Classic Hits – Page 6 – Lakes Media Network

On This Day, March 27, 1987: U2 films the video for “Where the Streets Have No Name”

Monday, March 27 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, March 27, 1987 …U2 filmed the video for “Where the Streets Have No Name,” the third single off their album The Joshua Tree. Inspired by The Beatles’ 1969 rooftop concert, U2 took to the roof of a downtown Los Angeles liquor store to perform the song. The... Read More.

Billy Joel joined by ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons at MSG residency

Monday, March 27 by Lakes Media Music News

Billy Joel returned to New York this weekend for the 88th show of his Madison Square Garden residency and brought out a special guest for the occasion – ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons.According to Stereogum, the two Billys joined forces for the ZZ Top... Read More.

Madonna adds Nashville tour stop, with proceeds going to trans rights organizations

Monday, March 27 by Lakes Media Music News

Madonna is taking a stand against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Tennessee and other states.The Queen of Pop has announced an additional concert on her upcoming Celebration Tour: She'll perform in Nashville on December 22. A portion of the proceeds from the show will go to... Read More.

The Doobie Brothers’ Tom Johnston credits the audience with keeping things “fresh” on the road

Monday, March 27 by Lakes Media Music News

The Doobie Brothers resume their 50th anniversary tour this week, and guitarist and co-founder Tom Johnston says the most important thing about the shows is the people who come to see them.“The thing that keeps everything fresh is the crowd,” he tells ABC Audio. “Each night a... Read More.

Stephen Stills shares performance of “49 Bye-Byes” and “For What it’s Worth” from upcoming live album

Friday, March 24 by Lakes Media Music News

Stephen Stills is giving fans a taste of his upcoming live album, Stephen Stills Live at Berkeley 1971, dropping April 28. The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has shared a piano medley of the Crosby, Stills & Nash tune “49 Bye-Byes” and the Buffalo Springfield classic “For What It’s... Read More.

U2 scores their 11th U.K. number one album with ‘Songs of Surrender’

Friday, March 24 by Lakes Media Music News

U2 has a new number one album in the U.K. The Irish rockers' latest release, Songs of Surrender, tops the U.K. Official Albums chart, outselling their closest competition, The Weeknd’s Highlights, two to one.Songs of Surrender is the band’s first U.K. number one since 2009’s No Line on... Read More.

U2 scores their 11th U.K. number one album with ‘Songs of Surrender’

Friday, March 24 by Lakes Media Music News

U2 has a new number one album in the U.K. The Irish rockers' latest release, Songs of Surrender, tops the U.K. Official Albums chart, outselling their closest competition, The Weeknd’s Highlights, two to one.Songs of Surrender is the band’s first U.K. number one since 2009’s No Line on... Read More.

‘Queen The Greatest Live’ episode 10 highlights classic “Tie Your Mother Down” performance

Friday, March 24 by Lakes Media Music News

Queen is back with episode 10 of their YouTube series Queen The Greatest Live, this time focusing on a classic performance of their iconic track “Tie Your Mother Down.”Continuing last week’s look at the importance of lighting, this week’s episode features a performance of the 1976... Read More.

Elton John shares “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters” performance from ‘Honky Château’ 50th anniversary release

Friday, March 24 by Lakes Media Music News

Elton John’s 50th anniversary release of the 1972 album Honky Château is out now, and to celebrate he’s sharing some rare live footage with fans.The CD version of the release includes the original album, plus outtakes from the original session tapes, as well as eight live... Read More.

James Taylor shares restored performance of “Sunny Skies” from 1970 BBC concert

Friday, March 24 by Lakes Media Music News

James Taylor has shared another classic performance with fans. The latest release from Taylor’s vault is a “recently re-discovered and restored” performance of “Sunny Skies,” from his November 16, 1970, BBC concert special. He was just 22 when the performance was broadcast.The clip is one... Read More.

Pete Townshend drops first solo single in 29 years, “Can’t Outrun The Truth”

Friday, March 24 by Lakes Media Music News

He’s been teasing it for weeks, and now The Who’s Pete Townshend has finally released his brand new solo single, “Can’t Outrun The Truth." The new tune was composed and produced by his wife, Rachel Fuller, under her nom de plume, Charlie Pepper. Rachel previously shared that the song was inspired... Read More.

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