classic rock

One Electric Day Expands Nationally with John Farnham

Duane McDonald’s baby One Electric Day is going national for 2019 with the much loved Melbourne event expanding to Launceston, Sydney, Brisbane and the Barossa.

Tagged as: Australia, Black Sorrows, classic rock, Duane mcDonald, James Reyne, John Farnham, Jon Stevens, music industry, One Electric Day, pop, rock, Southern Sons, The Black Sorrows, Vanessa Amorosi

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7th Apia Good Times Tour Opens Up The Great Australian Songbook

by Paul Cashmere

Every single Apia Good Times tour has been a musical document sourced directly from the Great Australian Songbook.

Tagged as: APIA Good Times, Australia, Brian Cadd, classic rock, Joe Camilleri, John Paul Young, Kate Ceberano, pop, rock, Ross Wilson, Russell Morris, Vika & Linda

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Apia Good Times Class of ’19 have a bit of fun messing it up

by Paul Cashmere

The Apia All-Stars got together ahead of the 2019 season to knock up a promo for the upcoming tour and messed it all up.

Tagged as: APIA Good Times, Australia, Brian Cadd, classic rock, Joe Camilleri, John Paul Young, Kate Ceberano, pop, rock, Ross Wilson, Russell Morris, Vika & Linda

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Fleetwood Mac Postpone Remainder of North American Tour

by Paul Cashmere

The remaining dates for the Fleetwood Mac North American tour have been postponed after Stevie Nicks came down with the flu.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, blues, classic rock, contemporary, Fleetwood Mac, rock, Stevie Nicks, UK, USA

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The Rolling Stones ‘Bridges To Bremen’ concert from 1998 is their next archives DVD

by Paul Cashmere

The Rolling Stones to release Bridges To Bremen concert from 1998.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Bridges To Bremen, classic rock, rock, The Rolling Stones, UK

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Russell Morris has introduced five Black and Blue Heart songs to his current setlist

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Morris is introducing new songs from his upcoming ‘Black and Blue Heart’ album into his current setlist with five songs making his recent Melbourne show last Friday.

Tagged as: APIA Good Times, Australia, Brian Cadd, classic rock, Joe Camilleri, John Paul Young, Kate Ceberano, pop, rock, Ross Wilson, Russell Morris, Vika & Linda

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Russell Morris previews ‘Black and Blue Heart’ with title track

by Paul Cashmere

The first taste of the new Russell Morris album ‘Black and Blue Heart’ is now streaming at Spotify.

Tagged as: APIA Good Times, Australia, Brian Cadd, classic rock, Joe Camilleri, John Paul Young, Kate Ceberano, pop, rock, Ross Wilson, Russell Morris, Vika & Linda

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Russell Morris reverts to Rock for ‘Black and Blue Heart’

by Paul Cashmere

The next Russell Morris album ‘Black and Blue Heart’ will be a Rock record.

Tagged as: APIA Good Times, Australia, Brian Cadd, classic rock, Joe Camilleri, John Paul Young, Kate Ceberano, pop, rock, Ross Wilson, Russell Morris, Vika & Linda

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Brian Cadd and Russell Morris deliver a setlist of classics For Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

When two Australian music legends Brian Cadd and Russell took the one stage for the “hometown” gig they delivered over a dozen classics spanning more than 50 years.

Tagged as: APIA Good Times, Australia, Brian Cadd, classic rock, Joe Camilleri, John Paul Young, Kate Ceberano, pop, rock, Ross Wilson, Russell Morris, Vika & Linda

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Apia Good Times rolls out massive 7th Anniversary line-up

by Paul Cashmere

The Apia Good Times tour has grown with seven acts who have generated dozens of hits celebrating seven years of the event.

Tagged as: APIA Good Times, Australia, Brian Cadd, classic rock, Joe Camilleri, John Paul Young, Kate Ceberano, pop, rock, Ross Wilson, Russell Morris, Vika & Linda

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Pete Townshend To Tour Classic Quadrophenia In The USA

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Pete Townshend is bringing his Classic Quadrophenia to the U.S. in September for four performances.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, classic rock, Pete Townshend, rock, The Who, UK

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U2 Reveal Details of The Joshua Tree 30th Anniversary Edition

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

U2 had previously said that they had big plans for the 30th anniversary for The Joshua Tree which would include a tour and a new version of the album and, last Thursday, they made details known on the multi-disc set.

Tagged as: 80s, classic rock, Ireland, rock, The Joshua Tree, U2

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Daryl Braithwaite To Return To Work On January 26

by Paul Cashmere

Daryl Braithwaite is recovering after his recent hospital admission but will return to active duty on January 26.

Tagged as: Australia, classic rock, Daryl Braithwaite, music festival, pop, Red Hot Summer, rock

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Brian May Queen Melbourne 2014, photo Ros O'Gorman

Brian May To Release 3D Queen Photographs

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

For many years, Brian May has been studying stereoscopy, a photography technique that was originally developed in the 1800’s where two photographs are taken, slightly offset from one another, and when viewed through special glasses appear to show a three-dimensional scene.

Tagged as: 70s, Brian May, classic rock, Queen, rock, UK

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Daryl Braithwaite performs at One Electric Day at Werribee Park in the grounds of the Werribee mansion on Sunday 29 November 2015. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Daryl Braithwaite Taken To Hospital Cannot Do Red Hot Summer This Weekend

by Paul Cashmere

Aussie music legend Daryl Braithwaite has had to cancel his two performances this weekend for Red Hot Summer after taking ill and taken to hospital on Monday.

