Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Lindsey Buckingham Discusses Buckingham-McVie Album (UCR)



Lindsey Buckingham has revealed that the members of Fleetwood Mac had doubts over their contributions to the new duets album he wrote with Christine McVie.

Read More of Martin Kielty's article @ Ultimate Classic Rock: Lindsey Buckingham Says Fleetwood Mac Had Doubts Over New Buckingham-McVie Album 

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Widespread Panic Release Archival Show from 1995 (jambands.com)



Widespread Panic’s latest release in their Porch Songs series comes from a Spring 1995 stop at the Metropol in Pittsburgh, PA as the band hit the road to support their new release Ain’t Life Grand.

Monday, May 29, 2017

Listen to King Crimson’s Cover of David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’



The current King Crimson lineup has unveiled its new cover of the David Bowie classic “Heroes,” in advance of the upcoming concert EP Heroes: Live in Europe 2016. You can listen to it above.


Read More of Jeff Giles' article and listen to 'Heroes' @ Ultimate Classic Rock: Listen to King Crimson's Cover of David Bowie's 'Heroes' 

Sunday, May 28, 2017

On the turntable this Sunday...Face The Music



Face the Music is the fifth studio album by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). It was released in September 1975 by United Artists Records and on 14 November 1975 in the United Kingdom by Jet Records. The album features a different line-up from their previous studio album Eldorado.

ELO's fifth studio LP was released in 1975 (see 1975 in music) and was their first to be recorded at Musicland Studios in Munich. A new line-up of the band was featured, with bassist Kelly Groucutt and cellist Melvyn Gale replacing Mike de Albuquerque and Mike Edwards respectively. New member Groucutt sang lead vocals on "Poker" and "Down Home Town" (while Lynne sang harmony) as well as one of the verses in "Nightrider". (Usually, Lynne sang all lead vocals.)

The back cover of the record sleeve shows the members of the band with their faces pressed against a glass panel, supposedly watching the "electrocution" depicted on the front cover. The band member who is looking away is Richard Tandy, who didn't like the idea and didn't want to participate.  The back cover image was the inspiration for an advertising campaign for the 2004 horror comedy film Shaun of the Dead.

Saturday, May 27, 2017

R.I.P Gregg Allman (UCR)



Gregg Allman, the smoky-voiced B-3-playing Southern rock legend who soldiered on after his sibling’s motorcycle crash nearly derailed the Allman Brothers Band, has died. Allman battled sometimes unspecified health issues for several years, leading to a string of missed concert dates. He was 69.

Read More: @ Ultimate Classic Rock Gregg Allman Dies 

June 2017 New Music Releases (Ultimate Classic Rock)



The list of June 2017 new music releases includes a few notable returns to glory, some terrific live sets and a group of very tasty reissues.

Read More of Nick DeRiso's article @ Ultimate Classic Rock: June 2017 New Music Releases

Friday, May 26, 2017

Phish Share Playlist of Setbreak Music from 2009-2017 (jambands.com)




Phish Inc.‘s Julia Mordaunt has compiled a new playlist of music that has comprised the walk-in, setbreak and walk-out music from Phish shows since the band returned from hiatus in 2009...

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Brian May Reveals New Details of Freddie Mercury’s Final Days (UCR)



Queen singer Freddie Mercury was fiercely protective of his privacy, and he continued to guard it jealously even as his health succumbed to the ravages of AIDS — but as guitarist Brian May recently revealed, Mercury’s bandmates were privileged with glimpses of their frontman’s grueling final struggle.

Read More of Jeff Giles' article @ Ultimate Classic Rock: Brian May Reveals New Details of Freddie Mercury's Final Days 

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

U2 Offer Chris Cornell Tributes in Pasadena (jambands.com)



U2 kept their Joshua Tree tour going at Pasadena, CA’s Rose Bowl on Saturday night for the first of two shows at the venue. The band continued their run of shows celebrating the 30th anniversary of their seminal 1987 album of the same name and added a couple of tribute to late Chris Cornell in the process.

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

22 Dead in Manchester Concert Terror Attack: Rockers React (Ultimate Classic Rock)



In the aftermath of the carnage at Ariana Grande‘s Manchester concert last night — during which more than 20 people were killed in a terrorist attack — some of rock’s most widely respected artists have taken to social media to share their stunned responses to the news.

Read More @ Ultimate Classic Rock: 22 Dead in Manchester Concert Terror Attack: Rockers React 

Sammy Hagar on Reuniting with Van Halen: "It would be fun" (jambands.com)



In a new interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, Sammy Hagar addresses the possibility of reuniting with Van Halen at some point..

