Classic Rock News

Getty ImagesAs news spread about the death of Raspberries frontman, Eric Carmen, Kiss’ Paul Stanley took to Twitter. He posted on Tuesday (3-12): “Awful News. Eric Carmen has died. Although known to many for writing radio hits like “All By Myself” and others, Eric was a true rocker at heart. His voice had elements of…

Gin Blossoms and Toad The Wet Sprocket will co-headline a tour this summer and Vertical Horizon is scheduled as opening act. Launching August 1st in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, they’ll make stops in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Red Bank, New Jersey, and Cleveland, to name a few. So far, they’ve announced 15 shows that run throughout the month…

Getty ImagesThe Hollywood Bowl announced that a special concert, called Keep The Party Going: A Tribute To Jimmy Buffett” will be taking place on April 11th. The all-star lineup will include Paul McCartney, the Eagles, Jon Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney, Sheryl Crow, and Jackson Browne to name a few. Tickets go on sale this Friday,…

PRPhotos.comSlash, has confirmed a North American tour this summer in celebration of his love of the Blues.  It kicks off on July 5th in Bonner, Montana, and will travel to Los Angeles, Denver, Huntsville, Cincinnati, Toronto, New York City, Boston, Atlanta, and many more cities.  Slash has curated an all-star Blues lineup to join him,…

PRPhotos.comTrain has announced their eighth voyage of Sail Across The Sun cruise that departs from Miami to Cozumel on February 13 and returns 5 days later.   Other bands on the ship include Living Colour, and Matt Nathanson, and with several others. Prices start at around $1000 and booking begins on March 29. 

Warren Haynes has announced the… Now Is The Time Tour, featuring his band, The Warren Haynes Band & The Dreams and Songs Symphonic Experience. The Grammy-winning vocalist is best known for his work as longtime guitarist with the Allman Brothers Band and as founding member of the jam band, Gov’t Mule. The new show will make its…

Getty ImagesBon Jovi’s “Always” video joins the YouTube Billions Club. The band posted a clip online thanking fans for watching it. The song was on 1994’s Best Of compilation, Cross Road and was originally written for the film Romeo is Bleeding, but the band changed their mind after they saw the film. “Always” was a…

PRPhotos.comStaind and Breaking Benjamin are set to co-headline a tour that kicks off in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania on September10. Daughtry is listed as direct support, with Lakeview as the opening act. Stops include Raleigh, St Louis, Anaheim, Vegas, Dallas, Denver, and Noblesville, Indiana. 23 dates in all. Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 15.

Getty ImagesSting is set to launch his 3.0 Tour this fall, with two shows scheduled for most stops. It kicks off September 17 in Detroit, with 20 dates in cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and Philadelphia. Sting’s band includes Dominic Miller and Chris Maas. Tickets go on sale this Friday March 15.

Getty ImagesJohn Fogerty continues his Celebration Tour with the summer concerts kicking off June 2nd in Simpsonville, South Carolina. George Thorogood & The Destroyers are touring with him. Thorogood commented on his longtime friend and said: “Celebrating the music of John Fogerty at the same time we celebrate our 50th Anniversary is just about as…