Classic Hits News
Rock History covering Billy Joel, Springsteen, Skynyrd, Led Zeppelin and Spinal Tap’s Michael McKean
October 17th, 1989 Billy Joel storms, 1980 Bruce Springsteen doubles up, 1977 a Skynyrd release, 1969 Led Zeppelin live in New York and happy birthday Michael McKean.
Billy Joel says he can’t drive due to health; to auction his motorcycle collection
Singer Billy Joel shares health updates regarding his balance and hearing, noting he cannot drive or perform currently.
Rock History discussing Ace Frehley, RHCP, The Stones, Creedence, Jimi Hendrix, Flea and Bob Weir
October 16th, 2025 we lose Ace Frehley, 1991 Chili Peppers hit the road, 1974 a Stones release, 1972 CCR at the end, 1968 Jimi Hendrix electric, and a birthday shared by Flea and Bob Weir.
Rock History covering CBGB, Paul and Linda McCartney, Joe Satriani, Rush, Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix
October 15th, 2006 CBGB closes, 1995 Paul and LInda McCartney on tv, 1987 Joe Satriani surfing, 1985 Rush windows, 1968 a Zeppelin name change and 1965 Jimi Hendrix signs.
Rock History discussing Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Ozzy, Kiss and AJ Pero of Twisted Sister
October 14th, 2007 Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers on film, 2003 Ozzy seeks treatment, 1978 and 1977 Kiss solo and alive, we remember AJ Pero on his birthday.
Rock History discussing Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Queen and happy birthday Sammy Hagar and Paul Simon
October 13, 2016 Bob Dylan awarded, 1986 Neil Young’s first bridge, 1978 a Queen single, happy birthday Sammy Hagar and Paul Simon.
Rock History with The Stones, Page and Plant, INXS, A Very Special Christmas, U2 and Fleetwood Mac
October 12th, 1996 The Rolling Stones circus, 1996 Page and Plant “Unledded”, 1987 INXS “Kick”, 1987 A Very Special Christmas Volume 1, 1981 U2 “October”, 1979 Fleetwood Mac “Tusk.”
Rock History discussing Rod Stewart, Dave Grohl, Prince, Kansas and happy birthday Daryl Hall
October 11th, 2016 Rod Stewart knighted, 1990 a first for Dave Grohl, 1981 Prince booed, 1977 Kansas reach the point and happy birthday Daryl Hall.
Rock History with U2, Fleetwood Mac, King Crimson and happy birthday Lzzy Hale and David Lee Roth
October 10th, 1988. U2 double up, 1979 Fleetwood Mac starred, 1969 King Crimson in court, and a birthday shared by Lzzy Hale and David Lee Roth.
Journey drummer Deen Castronovo leaves concert after medical emergency
Journey drummer Deen Castronovo suffered a medical emergency during a concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma, forcing a brief pause.
Rock History with Bruce Springsteen, John Lennon, Kurt Neumann, Jackson Browne and John Entwistle
October 9th, 2009 Bruce Springsteen closes, 1985 John Lennon’s fields, and a birthday shared by Kurt Neumann, Jackson Browne, John Entwistle and John Lennon.
Deen Castronovo, drummer for Journey suffers ‘medical emergency’ during show
The show continued 20 minutes later with the drum tech taking over for Castronovo.
Rock History: Soundgarden, Eddie Vedder, Def Leppard, Talking Heads, Cheap Trick, Johnny & CJ Ramone
October 8th, 1991, Soundgarden get bad, 1990 Eddie Vedder leaves home, 1988 Def Leppard on top, 1980 Talking Heads remain, 1978 Cheap Trick in Japan, and a birthday shared by Johnny and CJ Ramone.
Rock History discussing The Stones, Soundgarden, Eddie Vedder, Tico Torres and John Mellencamp
October 7th, 2016 The Rolling Stones in the desert, 1990 Soundgarden and Eddie Vedder at the gathering, 1978 The Stones on SNL, and a birthday shared by Tico Torres and John Mellencamp.
Rock History with Rush, Eddie Van Halen, The Who and happy birthday Tommy Stinson and Kevin Cronin
October 6, 2025 a Rush announcement, 2020 we lose Eddie Van Halen, 2000 The Who begin a TV dynasty, and a birthday shared by Tommy Stinson and Kevin Cronin.
Rock History with Bon Scott, Elton John, Led Zeppelin, Bob Geldof, Brian Johnson and Steve Miller
October 5th, 1991 GNR chart twice, 1974 a first for Bon Scott, 1973 Elton says goodbye, 1970 Led Zeppelin’s third and a birthday shared by Bob Geldof, Brian Johnson and Steve Miller.
Rock History discussing Van Halen, Queen, Janis Joplin, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Cream
October 4th, 1996 Van Halen three, 1980 Queen bite, 1970 we lose Janis Joplin, 1969 CCR at the river and 1968 Cream begin to say goodbye.
