
Fraser Lewry
Fraser has served as Online Editor for Classic Rock since 2014. and has worked in the music industry for 39 years (26 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

Kiss may have retired, but you can now buy a 24-karat gold edition of Strutter for just $50,000
By Fraser Lewry published
Limited to just five copies worldwide, the pure gold edition of Strutter may be expensive but it is playable

Rick Buckler, drummer from The Jam, dead at 69
By Fraser Lewry published
The death of Rick Buckler has been confirmed in a statement from his agent

That time Aerosmith appeared on Saturday Night Live and discussed communism in Eastern Europe
By Fraser Lewry published
As SNL celebrates its 50th anniversary we look back on the show's 279th edition, which saw Aerosmith appear on Wayne's World

"The feedback is humbling and inspiring": Jimmy Page reacts to fan response to Led Zeppelin movie
By Fraser Lewry published
Becoming Led Zeppelin in theatres now and has broken one box office record

The best new rock songs you need to hear right now
By Polly Glass published
Including Tyler Bryant, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Samantha Fish and five other creatures of the rock'n'roll night

Ozzy says he'll only do "little bits and pieces" with Sabbath at final reunion show
By Fraser Lewry published
Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning show will take place on July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK

David Johansen thanks fans for support as he receives around-the-clock medical care
By Fraser Lewry published
The New York Dolls' frontman has thanked fans on camera following the launch of a fundraiser to help with his medical costs

Watch Post Malone and the surviving members of Nirvana rip through Smells Like Teen Spirit
By Fraser Lewry published
The "Post Nirvana" performance took place at the SNL50 Homecoming Concert at New York's Radio City Music Hall

"John Lennon and Yoko Ono essentially hijacked the airwaves": The show that brought the counterculture into American homes and the clip that keeps going viral
By Fraser Lewry last updated
On the Mike Douglas Show in 1972, Chuck Berry joined John Lennon onstage – but he clearly wasn't expecting Yoko Ono to be part of the action

Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes detail massively expanded edition of Live At The Greek
By Fraser Lewry published
Watch the video for the previously unreleased No Speak, No Slave and listen to the Led Zeppelin classic Bring It On Home

David Coverdale would like to wish you a Happy Valentine's Day
By Fraser Lewry published
Melodic rock's most romantic frontman has a lovin' message to share

In Santa Monica, a Lithuanian guitarist and a Ukrainian violinist are busking their way to success
By Fraser Lewry published
Meet Døvydas Maščinskas and Karolina Protsenko

Vince Neil's private jet involved in fatal crash at Scottsdale Airport: Mötley Crüe release statement
By Fraser Lewry published
Vince Neil was not on board at the time of the accident

There's a schmaltzy country and western song about a girl wearing an old Guns N' Roses t-shirt
By Fraser Lewry published
The Chris Goodwin Band's GN'R Tee is not about drinking or trucks

Alice Cooper adds more dates to Too Close For Comfort tour
By Fraser Lewry published
Another 23 shows have been added to Alice Cooper's ever-growing 2025 schedule

The best new rock songs you need to hear right now
By Polly Glass published
Including Mother Vulture, Sludge Mother, and six other acts whose names don't contain the word 'mother'

"For those about to collect, we salute you": Royal Mail launch range of AC/DC postage stamps
By Fraser Lewry published
Got money? Like stamps? Then you'll be delighted with the Royal Mail's vast range of AC/DC stamp products

"It was pretty shocking to understand what's actually going on": The Black Keys slam "mind-blowing" state of music industry in first interview since tour debacle
By Fraser Lewry published
The Black Keys have released The Night Before, their first new song since cancelling their 2024 tour and firing their management company

Watch the video for Bryan Adams' muscular new single Roll With The Punches
By Fraser Lewry published
Roll With The Punches is the title track from Adams' 16th album, out later this year

The makers of Becoming Led Zeppelin say there's some amazing unseen footage that isn't in the film
By Fraser Lewry published
Becoming Led Zeppelin is in cinemas now

Queen are releasing their De Lane Lea demos on vinyl for Record Store Day
By Fraser Lewry published
Queen's De Lane Lea demos were recorded before the band were signed and have never been available on vinyl before

The Allmans' legacy continues as The Brothers announce first live shows since 2020
By Fraser Lewry published
Jaimoe, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Oteil Burbridge and Marc Quiñones have signed up to perform as The Brothers in April

Elton John announces collaborative album with Brandi Carlile
By Fraser Lewry published
Who Believes in Angels? features contributions from Chad Smith, Pino Palladino and Josh Klinghoffer
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