Classic Rock News 4/27

Robert Plant says he still has a bottle of quaalude pills prescribed to him from long ago to remind him not to over-medicate like Tom Petty and Prince.


The Queen movie, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” is shaping up and a few details have been posted on the band website.


A poll conducted in England finds that Queen songs are a popular choice to sing in the shower.


An unreleased Joe Elliott of Def Leppard track is on the soundtrack to a Mick Ronsondocumentary.


The dreams of Lenny Kravitz helped him finish his new album, Raise Vibration.


Deep Purple and Judas Priest will do a co-headlining tour in August and September.


Recording is under way for a studio album from Sammy Hagar and The Circle.


U2 wants fans to hold up their phones and use an app during the first song of their shows.


Peter Frampton and David Crosby rip into so-called fans on Facebook and Twitter. Peter’s rant…..Crosby’s response to a heckler.


Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood open up about the new Fleetwood Mac lineup and tour.


Neil Young talks about his upcoming shows with his band Crazy Horse.


The Rolling Stones will release a massive box set:  The Studio Albums Vinyl Collection 1971-2016 comes out on June 15th.

Rock News

Former Iron Maiden Vocalist Paul Di’Anno Laid To Rest In London

Paul Di’Anno, the former Iron Maiden vocalist, was buried on Thursday (November 21) in London. A tender, heartfelt goodbye to Di’Anno was shared by his longtime manager, Stjepan Juras, in a Facebook post that included a photo of the casket that was approved by the musician’s family. “Let's raise glass for the last time for…

Former Iron Maiden Vocalist Paul Di’Anno Laid To Rest In London

Paul Di’Anno, the former Iron Maiden vocalist, was buried on Thursday (November 21) in London. A tender, heartfelt goodbye to Di’Anno was shared by his longtime manager, Stjepan Juras, in a Facebook post that included a photo of the casket that was approved by the musician’s family. “Let’s raise glass for the last time for…

Paul Simon Meets Scientists Hoping To Reverse His Hearing Loss, Says He Can’t Play “You Can Call Me Al” Any More

In a new interview with CBS Mornings, Paul Simon opened up about his hearing loss and the lengths he is willing to go in order to reverse the damage. The legendary songwriter visited the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss as part of the segment, hoping that scientists doing research on animals like zebrafish and…

Paul Simon Meets Scientists Hoping To Reverse His Hearing Loss, Says He Can’t Play “You Can Call Me Al” Any More

In a new interview with CBS Mornings, Paul Simon opened up about his hearing loss and the lengths he is willing to go in order to reverse the damage. The legendary songwriter visited the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss as part of the segment, hoping that scientists doing research on animals like zebrafish and…

Sevendust Announces 2025 “In Dust We Trust” US Headlining Tour

Sevendust took to Instagram on Wednesday (November 20) to reveal details behind their 2025 In Dust We Trust headlining tour that will bring the Atlanta hard rock band throughout the US in the early part of next year. These 12 new headlining shows will take place during and after Sevendust’s 12 dates serving as the…

Sevendust Announces 2025 “In Dust We Trust” US Headlining Tour

Sevendust took to Instagram on Wednesday (November 20) to reveal details behind their 2025 In Dust We Trust headlining tour that will bring the Atlanta hard rock band throughout the US in the early part of next year. These 12 new headlining shows will take place during and after Sevendust’s 12 dates serving as the…

‘Queen SongShares’ Offers Fans Royalties From The Group’s Songs

Beginning on November 21, a reservation period has opened up for fans and investors to purchase marginal shares of music royalties from Queen’s back catalog. Queen SongShares was launched by Songvest, a company that has previously offered fans royalty shares from songs by Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson, 50 Cent, Cardi B, Bad Bunny, Mariah Carey, and…

‘Queen SongShares’ Offers Fans Royalties From The Group’s Songs

Beginning on November 21, a reservation period has opened up for fans and investors to purchase marginal shares of music royalties from Queen’s back catalog. Queen SongShares was launched by Songvest, a company that has previously offered fans royalty shares from songs by Beyoncé, Kelly Clarkson, 50 Cent, Cardi B, Bad Bunny, Mariah Carey, and…