Classic Rock – Consequence https://consequence.net Music, Film, TV and Pop Culture News for the Mainstream and Underground Tue, 26 Dec 2023 18:39:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://consequence.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-correct-blue.jpg?quality=80&w=32 Classic Rock – Consequence https://consequence.net 32 32 Ozzy Osbourne: “I’m Not Dead” https://consequence.net/2023/12/ozzy-osbourne-play-more-gigs/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/ozzy-osbourne-play-more-gigs/#respond Tue, 26 Dec 2023 17:17:16 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1347401 Ozzy addressed the several death-hoax videos about him that have appeared on YouTube.

Ozzy Osbourne: “I’m Not Dead”
Jon Hadusek

]]> Ozzy Osbourne has apparently been the subject of several death-hoax videos on YouTube, and the Prince of Darkness isn’t having it. “I’m not dead,” Ozzy declared on the latest episode of The Osbournes podcast. “I’m not going any-fucking-where. And I’m gonna go up and do some more gigs before I’m…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/ozzy-osbourne-play-more-gigs/feed/ 0 Jon Hadusek The Prince of Ozzy Darkness addressed the several death-hoax videos about him that have appeared on YouTube ozzy osbourne death hoax videos KISS Avatar Show to Debut in 2027 https://consequence.net/2023/12/first-kiss-avatar-show-2027/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/first-kiss-avatar-show-2027/#respond Tue, 26 Dec 2023 15:32:39 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1347360 The KISS Army will have to wait a few years before catching the band in avatar form.

KISS Avatar Show to Debut in 2027
Jon Hadusek

]]> The first KISS avatar concert is set to debut … in a few years. The band announced via a short teaser that “A Show Is Coming” in “2027.” The 25-second clip features some audio snippets from excited KISS fans, as well as a brief animation of the avatars that showcases…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/first-kiss-avatar-show-2027/feed/ 0 Jon Hadusek "50 years is a long time, and what the future holds is in the making" kiss avatar show 2027 David Gilmour Working on New Music https://consequence.net/2023/12/david-gilmour-new-music/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/david-gilmour-new-music/#respond Tue, 26 Dec 2023 14:06:41 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1347350 As revealed by his wife and musical collaborator Polly Samson.

David Gilmour Working on New Music
Scoop Harrison

]]> David Gilmour is working on new music, his wife and musical collaborator Polly Samson has confirmed. Over the last several weeks, Samson has shared a series of photos of Gilmour at British Grove Studios, working alongside a group of collaborators that include their daughter Romany Gilmour, pianist Roger Eno, bassists…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/david-gilmour-new-music/feed/ 0 Scoop Harrison As confirmed by his wife and musical collaborator Polly Samson David Gilmour working on new music in 2024 Mötley Crüe Cancel New Year’s Eve Concert, Add 2024 Atlantic City Shows https://consequence.net/2023/12/motley-crue-cancel-new-years-eve-concert-add-2024-atlantic-city-shows/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/motley-crue-cancel-new-years-eve-concert-add-2024-atlantic-city-shows/#respond Fri, 22 Dec 2023 15:44:14 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1347183 The New Year's Eve gig had been slated to take place at the Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs, California.

Mötley Crüe Cancel New Year’s Eve Concert, Add 2024 Atlantic City Shows
Spencer Kaufman

]]> Mötley Crüe have canceled their one-off New Year’s Eve concert at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs, California, citing production issues. “It is with deep regret we must inform you the Crüe Year’s Eve show in Palm Springs is being canceled,” the band stated on its social media pages. “The…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/motley-crue-cancel-new-years-eve-concert-add-2024-atlantic-city-shows/feed/ 0 Spencer Kaufman The New Year's Eve gig was set for the Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs, California Motley Crue Dee Snider Says Spotify CEO “Should Be Taken Out and Shot” https://consequence.net/2023/12/dee-snider-on-spotify-ceo/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/dee-snider-on-spotify-ceo/#respond Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:32:26 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1347023 The Twisted Sister frontman lamented the fact that he's not making much money from the streaming platform.

Dee Snider Says Spotify CEO “Should Be Taken Out and Shot”
Jon Hadusek

]]> Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider used some extreme language in a recent rant about Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, saying the executive of the streaming platform “should be taken out and shot” for unfairly compensating artists. Spotify has come under fire in recent years for multiple reasons, including the platform’s profit-sharing…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/dee-snider-on-spotify-ceo/feed/ 0 Jon Hadusek The Twisted Sister singer says he's not making any money from the streaming platform dee snider spotify ceo should be shot Billy Joel’s Daughters Sing With Him at Madison Square Garden https://consequence.net/2023/12/billy-joel-daughters-madison-square-garden/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/billy-joel-daughters-madison-square-garden/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:37:04 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1346789 Elvis Costello was also a special guest during the Piano Man's New York City residency.

