go on […]
The Rock Bands James Hetfield Named His Favorites
There are tons of rock and roll bands that have been considered the greatest by musicians. In 2016, Metallic co-founder and singer James Hetfield showed his admiration for the rock genre and named some of his favorite rock bands. Born August 3, 1963, James Hetfield was the leader, guitarist, vocalist and co-founder of the heavy […]
Slash explains how technology changed the soul of rock music
Technology these days makes a lot of things really easy to do, including making music. But for artists who have been playing instruments for decades and are used to making old-school records, this may not be viewed so positively. Slash explains how technology has changed the “soul” of rock ‘n’ roll. The guitar hero opened […]
Super Bowl 2022 classic rock commercials roundup
Classic rock once again serves as the soundtrack to some of this year’s biggest and best Super Bowl commercials. You can read more about the songs and see all the commercials below. Amazon Alexa: Fleetwood Mac’s “Little Lies”Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost play this place for Amazon Alexa, as they wonder what if the device […]
Corey Taylor turns ‘On the Dark Side’ cover into classic rock mash-up
Slipknot’s Corey Taylor released a rendition of John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band’s 1983 song, “On the Dark Side”, the lead single from his forthcoming EP CMFB sides…which is set to arrive on February 25 via Roadrunner Records. For his cover of “On the Dark Side,” Taylor leans into a distinctly ’80s palette with […]
10 Rock Bands Who Should Play The Super Bowl Halftime Show
Another Super Bowl, another halftime show devoid of Rock n’ Roll. It’s everyone’s favorite complaint. It’s really only since 1993 that the Super Bowl has pulled out all the stops for halftime entertainment and booked the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Since then it’s been a steady stream of Top 40, rap and country, with […]
10 Rock Music Albums That Have Critics Divided
Hindsight is a virtue, especially in the case of changing public opinion over time. Things that were once fondly remembered are now considered archaic, even embarrassing. The reverse is also true. There are a host of albums, now considered classics in their field, that were viewed far less favorably when they first hit shelves. We […]
Traffic alert! Bass Road will close again | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Another part of Bass Road is set to close for seven months for road reconstruction. The road will be fully closed between Clifty Parkway and Thomas Road on the southwest side of the city from Monday, February 14 at 7 a.m. The Allen County […]
Classic rock songs inspired by blues artists
We’ve all heard of the British invasion, right? That period of the 1960s when America was flooded with great rock bands like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Cream, The Kinks and many more. And how this movement lasted until the 70s with other bands like Led Zeppelin. This time, for sure, it gave great, great, […]
Pere Ubu’s David Thomas: “I expect rock music to be smart” | Music
‘I‘ve been dead twice,” smiled David Thomas of Pere Ubu, on Zoom from his flat in Hove. “Death is very overrated. It was like sleeping. Once I was taken back by the ambulance team. My wife said, ‘These guys worked like hell on you.’ The other time I woke up in intensive care with all […]
Four classic rock bands will take the stage at United Wireless Arena – Dodge City Daily Globe
Vincent Marshall Dodge City Globe Do you live to rock? Well, there’s a tour for that in Dodge City as the Live to Rock tour of classic rock bands Skid Row, Quiet Riot, Warrant and Winger hits the United Wireless Arena in Dodge City on Saturday, May 7, featuring the show starts at 7 p.m. […]
TinCaps Announces 2022 Promotional Calendar | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne TinCaps have announced their promotional and themed game schedule for 2022, highlighted by 25 nights of fireworks and all-new promotions. Single tickets for the 2022 home games will go on sale Wednesday, February 16 at 10 a.m. by visiting tincapstickets.com. Fans can also purchase tickets by calling […]
Music In the Park will feature classic rock and country | News
Chumbawumba’s classic 1990s hit “Tubthumping” could resonate throughout Blue River Memorial Park later this summer as part of Music in the Park. The Shelbyville Parks and Recreation Department has announced this summer’s Music in the Park lineup, featuring music that spans the 1970s through the 1990s, as well as a country-rock band. The fun begins […]
The 10 Best New Waves Of Classic Rock Songs
From the early 10s, but really gaining momentum around 2018, classic rock made a strong and victorious return to rock radio. At the same time, the UK-led New Wave Of Classic Rock movement began to gain momentum. It matched – but survived – a trend that also saw the reboot of classic TV sitcoms, the […]
Demi Lovato Says Their New Rock Music Is Even “Better” Than Their First Two Rock Albums
February 7, 2022, 3:20 p.m. “It’s a new era reminiscent of my first era. I’m going back to my roots.” Demi Lovato has opened up about what their new “rocky emo” music will sound like and why they’re going back to their roots. Last month (January 20), Demi Lovato surprised fans by announcing her return […]
10 Most Creative Rock Bands of the 2010s
Rock music has been around for about 70 years and has been subjected to countless methods of experimentation and expansion along the way. Thus, it can be difficult for modern bands to bring something genuinely new and commendable to the table. Or so it may seem. Of course, the art form has ostensibly seen it […]
John Frusciante discusses the challenges of returning to rock music with RHCP
“I was sitting there with the guitar thinking I hadn’t written rock music in so long. Could I still do this?” Published on February 07, 2022 John Frusciante is back! With Red Hot Chili Peppers having released the pirate-influenced single “Black Summer” ahead of the new album Unlimited lovethe band shed light on the guitarist’s […]
DVR Alert! Here’s what’s on TV today | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
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. According to a study, people […]
The classic Kansas rock band arrives at Buddy Holly Hall
