Classic Hits News
Dolly Parton’s last recorded song released; listen to ‘Torn’ with U2
U2 releases "Torn" featuring Dolly Parton, the late singer's final recorded track on their newest album "Carnaval de Luz."
Rock History with Leon Russell, Soundgarden, The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, The Beatles and more
November 13th, 2016 we lose Leon Russell, 2012 Soundgarden animal, 1995 The Roloing Stones stripped, 1990 Temple of The Dog’s only, 1982 Men at Work on top, 1976 Rod Stewart at night, 1968 The Beatles premiere, and a birthday shared by Aldo Nova and Toy Caldwell.
‘Prince 3121: Las Vegas Live’ to hit theaters
A 20-year-old concert film titled "Prince: 3121 Las Vegas Live" is set to premiere in over 500 theaters across the nation.
Rock History Mitch Mitchell, Queen, Hendrix, Buffalo Springfield, Abbey Road, Neil Young and more
November 12, 2008 we lose Mitch Mitchell, 1973 a first for Queen, 1968 Jimi Hendrix electric, 1966 Buffalo Springfield worth, 1931 Abbey Road opens, and a birthday shared by David Ellefson, Buck Dharma, Neil Young and Booker T. Jones.
Rock History with Sabbath, Green Day, Metallica, Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper, Veteran’s Day and more
November 11, 2011 Black Sabbath back, 1997 Green Day destroy, 1997 Metallica for free, 1986 Pink Floyd Waterless, 1971 Alice Cooper’s first, a birthday shared by Andy Partridge, Marshall Crenshaw and Jim Peterik plus Veteran shout outs.
Rock History with Joe Walsh, The Simpsons, Page and Plant, Springsteen, Billy Idol, Eagles and more
November 10th, 2019 Joe Walsh Vetsaid, 2002 Simpsons rock camp, 1994 Jimmy Page and Robert Plant in Japan, 1986 Springsteen live, 1983 Billy Idol yells, 1979 Eagles on top, 1973 Elton John at #1 and we remember Greg Lake on his birthday.
Rock History: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, BTO, Billy Joel, Rolling Stone, Susan Tedeschi and more
November 9th, 1976 Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers debut, 1974 BTO are second, 1973 Billy Joel’s second, 1967 Rolling Stone’s first and a birthday shared by Susan Tedeschi and Tom Fogerty.
Rock History with AC/DC, David Gilmour, U2, Metallica, Boston, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, and more
November 8th, 2008 AC/DC on top, 2002 David Gilmour OBE, 1987 U2 for free, 1986 a first for Metallica, 1986 Boston at #1, 1975 Elton John godfather, 1971 Led Zeppelin IV and a birthday shared by Rickie Lee jones, Bonnie Raitt and Bonnie Bramlett.
Rock History discussing Aretha Franklin, Guns N’ Roses, Yes, The Rolling Stones and Pink Floyd
November 7, 2017 Aretha Franklin’s last, 2002 a GNR false start, 1983 Yes by numbers, 1983 The Rolling Stones undercover and 1969 Pink Floyd double up.
Lady Gaga, Pink, Jack White, others on ballot for Songwriters Hall of Fame
The Songwriters Hall of Fame announces its list of performers and writers up for induction into the Class of 2027.
Rock History discussing Meat Loaf, Blue Oyster Cult, Aerosmith, Corey Glover and Glenn Frey
November 6, 1993 Meat Loaf on top, 1976 Blue Oyster Cult’s highest, 1970 a first for Aerosmith and a birthday shared by Corey Glover and Glenn Frey.
Rock History discussing Aerosmith, Johnny Cash, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, The Who and Bryan Adams
Rock History: Sebastian Bach, Fred “Sonic” Smith, U2, Prince, Boston, James Honeyman Scott and more
November 4th, 2003 Sebastian Bach on tv, 1994 we lose Fred “Sonic” Smith, 1988 U2 on the big screen, 1984 Prince on tour, 1978 Boston sell out and a birthday shared by James Honeyman Scott and Chris Difford.
Rock History covering Eric Clapton, Rage Against The Machine, The Eagles, The Crystals and Adam Ant
November 3rd, 2004 Eric Clapton at the palace, 1992 Rage Against The Machine’s first, 1979 The Eagles on top, The Crystals at #1 and happy birthday Adam Ant.
Rock History discussing Queen, Chrissie Hynde, George Harrison, The Who, The Police and Bobby Dall
November 2nd, 2018 Queen on the big screen, 1995 Chrissie Hynde on TV, 1987 George Harrison in the clouds, 1979 The Who on the big screen, 1978 The Police debut, and happy birthday Bobby Dall.
Rock History covering Nirvana, Talking Heads, George Harrison, Rick Allen, Anthony Kiedis and more
November 1st, 1994 Nirvana acoustic, 1976 Talking Heads sign, 1968 George Harrison goes first and a birthday shared by Rick Allen, Anthony Kiedis, Lyle Lovett and Jim Steinman.
Rock History with Kiss, Pink Floyd and a birthday shared by Johnny Marr and U2’s Larry Mullen Jr
Aerosmith performs live at Hollywood Bowl, special guests include Johnny Depp, Dave Grohl
Aerosmith reunited at the Hollywood Bowl for a star-studded performance featuring guests like Dave Grohl and Johnny Depp.
Rock History: Warren Zevon, Lenny Kravitz, Men at Work, Gavin Rossdale, Timothy B Schmit and more
October 30th, 2002, Warren Zevon on tv, 1999 Lenny Kravitz digs in, 1982 Men at Work on top, and a birthday shared by Gavin Rossdale, Timothy B. Schmit and Grace Slick.
