The Rolling Stones seemingly release new song under the name The Cockroaches

April 11, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

It appears as though The Rolling Stones have released a new song, although not under the name The Rolling Stones.

Signs for a band named The Cockroaches recently began popping up in London with a QR code that took folks to a website run by Universal Music. The site included, among other things, a photo of a T-shirt that read “Who The F*** Are The Cockroaches?”

While the website remained a mystery, many fans pointed out that The Cockroaches was an alias the Stones would use in the ’70s when they wanted to play secret shows, which started speculation that new music was on the way.

Well, on Saturday, The Cockroaches released a new song, “Rough and Twisted,” which is only available as a white label vinyl in select record stores. The Cockroaches’ Instagram Story soon began sharing video of people playing the vinyl, and it’s clear that it’s Mick Jagger singing. Many of the shared videos have tagged The Rolling Stones.

As for how people found the record, the website for The Cockroaches includes a photo of the vinyl release, which displayed GPS coordinates when flipped over, presumably indicating where the record could be purchased.

Prior to the release, The Cockroaches did drop a teaser the song on their Instagram account, and in the snippet you can clearly hear Jagger’s voice.

The most recent official Rolling Stones release is the 2023 album Hackney Diamonds. According to the U.K. Times, “Rough and Twisted” is a precursor to an upcoming new Stones album, which is reportedly due out in July.

David Lee Roth makes surprise Coachella appearance with Teddy Swims

April 11, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

David Lee Roth made a surprise appearance at Coachella Friday, turning up during pop star Teddy Swims’ afternoon set.

After Swims finished his song “Mr. Know It All,” the sound of a doorbell chimed, and Swims told the crowd, “I’ll get it. I wonder who it could be this time.” Swims then opened the door to Roth, shouting, “Oh my god it’s David Lee Roth from the best f****** band of all time, Van Halen.”

The pair then joined forces to perform Van Halen’s #1 song “Jump,” from their album 1984. Roth was all smiles during the performance, and towards the end of the song he even took a triumphant strut down the catwalk while twirling his mic stand. Once the song was over he left the stage through the same door he entered through.

“Touchdown, Coachella,” Roth later wrote on Instagram next to a picture of him hugging Swims on stage.

Roth was one of three guests Swims brought out for his Coachella set. He was also joined by Joe Jonas and Vanessa Carlton.

Roth is set to kick off a new tour on April 16 in Airway Heights, Washington, with dates confirmed through June 20 in Milwaukee. He’s also performing at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, on Aug. 7. A complete list of dates can be found at DavidLeeRoth.com.

Paul McCartney returns to the ‘Billboard’ charts with ‘Days We Left Behind’

April 10, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

The first single off Paul McCartney’s upcoming solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, has put the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer back on the Billboard charts.

The tune, “Days We Left Behind,” has debuted at #22 on the Adult Contemporary radio airplay chart. It’s McCartney’s highest debut on that chart since the Wings track “With a Little Luck” debuted at #21 in 1978.

The rocker’s last appearance on the AC chart was back in October 2018, when “Come On To Me,” from his album Egypt Station, peaked at #10, becoming McCartney’s 19th solo top-10 single. His first appearance on the chart as a solo artist was in 1971 with “Another Day,” which peaked at #4.

But that’s not the only chart where “Days We Left Behind” is making its mark. The song also debuted at #7 on the Rock Digital Songs chart.

The Boys of Dungeon Lane will be released May 29. It is McCartney’s first solo album since 2020’s McCartney III.

The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers release Rolling Stones cover ahead of joint tour

April 10, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

The Black Crowes are headed out on tour with country rock band Whiskey Myers this year, and ahead of the trek, the two bands have teamed up to record a cover of The Rolling Stones track “Star Star.”

“We had a blast getting together recently at Iron Cross Studios with Jay Joyce to cut this cult @therollingstones classic,” the bands wrote in a post on Instagram. Joyce is the producer behind The Crowes’ last two albums, 2024’s Happiness Bastards and their recent release, A Pound of Feathers.

“See ya on the road this summer on The Southern Hospitality Tour,” they added.

“Star Star,” written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, appeared on The Rolling Stones’ 11th studio album, 1973’s Goats Head Soup.

The Southern Hospitality Tour kicks off May 17 in Austin, Texas, and wraps Aug. 20 in Mountain View, California. A complete list of dates can be found at TheBlackCrowes.com.

Bruce Springsteen releases live performance videos of ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ and ‘Purple Rain’

April 10, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have released two live performance videos shot during their current Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour.

The videos are for performances of “Streets of Minneapolis” and Prince’s “Purple Rain,” both filmed during opening night of the tour at Minneapolis’ Target Center.

The “Streets of Minneapolis” performance marked the first time Springsteen performed the protest song backed by The E Street Band. He released the tune in late January, noting it was written in response to what was happening in Minnesota, including the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

The Prince cover, performed in the late singer’s home state, was the first time Springsteen’s performed it live in over a decade. He dedicated the song to “the maestro.”

Springsteen and The E Street Band wrapped a two-night stand at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles Thursday, which included the tour debut of The River track “Two Hearts.”

The Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour hits San Francisco on Monday. A complete list of dates can be found at BruceSpringsteen.net.

Yes to release new album, ‘Aurora’, in June

April 10, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Yes is back with new music.

