Classic Hits

Alex Van Halen releasing Van Halen anthology

Thursday, November 13 by Lakes Media Music News

After releasing his memoir in 2024, Alex Van Halen is getting ready to release another book, which will surely excite Van Halen fans.The rocker revealed on Instagram that he has been working with Genesis Publications on an official Van Halen... Read More.

Peter Frampton to release new music in 2026

Thursday, November 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Sounds like we may be getting some new music from Peter Frampton soon.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer's music update came courtesy of Sheryl Crow, who posted a photo of herself with Frampton in the studio on Instagram."Got to... Read More.

Melissa Etheridge’s Rock Jam gala raises over $1 million for research to treat opioid use disorder

Thursday, November 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Melissa Etheridge helped raise over $1 million for her Etheridge Foundation at the nonprofit's inaugural Rock Jam fundraiser, which featured performances by Etheridge, co-host Hugh Jackman and country star Ashley McBryde.The gala event took place Oct. 30 at VEA in Newport Beach, California, with... Read More.

Record label sues Behr Paint over use of The Rolling Stones’ ‘Paint It Black’

Thursday, November 13 by Lakes Media Music News

The Rolling Stones' iconic tune "Paint It Black" is the subject of a new lawsuit filed against Behr Paint.ABCKO Music & Records, owner of The Stones' early master recordings, is suing the paint company for copyright infringement for using the 1966 chart-topper in an... Read More.

Micky Dolenz to celebrate 60th anniversary of The Monkees with new tour

Thursday, November 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Micky Dolenz, the last surviving member of The Monkees, is heading out on a tour in 2026 to celebrate the band's 60th anniversary.Micky Dolenz: 60 Years of The Monkees will kick off Feb. 12 in Solana Beach, California, and wrap Nov. 6 in Northfield,... Read More.

Squeeze announces new album, ‘Trixies’, featuring songs written 50 years ago

Thursday, November 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Squeeze is getting ready to drop a new album, although the material in it isn't new ... to them.The band will release Trixies, their first album in eight years, on March 6. The songs on it were the first tunes Squeeze's Chris Difford and... Read More.

Sting bringing reworked musical ‘The Last Ship’ back to NYC — and he’s starring in it

Thursday, November 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Sting's musical The Last Ship closed on Broadway in January of 2015, but now it's sailing back to New York City -- just a little further uptown.A reworked version of the Tony-nominated musical, inspired by Sting's own childhood in Wallsend, a shipbuilding town in... Read More.

Tom Petersson on Cheap Trick’s new album, ‘All Washed Up’: ‘We just want to do what we think sounds good’

Thursday, November 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Cheap Trick will release their 21st studio album, All Washed Up, on Friday, and bassist Tom Petersson says their approach to making records today is the same as it was when they first started out over 50 years ago."We just are making songs that... Read More.

Bryan Adams photo exhibit to open in LA in November

Wednesday, November 12 by Lakes Media Music News

When he isn't being a rock star and touring the world, Bryan Adams is also an acclaimed photographer, and you'll be able to see his work in LA.Adams' latest photography exhibition, #SHOTBYADAMS, will open at the Leica Store & Gallery... Read More.

Neil Young, Jackson Browne among the 2025 Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame inductees

Wednesday, November 12 by Lakes Media Music News

The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame in Boston has announced its 2025 inductees, including Neil Young and Jackson Browne.Young and Browne are recognized in the living artist category, along with Judy Collins, folk singer Tom Paxton and folks/blues singer... Read More.

Graham Nash announces spring 2026 tour dates

Wednesday, November 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Graham Nash has announced his first shows of 2026.The new tour kicks off April 4 in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, with stops in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, South Carolina and more, before wrapping with a two-night stand in Ponte Vedra, Florida, May 1 and... Read More.

Heart’s Nancy Wilson set for new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame podcast

Wednesday, November 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Heart's Nancy Wilson is set to appear on a new podcast from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.The Music Makes Us podcast, premiering Nov. 18, will be hosted by Bikini Kill's Kathleen Hanna. In addition to Wilson, it will feature such guests as... Read More.