Items from The Doors, The Who and more featured in Grammy Museum ‘Tower of Song’ exhibit

May 14, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

The Grammy Museum has teamed with the Songwriters Hall of Fame for a new exhibit highlighting both inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and recordings that have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

According to the description, Tower of Song: Iconic Songwriters & Recordings, opening May 28, “explores the art and craft of songwriting and recording to deepen visitors’ knowledge and appreciation for the songwriters, artists and albums that have shaped the sound of popular music over the past 50 years.”

Highlights of the exhibit include: The Who drummer Keith Moon’s gold drum kit that he played with the band and in the movie Tommy; a personal notebook belonging to The Doors’ Jim Morrison, along with a microphone used during live shows; and Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s Mosrite Gospel electric guitar, used to write songs for 1991’s Nevermind, which was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2018.

There are also SHOF inductee Neil Diamond’s handwritten lyrics to “Song Sung Blue” and the gold-rimmed glasses SHOF inductee Prince wore in Purple Rain, along with a lace shirt and blue cuff links worn on the Purple Rain tour.

“The Grammy Museum is where people can engage more deeply with the music of yesterday and today, discovering influences, uncovering context, and connecting with artists and songs in a meaningful way,” said Jasen Emmons, chief curator and vice president of curatorial affairs. “By exploring songwriters and recordings that have shaped music history, the Tower of Song exhibit invites music fans to hear and think about iconic songwriters and recordings in new ways.”

More information on the exhibit and tickets can be found at grammymuseum.org.

Aerosmith ‘proud and grateful’ to be part of producer Jack Douglas’ legacy

May 13, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Aerosmith has paid tribute to producer Jack Douglas, who produced four of their multi-Platinum albums.

Douglas died Monday at the age of 80. The band took to Instagram Wednesday to remember the producer, noting he “changed our lives.”

“We are mourning the loss of Jack Douglas, the legendary producer whose talent and passion shaped our sound and changed our lives,” the band wrote. “Jack was a brilliant artist and collaborator who inspired us in profound ways and left an indelible mark on the entire music industry.”

“We celebrate his life and epic career and feel so privileged to have known him and to benefit from his remarkable skill and friendship,” they added. “We are heartbroken for his family, but find comfort in knowing how much he loved his life and work. We are so proud and grateful to be part of his legacy.”

Douglas worked as producer and engineer on four Aerosmith albums in the 1970s: 1974’s Get Your Wings, 1975’s Toys in the Attic, 1976’s Rocks and 1977’s Draw the Line. He also produced 1982’s Rock in a Hard Place and 2012’s Music From Another Dimension!, which was the band’s final album. Douglas also helped write songs with the band and produced several of guitarist Joe Perry’s solo albums.

Mötley Crüe announces ‘Crücial Crüe’ box set

May 13, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Mötley Crüe has announced a new box set collecting the band’s first five albums.

The package, dubbed Crücial Crüe, includes 1981’s Too Fast for Love, 1983’s Shout at the Devil, 1985’s Theatre of Pain, 1987’s Girls, Girls, Girls and 1989’s Dr. Feelgood spread across five vinyl LPs or five CDs. It’s due out July 10.

A collection of hand-numbered copies, limited to just 250 pieces, is available exclusively via Mötley Crüe’s Crüeseum site.

You can catch Mötley Crüe live on The Return of the Carnival of Sins tour, kicking off in July.

Neil Young’s ‘Mirror Ball’ album with Pearl Jam to be reissued for the first time since 1995

May 13, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Neil Young’s 1995 album, Mirror Ball, a collaboration with Pearl Jam, is set to be reissued for the first time in over 30 years.

Although the album was part of Young’s Official Release Series Volume 6 that came out in October, the album’s now being reissued as a standalone, on CD and vinyl, and is available for preorder now via Pearl Jam’s website. Shipping will begin May 22.

Released June 27, 1995, Mirror Ball is credited to only Young on the album’s sleeve because of legal issues with Young and Pearl Jam’s respective labels. The members of Pearl Jam are credited in the album’s liner notes. The album peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart and went on to be certified Gold by the RIAA.

In December 1995, Pearl Jam released the EP Merkin Ball, featuring two songs that were recorded during the Mirror Ball sessions, “I Got Id” and “Long Road.”

Documentary on The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’ in the works

May 13, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

The Who’s iconic album Quadrophenia will be the subject of a new documentary.

According to Variety, the film, The Story of Quadrophenia, will explore the “enduring cultural legacy” of the band’s 1973 rock opera, as well as “its continuing evolution.” It will include a behind-the-scenes look at the ballet interpretation, Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet, which debuted in the U.K. in 2025.

The Who’s Pete Townshend has given his support to the film, which is being directed by director/actress Sadie Frost, and produced by Frost and her producing partner Simon Jones, with Townshend’s wife, Rachel Fuller, also involved in the development.

The film will feature contributions from several stars of the album’s 1979 film adaption, including Ray Winstone, Lesley Ash, Toyah Wilcox and Phil Daniels.