The band — currently made up of Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood and Jay Schellen — will release the new album, Aurora, on June 12. They are previewing the record with the release of the title track.

“Making this record was joyful, a chance to play, explore and give everything to the music,” says Howe. “It’s always been about collaboration, somebody can write a song, but until everybody puts their contribution in it isn’t really a Yes song. We’re not trying to echo the past; we’re carrying the spirit of Yes forward and turning it into something new.”

Aurora is Yes’ 24th studio album and their first since 2023’s Mirror to the Sky. It will be released digitally, on CD and as a two-LP set, along with limited-edition deluxe editions that come with a bonus disc of instrumentals, a Blu-ray with various audio mixes of the album and more.

All formats are available for preorder now.

Yes recently postponed their European and U.K. Fragile tour so Howe could recover from needed surgery. On the tour, the band was supposed to play their 1971 album, Fragile, in its entirety.

On This Day, April 10, 2014: Peter Gabriel, KISS, Nirvana inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

April 10, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

On This Day, April 10, 2014…

Peter Gabriel, KISS and Nirvana were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at a ceremony held at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Previously inducted in 2010 as a member of Genesis, Gabriel was honored this time for his solo career, with Coldplay’s Chris Martin on hand to do the honors. Gabriel also performed, treating the crowd to “Digging in the Dirt,” “Washing of the Water” with Martin and “In Your Eyes” with Youssou N’Dour.

KISS was inducted by Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello. All four original members — Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss and Ace Frehley — attended, though they did not perform.

Nirvana was inducted by R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe; surviving members Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic, along with guitarist Pat Smear, performed four tracks with guest vocalists, including St. Vincent, Lorde, Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon and Joan Jett.

Other inductees that evening included Hall & Oates, Linda Ronstadt and Cat Stevens, as well as Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, which was inducted into the Musical Excellence category.

Peter Frampton drops new song, ‘Lions at the Gate’ featuring Tom Morello

April 10, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Peter Frampton has released another track off his upcoming solo album, Carry The Light.

“Lions at the Gate” featuring Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello is a protest song, which, according to a press release, “draws inspiration from lion statues outside Hollywood elite mansions in the 1920s. It symbolizes “a bold challenge to the ultra-powerful.”

“‘Lions at the Gate’ is a powerful track with a powerful message,” says Frampton, “and Tom’s playing took it to another level.”

The song, available now via digital outlets, also features vocals from Frampton’s son, Julian Frampton. It is the second track released from the album, following “Buried Treasure” which features Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench.

Carry the Light, dropping May 15, is Peter Frampton’s first album of all-new material in 16 years. In addition to Morello and Tench, it features guest appearances by Sheryl Crow, Graham Nash, H.E.R. and saxophonist Bill Evans.

Carry The Light will be released digitally, on CD and on 180-gram yellow vinyl. It will also be available as a limited-edition numbered vinyl featuring a premium cover. All formats are available for preorder now.

Foo Fighters release new ‘Your Favorite Toy’ song, ‘Of All People’

April 10, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Foo Fighters have released a new song called “Of All People,” a track off the band’s upcoming album, Your Favorite Toy.

“Of all people, you survived/ When no one else could stay alive,” frontman Dave Grohl growls in the lyrics. “You know you should be dead/ But you’re alive instead.”

The Foos previously debuted “Of All People” live during a taping of the Irish performance series Other Voices. You can watch footage of that rendition streaming now on YouTube.

Your Favorite Toy, the follow-up to 2023’s But Here We Are, is due out April 24. It also includes the previously released songs “Asking for a Friend,” “Caught in the Echo” and the title track.

Foo Fighters will play a one-off show in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on April 28, followed by headlining sets at the Welcome to Rockville and BottleRock Napa festivals in May. They’ll launch a full North American stadium tour in August.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

Kansas’ Rich Williams on ‘SNL’s’ ‘Carry on Wayward Son’ sketch: ‘Just wonderful’

April 10, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Kansas’ signature tune “Carry on Wayward Son” was featured prominently in the Saturday Night Live sketch “Husbands” on April 4, and the band’s guitarist and original member Rich Williams was happy to see it play a role in something so funny.

In the segment, a group of husbands are forced to hang out together as their wives chat in the kitchen. They have nothing to talk about, until host Jack Black begins singing “Carry on Wayward Son,” and the men all chime in and sing along.

“There’s always a good and bad side to things. Everybody I know is sending me the clip,” Williams tells New York Magazine’s Vulture column. “So it’s a nice problem to have, I’ll say that.”

Williams says over the past 50 years Kansas has had a reputation as a “really serious band,” but he notes, “We laugh all the time. We have a lot of stupid inside jokes and our own language.” He adds, “But to be a part of something like this is just wonderful.”

“It’s another feather in our cap that adds to our legacy,” he says. “We’re still out there and working, but to be acknowledged by an institution like Saturday Night Live? Wow.”

Williams describes Jack Black as “one of a kind,” noting “to see him involved in that sketch gave it a lot of credibility, because he’s a musician himself.”

But when it comes to the tune, Williams was unable to answer a question that’s probably been on a lot of fans’ minds — why isn’t the song named “Carry on My Wayward Son” since that’s what they sing in the song?

“Wow. That’s a good question, and I can’t answer that,” he says. “Maybe those two letters filled up too much room on the disc.”

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