Avalanche-Journal Staff | Lubbock Avalanche Log Classic rock band Kansas perform their Point of Know Return Anniversary Tour at the Helen Devitt Jones Theater at Buddy Holly Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 11. With a legendary career spanning nearly five decades, Kansas have firmly established themselves as one of America’s iconic classic rock […]
10 Greatest Diss Tracks In Rock Music History
When you’re trying to write a song, inspiration can come from anywhere. I mean, in addition to the habits of some bands who write about the wonders of drug use, there are often real people who are behind some of the most classic bits of history. This does not necessarily mean that they are all […]
A List of the Top Ten Classic Rock Albums | 100.7WZLX
The Ten Greatest “Fourth” Classic Rock Albums The first historical albums are usually made with little means and they somehow grab our attention and change our path. Sometimes they even stop us in our tracks. The excellent sophomore albums prove that the first was no lucky accident and the third hints that this band could […]
Farewell to Glenn Wheatley: Australia’s rock music maverick
Glenn Wheatley, a legendary actor in the Australian music industry for over 50 years, has died of complications from COVID-19. He was 74 years old. After playing bass guitar with Master Apprentices in the 1960s, Wheatley continued to to become one of the greatest managers and talent scouts the Australian music industry has ever seen […]
Bad Suns are inspired by classic rock bands | Culture & Leisure
On January 28, American alternative band Bad Suns released their new album “Apocalypse Whenever”. The group, made up of members Christo Bowman, Gavin Bennett, Miles Morris and Ray Libby are known for their hit albums such as “Disappear Here” and “Language & Perspective”. Their distinctive rock band sound has helped them develop a large, loyal […]
12 classic rock touring gigs to see in 2022 and how to buy tickets before they sell out
Are you ready to have a blast? Concert season is right around the corner, and barring any mishaps, world tours are gearing up for uninterrupted journeys to arenas, stadiums and other music venues to thrill fans after a tough few years. What better way to unwind than to catch your favorite rock bands that have […]
10 80s albums that changed rock music
The 80s were a time when rock music leapfrogged in a multitude of directions. Most of the 70s was very similar to what had come before. The mainstream was filled with extended guitar solos and rock star showboating – that was until punk came along to wipe the slate clean. As the 80s rolled around […]
Sydney’s Bad Moon Born Shares His Five Favorite Australian Hard Rock Bands
Sydney Hard Rock Outfit bad moon born, recently released the sweet and poignant track “Light Leaves the Day.” It’s a nice counterpoint to their heavier songs, and will be a welcome addition to their setlists. He is speaking to Jordan Von Grae (singer and lyricist) struggles with addiction and the path he took to sobriety. […]
Rock bands with the worst drama
Great artists tend to clash a lot. This is definitely the case for the two leading men of Pink Floyd: singer/guitarist David Gilmour and bassist/vocalist Roger Waters. Like Far Out Magazine Details, Gilmour joined the band in 1968 and saw his influence grow until he and Waters were in open warfare for creative control. By […]
Indiana Holiday Enforcement Campaign Results Released | 963XKE | Classic Fort Wayne Rock
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Indiana Institute of Criminal Justice announced the results of the enhanced law enforcement effort that took place over the holidays to reduce traffic accidents and fatalities. The Safe Family Travel campaign ran from Thanksgiving to New Years and led to increased high-visibility patrols and sobriety checkpoints across the state. In […]
The most important rock bands of the 1960s
Any conversation about the origins of hard rock simply needs to include a proper homage to The Who. Like Pearl Jam Eddie Vedder written for rolling stone (who ranked The Who as the 29th greatest musical artist of all time), “They wanted to be louder, so they asked Jim Marshall to invent the 100-watt amp. […]
The classic rock band returns and releases their first album in 19 years
Classic rock band Jethro Tull made a triumphant return, and last week they released their first album in 19 years. On Friday, Jethro Tull posted The Zealot Gene, a complete studio album containing 12 new songs. This is the band’s first release since 2003. Jethro Tull’s Christmas Album, and their first album of original material […]
What to stream: 2 very different projects about rock music personalities | Entertainment
This week, two projects revolving around legendary 20th-century rock figures were streamed, though the topics and projects couldn’t be more different. First, the documentary “Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliche” will be in theaters nationwide on Wednesday for a one-night-only big-screen event before becoming available for digital rental on Friday. Pioneering punk princess Poly Styrene, […]
Folgers takes to classic rock to try and elevate the brand
Diving Brief: Folgers, the coffee brand of JM Smucker Co., is launching a new campaign that drops its iconic jingle “The Best Part of Wakin’ Up” used since the 1980s and replaces it with “Bad Reputation”, a 1980 song by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, according to details shared with Marketing Dive. The campaign recognizes […]
Rock’s Greatest Cover Versions: Only in the new issue of Classic Rock magazine
In this month’s glossy edition of classic rock magazine, we look at the cover version art, talking to the bands and artists who have been covered and those who have been on the cover. We also dug deep into some cover versions that have become true rock classics. That’s not all, however. We also said […]
10 Greatest Instrumental Rock Music Albums of All Time
The heyday of the instrumental rock album may be over, at least in terms of release numbers, but there are still wonderful, inventive bands out there who create wordless music that continues to inspire and entertain. With no words to distract and no leader to carry the burden of attention, instrumental albums offer both a […]
‘Metal Edge’ Magazine Returns as Website, Classic Rock Archive
It seemed that the dominance of the Internet in the early 2000s marked the end of music publications in print and paper form. But some specialized publications such as Metal edge resist. Readers can now reclaim this 100% rock magazine, after more than a decade of absence, having ceased publication in 2009. Metal edge was […]