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Category Archives: Classic Rock Music News
Billy Joel Performs For First Time Since His Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Billy Joel surprised fans in Wellington, Florida, on Friday (January 2) with his first live performance since revealing his diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) in May 2025. Joining the Bi...
Erik Thompson Jan 04, 2026
Peter Gabriel Will Release Individual Tracks From New Album, ‘o/i,’ During Each Full Moon Of 2026
On Saturday, Peter Gabriel announced that his new album, o/i, will be slowly released throughout 2026, with a new song dropping each full moon. The rollout started with the release of the project's le...
Erik Thompson Jan 04, 2026
Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler Using AI Vocals While Working On Upcoming Solo Album
During a Q&A session at the recent Steel City Con in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler revealed that he is using an AI singer while working on his upcoming solo album....
Erik Thompson Jan 04, 2026
Streams Of Prince’s “When Doves Cry” And “Purple Rain” Surge Following ‘Stranger Things’ Series Finale
Following the premiere of the series finale of Stranger Things on New Year's Eve, Prince's iconic songs "Purple Rain" and "When Doves Cry" experienced dramatic Spotify streaming surges. Global streams...
Erik Thompson Jan 04, 2026
John Lydon Didn’t Hear From His Former Sex Pistols Bandmates When His Wife Died, Hasn’t Spoken To Them In Years
In a new interview with The Times, John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) has revealed that he hasn't heard from his former Sex Pistols bandmates in years, and was disappointed they didn't reach out when his ...
Erik Thompson Jan 01, 2026
Former Kiss Guitarist Vinnie Vincent Says His $250 CD Single “Is Worth More Than Most Entire Albums”
Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent, who replaced Ace Frehley from 1982 to 1984, is charging $225 (including shipping) for a limited-edition CD single of "Ride the Serpent," the first release from hi...
Erik Thompson Jan 01, 2026
Perry Bamonte, Longtime Guitarist And Keyboardist For The Cure, Dies At 65
Perry Bamonte, the longtime guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, has died at the age of 65 after a short illness over Christmas, the band confirmed on their official website. Bamonte joined The Cur...
Erik Thompson Jan 01, 2026
Tom Morello Joined Onstage By His Son Roman During Concert In India
Tom Morello shared the stage with his son Roman for several songs during his December 21 concert in Bangalore, India, part of his first ever Indian tour. Together, they performed a twin-guitar renditi...
Erik Thompson Jan 01, 2026

Liam Gallagher, David Beckham, Paul Weller, Bobby Gillespie, And Stone Roses Members Attend Mani’s Funeral In Manchester
The funeral for legendary Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield was held on Monday (December 22) at Manchester Cathedral, attended by music icons including Liam Gallagher, Ian Br...
Erik Thompson Dec 22, 2025

American Heart Association Says Pearl Jam’s “Even Flow” Provides Perfect Tempo For CPR
The American Heart Association has identified Pearl Jam's 1992 hit, "Even Flow," as ideal for performing hands-only CPR. The proceedure requires chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute, ...
Erik Thompson Dec 22, 2025








