Classic Rock

Sharon Osbourne mourns death of beloved dog, Elvis

Monday, October 20 by Lakes Media Music News

The Osbourne family has lost another member.One of the family's dogs, Elvis, has died, Sharon Osbourne shared in an Instagram post Sunday."I can't believe I am posting this but my darling Elvis passed away this week," Sharon wrote. "He gave... Read More.

Neil Young celebrating 50th anniversary of ‘Tonight’s the Night’ with limited-edition reissue

Friday, October 17 by Lakes Media Music News

Neil Young is set to reissue his 1975 album Tonight’s the Night in celebration of its 50th anniversary.The reissue will feature six bonus tracks, as well as a previously unreleased original version of “Lookout Joe,” which replaces the version on the 1975 release.Other previously unreleased tracks include “Walk... Read More.

Foo Fighters are ‘about to take flight’ in possible new music teaser

Friday, October 17 by Lakes Media Music News

Are Foo Fighters teasing new music?Dave Grohl and company have posted a video on Instagram featuring an image of a parrot perched in front of a Foo Fighters logo with what sure sounds like fresh material playing in the background.The... Read More.

Musicians pay tribute to KISS guitarist Ace Frehley

Friday, October 17 by Lakes Media Music News

Following the announcement of KISS founding guitarist Ace Frehley’s death Thursday, several rockers have taken to social media to pay tribute to the legendary musician.Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready shared a photo of Ace backstage at a 2005 Pearl Jam concert, writing,... Read More.

On This Day, Oct. 17, 1980: Bruce Springsteen released his fifth album, ‘The River’

Friday, October 17 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Oct. 17, 1980 ...Bruce Springsteen released his fifth studio album, The River – his only double album to date.The project was originally intended as a single album called The Ties That Bind, but Springsteen canceled its release at the last minute and wrote more songs.... Read More.

KISS’ Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons & Peter Criss pay tribute to Ace Frehley

Thursday, October 16 by Lakes Media Music News

KISS founding guitarist Ace Frehley is being remembered by his former bandmates, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Peter Criss.Stanley and Simmons released a joint statement following the news of Frehley’s Thursday death at age 74, sharing that they "are devastated" by Ace's passing. "He was... Read More.

Ace Frehley, founding guitarist of KISS, dead at 74

Thursday, October 16 by Lakes Media Music News

Ace Frehley, the founding guitarist for the rock band KISS, has died at age 74.His death was confirmed in a statement from his family."We are completely devastated and heartbroken," the statement read. "In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able... Read More.

New Creedence Clearwater Revival playlist gets in the Halloween spirit

Thursday, October 16 by Lakes Media Music News

Looking for some music to soundtrack your Halloween? A new playlist may just help set the mood.Concord Records has released a digital collection of Creedence Clearwater Revival classics with titles that seem perfect for Halloween. Bad Moon Rising: Shadows on the Bayou includes such songs as “Bad... Read More.

Led Zeppelin, Billy Joel & Bono docs nominated for Critics Choice Documentary Awards

Tuesday, October 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Documentaries about Led Zeppelin, Billy Joel and U2 frontman Bono are among the films recognized with nominations for the 10th annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards.The theatrical release Becoming Led Zeppelin, HBO's Billy Joel: And So It Goes and Apple TV's Bono: Stories... Read More.

Duff McKagan releases ‘Holy Water/I Wanna Be Your Dog’ from upcoming live album

Tuesday, October 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan has released another track from his upcoming live album and concert film, Lighthouse: Live From London.The latest is actually a medley of two songs, his track “Holy Water” with The Stooges’ classic “I Wanna Be Your Dog.” The release is available now via Read More.

Music of Billy Joel to be celebrated at New York City concert

Tuesday, October 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Billy Joel will be celebrated with an upcoming tribute concert in New York City.The Piano Man is the latest focus of New York City entrepreneur Michael Dorf’s annual "Music Of" concert series, with the Joel tribute set for March 21 at Carnegie Hall.The Music of Billy... Read More.

The Doors’ ‘Live at the Aquarius Theatre’ getting new vinyl reissue

Tuesday, October 14 by Lakes Media Music News

A classic live album from The Doors is getting a new vinyl reissue.Live at the Aquarius Theatre: The First Performance is being released on Nov. 21 as a 180-gram three-LP vinyl set, which includes the 2016 mix of the album by Doors engineer Bruce Botnick,... Read More.