Classic Rock News 9/10

All 131 Van Halen songs ranked worst to first.  Let the arguing begin.

Mick Jagger has posted a video of himself working on a new song.

Michael Stipe of R.E.Mis quitting Instagram

Eric Clapton and Roger Daltrey now have stars on the Royal Albert Walk of Fame.

Minneapolis is the place where performers of all genres pay homage to Prince by playing one of his songs when they come to his hometown.  Here are Kirk and Rob of Metallica performing “When Doves Cry”

Finally, the truth on why K.K. Downing left Judas Priest…from K.K. himself.

Ozzy wants to make a new album after his No More Tours 2 tour is over.

George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” is now the most successful single ever released by The Beatles’ Apple Records label.

Willie Nelson has recorded a new version of Bob Dylan’s “Gotta Serve Somebody.”

Metallica is going to two new business:  They’re putting out a line of watches in November and have just announced the debut of their new whiskey christened as “Blackened!”

Elton John stars in a new commercial for Snickers

The 1968 film “The Rolling Stones – Sympathy For The Devil” will be re-released on October 5th.

Neil Young and Daryl Hannah have tied the knot!

Alan Parsons is putting out a new studio album called “The Secret” and planning a tour in early 2019.

Rock News

Lou Gramm Will Sing With Foreigner While Kelly Hansen Misses Additional Shows

Foreigner singer Kelly Hansen has announced that he will not be part of the band's upcoming Latin America tour due to unnamed issues that are limiting his appearances outside of the U.S. To make up for Hansen’s absence, Luis Maldonado and the band’s original singer, Lou Gramm, will handle vocal duties. It was also confirmed…

Lou Gramm Will Sing With Foreigner While Kelly Hansen Misses Additional Shows

Foreigner singer Kelly Hansen has announced that he will not be part of the band’s upcoming Latin America tour due to unnamed issues that are limiting his appearances outside of the U.S. To make up for Hansen’s absence, Luis Maldonado and the band’s original singer, Lou Gramm, will handle vocal duties. It was also confirmed…

Pat Benatar And Neil Giraldo To Be Presented With The Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award

WhyHunger will honor Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo with the ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award at the 50th anniversary of the Chapin Awards Gala in New York City on June 4. The award recognizes the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers’ philanthropic efforts throughout their distinguished career, while honoring them for using their global influence…

Pat Benatar And Neil Giraldo To Be Presented With The Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award

WhyHunger will honor Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo with the ASCAP Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award at the 50th anniversary of the Chapin Awards Gala in New York City on June 4. The award recognizes the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers’ philanthropic efforts throughout their distinguished career, while honoring them for using their global influence…

Patti Smith Celebrated During All-Star Tribute Concert Featuring Bruce Springsteen And Michael Stipe

Multiple generations of musicians paid tribute to Patti Smith during a star-studded concert at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday night (March 26). The show commemorated the 50th anniversary of Smith’s legendary album, Horses, while also serving as a charity benefit to support music education for underserved youth. A series of musicians honored Smith by covering her…

Patti Smith Celebrated During All-Star Tribute Concert Featuring Bruce Springsteen And Michael Stipe

Multiple generations of musicians paid tribute to Patti Smith during a star-studded concert at Carnegie Hall on Wednesday night (March 26). The show commemorated the 50th anniversary of Smith’s legendary album, Horses, while also serving as a charity benefit to support music education for underserved youth. A series of musicians honored Smith by covering her…

Terry Manning, Engineer On Classic Led Zeppelin And ZZ Top Albums, Dies At 77

Renowned rock producer and engineer Terry Manning passed away at the age of 77 in El Paso, Texas, as confirmed by his son Lucas Manning. Manning is best known for his engineering work on Led Zeppelin’s chart-topping, 6x-platinum 1970 album, Led Zeppelin III, as well as his work on a run of classic ZZ Top…

Terry Manning, Engineer On Classic Led Zeppelin And ZZ Top Albums, Dies At 77

Renowned rock producer and engineer Terry Manning passed away at the age of 77 in El Paso, Texas, as confirmed by his son Lucas Manning. Manning is best known for his engineering work on Led Zeppelin’s chart-topping, 6x-platinum 1970 album, Led Zeppelin III, as well as his work on a run of classic ZZ Top…