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Getty ImagesIt was 51 years ago today (August 25th, 1971) that the Who released what is largely regarded as their masterpiece, Who’s Next. Although Who’s Next, which dropped 11 days earlier in the UK, was a massive success, building on the back-to-back triumphs of 1969’s Tommy and 1970’s concert set, Live At Leeds; Who’s Next…

PRPhotos.comMick Jagger is a Coldplay fan. The Rolling Stones’ frontman posted a video on Twitter of him singing along and swaying to the music. He wrote: “Had a great time watching Coldplay last night. A real busman’s holiday!” The video captured the entire audience singing along to Coldplay’s “Fix You.” The concert took place earlier…

Getty ImagesIt was 47 years ago today (August 25th, 1975) that many fans believe Bruce Springsteen released the single greatest rock album of the 1970’s — if not in all of rock history; the legendary Born To Run. The album — which was the first to feature then-rock critic Jon Landau behind the boards alongside…

PRPhotos.comMegadeth leader Dave Mustaine admitted he still has an issue with how Metallica used his music after booting him from the group. Mustaine was a member of Metallica in 1982 and early-’83, and did not play on any albums by the band. Blabbermouth transcribed some of Mustaine’s chat on The Joe Rogan Experience, where he…

Getty ImagesEagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit doesn’t think the group will ever record another studio set. The Eagles are currently on tour performing their legendary 1976 Hotel California album in its entirety along with other classic hits. While chatting with Classic Rock magazine, Schmit was asked about the Eagles recording a followup to 2007’s chart-topping…

Getty ImagesPaul Stanley seems resigned to the fact that no new Kiss music could ever measure up against the band’s classic albums. Despite the band’s last two sets — 2012’s Monster and 2009’s Sonic Boom both going Top Three — the songs have failed to enjoy a shelf life alongside the Kiss material from 1970’s…

PRPhotos.comSammy Hagar has revealed that the late-Eddie Van Halen came to him in a dream and wrote a song with him. Hagar, who’ll release Crazy Times, his latest album with the Circle on September 30th, spoke about the visitation to Ultimate Classic Rock. Hagar explained, “About two months ago, I had this dream and Eddie…

Getty ImagesOzzy Osbourne has opened up about the songs on his upcoming album Patient Number 9, saying that some may be controversial. He told Classic Rock Magazine that on his song “One of Those Days,” he sings “One of those days that I don’t believe in Jesus.” He told the magazine, “That’s going to cause…

Getty ImagesIt was one year ago today — August 24th, 2021 — that that the music world was shocked to learn that Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts died at the age of 80. Fans had been showing concern when the news broke earlier this month that for the first time in his career, Watts was…

Getty ImagesSammy Hagar admits that with the passing of Eddie Van Halen, he feels the pull from fans to perform Van Halen material. Hagar, who’s currently on the road with the Circle — which features Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony — told Southgate, Michigan’s News-Herald that the “Van Hagar” catalogue is still very much in…