🎸CLASSIC ROCK🎸 NEW Beatles Outtake | Ozzy's Last Rites | Stones New Album...

Hello Classic Rock Fans!,

In today’s Classic Rock Fanzine, we've got a wild one for you. We're cracking open the vaults to hear a raw, unhinged Beatles outtake, checking in on The Rolling Stones as they cook up a new album, and turning the final page on the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne. It’s a packed issue, so crank it up!

🤔 Trivia Question:

What cartoon character inspired the title of AC/DC's "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap"?

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💿 The Beatles have released another tantalizing preview from their upcoming Anthology 4 compilation with "Helter Skelter (Second Version, Take 17)." This raw, reverb-heavy outtake features Paul McCartney giving directions to his bandmates and delivering wonderfully sloppy, playful vocals that crack and soar throughout the recording. You can hear Paul's excitement as he declares "Keep that one. Mark it fab!" at the end, though ironically Take 21 became the final master version.
Listen to this incredible Beatles rarity and experience rock history in the making!

💿 Ozzy Osbourne's final memoir "Last Rites" promises to be his most candid and shocking book yet, detailing his "descent into hell" during his health crisis that forced him to abandon touring. The Prince of Darkness holds nothing back, reflecting on his extraordinary life, marriage to Sharon, and what it took to make it back onstage for his triumphant farewell concert with Black Sabbath. True to form, Ozzy declares he wouldn't change a thing: "If I'd been clean and sober, I wouldn't be Ozzy."
Dive into the Prince of Darkness's Final Memoir!

💿 The Rolling Stones are secretly back in the studio! Producer Andrew Watt, who crafted their Grammy-winning "Hackney Diamonds" album, has confirmed he's working with the band again. "It's like working for Batman," Watt revealed. "When the tongue is up in the air, you just go." With Keith Richards' son Marlon hinting they're "nearly done" with new material, it looks like the Stones aren't ready to stop rocking just yet.
Get the inside scoop on the Stones' mysterious new project!

💿 The FTC has declared war on Ticketmaster and Live Nation, filing a massive lawsuit alleging the company deliberately deceives consumers with "bait-and-switch" pricing and secretly collaborates with scalpers to inflate ticket prices. The suit claims Ticketmaster's practices have cost music fans billions of dollars, with the company controlling 80% of major venue ticketing while turning a blind eye to brokers who violate ticket limits.
Discover how this lawsuit could change concert ticketing forever!

💿 Prepare to be shocked: some of rock's biggest legends never actually hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100! Creedence Clearwater Revival came tantalizingly close with five consecutive #2 hits, Led Zeppelin never cracked the top spot despite "Stairway to Heaven," KISS only managed two top 10 hits, and Bruce Springsteen somehow never reached the summit. These artists prove that chart success doesn't always align with true musical greatness and lasting impact.
Find out which other rock legends never needed that #1 crown!

💿 Miley Cyrus has released a deeply personal new song called "Secrets," dedicated to her father Billy Ray Cyrus as a "peace offering" after years of rumored estrangement. The emotional ballad features collaborations with Fleetwood Mac legends Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood, with Miley promising to keep her father's secrets safe. Billy Ray called it "the best birthday gift a dad could ever ask for."
Experience this touching musical reconciliation between father and daughter!

📺 Today’s Classic Rock TV

The Most Dangerous Man in Music - The story of mobster Morris Levy who derailed careers and clashed with John Lennon.

John Lennon on Oh! Darling - John's bold opinion that he could have sung Paul's Abbey Road track better.

Rob Reiner on Spinal Tap - Why Ozzy, Steven Tyler and Axl Rose initially didn't like the mockumentary.

Foo Fighters Million Dollar Demo Drama - How the band trashed an expensive album to create "Times Like These."

Joe Perry Project with Steven Tyler - Live "Walk This Way" from Hollywood Bowl, September 17, 2025.

10 Shocking Banned Album Covers - Rock covers too controversial for their time.

Annie Lennox: The Truth Behind Her Look - The Eurythmics star opens up about her androgynous 80s image.

The Origins of Surf Rock - From Dick Dale to The Beach Boys and California's musical revolution.

Daryl Hall's Comeback with "Sara Smile" - How failure led to Hall & Oates' breakthrough hit.

📅 On This Day in Rock History

1968: Led Zeppelin began recording their legendary debut album at Olympic Studios in London. The band, fresh from their Scandinavian tour as "The New Yardbirds," entered the studio at 11 PM with producer Jimmy Page at the helm. The entire album would be completed in just 36 hours for under £2,000, creating one of rock's most influential debuts. Page later recalled, "We were confident and prepared which made things flow smoothly in the studio."
Watch the incredible story behind Led Zeppelin's first studio sessions!

1969: John Lennon privately informed Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr that he was leaving The Beatles. During a meeting at Apple Corps headquarters, Lennon dropped his bombshell: "I want a divorce." The announcement stunned his bandmates, with McCartney later calling it a "show-stopper." Though George Harrison wasn't present, this moment effectively ended the world's most famous band, even though the news wouldn't become public until McCartney's announcement in April 1970.
Discover the dramatic moment that ended The Beatles forever!

1972: Paul and Linda McCartney were arrested for cannabis possession in Sweden. Following a Wings performance in Gothenburg, armed police appeared in the auditorium and arrested the couple along with drummer Denny Seiwell for possessing seven ounces of marijuana. They were fined around £1,000 and allowed to continue their tour. McCartney later joked that the arrest was "excellent advertisement" for the band, helping improve his reputation after the poorly received "Mary Had A Little Lamb" single.
Learn about Paul McCartney's many Weed Busts

1975: David Bowie achieved his first US #1 hit with "Fame". Co-written with John Lennon and Carlos Alomar, the funky track topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the biggest hits of the year. Lennon's backing vocals can be heard throughout the song, and Bowie later admitted he had "absolutely no idea" the song would be so successful. It would be almost eight years before Bowie scored his second and final #1 hit with "Let's Dance."
Experience Bowie's breakthrough moment with his first American chart-topper!

1976: AC/DC released "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" in Australia. The hard rock band's third studio album featured the iconic title track and "Jailbreak," though it wouldn't reach American shores until 1981. The title was inspired by cartoon character Dishonest John from "Beany and Cecil," whose business card read "Dirty deeds done dirt cheap. Special rates for Sundays and holidays." The album showcased Bon Scott's explicit lyrics and the Young brothers' thunderous guitar work.
Rock out to AC/DC's legendary anthem in all its raw glory!

1980: Queen's "The Game" album began a five-week run at #1 on the US charts. Featuring the massive hits "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and "Another One Bites the Dust," both of which reached #1, it became the band's only album to top the American charts. The album marked Queen's first use of synthesizers and showcased their embrace of disco and funk rhythms, alienating some longtime fans while attracting millions of new ones.
Celebrate Queen's game-changing album that conquered America!

Have a Rockin' Day!
Hippy Pete