Monday, May 22, 2017

Glenn Frey’s Son to Join the Eagles (UCR)



Glenn Frey‘s son Deacon is apparently joining the Eagles when they play the Classic East and Classic West music festivals this summer.

Read More of Michael Gallucci's article @ Ultimate Classic Rock: Glenn Frey's Son to Join the Eagles 

Sunday, May 21, 2017

On the turntable this Sunday...Killing Me Softly



Killing Me Softly is a studio album by American singer-songwriter Roberta Flack, released on August 1, 1973, by Atlantic Records. She recorded the album with producer Joel Dorn for 18 months.

Killing Me Softly reached number three on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape and number two on the Soul LPs chart. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the album gold on August 27, 1973, and double platinum on January 30, 2006, denoting shipments of two million copies in the United States. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Album of the Year, which it lost to Stevie Wonder's 1973 album Innervisions. The album's title track was released as a single and topped the Billboard Hot 100. It won the 1974 Grammy Award for Record of the Year.


Saturday, May 20, 2017

Chris Cornell’s Police Report Reveals Full Timeline for Singer’s Death (UCR)



A police report from the death of Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell provides some details about the last 90 minutes of his life. The report appears to back up, in part, what his widow, Vicky, said this morning about the role that the prescription drug Ativan may have played in Cornell’s decision to take his own life.

Read More of Dave Lifton's article @ Ultimate Classic Rock: Chris Cornell's Police Report Reveals Full Timeline for Singer’s Death 

Friday, May 19, 2017

Axl Rose Joins Billy Joel at Dodger Stadium (UCR)



Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose was a special guest at Billy Joel‘s Dodger Stadium concert in Los Angeles over the weekend, singing AC/DC‘s “Highway to Hell” and Joel’s own “Big Shot.”

Read More of Matthew Wilkening's article @ Ultimate Classic Rock: Watch Axl Rose Join Billy Joel for 'Highway to Hell' and 'Big Shot' at Dodger Stadium 

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Eddie Vedder and Mumford & Sons Join U2 in Seattle (jambands.com)


 

U2 continued their recently launched Joshua Tree tour on Sunday at Seattle’s Centurylink Field, and the arena rockers ended up welcoming local hero Eddie Vedder to the stage, along with the members of opening band Mumford & Sons.

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

25 Manic and Mind-Blowing ‘Are You Experienced’ Facts (UCR)


It’s difficult to overestimate the importance of Are You Experienced in rock history. The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s debut album was a game-changer for rock guitarists, a mind-mending collection of songs and sounds, a sonic embodiment of psychedelic 1967 and the Summer of Love. Today we’re delving into 25 Manic and Mind-Blowing Are You Experienced Facts

Read More @ Ultimate Classic Rock: 25 Manic and Mind-Blowing ‘Are You Experienced’ Facts

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Wilco Share Elvis Costello Cover (jambands.com)



Wilco released their new two-song addition to the Spotify Singles series last week, including a cover of Elvis Costello’s “What’s So Funny Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding.”

Monday, May 15, 2017

‘Beatles Channel’ Coming to SiriusXM (UCR)




Following in the footsteps of the Grateful Dead, Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen, the Beatles are getting their own SiriusXM channel.

Read More of Michael Galluchi's article @ Ultimate Classic Rock: 'Beatles Channel' Coming to SiriusXM 

Sunday, May 14, 2017

On the turntable this Sunday...High n' Dry



High 'n' Dry is the second studio album by the English rock band Def Leppard, released on July 11, 1981. High 'n' Dry was Pete Willis' last full-time album with Def Leppard. It charted at No. 38 on the Billboard 200[6] and No. 26 on the UK Albums Chart.[7] "High 'n' Dry (Saturday Night)", ranked No. 33 on VH1's 40 Greatest Metal Songs.[8] Following the success of Pyromania, the album re-entered in the US chart and reached No. 72 in 1983.[6]
High 'n' Dry was reissued on 31 May 1984 with two bonus tracks:
  • "Bringin' On the Heartbreak" (Remix), essentially the same recording with a few synthesiser overdubs. The remix was released in 1984 as a single, peaking at No. 61 in the US charts.
  • "Me & My Wine" (Remix), a remixed version of a 1981 B-side.

Videos for both were made, featuring Phil Collen (who was not in the band at the time of the album's recording). Both bonus tracks were omitted from the mid-1990s re-releases of the album.

Saturday, May 13, 2017

60 Rock Star Beer, Wine and Booze Brands ltimate



There was a time when Iron Maiden‘s “Trooper” was just a killer song. Then it became a drink, joining a series of rock-star beer, wine and booze brands. Click through the above gallery for a look back at some of the best.

