Classic Hits

Sammy Hagar celebrates Michael Anthony on 71st birthday

Friday, June 20 by Lakes Media Music News

Sammy Hagar is celebrating his bandmate Michael Anthony on social media in honor of the bassist's 71st birthday.Hagar posted two pictures of them together on Instagram, one of them from their Van Halen days and another that’s more recent. He wrote,... Read More.

Joan Baez’s Diamonds & Rust getting limited-edition 45 RPM vinyl reissue

Friday, June 20 by Lakes Media Music News

Joan Baez’s 1975 album Diamonds & Rust is set to be reissued on limited-edition 180-gram 45 RPM vinyl.Only 2,000 individually numbered copies will be released on July 11, remastered from the original analog master tapes. According to a press release, the 45 RPM format offers "deeper... Read More.

Paul McCartney thanks people of the world for birthday wishes

Friday, June 20 by Lakes Media Music News

The Beatles legend Paul McCartney turned 83 on Wednesday, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has now taken to social media to thank all the friends and fans who reached out to wish him a happy birthday."I wanna thank everyone who sent... Read More.

Pete Townshend comments on controversy surrounding Zak Starkey’s firing from The Who

Friday, June 20 by Lakes Media Music News

The Who’s Pete Townshend is opening up about the drama that led to the band firing their drummer, Zak Starkey.Problems arose during The Who's Teenage Cancer Trust shows at Royal Albert Hall in March, with Roger Daltrey calling out Starkey’s playing during "The Song is... Read More.

Hamilton star says Madonna came to show, spent entire time on her iPad

Friday, June 20 by Lakes Media Music News

When Hamilton was the hottest ticket on Broadway, celebrities flocked to see it — but it appears some of those celebrities were more captivated by the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical than others.Appearing on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live! on Thursday, host Andy Cohen asked Anthony... Read More.

On This Day, June 20, 1978: Foreigner releases their sophomore album Double Vision

Friday, June 20 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Jun 20, 1978…Foreigner released their second studio album, Double Vision, which peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart.The album featured such future Foreigner classics as the title track, which spent two weeks at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and... Read More.

Bee Gees classic inspires new song by the Jonas Brothers

Friday, June 20 by Lakes Media Music News

The Bee Gees' 1978 #1 hit "Stayin' Alive" has inspired a new song by Jonas Brothers.The sibling trio just released their new single, "No Time To Talk," which interpolates the Bee Gees track, and they say they got the... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen takes fans Inside Tracks II: The Lost Albums

Friday, June 20 by Lakes Media Music News

Bruce Springsteen is giving fans some insight into his upcoming box set with a 17-minute short film, Inside Tracks II: The Lost Albums."The Lost Albums are records that were full records, some of them even to the point of being... Read More.

John Oates gets back to kicking butt on new album, Oates

Friday, June 20 by Lakes Media Music News

After exploring more rootsy music with his last few solo albums, John Oates is putting the soul back into his music.John's new album, simply titled Oates, is due Aug. 29. "The last few albums have been very singer-songwriter, kind of acoustic-based, but I got to... Read More.

Steve Hackett releases live video for The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway track Fly on a Windshield

Friday, June 20 by Lakes Media Music News

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett is sharing another preview of his upcoming live album, The Lamb Stands Up Live at the Royal Albert Hall, which will be released July 11.The album is a live recording from Hackett’s U.K. tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of the... Read More.