Released in 1973, Quadrophenia was The Who’s second full rock opera following 1969’s Tommy. It featured such classic songs as “The Real Me,” “Love, Reign O’er Me” and “5:15.”

Set in Brighton, England, in 1965, the story follows a young working-class mod named Jimmy on a journey of self-discovery. The album’s title was inspired by Jimmy’s four-way “split personality,” with each member of the band representing a different facet of his personality.

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs release ‘Mission of Mercy’ track ‘No Regrets’

May 13, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs have released the new track “No Regrets” from their upcoming album, Mission of Mercy.

“‘No Regrets’ was written the night before we recorded it. It’s like a movie in song about a fictional character who’s run out of town on a bum rap,” says Campbell. “What you hear is The Dirty Knobs’ first take; it’s basically saying, ‘let go of the past and go on living your life!’”

Mission of Mercy, Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs’ fourth studio album, will be released June 12. It features guest appearances by The B-52s’ Kate Pierson and Morgane Stapleton.

Following the release of the album, Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs are set to hit the road on a summer tour, which launches July 7 in Minneapolis. Campbell is also booked for a special concert on Sept. 12 in Atlanta, where he’ll play Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers hits backed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Campbell and The Dirty Knobs will also open for Chris Stapleton on Oct. 2 in Bristow, Virginia.

A complete list of dates can be found at TheDirtyKnobs.com.

The Rolling Stones reveal ‘Foreign Tongues’ track list

May 13, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

The Rolling Stones have revealed the track list for their upcoming album, Foreign Tongues.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers posted the 14-song track list on Instagram Wednesday, one day after they teased fans with the song titles.

The Stones released the track list to streaming services on Tuesday. But, taking inspiration from the album’s title, all the song titles were in different languages, with the exception of already released tracks “Rough and Twisted” and “In the Stars.” The band didn’t identify what languages they were.

The Stones are also planning to drop the music video for “In the Stars” on Thursday and offered a short tease of the clip, featuring actress Odessa A’zion, on Instagram.

Foreign Tongues, The Rolling Stones’ first album since 2023’s Hackney Diamonds, drops July 10.

Here is the track list for Foreign Tongues:
“Rough and Twisted”
“In The Stars”
“Jealous Lover”
“Mr. Charm”
“Divine Intervention”
“Ringing Hollow”
“Never Wanna Lose You”
“Hit Me In The Head”
“You Know I’m No Good”
“Some of Us”
“Covered In You”
“Side Effects”
“Back in Your Life”
“Beautiful Delilah”

Alex Van Halen says Van Halen reached out to Michael Anthony about 2006 David Lee Roth reunion

May 13, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Alex Van Halen is setting the record straight about not having Michael Anthony in Van Halen for their 2006 reunion with original frontman David Lee Roth.

In an interview with the Brazilian outlet KazaGastão, Alex says that when the band decided to reunite with Roth they reached out to Anthony, but wound up going with Eddie Van Halen’s son Wolfgang Van Halen when Anthony didn’t respond.

“We did call,” Alex says. “To put the record straight, we did call Mike cause we owed him that, and we did call, he just didn’t answer.”

“You know, and I’m not angry at him, I love Mike,” he adds, noting that he was his “drinking buddy.”

Alex says Wolfgang wound up getting the gig because he impressed him and Eddie in the studio.

“People think … that there’s family influences in how he became part of the band, which is just simply not true,” he says.

Anthony’s last tour with Van Halen was their 2004 reunion tour with Sammy Hagar. Anthony is currently playing with Hagar on his The Best of All Worlds Tour, which has Hagar performing a set filled with Va Halen classics. The next U.S. leg launches June 13 in St. Louis.

Jack Osbourne shares update on Ozzy Osbourne biopic: ‘We are moving ahead’

May 13, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

Jack Osbourne has shared an update on the upcoming biopic about his father, the late Ozzy Osbourne.

“I can tell you this, we are moving ahead,” Jack said in a livestream on Tuesday. “I was on calls today about it, the script is, like, right there. We are good, this movie will absolutely happen.”

Jack added that the movie probably won’t come out until 2028.

“But you never know,” he said. “We’re full steam ahead, we’re about to start going out and getting a director attached.”

The Ozzy biopic was officially announced in 2021, and is said to focus on his relationship with his wife and manager, Sharon Osbourne.

On This Day, May 13, 1970: The Beatles documentary ‘Let It Be’ opened in New York City

May 13, 2026 by Classic Rock 93.9

On This Day, May 13, 1970 …

The Beatles documentary Let It Be opened in New York City.

Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, the film took Beatles fans inside the studio as they recorded their album Let It Be.

The documentary, which opened in London one week later, included footage from The Beatles’ January 1969 Apple Corps rooftop concert, which was their final public performance as a band. The film was released one month after the Beatles officially broke up.

Footage from Let It Be was used in Peter Jackson’s 2021 Emmy-winning docuseries, The Beatles: Get Back, which aired on Disney+. A restored version of the documentary also debuted on Disney+ in May 2024, which was the first time the movie was available in over 50 years.

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