Classic Rock

Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx on how Dolly Parton connected to ‘Home Sweet Home’

Monday, July 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Mötley Crüe recently released a new version of their classic track "Home Sweet Home," featuring Dolly Parton. In a new interview with Forbes, bassist Nikki Sixx reveals that Dolly had a special connection to the tune."Dolly looked at me and said, 'I really love... Read More.

Bono shares his one regret about U2’s Live Aid performance

Monday, July 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Sunday marked the 40th anniversary of the Live Aid charity concerts, and U2 frontman Bono has revealed the one regret he has about the band's performance at London's Wembley Stadium.In an interview that aired Sunday as part of CNN’s four-part Live Aid docuseries, Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’... Read More.

Matt Cameron clarifies he’s ‘still an active musician’ following Pearl Jam exit

Monday, July 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Matt Cameron may no longer be playing in Pearl Jam, but that doesn't mean he's done playing music for good.A week after announcing that he was leaving the "Even Flow" outfit after a 27-year tenure, Cameron has shared an Instagram... Read More.

Pearl Jam announces Dark Matter tour box set

Friday, July 11 by Lakes Media Music News

You can now relive the glory of Pearl Jam's Dark Matter tour in one convenient place.The grunge rockers have announced a new box set collecting recordings of every one of the 48 shows from the tour on CD. All of the concerts span two... Read More.

Listen to Toni Cornell cover The Beach Boys’ ‘God Only Knows’

Thursday, July 10 by Lakes Media Music News

Toni Cornell, daughter of the late Chris Cornell, has released a cover of the Beach Boys song "God Only Knows."The rendition is dedicated to late Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson, who died in June."Thank you for writing one of the most beautiful songs ever,"... Read More.

Ozzy Osbourne announces ’Last Rites’ memoir + Save the Chimps collaboration

Thursday, July 10 by Lakes Media Music News

For a man who just retired from the live stage, Ozzy Osbourne sure has a lot going on.The Prince of Darkness, who played his final gig July 5 during Black Sabbath's Back to the Beginning farewell concert, has announced a new memoir called Last Rites.In... Read More.

Trailer for Marc Bolan documentary debuts ahead of theatrical release

Wednesday, July 9 by Lakes Media Music News

Greenwich EntertainmentA new trailer for the documentary on T-Rex frontman Marc Bolan has just been released.The film, Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T-Rex, got its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival back in 2022 and is now finally hitting theaters in... Read More.

David Bowie’s final years the focus of new box set, ‘I Can’t Give Everything Away (2002-2016)’

Wednesday, July 9 by Lakes Media Music News

Parlophone RecordsA new box set dedicated to David Bowie’s later career is coming this fall.I Can’t Give Everything Away (2002-2016) is a massive 12-CD or 18-LP box set that includes Bowie's last four studio albums: 2002’s Heathen, 2003’s Reality, 2013’s The Next Day and 2016’s... Read More.

Paul McCartney teasing 2025 Got Back tour

Wednesday, July 9 by Lakes Media Music News

Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesIt looks like Paul McCartney may be hitting the road again in 2025.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer seems to be teasing new tour dates, sharing a photo on his Instagram Story of two picks —... Read More.

Ronnie Wood’s career highlighted in new compilation, ‘Fearless: Anthology 1965-2025’

Wednesday, July 9 by Lakes Media Music News

BMGRonnie Wood is known for his work as guitarist in The Rolling Stones and Faces, and now his 60-year career is being celebrated with a new compilation.Fearless: Anthology 1965-2025 will feature selections from Wood’s solo career, as well as co-writes and important tracks from his work with... Read More.

On This Day, July 9, 1983: The Police hit #1 with ‘Every Breath You Take’

Wednesday, July 9 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, July 9, 1983…The Police landed their first and only #1 song with "Every Breath You Take," from their #1 album Synchronicity.The song spent eight weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100, and hit #1 in Canada and the U.K., spending four weeks... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Tracks II’ makes ‘Billboard’ chart debut

Wednesday, July 9 by Lakes Media Music News

Sony MusicBruce Springsteen’s latest box set, Tracks II: The Lost Albums, has landed in the top 10 on two Billboard charts.The set, featuring seven unreleased albums, debuted at #7 on both the Top Album Sales and Americana/Folk Albums charts. The Boss moved... Read More.