Classic Rock – Lakes Media Network

Whitesnake cancels remainder of European tour “due to continuing health challenges”

Sunday, July 3 by Lakes Media Music News

After canceling several recent concerts because of health issues affecting multiple band members, Whitesnake has now pulled the plug on the rest of the current European leg of its Farewell Tour. "It is with the deepest sadness that I must announce that due to continuing... Read More.

Ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett releasing new live album, video

Friday, July 1 by Lakes Media Music News

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett has announced plans to release a new concert album and video titled Genesis Revisited Live: Seconds Out & More documenting a recent performance from his latest tour of the same... Read More.

New Charlie Watts biography due out this fall

Friday, July 1 by Lakes Media Music News

A new official biography about late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, authorized by the band and Watts' family, is scheduled to be published on October 11. Charlie's Good Tonight: The Life, the Times and the Rolling Stones includes forewords written by Stones co-founders Mick Jagger... Read More.

Paul McCartney, Sheryl Crow among stars added to NBC’s ‘Ukraine: Answering the Call’ special

Friday, July 1 by Lakes Media Music News

Paul McCartney and Sheryl Crow are among the celebrities who have been added to the star-packed lineup of NBC's upcoming special Ukraine: Answering the Call, Billboard reports. The new additions, which also include Billie Eilish and her brother, Finneas, join previously... Read More.

Ringo Starr planning global — and celestial — “Peace and Love” birthday celebration next week

Friday, July 1 by Lakes Media Music News

Ringo Starr turns 82 on Thursday, July 7, and as has become an annual tradition, the legendary Beatles drummer is planning to mark the occasion with a special "Peace and Love" celebration. For this year's event, Ringo will gather privately... Read More.

Journey’s Jonathan Cain says faith-based album ‘Arise’ offers “call to standing for freedom”

Friday, July 1 by Lakes Media Music News

Journey will release its first new studio album in 11 years, Freedom, in one week. But the band's longtime keyboardist and co-songwriter Jonathan Cain has also been promoting a new solo effort, Arise, the sixth full-length spiritual-themed album that he's... Read More.

Red Hot Chili Peppers battling “illness”; Scotland concert to be rescheduled

Friday, July 1 by Lakes Media Music News

Red Hot Chili Peppers are calling out sick for Friday's scheduled concert in Glasgow, Scotland. A statement posted by the band early Friday reads, "Due to illness RHCP will not be able to perform in Glasgow tonight July 1." "We are working... Read More.

The Doobie Brothers’ hit sophomore album, ‘Toulouse Street,’ celebrates its 50th anniversary today

Friday, July 1 by Lakes Media Music News

The Doobie Brothers' breakthrough second album, Toulouse Street, was released 50 years ago today. The 10-track collection features the band's first two top-40 hits, "Listen to the Music" and a cover of the 1966 gospel... Read More.

Frank Zappa catalog, film archive and “Vault” acquired by Universal Music Group

Friday, July 1 by Lakes Media Music News

The late Frank Zappa's entire song publishing and recording catalog, his film archives and the full contents of his expansive storage facility, known as The Vault, have been acquired by Universal Music Group from the Zappa Trust, the family... Read More.

Original Dio drummer “loved” ’Stranger Things’ jacket: “That was great”

Thursday, June 30 by Lakes Media Music News

While Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill" has far and away been the defining song of the latest season of Stranger Things, fans of the heavier side of '80s music got some recognition, too. Breakout character Eddie Munson, a Dungeons & Dragons-loving metalhead, sports a... Read More.

The Doobie Brothers to play concert at famed Radio City Music Hall in September

Thursday, June 30 by Lakes Media Music News

The Doobie Brothers have added a special gig to the 2022 leg of their 50th anniversary tour, a September 8 performance at New York City's famous Radio City Music Hall. Tickets for the show will go on sale to the general public Friday, July 8,... Read More.

Pink Floyd reissuing 1977 Animals album with 5.1 Surround Sound mix, new cover art

Thursday, June 30 by Lakes Media Music News

Pink Floyd is reissuing its classic 1977 concept album Animals in multiple formats featuring a previously unreleased 5.1 Surround Sound mix created in 2018 by the band's longtime studio collaborator James Guthrie. The Animals reissue will be available individually on... Read More.

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