Classic Hits News
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.
PHOTOS: The B-52's get their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
View all the photos of The B-52's receiving their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, CA, on Thursday, October 29th, 2026.
Rock History discussing Guns N’ Roses, Deep Purple, John Lennon, Duane Allman and Kevin Dubrow
October 29th, 1996 a Guns N’ Roses change, 1984 Deep Purple strangers, 1973 John Lennon games, 1971 we lose Duane Allman, and we remember Kevin Dubrow on his birthday.
Rock History discussing The Allman Brothers Band, Pink Floyd, Kiss, Journey and Charlie Daniels
October 28th, 2014, The Allman Brothers Band finale, 1983 Pink Floyd set a record, 1978 Kiss in a movie, 1977 a Journey debut, and we remember Charlie Daniels on his birthday.
Rock History covering Lou Reed, Iron Maiden, Bruce Springsteen, Scott Weiland, KK Downing and more
October 27th, 2013 we lose Lou Reed, 1979 Iron Maiden on the cover, 1975 Bruce Springsteen on two covers, and a birthday shared by Scott Weiland, K.K. Downing and Gary W. Tallent.
Rock History taking time to discuss Keith Richards, U2 and Apple, The Beatles and Bob Dylan
October 26, 2010, Keith Richards life, 2004 U2 and Apple, 1965 The Beatles at Buckingham Palace, 1961 Bob Dylan signs
