Classic Rock News 12/21

Van Halen Returning Says David Lee Roth

David Lee Roth has dropped some hints about a 2019 return by Van Halen after four years away from the spotlight

Steve Perry Shares His Take On Classic Christmas Song

Former Journey front man Steve Perry has shared a little holiday spirit with the release of an online stream

KISS Farewell Tour Is Not A Gimmick Says Guitarist

KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer says that the group’s upcoming End Of The Road tour is not a gimmick

Def Leppard Release ‘We All Need Christmas’ Video

Def Leppard are premiering a video for the original holiday song, ‘We All Need Christmas’,

Pink Floyd Stream Rare Video Of 1968 TV Performance

Pink Floyd are streaming video of a rare 1968 Belgian TV performance of ‘Astronomy Domine’,

Metallica Perform 1983 Classic In Rare Portland Concert

Metallica are streaming an official video clip of a performance the 1983 classic, ‘No Remorse’,

Willie Nelson All Star Tribute Concert Adds More Big Names

Even more big name music stars have been added to the lineup for the upcoming Willie: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw

Eric Clapton Releases ‘Christmas In My Hometown’ Video

Eric Clapton is streaming a performance video for his version of the 1966 Sonny James classic, ‘Christmas In My Hometown’,

Bruce Springsteen Wraps Up Springsteen On Broadway Series

Bruce Springsteen closed out his ‘Springsteen On Broadway’ series on December 15 after 236 performances

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Yoko Ono Art Exhibition Heading To Chicago’s Museum Of Contemporary Art This Fall

The comprehensive exhibition of Yoko Ono's art, "Music of the Mind," will open at Chicago's Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) on October 18, after previously being on display at London's Tate Museum,. The exhibition will feature over 200 pieces spanning seven decades of Ono's work, including photography, musical compositions, participatory instruction pieces, installations, and a…

Yoko Ono Art Exhibition Heading To Chicago’s Museum Of Contemporary Art This Fall

The comprehensive exhibition of Yoko Ono’s art, “Music of the Mind,” will open at Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) on October 18, after previously being on display at London’s Tate Museum,. The exhibition will feature over 200 pieces spanning seven decades of Ono’s work, including photography, musical compositions, participatory instruction pieces, installations, and a…

Kevin Cronin “Disturbed And Hurt” By Being Excluded From REO Speedwagon Hometown Reunion Concert

Kevin Cronin will be absent from the REO Speedwagon “retrospective” reunion concert in the band’s hometown of Champaign, Illinois on June 14th, citing a scheduling conflict with his current solo tour with Styx. The charity concert will feature founding member Neal Doughty, bassist Bruce Hall, early REO drummer Alan Gratzer, guitarist Steve Scorfina, rhythm guitarist…

Kevin Cronin “Disturbed And Hurt” By Being Excluded From REO Speedwagon Hometown Reunion Concert

Kevin Cronin will be absent from the REO Speedwagon “retrospective” reunion concert in the band’s hometown of Champaign, Illinois on June 14th, citing a scheduling conflict with his current solo tour with Styx. The charity concert will feature founding member Neal Doughty, bassist Bruce Hall, early REO drummer Alan Gratzer, guitarist Steve Scorfina, rhythm guitarist…

Billy Corgan Set To Play Smashing Pumpkins Classics And Rarities On Tour With A New Band

Billy Corgan and the Machines of God will embark on a tour in June to commemorate the anniversaries of the Smashing Pumpkins' albums Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and the pair of Machina albums, along with selections from Corgan’s 2024 solo release, Aghori Mhori Mei. The new quartet will feature Corgan backed by guitarist…

Billy Corgan Set To Play Smashing Pumpkins Classics And Rarities On Tour With A New Band

Billy Corgan and the Machines of God will embark on a tour in June to commemorate the anniversaries of the Smashing Pumpkins’ albums Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and the pair of Machina albums, along with selections from Corgan’s 2024 solo release, Aghori Mhori Mei. The new quartet will feature Corgan backed by guitarist…

Linkin Park Downsize Their L.A. Show, Provide Discounted Tickets For North American Tour

Linkin Park is offering a series of discounted “Up from the Bottom” tickets for their North American tour, with the specially priced $39.50 tickets giving fans randomly assigned seats to their upcoming shows. The California hard rock band also announced that they are significantly downsizing their homecoming reunion show in Los Angeles from Dodger Stadium…

Linkin Park Downsize Their L.A. Show, Provide Discounted Tickets For North American Tour

Linkin Park is offering a series of discounted “Up from the Bottom” tickets for their North American tour, with the specially priced $39.50 tickets giving fans randomly assigned seats to their upcoming shows. The California hard rock band also announced that they are significantly downsizing their homecoming reunion show in Los Angeles from Dodger Stadium…