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The Who Announce 2012/2013 'Quadrophenia and More' Tour

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:30:52 +0000

The Who will embark on a 37-date North American tour entitled ‘Quadrophenia and More’ this fall. Surviving members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend will perform the 1973 album in its entirety, along with other popular songs from their catalog.

Iron Maiden Kick Off 2012 North American Tour in Charlotte

Ken Kelley — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 16:00:46 +0000

Boasting show production and content that reportedly closely mirrors their ‘Seventh Son of a Seventh Son’ tour, Iron Maiden kicked off their ‘Maiden England World Tour’ last night in Charlotte, N.C. The group’s current North American tour is their most extensive in years, encompassing a total of 34 shows throughout the United States and Canada. [...]

Kansas Announces Fall Tour

Lynn Quale — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:28:13 +0000

Kansas has announced they will hit the road this fall with King’s X opening the show. The first set of dates do include Minnesota! Kansas will kick off their tour on September 13th, dates have been set through October 19th but their plan is to tour through November so it’s safe to assume more dates [...]

Elton John Hospitalized, Forced to Cancel Concerts

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:23:50 +0000

Elton John was hospitalized yesterday (May 23) in Los Angeles as a result of a serious respiratory infection, and has been forced to cancel four concerts in order to facilitate his recovery. According to TMZ, the legendary pianist and singer checked into Los Angeles’ Cesar-Sinai Hospital for a battery of tests early Wednesday morning. Although [...]

Rumors That Van Halen 'Hate Each Other' Emerge in Wake of Tour Postponement

Ultimate Classic Rock Staff — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:14 +0000

With no official word from the Van Halen camp about the reasons behind yesterday’s sudden postponement of over 30 dates on their summer 2012 tour schedule, speculation has set in, some of it focused on the reportedly testy relationship between David Lee Roth and his bandmates.

Slash will be in Minnesota Monday

Lynn Quale — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:23:17 +0000

Slash just added more dates to his summer tour that kicked off last night (May 7th) in Orlando, Florida. The former Guns N’ Roses guitar hero is hitting the road in support of his upcoming album ‘Apocalyptic Love’. Slash will be joined by Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. Pre-sale tickets for the new dates will [...]

Wolfgang Van Halen Talks About Carrying On With Band After Eddie Retires

Billy Dukes — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:30:22 +0000

While Eddie and Alex Van Halen may be pushing 60 (currently 57 and 58-years-old respectively), it seems like the band’s legacy will carry on long after the brothers are finished. Eddie’s song, Wolfgang Van Halen, who’s been the band’s bass player since 2007, says he’ll keep playing the new and old songs the legendary rock band is famous for.

Lynyrd Skynyrd to Release 'Last Of A Dying Breed,' Announce 2012 Tour

Dave Lifton — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:30:18 +0000

August 21 will see the release of ‘Last of a Dying Breed,’ Lynyrd Skynyrd‘s first album since 2009′s ‘God & Guns.’ The album, which was announced on their website, was produced by veteran Bob Marlette, who has also

George Thorogood Coming to Minnesota [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:46:20 +0000

More and more classic rockers are hitting the road this summer, and so far we have been pretty fortunate with most of them making stops in Minnesota. Here is another one to add to the list: George Thorogood and the Destroyers. George is touring in Canada for parts of May and June before kicking off [...]

Joe Walsh is Hitting the Road Solo

Lynn Quale — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:30:52 +0000

Joe Walsh of the Eagles announced yesterday (April 2) that he will head out on a summer tour in support of his upcoming album 'Analog Man' that will be in stores June 5th.

Aerosmith's New Album Could Be Out in July

Jeff Giles — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:26:37 +0000

It wouldn’t be a new Aerosmith album without a media event, and the band obliged yesterday (March 28) by turning out to talk about its upcoming tour — and first album of original material in over a decade — on a stage erected outside a Los Angeles mall.

Kiss Looking to Hire a Military Veteran as Roadie for Summer Tour

Billy Dukes — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:52:00 +0000

Kiss is looking for a few good men. Or just one good man. Actually it could be a woman too. The rockers — who’ve long been supporters of the men and women in the U.S. military — are looking to hire a veteran to join their road crew when they hit the road with Motley Crue in July.

Queen Announce "Queen Extravaganza" Summer 2012 North American Tour

Dave Lifton — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:02:29 +0000

Roger Taylor has taken on the role of serving as producer and musical director for the Queen Extravaganza, an “Official Queen Tribute Show,” which will hit clubs and theaters across North America this summer, including a date at a Twin Cities venue.

ZZ Top Returning to Minnesota this Summer

Lynn Quale — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:25:04 +0000

ZZ Top will head out on their ‘Gang of Outlaws’ tour on May 25th, getting things underway in Manchester, New Hampshire. Joining them on tour is Doors Down and country singer Gretchen Wilson – hence ‘Gang of Outlaws’. They are going to wrap up their tour at Grand Casino Hinckley on June 29th.

Crosby, Stills and Nash Announce Massive 2012 Summer Tour

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:36:49 +0000

Fifty two. That’s not their average age, but the amount of dates that Crosby, Stills and Nash have scheduled for their upcoming summer tour. David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash will hit the road in early June in Philadelphia and stay there through September. It’s a massive trek, but these gentlemen are certainly up [...]

Santana is Headed to Vegas

Lynn Quale — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:41:17 +0000

Carlos Santana and his band are going to once again take up residency in Las Vegas. This time it will be at the House of Blues, located in the Mandalay Bay Hotel. The show is titled 'An Intimate Evening With Santana: Greatest Hits Live -- Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. Wow that's quite the title...it kicks off May 2nd.

Styx, Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon Announce 2012 Tour

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:51:59 +0000

Styx, Ted Nugent and REO Speedwagon are teaming up for a 30-date triple-threat summer tour named “The Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express,” which will kick off May 1 in Hidalgo, Texas and cross all over the country before winding up in Gilford, N.Y. on July 7.

Heart Make Plans for New Album in 2012

Jeff Giles — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:17:14 +0000

They spent most of the ’90s and early aughts recording sporadically as Heart, but Ann and Nancy Wilson appear to be making up for lost time: 2012 will bring plenty of live dates, a new box set, a memoir of their time in the rock ‘n’ roll trenches, and — most exciting of all for longtime fans — an album of new material.

Aerosmith to Tour this Summer

Lynn Quale — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:37:57 +0000

Aerosmith’s Joe Perry says they will kick off their North American tour in June. Aerosmith is currently recording a new album in Los Angeles which will hopefully be released in May – just before the tour starts. This will be the first studio album with original material in 11 years. The last time Aerosmith toured [...]

Axl Rose Falls Off Stage at Guns N' Roses Show

Matthew Wilkening — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:50:18 +0000

Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses was captured on a fan-shot video falling off stage briefly during the band’s Mexico City concert this week. The incident happened as he was performing ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,’ and we’re here to say that he handled the slip like a true pro.