Billy Joel’s Daughters Sing With Him at Madison Square Garden
Abby Jones

]]> If you didn’t already know that Billy Joel has two daughters under the age of 10, now you do, as does everyone who attended his Madison Square Garden residency Tuesday night (December 19th). For his final show before Christmas, the singer welcomed his youngest kids Della and Remy — plus…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/billy-joel-daughters-madison-square-garden/feed/ 0 Abby Jones Abby Jones Elvis Costello also appeared as a special guest during the Piano Man's New York City residency. billy joel daughters madison square garden The Rolling Stones Release “Mess It Up” Video Starring Nicholas Hoult: Watch https://consequence.net/2023/12/rolling-stones-mess-it-up-video-watch/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/rolling-stones-mess-it-up-video-watch/#respond Tue, 19 Dec 2023 17:49:25 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1346378 It's the latest music video from The Stones, who are on the heels of sharing their new studio album, Hackney Diamonds.

The Rolling Stones Release “Mess It Up” Video Starring Nicholas Hoult: Watch
Jo Vito

]]> The Rolling Stones have released the music video for the song “Mess It Up,” from their latest album, Hackney Diamonds. Watch it below. Starring actor Nicholas Hoult, the video arrived on Tuesday, December 19th — just a few weeks after the release of Hackney Diamonds itself. First released as the…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/rolling-stones-mess-it-up-video-watch/feed/ 0 Jo Vito From their latest album, Hackney Diamonds The Rolling Stones' video for "Mess It Up" The Story Behind Don McLean’s Nostalgic Epic “American Pie” https://consequence.net/2023/12/don-mclean-american-pie-story-behind-song/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/don-mclean-american-pie-story-behind-song/#respond Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:27:22 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1346286 Why it took the songwriter a decade to complete the folk-rock classic.

The Story Behind Don McLean’s Nostalgic Epic “American Pie”
Consequence Staff

]]> Note: The player above automatically displays the latest episode. To see past episodes, click the “playlist” button (three parallel lines) in the bottom right corner of the player. Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Pocket Casts | YouTube | RSS Only a fraction of a fraction of a fraction of songs make an impact, fewer…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/don-mclean-american-pie-story-behind-song/feed/ 0 Consequence Staff Consequence Staff The artist digs deep into the history of his classic, oft-interpreted slice of Americana. don mclean Colin Burgess, Original AC/DC Drummer, Dies at 77 https://consequence.net/2023/12/colin-burgess-original-ac-dc-drummer-dead/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/colin-burgess-original-ac-dc-drummer-dead/#respond Sat, 16 Dec 2023 14:58:22 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1346115 The drummer was also a member of the Australian band The Masters Apprentices.

Colin Burgess, Original AC/DC Drummer, Dies at 77
Spencer Kaufman

]]> Colin Burgess, AC/DC’s original drummer, has died at the age of 77. The news was reported on AC/DC’s social media pages. “Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess,” wrote AC/DC on Instagram. “He was our first drummer and a very respected musician. Happy memories, rock in peace…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/colin-burgess-original-ac-dc-drummer-dead/feed/ 0 Spencer Kaufman The drummer was also a member of the notable Australian band The Masters Apprentices Colin Burgess Michael McDonald Announces New Memoir Co-Written by Paul Reiser https://consequence.net/2023/12/michael-mcdonald-memoir-what-a-fool-believes/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/michael-mcdonald-memoir-what-a-fool-believes/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 21:44:45 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1345513 What a Fool Believes: A Memoir is slated for release on May 21st.

Michael McDonald Announces New Memoir Co-Written by Paul Reiser
Eddie Fu

]]> Michael McDonald has announced a new memoir co-written by actor Paul Reiser. Titled What a Fool Believes: A Memoir, it’s slated for release on May 21st, 2024 via Dey Street Books. According to a press release, What a Fool Believes is “interwoven with unforgettable tales from his storied career and a cast…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/michael-mcdonald-memoir-what-a-fool-believes/feed/ 0 Eddie Fu What a Fool Believes is out on May 21st michael mcdonald memoir paul reiser Mick Mars Unveils New Song “Right Side of Wrong”: Stream https://consequence.net/2023/12/mick-mars-right-side-of-wrong-stream/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/mick-mars-right-side-of-wrong-stream/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:52:04 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1345307 Another single from the former Mötley Crüe guitarist's upcoming solo album The Other Side of Mars.

