Classic Rock News

Sebastian Bach will celebrate the 35th anniversary of Skid Row’s self-titled debut album, by performing it live in its entirety. Released in 1989, it sold 5X platinum on the strength of three singles: “Youth Gone Wild,” “18 and Life,” and “I Remember You.” So far, dates have been announced in Brazil, Uruguay, and Mexico City.…

PRPhotos.comTommy Lee faces accusations of sexual assault in a new lawsuit filed on Friday (December 15th). Rolling Stone reports that plaintiff Jane Doe accused the Motley Crue drummer of “forcibly groping, kissing and penetrating her with his fingers, and attempting to force her to perform oral copulation” during a February 2003 helicopter trip from San…

PRPhotos.comScorpions will return to the Las Vegas Strip next year and say they’ll play a 40-year-old song of theirs that they’ve never sang live. The song is “Crossfire, from Love at First Sting. In an interview posted by Blabbermouth, guitarist Matthias Jabs explained: “It was almost like a political kind of song, saying, we’re growing…

Colin Burgess, the original drummer for AC/DC has died at the age of 77. The band posted on social media: “Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess. He was our first drummer and a very respected musician. Happy memories, rock in peace Colin.” Colin joined AC/DC in 1973 and played his first…

John Oates of Hall & Oates has released a new single and video called “Get Your Smile On.” All proceeds will go to Teen Cancer America. In fact, The video features fighters and survivors of teen cancer. Oates commented through a press released and said: “”Get Your Smile On” was yet another song that I…

PRPhotos.comThe Rolling Stones will release a live edition of Hackney Diamonds, featuring all 7 tracks performed at last month’s launch event at Racket in New York City. The 2CD format includes debut performances of 4 tracks, “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” with Lady Gaga, as well as “Shattered,” “Tumbling Dice,” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.” It will…

Skid Row postponed three more concerts as several members of the band and crew have the flue and Covid. They posted: “We prioritize the well-being of our band members, crew and the people around us and have no choice but to postpone the remaining 2023 U.S. tour dates.” They went on to say… “We understand…

Getty ImagesMotley Crue bassist, Nikki Sixx shared on social media this week that the band will be releasing new music sometime in 2024. They recorded new songs back in April with guitarist John 5… Mick Mars’ replacement. Nikki Sixx also revealed that he’s working with Rob Minkoff developing a new music related animation project. Minkoff,…

Getty ImagesDef Leppard has shared a new live video of “Pour Some Sugar On Me.” It was shot last month at Giants Stadium in Sydney, Australia. They posted it on their social media late Thursday (12-14). The video has similarities to the original from 1987. Next July they’ll kick off a 23 city tour with…

While on tour in Italy, Patti Smith had to be hospitalized with a “sudden illness” on Tuesday, December 12. Her show was canceled and the venue put out a statement to fans. “We are all sorry for the inconvenience caused by this news. Our best wishes for a speedy recovery go to the artist.” Smith’s…