Rococo were all things to all fans. But not enough of one thing to appeal to the music industry. So while this 70s Brit crew had the ability to be megastars, in the end they were visited by their hairy godfather, who said: “You shall go to the Cult Heroes section.” Almost punk pioneers, as well as being uniquely progressive, Rococo nearly worked with David Bowie, and had one cunning plan scuppered by Elton John. Read on for this tale of mystery and imagination. Check out all of our Cult Heroes here. (more…)

 Vince Neil releases his new solo album Tattoos & Tequila through Frontiers on June 4. (more…)

Well, sort of. Black Label Society are about to start recording their new album – and mainman Zakk Wylde has exclusively revealed to Classic Rock his clever ploy to get big sales. (more…)

This week. Mick celebrates the career of Neil Young, looks at the Grammy winners list, sees French film with subtitles, gets back into listening to Baby Animals, Mountain and Black Stone Cherry, gets a new guitar, goes back on the road with Uriah Heep… and sees Spurs slip! (more…)

This week, Mick goes to the movies, sends his congrats to Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt and Jet Harris, celebrates New Year’s Eve (with a cold) and catches up on his reading… (more…)

The Rock Family Trees have been part of our lives for 40 years. Now Pete Frame, the historian responsible for all of these remarkable pieces of artwork, is doing a very special limited edition series. (more…)

Alice In Chains talk about how Elton John came to work on the title-track to their forthcoming new album, ‘Black Gives Way To Blue’. (more…)

Sky Arts is to air the ‘Classic Albums’ series daily, starting at 9pm on April 6th. A total of 22 albums are to be covered. Click here to see a full list of albums covered on the show. (more…)