Author name: Charlie Gillingham

🎶 Retired, recharged, and rocking harder than ever — I’m Charlie Gillingham. Founder of Classic Rock Artists, I live for legendary riffs, timeless tracks, and the stories that keep them alive. Let’s turn it up and keep the classics rolling!

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Iron Maiden 2026 Tour: Extended European Dates Continue 50th Anniversary

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Iron Maiden has electrified the metal world by announcing their Iron Maiden 2026 tour extension, bringing eleven explosive European dates to celebrate their 50th anniversary. This highly anticipated tour continuation promises deep cuts from their first nine albums alongside classic anthems, featuring their most spectacular stage production yet across prestigious stadiums and festivals from Greece to Portugal.

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Who Is the Sky: David Byrne’s Chart-Topping Album Success

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David Byrne’s triumphant return with “Who Is the Sky” proves that artistic innovation knows no age limit. After a seven-year hiatus, the Talking Heads legend has delivered a chart-topping masterpiece that landed in the top 10 across four Billboard charts. This remarkable collaboration with the Ghost Train Orchestra showcases Byrne’s continued evolution as a solo artist, blending avant-garde creativity with accessible pop sensibilities that resonate with both longtime fans and new listeners.

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Queen A Night at the Opera Vinyl Reissue Celebrates 50 Years

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Queen’s legendary 1975 masterpiece returns in stunning fashion with the Queen A Night at the Opera vinyl reissue, featuring crystal clear vinyl and gold labels. This 50th anniversary celebration brings Freddie Mercury’s operatic vision and the band’s groundbreaking artistry to life like never before, making it an essential addition to any classic rock collection.

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David Gilmour Concert Film Brings Rome Magic to IMAX Screens

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The David Gilmour concert film reaches its most emotionally powerful moment when father and daughter unite on stage at Rome’s historic Circus Maximus. As David’s golden Gibson Les Paul weaves its signature magic, Romany’s soaring vocals transform “Between Two Points” into an unforgettable family duet. This intimate musical collaboration, captured against the backdrop of ancient Roman ruins and vibrant stage lighting, represents one of the most touching sequences in the entire David Gilmour concert film experience.

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Alice Cooper Judas Priest Tour Kicks Off With Deep Cuts & Heavy Hits

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The Alice Cooper Judas Priest tour has delivered everything metal fans could dream of and more. When these two legendary forces of classic rock and heavy metal joined forces for their 2025 co-headlining tour, they didn’t just phone it in with greatest hits packages. Instead, both Cooper and Judas Priest dug deep into their catalogs, surprising longtime fans with rare deep cuts and live debuts that haven’t been heard in decades. From Cooper’s theatrical shock rock spectacle to Judas Priest’s crushing metal assault, this tour represents the perfect collision of two distinct yet complementary styles that helped define rock music.

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Mick Mars Motley Crue Feud: Why Nikki Sixx Calls It Betrayal

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The tension between Mick Mars Motley Crue and his former bandmates continues to escalate as new details emerge about their bitter legal dispute. What started as a seemingly amicable retirement due to health issues has transformed into one of classic rock’s most explosive feuds, with accusations of backing tracks, financial misconduct, and betrayal flying from both sides.

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Duran Duran Tour 2026: Dates Extend Into Next Year

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The magic of live performance comes alive as Duran Duran’s iconic duo shares a moment of pure musical joy on stage. John Taylor’s masterful bass lines provide the foundation while Simon Le Bon’s charismatic stage presence captivates the audience, proving that after four decades, these legendary performers still know how to deliver an unforgettable concert experience that spans generations of fans.

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Vince Neil Stroke: Mötley Crüe Vegas Comeback & New Collection

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Picture this: You’re the frontman of one of the world’s most notorious rock bands, and the morning after Christmas, you wake up unable to move half your body. That’s exactly what happened to Vince Neil last December, when a Vince Neil stroke left his entire left side paralyzed and doctors telling him he might never perform again. But if you know anything about classic rock artists, you know they don’t go down without a fight!

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On The Road To Find Out Cat Stevens: Greatest Hits & Memoir Now Available

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The spiritual journey that began with a near-fatal battle with tuberculosis in the late 1960s continues to unfold in 2025. Yusuf/Cat Stevens’ latest dual release represents more than just nostalgic retrospection—it’s a living document of transformation. The greatest hits collection captures the evolution from chart-topping pop sensation to introspective folk poet, while his memoir promises to reveal the untold stories behind the music that defined a generation. For fans who’ve followed the winding path of on the road to find out cat stevens, these releases offer both closure and new beginnings, bridging the gap between the seeking young artist and the peace-seeking elder statesman he’s become.

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Lenny Kravitz Circus Deluxe: 30th Anniversary Rock Revival

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Thirty years after its groundbreaking release, Lenny Kravitz Circus Deluxe brings together the original album that marked his first Top 10 Billboard breakthrough with 13 never-before-streamed bonus tracks. This September 2025 digital deluxe edition transforms the 1995 classic into the most comprehensive collection from one of rock’s most pivotal creative periods, featuring rare acoustic versions, sought-after studio cuts, and electrifying live performances that showcase why Circus remains timeless in the classic rock landscape.

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Wolfgang Van Halen Refuses to Play Eddie’s Songs: The Real Risk

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Wolfgang Van Halen refuses to play his father Eddie’s legendary hits at Mammoth concerts, but the reason goes deeper than grief—it’s about artistic survival. “This is either going to be a nice coda to Van Halen or it’s going to ruin my life,” he revealed about the extreme stakes he faced when breaking his sacred rule at Wembley Stadium. Discover why Wolfgang Van Halen refuses to cash in on his father’s legacy and how this bold decision is building his own rock empire.

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