
Fraser Lewry
Fraser has served as Online Editor for Classic Rock since 2014. and has worked in the music industry for 40 years (27 of which have been online). He has also written for the likes of Metal Hammer, Prog Magazine, The Word Magazine, The Guardian, The New Statesman, Saga and Music365. He is the former Head of Music at Xfm Radio, a former A&R at Fiction Records, an early blogger, ex-roadie and published author. He once appeared in a Cure video dressed as a cowboy, and thinks any situation can be improved by the introduction of cats. His favourite Serbian trumpeter, if you're asking? Dejan Petrović. Fraser returned to his native New Zealand in 2021, becoming Louder's first full-time Oceanic correspondent in the process.
Latest articles by Fraser Lewry

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: January 26, 2026
By Polly Glass published
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from the Claypool Lennon Delirium, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Elles Bailey and more

Tedeschi Trucks Band announce new studio album, launch new single and confirm mammoth tour
By Fraser Lewry published
Future Soul will be released during Tedeschi Trucks Band's upcoming residency at New York's Beacon Theater

The historic Loch Ness manor linked to Jimmy Page and Aleister Crowley is opening to the public
By Fraser Lewry published
A home with a dark history, Boleskin House has been fully restored after being gutted by fire in 2015 and 2019

Debate: Who is the greatest drummer of all time?
By Fraser Lewry published
Drummers: Turning good bands into great ones since time immemorial

Def Leppard launch new single Rejoice ahead of Las Vegas residency
By Fraser Lewry published
Def Leppard say they've returned to a rockier sound

Meet the 67-million-year-old Triceratops skull named after Ozzy Osbourne
By Fraser Lewry published
The late Black Sabbath frontman is now the subject of a dinosaur-themed tribute

Uriah Heep founder Mick Box to miss dates on farewell tour after falling ill
By Fraser Lewry published
Mick Box will miss his first Uriah Heep shows since 1969: Stand-in guitarist announced

Jack White mercilessly mocks Donald Trump over "365 wins in 365 days" claims
By Fraser Lewry published
The White Stripes' founder has promised to block any followers who tell him to "stick to music"

Watch Geddy Lee give celebrity tobogganing advice
By Fraser Lewry published
Rush's Geddy Lee, Neil Peart and Alex Lifeson all appeared on Canadian satire show The Mercer Report over the years

Ten minutes of previously unseen live film of Pink Floyd has escaped onto the internet
By Fraser Lewry published
The footage sees Pink Floyd playing Wish You Were Here, Shine On You Crazy Diamond and Money on their North American tour in 1977

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: January 19, 2026
By Polly Glass published
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from The Sheepdogs, Black Stone Cherry, Bryan Adams and more

A second, cuter version of the Sphere venue is coming to the US
By Fraser Lewry published
Sphere at National Harbor, Maryland, will be a scaled-down version of the groundbreaking Las Vegas venue

John Fogerty sprinkles rock'n'roll magic with songs and stories at intimate Tiny Desk Concert
By Fraser Lewry published
"I realised I had passed into the land of greatness": John Fogerty tells the story behind the creation of his first great song

Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Johnny Depp announce Hollywood Vampires tour
By Fraser Lewry published
Hollywood Vampires have confirmed a run of European dates for the summer

The Beatles Quiz: How much do you know about Help!?
By Fraser Lewry published
A chance to test your knowledge of one of the most pivotal chapters in The Beatles' story

The man who became Boston's singer but wasn't allowed to tell anyone has finally broken his silence
By Fraser Lewry published
With singer Brad Delp's future in Boston uncertain, Tom Scholz hired a secret replacement. Four decades on, he's finally telling his story

Sammy Hagar promises "deep dive into the Van Halen years" on tour dates with Rick Springfield
By Fraser Lewry published
Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Kenny Aronoff will bring the party to seven cities that aren't Las Vegas this summer

Classic Rock's Tracks Of The Week: January 12, 2026
By Polly Glass published
Eight songs you need to hear right now, from The Black Crowes, Alter Bridge, Starbenders and more

Renaissance drummer Terry Sullivan has died
By Fraser Lewry published
Terry Sullivan joined Renaissance in 1972 and was a member of the band's much-loved classic lineup

Watch the first episode of the eagerly-awaited series Tony Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal
By Fraser Lewry published
The video tells Tony Iommi's story through archive footage and present-day interviews

The Black Crowes announce new album - listen to the first two tracks now
By Fraser Lewry published
A Pound Of Feathers is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Happiness Bastards - The singles Profane Prophecy and Pharmacy Chronicles are out now

Queen Quiz: How much do you know about A Night At The Opera and A Day At The Races?
By Fraser Lewry published
Test your knowledge of A Night At The Opera and A Day At The Races, the twin pillars of Queen's imperial phase

Bruce Dickinson's unreleased rock opera may be the greatest untold story of them all
By Fraser Lewry published
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson is a man of many talents, but his rock opera about the philandering violinist Paganini has yet to see the light of day
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