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🎸CLASSIC ROCK🎸 Paul McCartney | The Beatles | AC/DC | Bruce Springsteen and More!...

Plus Deep Purple, Dee Snider, Lita Ford, Rod Stewart, David Bowie, Mott the Hoople...

Hey Rock Fan!

💿 Macca Delivers Epic Vegas Performance

Paul McCartney brought his "Got Back" tour to Las Vegas with a career-spanning set that reminded everyone why he's still at the top of his game. From Beatles classics to Wings favorites, the legendary bassist gave fans everything they came for and more. The show proved age is just a number when you've got timeless songs.

💿 Beatles Collector's 400 Copies of Please Please Me

Since its release in 1963, The Beatles' debut album, Please Please Me, has sold millions of copies worldwide. But how many people can claim to have over 400 of them? In this video, we meet a collector who has virtually every variation of the UK pressing in both mono AND stereo. Follow us as we take a look at his amazing collection.

💿 AC/DC Gets Standing Ovation Down Under

Teddy Swims stunned the NRL grand final crowd with a powerful tribute to AC/DC during his halftime performance. The Australian audience went wild as the R&B singer paid homage to their homegrown rock legends. When AC/DC gets honored in their own backyard, you know it's going to be special.

💿 Springsteen Praises His Own Biopic Star

Bruce Springsteen gave his seal of approval to Jeremy Allen White's portrayal of The Boss in the upcoming biopic. The rock legend said White did a "wonderful job" bringing his story to life. When Springsteen himself gives you the thumbs up, you know you nailed it.

💿 Deep Purple Vintage Magic Resurfaces

A killer 1991 performance of Deep Purple with Ritchie Blackmore and Joe Lynn Turner doing "Black Night" is making the rounds again. This footage captures the band at a pivotal moment with classic lineup chemistry. Sometimes the old recordings hit differently than anything new.

💿 Dee Snider Teams With Lita Ford

Twisted Sister's Dee Snider and guitar goddess Lita Ford joined forces on stage in Missouri for a night of pure rock mayhem. The duo tore through Twisted Sister and AC/DC classics, proving these rockers haven't lost a step. When two legends collide, magic happens.

💿 Rod Stewart's Surprise Vegas Appearance

Rod Stewart casually dropped by a Caesars Palace rock club and jumped on stage with the house band. Leave it to Rod to turn a random Vegas night into an unforgettable moment. That's just how legends roll on the Strip.

💿 The Day Bowie Called

The sister of a Mott the Hoople member recalls the surreal moment when David Bowie rang their house. It's a charming glimpse into how Bowie operated behind the scenes, lifting up fellow musicians and changing lives with a phone call. These personal stories make rock history come alive.

TODAY IN ROCK HISTORY

  • 1969: The Beatles released "Something" as their first single written by George Harrison. 

  • 1973: Cher's "Half Breed" became her first #1 hit. 

  • 1979: Led Zeppelin's In Through the Out Door topped the U.S. Billboard album chart. 

  • 1990: Empire by Queensrÿche peaked at #7 on the Billboard 200 chart. 

  • 1995: Alice in Chains sent their self-titled album's first track, "Grind," to radio via satellite. 

  • 2006: EMI Virgin India recalled Slayer's album Christ Illusion after protests from a Christian group. 

  • 2009: KISS released their 19th studio album, Sonic Boom, as a Walmart exclusive. 

Festivals & Concerts

  • 1967: The Doors performed at the Cal State Gymnasium in Los Angeles. 

  • 1967: Pink Floyd played the musical interlude during the Miss Teenage Brighton Contest in England. 

  • 1990: A Gathering of Tribes festival, organized by Ian Astbury of The Cult, was held in California and is considered a forerunner to Lollapalooza. 

Other Notable Events

  • 2020: Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen died at age 65 after a battle with cancer. 

  • 1967: Stevie Wonder jammed with Jimi Hendrix during a BBC Top Gear recording session. 

Have a Rockin' Day,

Hippy Pete