Classic Rock
Paul McCartney Nearly Hit by a Car While Recreating Abbey Road Album Cover: Watch
The Beatles star almost re-ignited the long-dormant "Paul Is Dead" urban legend. Paul McCartney Nearly Hit by a Car While Recreating Abbey Road Album Cover: Watch Bryan Kress
U2 Share Reimagined Version of “With or Without You”: Stream
The track appears on Songs of Surrender, featuring re-recordings of 40 of their biggest songs. U2 Share Reimagined Version of “With or Without You”: Stream Carys Anderson
Fake Pink Floyd Fans Mistake Dark Side of the Moon Rainbow for Gay Pride Flag, Start Homophobic Rambling
Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon has sported a rainbow on its cover for 50 years, since the cover, ahem, depicts a prism refracting light. Still, when the band posted an adapted version of this iconography to its Facebook to celebrate the album’s anniversary, many fake fans took the rainbow as a sign of Pink Floyd’s support for gay rights, and they weren’t happy about it. “Lose the rainbow, you’re making yourself look stupid,” one user commented, while another demanded “equal representation” on the band’s page with a “straight flag.” “From this moment I don’t listen to this band,” a third commenter threatened. Fortunately, however, news of the anti-woke mob swarming Pink Floyd’s comment section has prompted the band’s more reasonable fans to fire back, pointing out the fact...
David Crosby Tributes: Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, Brian Wilson, and More Honor Late Musician
The music world is mourning the loss of David Crosby. The legendary singer-songwriter, who co-founded The Byrds and Crosby Stills Nash and Young, died at age 81 on January 19th. “It is with a deep and profound sadness that I learned that my friend David Crosby has passed,” wrote longtime bandmate Graham Nash. “I know people tend to focus on how volatile our relationship has been at times, but what has always mattered to David and me more than anything was the pure joy of the music we created together, the sound we discovered with one another, and the deep friendship we shared over all these many long years. David was fearless in life and in music. He leaves behind a tremendous void as far as sheer personality and talent in this world. He spoke his mind, his heart, and his passion...
David Crosby on Songwriting, Growing Old, and His Lasting Legacy
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Editor’s Note: This interview was conducted in 2021. We are republishing it today in light of David Crosby’s passing. Advertisement Related Video David Crosby catches up with Kyle Meredith to tell us about For Free, his fifth album in seven years. The legendary voice talks about the importance of songwriting and music in his life and the optimistic outlook he’s found after living through some very difficult and dark personal times. We also get to hear a lot about his friends and collaborators, including Michael McDonald (“my favorite voice”), Steely Dan (“my favorite band”), Joni Mitchell (“the best singer songwriter”), and Joan Baez, who’s port...
David Crosby, Legendary Songwriter and Member of CSNY, Dead at 81
David Crosby, legendary songwriter and member of The Byrds and Crosby Stills Nash and Young, has died at the age of 81, Variety reports. “It is with great sadness after a long illness, that our beloved David (Croz) Crosby has passed away,” his wife wrote in a statement to Variety. “He was lovingly surrounded by his wife and soulmate Jan and son Django. Although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us. His legacy will continue to live on through his legendary music. Peace, love, and harmony to all who knew David and those he touched. We will miss him dearly. At this time, we respectfully and kindly ask for privacy as we grieve and try to deal with our profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers.” Born August 14th, 1941, ...
Genesis Announce Career-Spanning Box Set BBC Broadcasts
Genesis will chronicle three decades’ worth of BBC performances in an upcoming box set. The 53-track collection is due out on March 3rd. Curated by founding member Tony Banks and the group’s longtime engineer and producer Nick Davis, BBC Broadcasts features all three of Genesis’ vocalists — Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, and Ray Wilson — in recordings from 1970 to 1998. Among the recordings are Genesis’ early appearances on BBC’s Night Ride and John Peel’s radio show, their 1978 and 1982 performances at the Knebworth Festival, and gigs at London’s Lyceum and Wembley Stadium. All this music is joined by a 40-page booklet that includes notes from author Michael Hann. The box set is available on 5xCD and 3xLP formats — marking the first time these tracks have been released o...
