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Category Archives: Classic Rock Music News

Kansas Singer Ronnie Platt Diagnosed With Thyroid Cancer
Kansas vocalist Ronnie Platt has just revealed that he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer on February 11. Due to Platt's health concerns, the band has cancelled two upcoming shows while he undergoes su...
Erik Thompson Feb 19, 2025

Sharon Osbourne Turned Down An Opportunity For Ozzy To Audition For ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’
During a recent appearance on Billy Corgan's The Magnificent Others podcast, Sharon Osbourne revealed that she once turned down a film audition for her husband Ozzy Osbourne to appear in Pirates of th...
Erik Thompson Feb 19, 2025

Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Returns To The Theatre For One-Night-Only Screenings
Prince's iconic 1984 film, Purple Rain, will return to select Dolby Cinema locations for one night only on March 5. The screenings will feature an enhanced viewing experience with Dolby Vision HDR and...
Erik Thompson Feb 19, 2025

Vince Gill Announces Summer Trek To Celebrate 50 Years Of Touring
On Tuesday (February 18), Vince Gill announced the dates and details of his sprawling summer 2025 tour which will commemorate 50 years of touring from the Grammy-winning country superstar. Gill spent ...
Erik Thompson Feb 18, 2025

Creed And Nickelback Headline 2025 Summer Of ’99 And Beyond Festival
Creed and Nickelback have been announced as the co-headliners for the 2025 Summer of '99 and Beyond Festival at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin on July 18th and 19th. The festival ...
Erik Thompson Feb 18, 2025

Paul Simon Announces Dates For 2025 ‘A Quiet Celebration Tour’
Despite previously announcing his retirement due to severe hearing loss, Paul Simon surprised fans on Tuesday (February 18) by announcing a series of live dates as part of his 2025 A Quiet Celebration...
Erik Thompson Feb 18, 2025

Lorne Michaels Helped Keith Richards Avoid Serving Life In Prison On Drug Charges
Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels came to Keith Richards' defense back in 1978, testifying as a character witness in the Rolling Stones guitarist's Canadian drug trial where Richards faced po...
Erik Thompson Feb 18, 2025

Former Guns N’ Roses Drummer Matt Sorum Says Steven Tyler Won’t Ever Tour Again
During a new interview with Joe Rock of Long Island radio station WBAB, former Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum said that Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is unlikely to ever tour again. The legendary ...
Erik Thompson Feb 18, 2025

Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus Is Auctioning Off His Rare Banksy Painting
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus is auctioning off his Banksy painting, "Crude Oil (Vettriano)," which is expected to sell for up to $6.3 million at Sotheby's London on March 4. The musician plans to donate a ...
Erik Thompson Feb 18, 2025

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Makes Surprise Appearance During Pantera’s Paris Show
During Pantera's European tour stop at Adidas Arena in Paris on February 15, Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson surprised fans by making a guest appearance and joining the metal legend's for a rendition of...
Erik Thompson Feb 17, 2025








