# the rolling stones (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover the rolling stones. Page: Feed: --- ## [Bret Michaels Forced Off the Road Again After One Comeback Show](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/bret-michaels-needs-several-months-off/) _2026-08-22 · Matthew Wilkening · Ultimate Classic Rock_ The poison star continues to recover from a "complicated" surgical procedure. Continue reading… ## [Barry Mitchell, Early Queen Bassist, Has Died](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/barry-mitchell-queen-bassist-dies/) _2026-08-21 · Michael Gallucci · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Barry Mitchell played bass for Queen before the band became Queen. He once admitted he didn't see their potential and didn't love the music. Continue reading… ## [Carl Palmer on How 'Love Beach' Came Together in Nassau](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/elp-love-beach-story/) _2026-08-21 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Carl Palmer just opened up about how ELP got talked into making "Love Beach," and the behind-the-scenes coordination involved was something the band never saw coming. Continue reading… ## [Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson Start 2026 Tour: Set Lists, Video](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rob-zombie-marilyn-manson-2026-tour-kickoff-set-list-video/) _2026-08-21 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Both shock rockers brought their biggest hits out for the opening of this year's Freaks on Parade outing. Continue reading… ## [Why the Hollies Suddenly Broke Up After More Than Six Decades](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/the-hollies-break-up/) _2026-08-21 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ British invasion band's career included hits spanning the late '60s into the mid-'70s. Continue reading… ## [AI Music Hit Nearly 40% of All New Releases](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/ai-generated-music-study/) _2026-08-21 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Nearly 40% of new music released was AI-generated or AI-assisted, and a lot of those creators didn't disclose it. Continue reading… ## [Kiss Sons Explain Decision to Call Their Band Stanley Simmons](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/kiss-sons-stanley-simmons-band-name/) _2026-08-21 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Duo say they couldn’t outrun their famous family links, so they didn’t try – and they’re ready for harsh treatment if people don’t like their music. Continue reading… ## [How Bob Dylan Influenced the Beatles' 'Norwegian Wood'](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/beatles-norwegian-wood/) _2026-08-21 · Allison Rapp · Ultimate Classic Rock_ The 1965 'Rubber Soul' track drew inspiration from across the big pond. Continue reading… ## [Bigfoot, Killer Bees & More Things That Scared '80s Kids](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/things-that-terrified-80s-kids/) _2026-08-21 · Stephen Lenz · Ultimate Classic Rock_ From mail-order guilt to evil movie children to a candy rumor that had zero basis in reality, these are the fears that defined a generation of kids. Continue reading… ## [Watch ZZ Top's First Appearance on Late Night Television](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/zz-top-first-late-night-television-performance/) _2026-08-20 · Matt Wardlaw · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Here's the surprising story of why it took so long for the Texas legends to make their small screen debut in 1986. Continue reading… ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/H1u7QOauEODf) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [More From David Lee Roth's 'Eat 'Em and Smile' Era on the Way](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/billy-sheehan-more-eat-em-and-smile-songs/) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Wilkening · Ultimate Classic Rock_ The bassist has also re-recorded some of the 1986 album's original tracks for the unnamed project. Continue reading… ## [Journey's Top 20 Deep Cuts](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/journey-best-deep-cuts/) _2026-08-20 · Nick DeRiso · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Everyone knows this group's biggest hits. Let's dig around a little. Continue reading… ## [Bon Jovi Was 'Appalled' By Original 'Slippery When Wet' Cover Art](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/bon-jovi-slippery-when-wet-original-album-cover/) _2026-08-20 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ "I said, 'we're in trouble.'" Continue reading… ## [Vivian Campbell’s Cancer Has Returned After Transplant Failure](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/vivian-campbell-cancer-return/) _2026-08-20 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Def Leppard guitarist insists latest health setback won’t stop him three years after he hit lowest ebb. Continue reading… ## [Neil Young Will Return to the Road in 2026](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/neil-young-willie-nelson-2026-concerts/) _2026-08-19 · Allison Rapp · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Last year, Young canceled all of his 2026 tour dates. Continue reading… ## [How Ozzy Osbourne Inspired a Song on Down's New 'Volume V' Album](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/down-volume-v-album/) _2026-08-19 · Matthew Wilkening · Ultimate Classic Rock_ The long-awaited album also features Phil Anselmo dueting with King Diamond. Continue reading… ## [Rikki Rockett Delayed Memoir to Avoid Embarrassing His