Category Archives: Classic Hits Music News

Rod Stewart Has Shot Of Whisky Onstage To Celebrate His 200th Vegas Residency Show
On Wednesday night (March 12), Rod Stewart took the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace to perform his 200th show as part of his ongoing Las Vegas residency. The 80-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of...
Erik Thompson Mar 13, 2025

Tony Visconti Recalls His Bittersweet Final Conversation With David Bowie
In a new interview with The New York Post, legendary music producer Tony Visconti recalls the poignant final conversation he shared with his longtime collaborator, David Bowie. Visconti worked with Bo...
Erik Thompson Mar 13, 2025
“We Are The World” Recording Session Drove Bob Dylan To A “Nervous Breakdown”
Forty years ago this week, the groundbreaking charity single, "We Are the World," was released. The track was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and went on to raise $80 million for Ethiopi...
Erik Thompson Mar 13, 2025

Willie Nelson Announces Upcoming New Album, ‘Oh What A Beautiful World,’ Shares Title Track
On Wednesday (March 12), Willie Nelson announced the upcoming release of his 154th studio album, Oh What a Beautiful World, on April 25th via Legacy Recordings. To promote his new release, the 91-year...
Erik Thompson Mar 12, 2025

Sting Announces New 2025 US Dates On His “Sting 3.0” Tour
Sting has announced new US tour dates for his Sting 3.0 Tour that are scheduled for the spring and fall of 2025. Sting's current tour features a power trio led by the legendary bassist playing alongsi...
Erik Thompson Mar 11, 2025

Billy Joel Has Surgery For Undisclosed “Medical Condition,” Postpones All Shows For Four Months
Billy Joel announced on Tuesday (March 11) that he is postponing his upcoming concerts for the next four months due to recent surgery for an undisclosed "medical condition." The procedure will require...
Erik Thompson Mar 11, 2025

‘Wicked’ Tunesmith Stephen Schwartz To Receive Johnny Mercer Award At 2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Gala
Stephen Schwartz, the acclaimed songwriter behind Wicked, is set to receive the 2025 Johnny Mercer Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York City on June 12. The hono...
Erik Thompson Mar 11, 2025

Lauryn Hill Performs Alongside Stevie Wonder At Roberta Flack’s Memorial Service
Lauryn Hill made a surprise appearance at the memorial service for soul legend Roberta Flack at New York's Abyssinian Baptist Church on Monday afternoon (March 10). Hill was joined by music legend Ste...
Erik Thompson Mar 11, 2025

Rick Springfield Just Discovered He Suffered Brain Damage From Stage Fall 25 Years Ago
In a recent interview with People, 75-year-old Rick Springfield revealed that a fall he suffered 25 years ago has left him with brain damage. The singer discovered his brain injury following a recent ...
Erik Thompson Mar 10, 2025

Dolly Parton Shares Emotional New Song, “If You Hadn’t Been There,” Dedicated To Late Husband Carl Dean
Dolly Parton has honored her late husband Carl Dean by releasing a tender new song, "If You Hadn't Been There," which pays affectionate tribute to the couple's 58-year marriage. The poignant, piano-la...
Erik Thompson Mar 09, 2025
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