Classic Rock

The Year in Music 2025: Led Zeppelin gets the documentary treatment, plus ‘Physical Graffiti’ turns 50

Monday, December 22 by Lakes Media Music News

After waiting almost four years, Led Zeppelin fans finally got to see the story of their favorite band on the big screen with the February 2025 release of Becoming Led Zeppelin, the first officially sanctioned documentary about the Rock &... Read More.

Hear Metallica’s James Hetfield recite ”Twas the Night Before Christmas’

Friday, December 19 by Lakes Media Music News

James Hetfield is here to bring some heavy metal spirit to your holiday season.The Metallica frontman has shared a spoken-word recitation of the famous poem "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." "Grab your cocoa and settle in by the fire before your long winter's nap... Read More.

On This Day, Dec. 19, 2012: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason saved London music store

Friday, December 19 by Lakes Media Music News

On This Day, Dec. 19, 2012 ...Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason opened his wallet to save Foote's, the London music store where he bought his first drum kit. Foote's was about to go out of business, so Mason provided the funding it needed to... Read More.

Carlos Santana, Paul Simon among the Recording Academy’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award honorees

Friday, December 19 by Lakes Media Music News

The Recording Academy has announced the honorees for their 2026 Special Merit Awards Ceremony, and Carlos Santana and Paul Simon have been chosen to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.The honor goes to "performers who, during their lifetime, have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic... Read More.

Paul McCartney commiserates after Höfner, maker of his bass, files for bankruptcy

Friday, December 19 by Lakes Media Music News

Paul McCartney has reacted to the news that the German company Höfner, known for making guitars and basses, has filed for bankruptcy.McCartney, a longtime user of the Höfner 500/1 violin bass, posted on Instagram that he was "sad to see... Read More.

Jonathan Cain on his Journey farewell: ‘It seems like a good time to get off’

Thursday, December 18 by Lakes Media Music News

Journey's Jonathan Cain has opened up about his future with the band.In November, Journey announced their Final Frontier farewell tour, which kicks off Feb. 28 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The announcement came weeks after Journey's Neal Schon said Cain had "announced his farewell to Journey."... Read More.

Box set celebrates 50th anniversary of Rainbow

Thursday, December 18 by Lakes Media Music News

A new box set dedicated to the early years of Ritchie Blackmore's band Rainbow is due out in March.The Temple of the King 1975-1976, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the band's formation, is a nine-CD set that includes their debut album, Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow,... Read More.

New Beatles short film delves into the making of 1994’s ‘Free as a Bird’

Thursday, December 18 by Lakes Media Music News

A new short film about the making of The Beatles' 1994 single "Free as a Bird" has just been released to YouTube.Free As A Bird: A Song Reborn explores the making of the song that reunited Paul McCartney, George Harrison... Read More.

Jon Anderson’s ‘Earth Mother Earth’ and ‘Survival & Other Stories’ to be reissued

Thursday, December 18 by Lakes Media Music News

Two of Yes singer Jon Anderson's solo albums are set to be reissued.The artist's label will rerelease Anderson's 1997 album Earth Mother Earth and 2011's Survival & Other Stories digitally and on CD and vinyl on March 27. Earth Mother Earth will be released... Read More.

On This Day, Dec. 18, 2020: Paul McCartney releases ‘McCartney III’

Thursday, December 18 by Lakes Media Music News

Paul McCartney released the solo album McCartney III, the third installment in a trio of solo albums on which he played most of the instruments himself.The Beatle recorded the album at his Sussex studio while in lockdown due to COVID-19. McCartney III would go... Read More.

‘Stranger Things” Finn Wolfhard on how he got gig directing George Harrison video

Thursday, December 18 by Lakes Media Music News

The first-ever video for George Harrison's "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth)" was just released, directed by Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard. And it turns out he may not have gotten the gig if it wasn't for some... Read More.

Paul McCartney’s ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ gets the Vevo Footnotes treatment

Wednesday, December 17 by Lakes Media Music News

With Christmas just days away, Paul McCartney is giving fans some insight into his holiday classic "Wonderful Christmastime."The Beatles legend has released a Vevo Footnotes version of the song's video, revealing the stories behind the track."I'm thinking about Liverpool Christmas... Read More.

The Year in Music 2025: Led Zeppelin gets the documentary treatment, plus ‘Physical Graffiti’ turns 50

Hear Metallica’s James Hetfield recite ”Twas the Night Before Christmas’

On This Day, Dec. 19, 2012: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason saved London music store

Carlos Santana, Paul Simon among the Recording Academy’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award honorees

Paul McCartney commiserates after Höfner, maker of his bass, files for bankruptcy

Jonathan Cain on his Journey farewell: ‘It seems like a good time to get off’

Box set celebrates 50th anniversary of Rainbow

New Beatles short film delves into the making of 1994’s ‘Free as a Bird’

Jon Anderson’s ‘Earth Mother Earth’ and ‘Survival & Other Stories’ to be reissued

On This Day, Dec. 18, 2020: Paul McCartney releases ‘McCartney III’

‘Stranger Things” Finn Wolfhard on how he got gig directing George Harrison video

Paul McCartney’s ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ gets the Vevo Footnotes treatment

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