Classic Rock Music News: 8/29/18

The ashram where The Beatles once studied has been restored to attract tourists to the Northern India town of Rishikesh.


Stig Pederson of Denmark rockers D.A.D. has a cooI new bass.


A customized Mini Cooper S once owned by Paul McCartney during the mid-1960s goes up for auction this Saturday.


Slash has a lot to say about the GNR reunion in this interview.


John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s 1972 film Imagine is returning to theatres on September 17th and re-released for home viewing on October 5th.


Lindsey Buckingham is going up against his old band (Fleetwood Mac) and touring at the same time this fall.


Allman Brothers fans are building a memorial wall at the burial site of Duane and Gregg Allman in Macon, Georgia.


Taron Egerton – remember that name.  He’s the actor that will portray Elton John in “Rocketman” which will open in May of next year.


Maybe it wasn’t an intended leak after all….AC/DC is said to be upset that the story about them recording in Vancouver has gotten out.


Joe Walsh is doing a special promotion with the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.


Here are some details on the passing of Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King, who was the only non-southerner in the band.


Mick Jagger sang backup on Carly Simon’s megahit “You’re So Vain”, but there’s apparently another song out there that they did…but it’s in the hands of a private collector.


The first video Pink Floyd ever made (for their fist single “Arnold Layne”) has been re-mastered.

Here’s a montage of the TV ads created to promote David Bowie’s albums from 1974 to 2016.

Rock News

Wet Leg Announce New Album, ‘Moisturizer,’ And Share Lead Single, “Catch These Fists”

On Tuesday (April 1), Wet Leg revealed details about their second studio album, moisturizer, which is set for release on July 11 via Domino. The Grammy-winning British indie rock duo – led by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers – introduced the album with the energetic lead single, "catch these fists," which features a music video…

Wet Leg Announce New Album, ‘Moisturizer,’ And Share Lead Single, “Catch These Fists”

On Tuesday (April 1), Wet Leg revealed details about their second studio album, moisturizer, which is set for release on July 11 via Domino. The Grammy-winning British indie rock duo – led by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers – introduced the album with the energetic lead single, “catch these fists,” which features a music video…

Pierce The Veil Add Fall Dates To 2025 ‘I Can’t Hear You World Tour’

On Tuesday (April 1), Pierce the Veil's revealed twelve additional dates on their career-spanning I Can’t Hear You World Tour. The North American leg kicks off on May 13 in Charlotte and was originally scheduled to conclude on July 1 in Los Angeles, but now will extend through the end of October. The new dates…

Pierce The Veil Add Fall Dates To 2025 ‘I Can’t Hear You World Tour’

On Tuesday (April 1), Pierce the Veil’s revealed twelve additional dates on their career-spanning I Can’t Hear You World Tour. The North American leg kicks off on May 13 in Charlotte and was originally scheduled to conclude on July 1 in Los Angeles, but now will extend through the end of October. The new dates…

Bruce Springsteen Teases Forthcoming Release Of A “Lost” Project

On Monday (April 1), Bruce Springsteen made a mysterious Instagram post that hints at an upcoming release of an old "lost" project. The post features a Thrill Hill Recording log sheet dated April 3 that reads, “What Was Lost Has Now Been Found,” which immediately sparked rumors that the rock legend was finally going to…

Bruce Springsteen Teases Forthcoming Release Of A “Lost” Project

On Monday (April 1), Bruce Springsteen made a mysterious Instagram post that hints at an upcoming release of an old “lost” project. The post features a Thrill Hill Recording log sheet dated April 3 that reads, “What Was Lost Has Now Been Found,” which immediately sparked rumors that the rock legend was finally going to…

Roger Daltrey Reveals That He Is Going Deaf And Blind

During The Who's recent two-night stand at London’s Royal Albert Hall, frontman Roger Daltrey gave the audience an update about his current health status. “The joys of getting old mean you go deaf. I also now have got the joy of going blind,” the 81-year-old singer said. “Fortunately I still have my voice, because then…

Roger Daltrey Reveals That He Is Going Deaf And Blind

During The Who’s recent two-night stand at London’s Royal Albert Hall, frontman Roger Daltrey gave the audience an update about his current health status. “The joys of getting old mean you go deaf. I also now have got the joy of going blind,” the 81-year-old singer said. “Fortunately I still have my voice, because then…