Articles by: Fraser Lewry

Fraser has served as Online Editor for Classic Rock since 2014. and has worked in the music industry for 37 years (24 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.

Articles by: Fraser Lewry

Seymour Stein at the 20th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Famed record company executive Seymour Stein dead at 80

By Fraser Lewry published 3 April 23

Seymour Stein founded Sire Records and signed Ramones, Talking Heads, Pretenders, Madonna, The Cure, Depeche Mode and many more

Composite picture of Nico, Lou Reed and Jim Morrison

Why The Velvet Underground hated The Doors

By Rob Hughes published 3 April 23

"How fabulous, in a bathtub in Paris!" - Lou Reed, upon hearing of the death of Doors frontman Jim Morrison

An aerial shot shot showing the damage to the roof of the Apollo Theater in Belvidere, Illinois

Fundraising page launched to support family of man killed at Morbid Angel show

By Fraser Lewry published 2 April 23

Frederick Forest Livingston, Jr. was killed when a tornado struck the roof of the Apollo Theater in Belvidere, Illinois, causing the roof to collapse

A screengrab from a WGN News report showing a damaged venue

Fan reportedly killed at Morbid Angel gig after tornado rips roof off venue

By Fraser Lewry published 1 April 23

The tornado struck the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Illinois - multiple injuries reported after a "mass casualty collapse"

Queen + Adam Lambert add more dates to North American Rhapsody Tour

By Fraser Lewry published 31 March 23

"The Rhapsody show is forever evolving, but it remains at heart a tribute to Freddie Mercury’s majestic legacy" - Queen + Adam Lambert

The Hu group shot with inset picture of Serj Tankian

Serj Tankian hooks up with The Hu for impossibly epic new version of Black Thunder

By Fraser Lewry published 31 March 23

Also on board: DL from Bad Wolves

Procol Harum lyricist Keith Reid dead at 76

By Fraser Lewry published 30 March 23

The death of Keith Reid, who co-wrote Procol Harum's classic A Whiter Shade Of Pale, has been confirmed by the band

Ace Frehley claims to keep a 120-page document of "dirt" on Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons in a safety deposit box

By Fraser Lewry published 30 March 23

"God forbid anything happens to me, my attorney is instructed to release it" - former Kiss man Ace Frehley, as he promises to reveal all unless he gets an apology from Paul Stanley

Eddie Van Halen and Charlie Sheen on the set of Two And A Half Men

That time Eddie Van Halen appeared on Two And A Half Men exiting a bathroom with his guitar

By Fraser Lewry published 29 March 23

"You never know when inspiration might strike" – Eddie Van Halen

The Cult announce European tour, launch video for new single Vendetta X

By Fraser Lewry published 29 March 23

The Cult's upcoming European tour will include three outdoor shows in The UK

Metallica have released a 30-second sample of upcoming single 72 Seasons

By Fraser Lewry published 29 March 23

The title track of Metallica's new album sounds like a proper old-school thrasher

AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Tool and Ozzy Osbourne release teaser videos for PowerTrip festival

By Fraser Lewry published 29 March 23

UPDATED It looks like a sequel to The Desert Trip is coming, and it promises to be a lot louder

An Australian punk band have released the world's first urine-filled vinyl album

By Fraser Lewry published 28 March 23

"You just bought a liquid disc full of our piss” boast Melbourne punks Private Function as they announce an unlikely breakthrough in vinyl technology

Nick Mason at a red carpet event and Roger Waters onstage

Nick Mason says Roger Waters' rerecording of The Dark Side Of The Moon is "absolutely brilliant"

By Fraser Lewry published 28 March 23

Nick Mason has heard Roger Waters' rerecording of Pink Floyd's The Dark Side Of The Moon and he likes it

Tom Leadon onstage with the reformed Mudcrutch

Mudcrutch co-founder Tom Leadon dead at 70

By Fraser Lewry published 28 March 23

The death of Tom Leadon, who co-founded Mudcrutch with Tom Petty in 1970, has been confirmed by his family

Watch King Crimson play blistering versions of Larks Tongues In Aspic Part Two and Easy Money

By Fraser Lewry published 27 March 23

The latest footage to emerge from the Midnight Special archive features King Crimson in 1973 at their most fierce

Tracks Of The Week: new music from Mammoth WVH, Nita Strauss and more

By Polly Glass published 27 March 23

Also this week: new songs from Saint Agnes, Skindred, Tyler Bryant and other thoughtful providers of thoroughbred rock'n'roll

Steve Perry onstage at The Midnight Special

Journey's Midnight Special performance of Feeling That Way is a reminder of the brilliance of Steve Perry

By Fraser Lewry published 27 March 23

Watch Steve Perry and Gregg Rolie's 1978 duet on Feeling That Way, another release from The Midnight Special's gold-filled archive

Christine McVie singing on The Midnight Special

Watch Fleetwood Mac romp through You Make Loving Fun on The Midnight Special in 1977

By Fraser Lewry published 27 March 23

The Midnight Special YouTube channel continues to deliver 24-carat rock'n'roll gold

Normal service resumes as Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox perform frisky cover of Centerfold

By Fraser Lewry published 26 March 23

Toyah brandishes a copy of Prog magazine as the Fripp-Willcox kitchen reverberates to the sound of a J. Geils Band classic

Former Iron Maiden frontman Blaze Bayley hospitalised after heart attack

By Fraser Lewry published 26 March 23

Blaze Bayley is awaiting surgery and further treatment after suffering a heart attack at home

Pete Townshend playing an acoustic guitar

Pete Townshend releases Can’t Outrun The Truth, first solo single in 29 years

By Fraser Lewry published 24 March 23

Can’t Outrun The Truth is accompanied by Pete Townshend's first solo video in nearly four decades

Queen + Adam Lambert announce Rhapsody Across America tour

By Fraser Lewry published 24 March 23

Queen + Adam Lambert announce 14-date run across The US, with measures in place to protect fans from ticket scalpers

Nikki Sixx is the latest musician to play on Dolly Parton's much-anticipated rock album

By Fraser Lewry published 24 March 23

Nikki Sixx joins Elton John, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks and more in contributing to Dolly Parton's upcoming album Rock Star

Former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony has a new band with Bon Jovi and Aerosmith men

By Fraser Lewry published 24 March 23

"I wasn't going to mention anything about it, but there is a little side project thing..." former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony

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