Mick Mars Unveils New Song “Right Side of Wrong”: Stream
Jon Hadusek

]]> Mick Mars has shared the new song “Right Side of Wrong,” the second single from his upcoming debut solo album The Other Side of Mars (arriving February 23rd). The track is a worthy follow-up the powerful “Loyal to the Lie,” the previous single that launched the campaign for Mars’ first…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/mick-mars-right-side-of-wrong-stream/feed/ 0 Jon Hadusek The second single from the ex-Mötley Crüe guitarist's upcoming solo album mick mars right side of wrong stream Wolfgang Van Halen Meets Up with Michael Anthony for “First Time in 20 Years” https://consequence.net/2023/12/wolfgang-van-halen-reconnects-michael-anthony/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/wolfgang-van-halen-reconnects-michael-anthony/#respond Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:43:27 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1344732 Wolfgang took Anthony's place as bassist in Van Halen in 2006.

Wolfgang Van Halen Meets Up with Michael Anthony for “First Time in 20 Years”
Jon Hadusek

]]> Wolfgang Van Halen and Michael Anthony met up for the first time in 20 years backstage at a Mammoth WVH show on Friday night (December 8th) in Las Vegas. The two Van Halen bassists hugged it out at Mammoth’s show at House of Blues, taking a couple photos together that…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/wolfgang-van-halen-reconnects-michael-anthony/feed/ 0 Jon Hadusek Posted Wolfgang: "Ran into an old friend at the @mammothwvh show in Vegas tonight. (Love ya, Mikey)" wolfgang van halen michael anthony Damon Albarn Slams The Rolling Stones for Co-Opting Hackney, “Objectifying” Sydney Sweeney: “It’s All Nonsense” https://consequence.net/2023/12/damon-albarn-slams-rolling-stones-hackney/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/damon-albarn-slams-rolling-stones-hackney/#respond Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:05:14 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1344697 The Blur frontman shared his gripes with the band's new album Hackney Diamonds and their "Angry" music video.

Damon Albarn Slams The Rolling Stones for Co-Opting Hackney, “Objectifying” Sydney Sweeney: “It’s All Nonsense”
Abby Jones

]]> Damon Albarn has a bone to pick with The Rolling Stones over their recent album Hackney Diamonds and the “objectification” of Sydney Sweeney in the band’s “Angry” music video. The Blur/Gorillaz mastermind shared his thoughts on the Stones’ latest album cycle in a new interview with the French magazine Les Inrockuptibles…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/damon-albarn-slams-rolling-stones-hackney/feed/ 0 Abby Jones The Blur frontman griped over Hackney Diamonds and the "Angry" music video damon albarn rolling stones Alex Lifeson Hosts Geddy Lee’s Toronto Book Tour Stop: Watch https://consequence.net/2023/12/geddy-lee-alex-lifeson-book-tour-toronto/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/geddy-lee-alex-lifeson-book-tour-toronto/#respond Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:40:32 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1344694 The evening saw the two remaining RUSH members in conversation about the band and their longtime friendship.

Alex Lifeson Hosts Geddy Lee’s Toronto Book Tour Stop: Watch
Jon Hadusek

]]> Geddy Lee’s ongoing book tour in support of his memoir My Effin’ Life has featured the RUSH singer-bassist in conversation with a different host in each city. It was fitting, then, that Geddy’s homecoming appearance and final North American tour date in Toronto onThursday (December 7th) saw him alongside longtime…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/geddy-lee-alex-lifeson-book-tour-toronto/feed/ 0 Jon Hadusek The surviving RUSH members shared fun memories and reflected on their late bandmate Neil Peart alex lifeson geddy lee toronto book tour Guns N’ Roses Release New Single “The General”: Stream https://consequence.net/2023/12/guns-n-roses-the-general/ https://consequence.net/2023/12/guns-n-roses-the-general/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:33:10 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1344289 Following the song's live debut at the Hollywood Bowl last month.

Guns N’ Roses Release New Single “The General”: Stream
Spencer Kaufman

]]> Guns N’ Roses have officially released the new single “The General” after giving the song its live debut in early November at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The studio version is now available on all major streaming services, and can be heard below. “The General” is the B-side to…

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]]> https://consequence.net/2023/12/guns-n-roses-the-general/feed/ 0 Spencer Kaufman Following the song's live debut last month Guns N' Roses