Classic Hits – Page 5 – Lakes Media Network

In film capturing long-lost 1971 interview, Billy Joel deems Madison Square Garden ‘kind of a ripoff’

Thursday, August 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Billy Joel broke multiple records with his historic 10-year residency at Madison Square Garden. But back when he was still an unknown, he declared in his first radio interview that the iconic New York City venue was "kind of a ripoff."The new documentary film... Read More.

Ritchie Blackmore joins Deep Purple onstage for performance of ‘Smoke on the Water’

Thursday, August 13 by Lakes Media Music News

After revealing Tuesday that he would be reuniting with his former band Deep Purple, Ritchie Blackmore joined the group onstage at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York, for one of their biggest hits.Toward the end of the band's set, Blackmore, who hadn't performed... Read More.

Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Greatest Hits’ hits new peaks on the ‘Billboard’ charts

Wednesday, August 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Fleetwood Mac's Greatest Hits compilation has reached new heights on the Billboard charts, nearly 40 years after its initial release.The album was originally released in 1988. It landed at #10 on Billboard's Top Album Sales chart this week, thanks to... Read More.

Bad Company’s Paul Rodgers and Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler celebrated on new ‘Sound & Vision Live’ album

Wednesday, August 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Bad Company's Paul Rodgers and Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler are being celebrated on a new limited-edition charity album.Sound & Vision Live, produced by former Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum, was recorded in March at the inaugural Palm Springs Sound & Vision Awards in... Read More.

Rod Stewart cancels tour after undergoing routine heart procedure

Wednesday, August 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Sir Rod Stewart is on the mend after undergoing a routine heart procedure.A statement shared Tuesday on his official Instagram account said he has "successfully undergone a routine coronary stent procedure," adding that he's canceling several dates on his current... Read More.

Bette Midler to be honored with the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize

Tuesday, August 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Bette Midler has been chosen as the recipient of the 2026 Woody Guthrie Prize.Named after the late folk icon and presented by the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the award recognizes an artist "who best exemplifies Woody Guthrie's spirit and work by speaking... Read More.

Rod Stewart cancels another show following ‘minor medical procedure’

Tuesday, August 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Rod Stewart's tour continues to be affected by an undisclosed health issue.After postponing his Sunday night show at the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati due to a "minor medical procedure that required prompt attention," Stewart's now canceled his upcoming concert in Cleveland.The Rock &... Read More.

Yes announces half-speed remaster of ’Magnification’ album

Friday, August 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Yes has announced a half-speed remaster of the band's 2001 album, Magnification.The set will be released on Sept. 18 as a two-LP vinyl set and limited-edition cassette.Magnification marked the 19th Yes album, and their first recorded as a four-piece and without a dedicated keyboardist.... Read More.

Nancy Wilson says recording on new Heart album is done, hopes for ‘world domination’ next year

Friday, August 7 by Lakes Media Music News

It's been 10 years since Heart put out a new album, but the drought is coming to an end: Nancy Wilson tells Gold Derby that recording on a new album is complete - and it's just one of several projects... Read More.

Rush announces new vinyl ’The Spirit of Radio’ and ‘2112’ releases

Friday, August 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Rush has announced a pair of new vinyl releases. The band's 2003 best-of compilation, The Spirit of Radio: Greatest Hits 1974-1987, will be available on vinyl for the first time on Oct. 2. It will be released as a two-LP set featuring all 16... Read More.

Moving Pictures: Rush filming homecoming Toronto shows

Thursday, August 6 by Lakes Media Music News

Rush's Fifty Something comeback tour will hit their hometown of Toronto for a four-show stand beginning Friday, and the band plans to properly document the occasion.According to a post on the Rush Facebook, all four Toronto shows will be filmed."It's... Read More.

Barbra Streisand to publish first children’s book

Thursday, August 6 by Lakes Media Music News

Barbra Streisand can add "children's book author" to her already extensive resume.The entertainment legend will publish And by the Way... in March 30, 2027. The book, illustrated by Paige Keiser, is now available for preorder. It follows a grandparent and... Read More.

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