Articles Posted in the Classic Rock News Category
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Neil Young Releases Video for ‘Jesus’ Chariot’ from Upcoming ‘Americana’ Album
Neil Young has just released the second song and video from his ‘Americana‘ album, which will be released June 5. As has been widely reported, the album reunites him with longtime co-conspirators Crazy Horse as they put their unique sound on classic American folk tunes. Here, Young and his pals take on ‘She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain,’ which is renamed ‘Jesus’ Chariot’ on the album. Young’s liner notes gives [...]
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‘Star Trek’s’ Leonard Nimoy Once Met Jimi Hendrix
While we’re celebrating the 45th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix‘s ‘Are You Experienced,’ we’d be remiss if we didn’t pass along this strange bit of news that passed across our desk the other day. Apparently Leonard Nimoy, best known as Mr. Spock on the ‘Star Trek’ television series and movies, had a close encounter with Jimi Hendrix. As part of a lengthy video interview with Geoff Boucher of the L.A. Times, [...]
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience’s ‘Are You Experienced?’ Turns 45 Years Young
Can it really be 45 years since the Jimi Hendrix Experience unleashed their classic debut album on an unsuspecting public? Well, yes it can! As those years fly by in a purple haze, all of a sudden it’s too late. So yeah, 45 years…how bout them cosmic apples! Released May 12, 1967, ‘Are You Experienced’ was another one of those albums you could easily call a “game changer,’ especially among [...]
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Tenacious D Play Surprise Gig
Unsuspecting barbecue lovers in Los Angeles received a special treat to go with their pulled pork sandwiches on Thursday (May 10). No, it wasn’t a free side order of mac and cheese (although that would have been nice, too), but rather a surprise performance by Tenacious D. The gig was part of VEVO’s “GO Show” series, which features artists performing in unusual venues that mean something to them. The restaurant, [...]
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Motley Crue Leather Jacket Sells For $850 on Ebay
A rare leather jacket from Motley Crue‘s ‘Dr, Feelgood’ tour has sold for $850 on eBay. While that may seem like a steep price, it’s possible that the jacket, sized women’s extra small, has a connection to the band. The seller claims that the brown jacket, made by rock merchandisers Brockum, once belonged to singer Vince Neil‘s girlfriend. While there is no official document certifying its authenticity, the name “Laura” [...]
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Top 10 Mother Songs
There are many mother songs written by classic rockers, and — how do we put this gently? — some, but definitely not all of them present the most healthy, balanced perspective on parent-children relationships. You'll find the proper amount of love, respect and admiration for dear old mom expressed on many of the tracks below, but you'll also find betrayal, sexual confusion and even drug abuse as well. We could have further tipped the scales towards the dark side by including Jim Morrison's oedipal musings from 'The End' by the Doors, but we decided to try and keep things at least a bit more respectful for all the hard-working and loving mothers out there.
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Bruce Springsteen To Play Boston’s Fenway Park
New York Yankees fans are notoriously unwelcome in Boston, and even less so in the not-so-friendly confines of Fenway Park. However, Red Sox fans will turn their boos to shouts of “BRUCE!” when famous Yankees fan Bruce Springsteen rocks the 100-year old stadium on Aug. 14. With the show, Springsteen will hit the trifecta of Boston-area stadiums and arenas on the ‘Wrecking Ball’ tour. Back in March he performed at [...]
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The Rolling Stones ‘Exile on Main Street’ Turns 40
The sprawling double album is a dangerous undertaking in rock because the possibility for overload is too great. Even the biggest fans of, say, the Beatles or Bruce Springsteen will admit that ‘The Beatles’ or ‘The River’ could have been better as a single album with the fat trimmed. However, the Rolling Stones‘ ‘Exile on Main Street,’ which was released 40 years ago today, not only doesn’t suffer from a [...]
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New Neil Young Book Explores Recording Rarities And Concert Performances
While Neil Young documents his own ‘Journeys’ with an upcoming film directed by longtime friend Jonathan Demme, a new book takes a look at the Canadian legend and attempts to clear the vaults out to share some Young factoids you might not have heard before. Author Glen Boyd has written the ‘Neil Young FAQ,’ subtitled as “Everything Left To Know About The Iconic And Mercurial Rocker.” The book is the [...]
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Did Jimi Hendrix Really Plan to Join Emerson, Lake and Palmer?
Greg Lake has revealed the truth behind rumors stating Jimi Hendrix was planning to collaborate with Emerson, Lake and Palmer shortly before his death. Lake has been a fixture on the rock scene since he made his presence known as vocalist and bassist on the first two incredible albums by King Crimson — 1969′s ‘In The Court Of The Crimson King’ and ‘In The Wake Of Poseidon’ fromm 1970. Since [...]