Parents](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rikki-rockett-delayed-memoir/) _2026-08-19 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Poison drummer says he hasn’t thrown anyone under the bus in his upcoming book. Continue reading… ## [Bryan Adams Extends ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Into 2027](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/bryan-adams-latest-tour-dates-2026-2027/) _2026-08-19 · Matt Wardlaw · Ultimate Classic Rock_ The Canadian rocker has more than 70 concerts booked and plans for new music as well. Continue reading… ## [Top 20 Jam Band Albums Ranked](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/top-jam-band-albums/) _2026-08-19 · Michael Gallucci · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Some of these albums started as studio recordings and turned into something completely different the moment a live crowd showed up. Continue reading… ## [Why Frank Beard Didn’t Have a Beard](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/frank-beard-zz-top-no-beard/) _2026-08-18 · Corey Irwin · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Despite his name, the ZZ Top drummer was the only band member without an iconic beard. Continue reading… ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UvmH05KhqLir) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Frank Beard Dies: Rockers React](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/frank-beard-zz-top-dies-reactions/) _2026-08-18 · Corey Irwin · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Members of Guns N' Roses, Foghat and Rage Against the Machine were among those paying their respects to the ZZ Top drummer. Continue reading… ## [ZZ Top Will Keep Touring After Frank Beard's Death](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/zz-top-continues-after-beard-death/) _2026-08-18 · Michael Gallucci · Ultimate Classic Rock_ ZZ Top lost its drummer, its bassist four years ago, and somehow the band is still rolling. Billy Gibbons says that is exactly what Frank Beard wanted. Continue reading… ## [Frank Beard, ZZ Top's Drummer, Dies at 77](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/frank-beard-zz-top-drummer-dies/) _2026-08-18 · Matthew Wilkening · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Frank Beard, the drummer behind ZZ Top's Texas blues thunder for over five decades, died at 77 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, surrounded by family. Continue reading… ## [Jonathan Cain Teases Possible 'Reunion' at Journey's SF Show](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/jonathan-cain-journey-reunion-san-francisco/) _2026-08-18 · Corey Irwin · Ultimate Classic Rock_ He's getting our hopes up again. Continue reading… ## [15 Albums Recorded in Two Weeks or Less](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/fast-recorded-albums/) _2026-08-18 · Allison Rapp · Ultimate Classic Rock_ From debut releases to cult classics, these LPs were put to tape in record time. Continue reading… ## [Why the Kinks' Dave Davies Knew Oasis Would Reunite](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/dave-davies-oasis-reunion/) _2026-08-18 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ The guitarist knows a bit about sibling rivalry. Continue reading… ## [Watch Beatles Biopics Stars Film the Abbey Road Crossing Scene](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/beatles-movie-abbey-road-scene/) _2026-08-18 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Lead actors from Sam Mendes’ four movies seen in 1969 outfits. Continue reading… ## [Everyday Life in the '50s and '60s, Captured in Glorious Color](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/photos-everyday-life-1950s/) _2026-08-17 · Stephen Lenz · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Think you know the '50s and '60s? Spoiler alert: days at the beach, walking to school, hula hooping in the backyard — it was all filled with colors you might never expect. Continue reading… ## [Watch Bryan Adams and Pat Benatar Cover Stevie Wonder](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/bryan-adams-pat-benatar-stevie-wonder-cover-2026/) _2026-08-17 · Matt Wardlaw · Ultimate Classic Rock_ The pair were joined by guitarist Neil Giraldo for a special performance during a recent concert in Detroit. Continue reading… ## [Ritchie Blackmore Details 'Very Emotional' Deep Purple Reunion](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/ritchie-blackmore-emotional-deep-purple-reunion/) _2026-08-17 · Corey Irwin · Ultimate Classic Rock_ "We realized it could be the last time we see each other." Continue reading… ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Z8ikVLCd48tb) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [September 2026's New Rock Music Releases](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/september-2026-new-music-releases/) _2026-08-16 · Nick DeRiso · Ultimate Classic Rock_ This promises to be a reissue-heavy month for classic-rock fans – but there are a few notable new releases, too. Continue reading… ## [How a Conservative Republican Made Woodstock Possible](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/max-yasgur-woodstock/) _2026-08-15 · Allison Rapp · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Max Yasgur was reportedly pro-Vietnam War, but he still saw the value and importance of the three-day festival in upstate New York. Continue reading… ## [Neil Peart’s Widow Offered Support to Rush Drummer Anika Nilles](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/neil-peart-widow-anika-nilles-nerves/) _2026-08-15 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Message helped her focus on