Classic Hits News
Rock History with Heart, Allen Woody, Tom Petersson, Kiss, Duane Allman, Eric Clapton and Hendrix
August 26, 2016 Heart gets broken, 2000 we lose Allen Woody of The Allman Brothers and Gov’t Mule, 1980 Cheap Trick loses it’s low end for a while, 1977 KISS come alive, 1970 Duane Allman invites Eric Clapton and a last for Jimi Hendrix.
Britt Lightning on The Jetsetters “We could just do whatever came natural. So that was a lot of fun”
We caught up with Vixen guitarist Britt Lightning to discuss the debut single from her side project The Jetsetters. Watch our conversation and check out the video for “Above The Noise.”
Jack Blades on the new Night Ranger Best Of album “We’re releasing a record that we really enjoyed”
August 28, 2026, Night Ranger are releasing a best of collection that includes new music and even features their take on a Christmas classic. Watch our conversation with singer and bassist Jack Blades about the album and more.
The looks, moments and memories that made us fall in love with Dolly Parton
The iconic Queen of Country Music died today at the age of 80.
Rock History: Plant & Page, Metallica, Boston, Bruce, Vivian Campbell, Rob Halford and Gene Simmons
August 25th, 1994 Plant and Page film, 1988 Metallica’s fourth, 1976 Boston’s big debut, 1975 Springsteen’s breakthrough, and a birthday shared by Vivian Campbell, Rob Halford and Gene Simmons.
Rock History with Charlie Watts, Nirvana, The Who, The Stones, The Ramones, Keith Moon and more
August 24th, 2021 we lose Charlie Watts and Nirvana sued, 1989 The Who anniversary show, 1981 The Stones get inked, 1979 The Ramones get schooled, 1967 Keith Moon goes for a swim, we remember Molly Hatchet singer Danny Joe Brown on his birthday.
Rock History covering Brian May of Queen, The Stones, Ringo Starr, Rick Springfield and Keith Moon
August 23rd, 2007 Brian May of Queen’s degree, 1969 The Rolling Stones on top, 1968 Ringo Starr vacations from The Beatles, and a birthday shared by Rick Springfield and Keith Moon.
Rock History where we discuss The Beatles and we remember the late John Lee Hooker on his birthday
August 22nd, 1969 last for The Beatles and 1963 they advance. We remember Blues icon John Lee Hooker on his birthday.
PHOTOS: Rick Springfield performs in Nashville
View all the photos from Rick Springfield's concert in Nashville, TN, on Friday, August 21st, 2026.
PHOTOS: An evening with Richard Marx
Richard Marx performs at An Evening With Richard Marx at the Grammy Museum on August 19, 2026, in Los Angeles, California.
Rock History about The Beatles, The Doors, Plus Steve Smith, Joe Strummer and Glenn Hughes celebrate
August 21st, 1966 The Beatles make a decision and The Doors hit the stage with Jim Morrison late and more, plus a birthday shared by Journey’s Steve Smith, Joe Strummer of The Clash and Glenn Hughes.
Grateful Dead releases ‘Shakedown Street’ performance from 1985 Merriweather Post Pavilion concert
Producer Butch Vig reflects on 35th anniversary of 'Nevermind': 'It changed my life'
Rock History covering The Eagles, Lindsey Buckingham and Fleetwood Mac, Phil Lynott and Robert Plant
August 20th, 2018 The Eagles really take the top, 1987 Lindsey Buckingham and Fleetwood Mac do what they do and a birthday shared by Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy and Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin.
