insert_link Classic Hits Moody Blues’ Drummer, Graeme Edge, Passes Away at 80 Graeme Edge, the drummer for Moody Blues, has died at age 80. “It’s a very sad day,” began the statement on Edge’s social media pages announcing his passing. “Graeme’s sound and personality is present in everything we did together and thankfully that will live on.” As of right now, his cause of death is unknown. Edge was with Moody Blues from the beginning in 1964, from writing poetry for the […] todayNovember 15, 2021
insert_link Classic Hits A Previously Unheard George Harrison and Ringo Starr Track Has Been Unearthed In 1968, George Harrison and Ringo Starr stopped by London’s Trident Studios while on a break from recording Hey Jude. A visit turned into a collaboration with the two Beatles, and the song “Radhe Shaam” was created. Since then, though, the track has gone widely unheard until recently, when U.K.-based broadcaster Suresh Joshi--whose attic housed the uncovered track for years--decided to share the unique project with about 100 or so […] todayNovember 12, 2021
insert_link Classic Hits Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top Releases Christmas Single “Jingle Bell Blues” ZZ Top’s guitarist Billy Gibbons has just released his own, jazzy version of the classic “Jingle Bells” Christmas tune in a new single he calls “Jingle Bell Blues.” While already available on streaming, the track is also available to order as a vinyl 7” single with a twist--a large hole in the center of the record meant for a jukebox. “Around Christmas, it always seems that there are five to […] todayNovember 11, 2021
insert_link Classic Hits Tape of the Police’s First Show at New York’s CBGB Soon to be Released In 1978, the Police performed two sets at New York’s famous CBGB as the kick-off of their first-ever US tour. Thanks to a recent discovery of the historic show’s tape, fans will finally be able to hear the classic icon’s premiere show in the United States. “This is brand new,” guitarist Andy Summers said about the recording in a recent interview. “It’s just sort of hot off the press, it […] todayNovember 10, 2021
insert_link Classic Hits Van Morrison Sued by Northern Ireland’s Health Minister Northern Ireland’s health minister Robin Swann is suing Van Morrison for defamation over the rocker’s “bizarre and irresponsible” criticisms of Swann’s COVID-19 restrictions and precautions. Morrison has publicly opposed restrictions, released several songs criticizing lockdowns, and denounced the Health Minister at a Belfast event after his concert was canceled due to virus restrictions. Morrison called Swann “a fraud” and “very dangerous.” Both parties’ lawyers have provided updates on the lawsuit. […] todayNovember 9, 2021
insert_link Classic Hits Scorpions Release Premiere Single From Upcoming “Rock Believer” Album German hard-rockers Scorpions have just released the premiere single from their upcoming Rock Believer album called “Peacemaker.” Kalus Meine shared the inspiration behind the lyrics of the classic new track: “Peacemaker, peacemaker / Bury the undertaker.” “At a time when so many people have died and are still dying of COVID, from devastating wars and other senseless crimes, it makes you feel that the undertaker must be working overtime,” the […] todayNovember 8, 2021
insert_link Classic Hits Bruce Springsteen Puts Big Pricetag on Catalog Up For Sale Bruce Springsteen is reportedly putting up big negotiations for the sale of his recorded music and publishing catalogs that are estimated to be worth between $330M and $415M combined. Sources say the rocker is seeking more than $350M for both. As one of the most popular musicians in rock history, Springsteen has sold more than 65 million albums in the US alone, which is a clear explanation for the supersized […] todayNovember 5, 2021
insert_link AAA Alice Cooper Announces 2022 Tour To continue supporting the release of his most recent album Detroit Stories, Alice Cooper has announced a 2022 US tour. The tour, kicking off right after the holidays, will begin on January 28th in Cincinnati, Ohio, and wrap up on Valentine’s Day after eight days on the Monsters of Rock Cruise. Cooper, who just finished a journey of dates around the states, has returned to being the delightful “villain” of […] todayNovember 4, 2021
insert_link Classic Hits Elton John Gives Health Update After Postponing 2021 Tour Back in September, Elton John announced to fans that he was regretfully postponing the remainder of his 2021 tour dates in the U.K. and Europe. The reason for the seemingly last-minute cancellation was due to the musician needing an operation on his hip. John gave fans a more detailed update on his condition earlier this week, telling fans that he “can’t move sideways.” “I can't get in and out of […] todayNovember 3, 2021
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