performing, and to worry less about the icon she was replacing. Continue reading… ## [Rush’s First Reunion Tour Song Was a 'Spinal Tap' Moment](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rush-first-reunion-song-spinal-tap/) _2026-08-15 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Nerves, fog and a dropped drumstick all marred the opening song on their first night. Continue reading… ## [Earth, Wind and Fire Drummer Remains in 'Induced Coma'](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/earth-wind-and-fire-drummer-coma/) _2026-08-15 · Corey Irwin · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Band provides updates after drummer John Paris suffered a “critical medical emergency” several days ago. Continue reading… ## [Foghat Reveals 'Live and Loud Across the U.S.A.' Album](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/foghat-new-live-album-2026/) _2026-08-14 · Matt Wardlaw · Ultimate Classic Rock_ The legendary blues-rock band also has upcoming tour dates that will keep them on the road through 2027. Continue reading… ## [Sheryl Crow Announces New Seven-Track Album, 'Pick You Up'](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/sheryl-crow-pick-you-up-album/) _2026-08-14 · Allison Rapp · Ultimate Classic Rock_ "Freedom Bus," the first single, features singer-songwriter Jesse Welles. Continue reading… ## [How Rikki Rockett and Lars Ulrich Squashed a Media Rivalry](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rikki-rockett-lars-ulrich-meeting/) _2026-08-14 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Poison's Rikki Rockett showed up to the Rainbow one rare night out and ran straight into Metallica's Lars Ulrich, the guy the press said he was supposed to hate. Continue reading… ## [Fall 2026 Preview: Rock's Biggest Tours](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/fall-2026-rock-tours/) _2026-08-14 · Nick DeRiso · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Here's a look ahead to concert appearances by more than 80 huge acts. Continue reading… ## [55 Years Ago: Urine Shortage Almost Ruins the ‘Who’s Next’ Cover](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/whos-next-album-cover/) _2026-08-14 · Nick DeRiso · Ultimate Classic Rock_ They happened upon a huge slab of concrete while traveling back from a show. So, why not pee on it, right? Continue reading… ## [50 Years Ago: Hall & Oates' 'Bigger Than Both of Us' Points Ahead](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/hall-and-oates-bigger-than-both-of-us/) _2026-08-14 · Nick DeRiso · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Even the biggest moment on here, the snarky hit "Rich Girl," offered a twist. Continue reading… ## [45 Years Ago: Rolling Stones Rescue 'Start Me Up' From Obscurity](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/rolling-stones-start-me-up/) _2026-08-14 · Nick DeRiso · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Nearly half a decade passed before they wisened up and released this international Top 10 hit. Continue reading… ## [Artimus Pyle Celebrates Lynyrd Skynyrd With 2026 Tour Dates](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/artimus-pyle-band-lynyrd-skynyrd-2026-tour-dates/) _2026-08-13 · Matt Wardlaw · Ultimate Classic Rock_ The legendary Southern rock drummer looks back and also tells UCR what fans can expect from his upcoming concerts. Continue reading… ## [We Complained About These 24 Meals as Kids. Now We Miss Them](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/childhood-meals-we-miss/) _2026-08-13 · Stephen Lenz · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Meatloaf, Chef Boyardee on bread, pigs in a blanket — the meals we complained about at the dinner table are exactly what we miss most now. Continue reading… ## [38 Special Expands 2026 Tour With 30 Remaining Shows](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/38-special-2026-tour-extended/) _2026-08-13 · Nick DeRiso · Ultimate Classic Rock_ These dates are in support of 'Milestone,' their first studio album in more than 20 years. Continue reading… ## [Engelbert Humperdinck Covers Kiss' 'Beth' With Rick Wakeman](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/humperdinck-covers-kiss-beth/) _2026-08-13 · Martin Kielty · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Engelbert Humperdinck covering Kiss with Rick Wakeman on piano is not a sentence anyone expected to read in 2026, but here we are. Continue reading… ## [John Mellencamp Closes Summer Tour in Bay Area: Videos, Set List](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/john-mellencamp-summer-tour-end-videos-set-list/) _2026-08-13 · Corey Irwin · Ultimate Classic Rock_ He's been revisiting many of his best-known hits for the first time in years. Continue reading… ## [Hollywood Vampires Joined by Ronnie Wood at Tour Kickoff](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/hollywood-vampire-ronnie-wood-2026-videos-set-list/) _2026-08-13 · Corey Irwin · Ultimate Classic Rock_ It marked the supergroup's first show in over three years. Continue reading… ## [Micky Dolenz Extends 60 Years of the Monkees Tour Into Next Year](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/micky-dolenz-60-years-of-the-monkees-extended/) _2026-08-13 · Nick DeRiso · Ultimate Classic Rock_ He appeared on every tour and album before becoming the group's last surviving member. Continue reading… ## [Watch Ritchie Blackmore Reunite With Deep Purple After 33 Years](https://ultimateclassicrock.com/ritchie-blackmore-deep-purple-reunite/) _2026-08-13 · Corey Irwin · Ultimate Classic Rock_ Co-founder joined the group for a special rendition of "Smoke on the Water." Continue reading…