Tom Petty earns new Billboard honor

Posted on December 31, 2024

The late Tom Petty is definitely one of those, “been there done that got the tshirt” type of rocker. However, he continues to earn honors and just when you think there wasn’t any new accolade to add to the list, Tom has just landed his highest charted single on the Billboard Rap Charts. Debuting at #2 alongside Snoop Dogg and Jelly Roll for his voice being used on the new single, “Last Dance with Mary Jane.” Read the full article here:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2024/12/29/tom-petty-almost-earns-his-first-no-1-on-a-chart-he-never-hit-in-his-lifetime/

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Posted on December 26, 2024

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Nevermind spends 700 weeks on Billboard 200

Posted on December 19, 2024

Arguably one of the most iconic albums in rock history, and whether you are a fan or not there is no denying it’s lasting impact in changing the rock world forever, Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ has now reached a milestone only nine other albums have done before it. ‘Nevermind’ has reached 700 weeks on the Billboard 200 charts, and currently ranks #120 and sits higher than Drake and the Weekend. Who says rock is dead?

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https://loudwire.com/nirvana-nevermind-billboard-chart-record/

Pat Benatar releases children’s book for her grandkids

Posted on December 17, 2024

“My Grandparents ROCK”, the brand new children’s book from rockers Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo is available now! In an interview with People Magazine, Benatar says it is an absolute dream to be blessed with children and grandchildren and states, ““We hope grandparents and grandchildren everywhere will see themselves in the pages of this book.” Get the full interview at:

https://people.com/pat-benatar-and-neil-giraldo-kids-book-exclusive-8748776

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Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton to feature deep cuts on new tour!

Posted on December 16, 2024

Long time Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton announced a 2025 tour with his new band, Close Enemies, and shared what fans can expect to hear. In a recent interview he stated:

“I knew that we’d be playing a couple of Aerosmith songs. You know, as far I’m concerned, ethically, it had to be songs that I had co-written. It’s not like we’re going to get up there and play ‘Walk This Way,’ ‘Dream On’ [and songs like that]. [But] ‘Sick as a Dog,’ I’ve been dying to play that song live for so long. I was having trouble getting the guys in Aerosmith to put it in the set. I realized, ‘Alright, this is my chance! Now I get to hear that song on stage again.'”

Read More: The Aerosmith Song That Tom Hamilton Wanted to Play Live | https://ultimateclassicrock.com/tom-hamilton-favorite-aerosmith-song/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

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WATCH the new teaser trailer for “Becoming Led Zeppelin”

Posted on December 13, 2024

It has been talked about and speculated on for years, but we finally have a teaser trailer and release date for the first authorized documentary chronicling the iconic career of Led Zeppelin. “Becoming Led Zeppelin” will hit IMAX theaters on Feb 7th of next year! Check out the trailer now!

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Interview with Lonnie Jordan and Jerry Goldstein from legendary rock group WAR

Posted on December 13, 2024

It was my honor to sit down with Lonnie Jordan, lead vocalist from WAR, and longtime band manager and producer Jerry Goldstein and discuss their brand new Christmas song “(Yes It’s) Christmas”! We dive into the recording process, the inspiration behind “(Yes It’s) Christmas”, and even performing the song in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade surrounded by Ninja Turtles! Get the full interview and “(Yes It’s) Christmas” below!

 

Interview w/ Lonnie Jordan and Jerry Goldstein from WAR part 1
Interview w/ Lonnie Jordan and Jerry Goldstein from WAR part 1
WAR (Yes It’s) Christmas

Rock royalty unite to help fight suicide and raise awareness for mental health

Posted on December 13, 2024

If anyone has listened to me for any amount of time on these airwaves knows, I take mental health very seriously and implore anyone dealing with suicidal thoughts, to seek the treatment options that are available. So anytime I find a story about rockers giving back to fight and raise funds for these causes, I have to share.

Billy Idol, Billy Howerdel (A Perfect Circle), Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Elliot Easton (The Cars), Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains), Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads/ Modern Lovers), Josh Freese (Foo Fighters), Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray), Steve Stevens (Billy Idol) and Tommy Henriksen & Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires) and more to be announced in the new year are taking part in the Above Ground 2025 music festival in Hollywood on January 25th.

Above Ground was founded in 2018 by Jane’s Addiction guitarist, Dave Navarro, and Billy Idol guitarist, Billy Morrison,  to raise funds and awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.

Get the full story here:

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Above Ground 2025: Billy Idol, Guns N’ Roses members and more top the benefit show

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