Classic Hits News

'Rolling Stone' names the 100 greatest guitar solos of all time

By Jill Lances

The Ultimate Tour Guide: Every classic rock tour happening in 2026

View our list of all the Classic Rock tours currently scheduled for 2026. Is your favorite artist hitting the road this year?

By Jimmy Larrabee

Watch Foo Fighters put their music knowledge to the test on 'Track Star'

By Josh Johnson

Director Steven Soderbergh talks using AI in new John Lennon documentary

By Jill Lances

Rush to offer ‘a proper thank you and a celebration’ of Neil Peart with Fifty Something tour

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Glen Matlock announces US digital release of 'I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol' doc

By Josh Johnson

Santana singer Alex Ligertwood dead at 79

By Jill Lances

Eagles add new fall dates to Las Vegas Sphere residency

By Jill Lances

Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted shares throat cancer battle: 'I beat it'

By Josh Johnson

On This Day, May 4, 1982: Queen releases 'Hot Space'

By Jill Lances

Sean Ono Lennon reveals his thoughts on Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles films

By Jill Lances

Blondie’s Debbie Harry makes surprise 'Saturday Night Live' appearance

By Jill Lances

Rolling Stones to make Foreign Tongues announcement Tuesday

By Jill Lances

Bruce Springsteen’s Philadelphia concert rescheduled due to NHL and NBA playoffs

By Jill Lances

Dave Grohl now says he does do vocal warm-ups after detailing alcohol-fueled preshow routine

By Josh Johnson

The Rolling Stones continue to tease fans with possible new music

By Jill Lances

Stevie Nicks celebrates 25th anniversary of her sixth studio album, 'Trouble in Shangri-La'

By Jill Lances

Foo Fighters changed 'Your Favorite Toy' album title for good thanks to 'Wicked'

By Josh Johnson

Early Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert getting limited-edition vinyl release

By Jill Lances

On This Day, May 1, 1966: The Beatles played what would be their final scheduled live UK show

By Jill Lances
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