Classic Rock News

"She’s so kind to do this. She’s one of the biggest stars in the world right now": Watch a pink sparkly cowboy hat-wearing Elton John perform Pink Pony Club with Chappell Roan at his Oscars viewing party
By Liz Scarlett published
Elton John shared some very kind words for Chappell Roan before duetting on her massive hit Pink Pony Club

Badfinger guitarist Joey Molland dead at 77
By Fraser Lewry published
The death of Joey Molland, the last-surviving member of Badfinger's most famous lineup, has been confirmed

"Will we let the machines take the stage, or will we fight for the irreplaceable magic of human artistry?" Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page hits out at UK Government's Artificial Intelligence proposals
By Stef Lach published
Led Zeppelin icon Jimmy Page speaks out as UK Government wraps up consultation into AI 'learning' capabilities

David Johansen, New York Dolls singer, dead at 75
By Dave Everley published
The death of New York Dolls singer David Johansen has been confirmed by a spokesperson

Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts announce massive London show
By Fraser Lewry published
Neil Young will play in Hyde Park this summer - support acts also confirmed

Nandi Bushell is back, and this time she's playing Led Zeppelin in stilettos
By Fraser Lewry published
Bonzo would surely approve

The sons of Kiss icons Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have recorded 10 songs together
By Fraser Lewry published
Meanwhile, Paul Stanley has revealed why Ace Frehley and the other former members of Kiss weren't involved in their final show

The Sheepdogs have announced a short UK tour - and they may visit some pubs while they're at it
By Fraser Lewry published
The Canadian five-piece will play three UK shows in addition to their previously announced headline show at the Red Rooster Festival

Status Quo announce long-awaited expanded edition of classic Status Quo – Live! album
By Fraser Lewry published
The deluxe edition package of Status Quo - Live! includes three complete sets recorded in Glasgow in 1976

Billy Idol launches Dream Into It, his first album in over a decade
By Fraser Lewry published
Watch the video for Billy Idol's new single, Still Dancing, a song inspired by his path through life

Get new Skunk Anansie album The Painful Truth on white splatter vinyl, exclusively through Classic Rock
By Matt Mills published
Only 300 copies are available, so order yours now!

"Almost everybody in the club walked out": Nita Strauss remembers the worst gig of her life
By Fraser Lewry published
At least her dad stuck around

Full lineup announced for Rocklahoma 2025 festival
By Fraser Lewry published
Five Finger Death Punch, Breaking Benjamin and Shinedown will headline this year's Rocklahoma event in Pryor, Oklahoma

Pre-order your exclusive The Darkness Dreams On Toast Classic Rock bundles, with limited edition signed vinyl and glow-in-the-dark cassette variants
By Merlin Alderslade published
We've teamed up with The Darkness for two exclusive bundles to celebrate their imminent new album, Dreams On Toast

Watch Toyah Willcox run her fingers seductively through Robert Fripp's hair as they perform Blondie's One Way Or Another
By Fraser Lewry published
Warning: Includes bonus footage

Jimmy Page and the Black Crowes release cover of Led Zeppelin's The Lemon Song
By Fraser Lewry published
The live version of The Lemon Song was recorded during a soundcheck and is taken from the expanded version of Live At The Greek

"We wade through sweet treacle every day, to make things for others to love": The Darkness ponder their place in the world on pumping new rock tune Walking Through Fire
By Fraser Lewry published
Walking Through Fire is the fourth single to be plucked from The Darkness's upcoming eighth studio album Dreams On Toast