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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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…