Alice Cooper Announces Spring 2023 US Tour
It’s Friday the 13th, so it seems appropriate that Alice Cooper would use the spooky day to announce a new US tour. The trek, dubbed the “Too Close for Comfort Tour,” will kick off on April 29th in Youngstown, Ohio, and run through a May 18th date in Biloxi, Mississippi. Pre-sale tickets and VIP packages for the tour will be available starting Tuesday, January 17th, using the code SICKTHINGS. Tickets go on sale to the general public next Friday, January 20th, at 10 a.m. local venue time. Find tickets via Ticketmaster. Last year, Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss left the band to serve in Demi Lovato’s backing group. Previous Alice Cooper guitarist Kane Roberts returned to take Strauss’ spot in the band. Advertisement Related Video In addition to the headlining dates, Cooper will perform at the...
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2023: Dead & Company, Ed Sheeran, and Lizzo Lead Lineup
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has revealed its expansive 2023 lineup, led by Dead & Company, Ed Sheeran, Lizzo, Mumford and Sons, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Santana, and The Lumineers. Jazzfest returns April 28th – May 7th, featuring 5,000 musicians spread across 14 different stages at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. Other notable acts include Jon Batiste, Jill Scott, H.E.R., Gary Clark Jr., Leon Bridges, Wu-Tang Clan + The Soul Rebels, Herbie Hancock, Tom Jones, Melissa Etheridge, Buddy Guy, Irma Thomas, Jazmine Sullivan, Ludacris, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Steve Miller Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Big Freedia, Mavis Staples, Tank and The Bangas, Angelique Kidjo, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Ivan Neville’s Dumstaphunk, Mdou Moctar, Maze featu...
Robbie Bachman, Drummer of Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Dead at 69
Robbie Bachman, co-founding member and drummer of Bachman-Turner Overdrive, has died at the age of 69. Randy Bachman announced the death of his brother and bandmate in a social media post: “Another sad departure. The pounding beat behind BTO, my little brother Robbie has joined Mum, Dad & brother Gary on the other side. Maybe Jeff Beck needs a drummer! He was an integral cog in our rock ‘n’ roll machine and we rocked the world together.” Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s core lineup consisted of Randy and Robbie Bachman and Fred Turner, following a previous run under the band name Brave Belt (which Randy formed after he quit The Guess Who). Another Bachman brother, Tim, was also a founding member of BTO, but was replaced after a couple of years by Blair Thornton. Advertisement Related Video D...
Musicians Mourn Passing of Jeff Beck: “An Iconic, Genius Guitar Player”
Following the tragic and sudden news that Jeff Beck passed away at the age of 78 on January 10th, many of his peers in the music world have paid tribute to the legendary guitarist. On Wednesday (January 11th), Beck’s family released a statement announcing that the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer had died “after suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis.” The news shook the rock world, with such luminaries as Jimmy Page, Ozzy Osbourne, and others expressing sadness over Beck’s death while also praising him as one of the greatest guitarists who ever lived. Advertisement Related Video Osbourne, whose recent solo album Patient Number 9 features Beck playing on the Grammy-nominated title track, stated, “I can’t express how saddened I am to hear of Jeff Beck’s passing. What a terrible loss for his...
Jeff Beck, Guitar Virtuoso Who Shaped Rock ‘n’ Roll, Dead at 78
Jeff Beck has died at the age of 78. According to a statement from his family, Beck contracted bacterial meningitis and passed away on Tuesday, January 10th. Universally considered one of the greatest guitar players of his time, Beck pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz, and rock music, while also popularizing the use of techniques such as audio feedback and distortion. A guitarist’s guitarist, Beck inspired a generation of musicians; Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, Genesis’ Steve Hackett, The Smiths’ Johnny Marr, and Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready are among the numerous guitarists who’ve cited Beck as an influence. For his efforts, Beck was twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, first as a member of The Yardbirds and later as a solo artist. He was also a recipient of eight Grammy...
