John Sykes, renowned for his work with Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, passed away after a battle with cancer. Read more on Ultimate Classic Rock
2. Def Leppard Performs First 2025 Show Without Vivian CampbellGuitarist Vivian Campbell missed the band's inaugural 2025 performance due to ongoing cancer treatment. Read more on Ultimate Classic Rock
3. Scorpions Postpone Las Vegas Residency Due to Mikkey Dee's IllnessThe band rescheduled their "Coming Home to Las Vegas 60th Anniversary" residency from February to August to allow drummer Mikkey Dee to recover. Read more on Ultimate Classic Rock
4. Gene Simmons Extends 2025 Solo Band TourKISS bassist Gene Simmons announced additional solo tour dates for April and May 2025. Read more on Ultimate Classic Rock
5. Billy Gibbons Releases New Single 'Livin’ It Up Down in Texas'ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons unveiled an energetic new track ahead of his solo tour. Read more on Ultimate Classic Rock
6. Lynyrd Skynyrd Announces UK Tour with Blackberry SmokeThe southern rock legends will tour the UK in July 2025, accompanied by Blackberry Smoke. Read more on Louder Sound
7. Iggy Pop Releases 'Modern Day Ripoff (Live at MJF 2023)'Iggy Pop shared a live performance of "Modern Day Ripoff" from the Montreux Jazz Festival 2023. Read more on RTT News
8. Chicago Announces Summer 2025 North American Tour DatesRock & Roll Hall of Famers Chicago revealed plans for a summer tour across North America. Read more on RTT News
9. Metallica's Charity Donates $500,000 to L.A. Fire ReliefMetallica's All Within My Hands Foundation contributed $500,000 to aid Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. Read more on RTT News
10. Jethro Tull Announces 24th Studio Album 'Curious Ruminant'The progressive rock band will release their new album on March 7, 2025, and have shared the title track. Read more on RTT News
Happy Birthday:
Wolfman Jack, Telly Savalas, Richie Havens, Edwin Starr, Mac Davis, Billy Ocean, Nigel Glockler (Saxon Drummer), Chris Kilmore (Incubus vocalist), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), Benjamin Moody (Evanescence guitarist)
What We Got Up To This Week:
Lily: Break room, Saturday Night, world of wheels, billy gibbons,
Pittsburgh Kevin: Apocalypse Now, Jeff Beck Guitars (Guitarist Youtube channel),
Loudini: Movies: Regarding Henry, Freaky Deaky, Werewolves, Night Bitch, From, Big Bird in space, 5 Watt World (LP Delux)
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