Tagged as: Australia, classic rock, Daryl Braithwaite, music festival, pop, Red Hot Summer, rock

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Lou Gramm Wants To Bash Out A Song Or Two With Foreigner Before Retirement

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Original Foreigner lead singer Lou Gramm has an upcoming reunion with the band and a big decision to make.

Tagged as: 70s, classic rock, Foreigner, Lou Gramm, rock, USA

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U2 The Joshua Tree Tour Will Feature Never Before Played U2 Song Live

by Paul Cashmere

The upcoming U2 ‘The Joshua Tree Tour’ shows will bring some rarities and one never played live song into the U2 setlist.

Tagged as: 80s, classic rock, Ireland, rock, U2

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U2 Announce The Joshua Tree Tour 2017

by Paul Cashmere

U2 will mark the 30th anniversary of their iconic ‘The Joshua Tree’ album by performing the album on tour from start to finish.

Tagged as: 80s, classic rock, Ireland, rock, The Joshua Tree, U2

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U2 Delay Next Album Songs Of Experience

by Music-News.com

When Donald Trump was elected on November 8 in the U.S., the world changed for many including U2.

Tagged as: 80s, classic rock, Ireland, rock, U2

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Foreigner Set US Dates With Cheap Trick

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

On March 8, 1977, Foreigner released their self-titled debut album which included such classics as Feels Like the First Time, Cold as Ice and Long, Long Way From Home.

Tagged as: 70s, Cheap Trick, classic rock, Foreigner, rock, USA

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Kelly Osbourne Details Level Of Dad’s Drug Abuse In Book

by Music-News.com

Kelly Osbourne found herself embroiled in a family medical nightmare when her father Ozzy overdosed shortly after her mother had a seizure.

Tagged as: 70s, Black Sabbath, classic rock, Kelly Osbourne, metal, Ozzy Osbourne, rock, UK

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Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath, Noise11, 2013, Ros O'Gorman, Photo

Tony Iommi Cleared After New Cancer Scare

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has revealed that the lump recently found in his throat was non-cancerous.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Black Sabbath, classic rock, metal, rock, Tony Iommi

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Mick Jagger’s New Son Makes His Social Media Debut

by Music-News.com

Mick Jagger’s newborn son, Deveraux, has made his debut on social media.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, classic rock, Mick Jagger, rock, The Rolling Stones, UK

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Pink Floyd ‘The Final Cut’ and ‘A Momentary Lapse of Reason’ Set For Vinyl Reissues

by Paul Cashmere

Pink Floyd will finish their vinyl reissue program for their studio albums with the release of The Final Cut and A Momentary Lapse of Reason on January 20 via Pink Floyd Records.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, A Momentary Lapse of Reason, classic rock, Pink Floyd, rock, The Final Cut, UK

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Elton John Invites Young Filmmakers To Make Videos For 70s Hits

by Music-News.com

Elton John has launched a competition for young filmmakers, asking them to make official videos for three of his hits.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Bernie Taupin, classic rock, contemporary, Elton John, rock, songwriter, UK

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Tom Petty To Play 40th Anniversary Tour Dates In 2017

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers reached their 40th anniversary in 2016 but are waiting until next year to tour in celebration.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, classic rock, rock, The Heartbreakers, Tom Petty, USA

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Eagles Hotel California Was Released 40 Years Ago Today

by Paul Cashmere

“Happy 40th birthday to the Hotel California album. It truly doesn’t seem like that long ago. An honor to be a part of such great project. May you shine for another 40 years,” former Eagles guitarist Don Felder announced today.

Tagged as: 70s, classic rock, Don Felder, Eagles, Hotel California, rock, USA

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Mick Jagger, photo by Ros O'Gorman, the rolling stones, melbourne 2014

Great Grandfather Mick Jagger Is A Father Again

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

There’s an old novelty song called I’m My Own Grandpa that weaves a convoluted tale of how a man, through various relationships, becomes his own grandfather.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, classic rock, Mick Jagger, rock, The Rolling Stones, UK

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Journey and Asia To Tour USA Together In 2017

by Paul Cashmere

December seems to be the month of tour announcements and the latest comes from the combo of Journey and Asia.

Tagged as: 80s, Asia, classic rock, Journey, rock, USA

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Deep Purple Plan An Active 2017

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Deep Purple have a very busy 2017 planned, but could it be their last hurrah?

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, classic rock, Deep Purple, Heavy Rock, rock, UK

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Ringo Starr joined Paul McCartney for the last show of the Got Back tour for 2024 in London 19 December and so did Ronnie Wood. Sir Macca also performed his Christmas classic ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ for the first time since 2018.

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Watch the Extended Preview of Bob Dylan A Complete Unknown Starring Timothée Chalamet

A new eight-minute extended video of the Bob Dylan biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’ has been released.

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Songwriter To The Stars Jimmy Webb To Return To Australia in 2025

Legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb will return to Australia in 2025.

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Paul McCartney Is In The Money … Quite Literally

The Royal Mint in the UK has put Paul McCartney quite literally in the money. For the first time, Sir Paul McCartney has authorised a set of official coins in his name.

December 8, 2024