Timothee Chalamet Spent Five Years Working on Bob Dylan Role
Actor Timothee Chalamet has revealed the details of the years of work he spent to play the role of Bob Dylan in the upcoming biopic A…
Category: Ultimate Classic Rock
Pete Townshend Says Somebody Needs to ‘Slap Rick Rubin’
Pete Townshend doesn’t appreciate pundits who claim they know the secret to creativity. During a recent appearance on the Rockonteurs podcast, the Who legend talked…
10 Essential Rock Albums From 1994: Exclusive Book Excerpt
Break out your flannel, scrunchies and high-rise jeans, because it’s time to revisit the ’90s with the new book 501 Essential Albums of the ’90s:…
Mitch Malloy Still ‘Pissed’ Over Short Stint With Van Halen
Mitch Malloy is angry that he’s been left on his own to deal with the public fallout after a brief stint with Van Halen in…
Tom Morello Reveals Rock Hall’s ‘Most Egregious Oversight’
Tom Morello is more than a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, he’s an active member of the organization’s nominating committee. The Rage Against…
David Gilmour vs. Roger Waters: Set List Comparison
Estranged bandmates David Gilmour and Roger Waters have taken radically different approaches with Pink Floyd‘s catalog during their most recent solo tours. Only two of…
Ex-Iron Maiden Frontman Paul Di’Anno’s Cause of Death Revealed
Former Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di’Anno‘s cause of death has been revealed. “Dear fans and friends, we have received permission from Paul’s family to bring…
Quincy Jones Stopped Steve Lukather From Going Metal on ‘Beat It’
Steve Lukather recalled how Quincy Jones stopped him from turning “Beat It” into a heavy metal song – even though the late producer wasn’t even there…
30 Greatest ’80s Music Videos
When MTV debuted in 1981, it ushered in a golden era of music videos. The network’s launch was groundbreaking for artists everywhere. Suddenly, music was…
Vince Gill Shares Why the Eagles’ Sphere Residency Is So Hard
The Eagles‘ ongoing residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas is one of the most anticipated musical events of the year, but in a recent…
Paul Stanley Feels ‘Kind of Disoriented’ After Farewell Kiss Tour
Now that Kiss‘ farewell tour is over, Paul Stanley has admitted he feels a bit adrift. “There’s no way to give that up and not…
How Gregg Allman Helped Influence Warren Haynes’ New Album
Gregg Allman and Warren Haynes shared a bond for a long time, even before they knew each other. “Gregg was one of my favorite singers…
Lou Gramm Describes Rock Hall’s ‘Fast One’ on Foreigner
Lou Gramm accused the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame of pulling a “fast one” on Foreigner ahead of their induction ceremony last month. The…
Kid Rock Extends an Olive Branch to Kamala Harris Supporters
Kid Rock has offered an olive branch to Kamala Harris voters, telling fellow supporters of newly re-elected President Donald Trump that “now is not the…
7 Dumbest Kiss Lyrics, as Chosen by My Wife
My wife spent years in higher education earning a PhD and has since helped improve the lives of countless people with PTSD and other mental…
Duff McKagan on His Return to the Road: Interview, Photos
Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan has played stages both big and small all over the world for decades. So it’s a surprise to hear…
Classic Rock’s Second Best Albums
Pity the always-overlooked No. 2. Second place is often simply thought of as the best-finishing loser. One of the key synonyms for this condition says…
Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam and Black Crowes Earn Grammy Nods
Nomination announcements for the 2025 Grammy Awards are underway, with key early nods going to the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Black Crowes, Metallica, Pearl…
David Gilmour Addresses ‘Dark Side’ and ‘Wizard of Oz’ Rumors
Many years ago, someone discovered that Pink Floyd‘s The Dark Side of the Moon and the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz will sync up in eerie ways when jointly…
The Hollies Sue Radiohead in the Movie ‘Heretic’ – But Did They?
In the new horror movie Heretic, Hugh Grant’s character Mr. Reed plays the Hollies’ ’70s-era hit single “The Air That I Breathe” while allowing that…