Classic Rock – Page 9 – Lakes Media Network

Elton John and David Furnish make the ‘Time’ 100 Philanthropy list

Thursday, May 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, are among the celebrities recognized on the Time 100 Philanthropy list, which the magazine says highlights the "world's most influential givers, leaders, advocates, and thinkers."The mag notes that those... Read More.

The Royal Mint honors Pink Floyd with commemorative coin

Thursday, May 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Pink Floyd's career and legacy are being honored with an official U.K. commemorative coin by The Royal Mint.The coin, created by Henry Gray, is designed around the iconic prism imagery from the band's multi-Platinum album The Dark Side of the Moon. The coin comes... Read More.

Paul McCartney says ‘Hey Jude’ brings a divided America together

Thursday, May 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Paul McCartney was a guest on this week's Goalhanger podcast, The Rest is Entertainment, where he talked about the importance of his iconic Beatles tune "Hey Jude" in bringing folks together."Particularly these days, too, you do something like 'Hey Jude'... Read More.

Actor Johnny Flynn cast to play Paul Simon in new film ‘The Road Home’

Thursday, May 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Ripley star Johnny Flynn has been cast to play Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Paul Simon in the new movie The Road Home, according to Deadline.The film, directed by Bill Condon, is centered around trumpeter Hugh Masekela, played by... Read More.

Foo Fighters honor their history on ‘The Late Show’ with medley of ‘This Is a Call’ and ‘Everlong’

Thursday, May 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Following Foo Fighters' performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert earlier in May, the show has now shared a bonus medley from the band honoring their history with the series.The set began with a rendition of "This Is a Call," which Dave Grohl... Read More.

Billy Idol to be honored with the American Music Awards Lifetime Achievement Award

Thursday, May 14 by Lakes Media Music News

It's a nice day for another big Billy Idol honor.First the rocker was chosen for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, and now it's been announced that he'll be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd American Music... Read More.

Mötley Crüe announces ‘Crücial Crüe’ box set

Wednesday, May 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Mötley Crüe has announced a new box set collecting the band's first five albums.The package, dubbed Crücial Crüe, includes 1981's Too Fast for Love, 1983's Shout at the Devil, 1985's Theatre of Pain, 1987's Girls, Girls, Girls and 1989's Dr. Feelgood spread across five... Read More.

Documentary on The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’ in the works

Wednesday, May 13 by Lakes Media Music News

The Who's iconic album Quadrophenia will be the subject of a new documentary.According to Variety, the film, The Story of Quadrophenia, will explore the "enduring cultural legacy" of the band's 1973 rock opera, as well as "its continuing evolution." It... Read More.

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs release ‘Mission of Mercy’ track ‘No Regrets’

Wednesday, May 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs have released the new track "No Regrets" from their upcoming album, Mission of Mercy."'No Regrets' was written the night before we recorded it. It's like a movie in song about a fictional character who's... Read More.

Watch Foo Fighters rip through ’Tiny Desk’ performance

Wednesday, May 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Foo Fighters downsized in space but not in sound to play NPR's Tiny Desk performance series.Dave Grohl and company ripped through a five-song set while confined to the titular Tiny Desk, playing the classics "Learn to Fly," "My Hero" and "Everlong," as well as... Read More.

Jack Osbourne shares update on Ozzy Osbourne biopic: ‘We are moving ahead’

Wednesday, May 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Jack Osbourne has shared an update on the upcoming biopic about his father, the late Ozzy Osbourne."I can tell you this, we are moving ahead," Jack said in a livestream on Tuesday. "I was on calls today about it, the... Read More.

Aerosmith, John Lennon producer Jack Douglas dead at 80

Tuesday, May 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Legendary music producer Jack Douglas, who worked with such artists as John Lennon and Aerosmith, passed away at 80. The news was confirmed by his family in a statement on Facebook."He passed away peacefully on Monday night," read the post.... Read More.

Increase Your Revenue!