Read More @ Ultimate Classic Rock: 60 Rock Star Beer, Wine and Booze Brands 

Friday, May 12, 2017

Mickey Hart Shares 40th Anniversary Tribute to the Grateful Dead’s Cornell ’77 Show (jambands.com)



Monday marked the 40th anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s legendary performance at Cornell University’s Barton Hall on May 8, 1977, and Dead drummer Mickey Hart shared a comprehensive collection of archival photos and links on his website to celebrate the occasion.

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Robert Plant Website Message Prompts New Round of Led Zeppelin Reunion Rumors (UCR)



A cryptic message on Robert Plant‘s website has resulted in the latest batch of Led Zeppelin reunion rumors. The latest has them playing the 2017 installment of Desert Trip, the classic rock-focused weekend festival. It must be noted that this is coming from someone citing anonymous “well-placed sources.” Until there is more chatter, as there was in the run-up to last year’s Guns N’ Roses‘ reunion announcement, these rumors should be treated with no small degree of skepticism.

Read More of Dave Lifton's article @ Ultimate Classic Rock: Robert Plant Website Message Prompts New Round of Led Zeppelin Reunion Rumors 

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

moe. and Railroad Earth Set Co-Tour Dates (jambands.com)



moe. and Railroad Earth will team up for a run of co-headlining dates this August, kicking off in Nebraska on August 15 but mostly sticking to the East Coast.

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

The Eagles Are Suing the Owners of a 'Hotel California' (UCR)


Once again, the Eagles are going to court over what they are saying is an infringement upon their trademarks. They’ve filed a lawsuit in a U.S. District Court against the Todos Santos hotel in Baja California Sur, Mexico, whom they claim are billing the property as the “Hotel California” without permission from the band.

Read More of Dave Lifton's article @Ultimate Classic Rock: The Eagles Are Suing the Owners of a 'Hotel California' 

Monday, May 8, 2017

War on Drugs Announce Tour Dates (jambands.com)



The War on Drugs will return to the road this fall beginning September 21 in Philadelphia and continuing through Thanksgiving as the band readies a new album...

Sunday, May 7, 2017

On the turntable this Sunday...No Quarter



No Quarter is a live album by Jimmy Page & Robert Plant, both formerly of English rock band Led Zeppelin. It was released by Atlantic Records on 14 October 1994. The long-awaited reunion between Jimmy Page and Robert Plant occurred on a 90-minute "UnLedded" MTV project, recorded in Morocco, Wales, and London. It was not a reunion of Led Zeppelin, however, as former bassist and keyboardist John Paul Jones was not present. In fact, Jones was not even told about the reunion by his former bandmates. He later commented that he was unhappy about Plant and Page naming the album after "No Quarter", a Led Zeppelin song which was largely his work.

In addition to acoustic numbers, the album features a reworking of Led Zeppelin classics featuring a Moroccan string band and Egyptian orchestra supplementing a core group of rock and roll musicians, along with four Middle-Eastern and Moroccan-influenced songs: "City Don't Cry", "Yallah" (or "The Truth Explodes"), "Wonderful One", and "Wah Wah".
The album was #4 on debut on the Billboard's Pop Albums chart.
Several years later, Plant reflected on the collaboration very positively:

The will and the eagerness with Unledded were fantastic and [Page] was really creative. Jimmy and I went in a room and it was back. His riffs were spectacular. To take it as far as we did, and the tour we did – it's one of the most ambitious and mind altering experiences.

Saturday, May 6, 2017

Members of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, Soulive and More Join Gov’t Mule in New Orleans (jambands.com)



Gov’t Mule brought their tour to the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans last weekend as the festivities for this year’s Jazz Fest kicked off around the city. The show, which featured support from Soulive, saw the headlining band welcome several guests throughout, including members of the opening band and Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, among others

Friday, May 5, 2017

Jason Isbell Adds September Tour Dates (jambands.com)



Jason Isbell will continue to tour around his new album The Nashville Sound with the 400 Unit this month and the band has already made more plans for more shows later this year.

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Michael McDonald Announces New Album (jambands.com)



Michael McDonald will release his first solo LP of original material in 17 years as the follow-up to 2000’s Blue Obsession arrives on September 15 in the form of Wide Open.

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

May 2017 New Music Releases (Ultimate Classic Rock)



The Beatles‘ 50th anniversary edition of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band tops our list of May 2017 new music releases – but that expanded set is just the beginning of the month’s great sounds.

Read Nick DeRiso's article @ Ultimate Classic Rock: May 2017 New Music Releases 

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

moe. Welcome Members of Turkuaz for Covers of Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, The Band and More (jambands.com)


moe. opened up their two-night run at The Civic Theatre in New Orleans with special guests Turkuaz, and the band’s ended up closing the show with an extended collaboration that spanned several songs and featured multiple covers.