Lenny Kravitz drops new collection of ‘Let It Ride’ remixes

May 23, 2025 by Classic Rock 93.9

Lenny Kravitz has released a collection of new remixes of his song “Let It Ride.”

The set includes eight different takes on the track, which originally appeared on Kravitz’s latest album, 2024’s Blue Electric Ride. You can listen to it now via digital outlets.

Kravitz previously put out a group of “Let It Ride” remixes in April alongside the premiere of the song’s video, which the “Fly Away” rocker directed himself.

Kravitz will resume touring in support of Blue Electric Ride in June at the Roots Picnic festival in Philadelphia.

Elton John marks 50th anniversary of ‘Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy’

May 23, 2025 by Classic Rock 93.9

Elton John‘s album Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy was first released on May 23, 1975 — 50 years ago Friday.

In honor of the milestone, Elton has shared an Instagram post reflecting on the significance of the record, which was the first-ever album to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200. It also spawned the hit “Someone Saved My Life Tonight.”

“An autobiographical album telling the story of how [lyricist] Bernie [Taupin] and I met and strived for success in the late 60s [sic],” Elton writes. “It made history as the first album ever to debut at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart and stayed there for seven weeks.”

He adds, “It’s one of the albums I’m proudest of.”

Elton revisited Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy in 2006 with the sequel album The Captain & the Kid.

Green Day premieres video for ’Saviors’ track ‘One Eyed Bastard’

May 23, 2025 by Classic Rock 93.9

Green Day has premiered the video for “One Eyed Bastard,” a track off the band’s latest album, Saviors.

The clip features Billie Joe Armstrong and company providing the soundtrack to a group of kids who kidnap a man and bury him neck-deep in dirt.

The “One Eyed Bastard” video is available on YouTube.

Saviors, which also includes the singles “The American Dream Is Killing Me” and “Dilemma,” was released in 2024. A deluxe version, featuring seven bonus tracks, dropped Friday.

After touring stadiums in support of Saviors in 2024, Green Day has been mostly playing festivals in 2025, including headlining Coachella in April. Their upcoming live schedule includes the BottleRock, Riot Fest and Ohana festivals.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.)

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s ‘Free Bird’ finally gets a video

May 23, 2025 by Classic Rock 93.9

This bird you cannot change, but this bird now has a video.

UMe has premiered the first-ever official video for Lynyrd Skynyrd‘s classic epic, “Free Bird.” The clip arrives over 50 years after the original song was released in 1973 on the album (Pronounced ‘Lĕh-‘nérd ‘Skin-‘nérd).

The video begins with an older man walking through his house when he’s startled by a bird tapping at a window. That makes him notice an old photo album filled with pictures of his younger days of riding his motorcycle and falling in love with his future wife.

When he reaches the end of the album, he discovers the keys to his old chopper and decides to fix it up. He then takes a trip to a fireworks store and lights up a huge display reminiscent of one he experienced with his wife.

“Although there are many interpretations to the song’s meaning, this interpretation of the epic song is a nostalgic narrative of eternal love and the timeless spirit of ‘Free Bird’ with its own relatable and uplifting American tale of true love,” a press release says.

A ‘Once in a Lifetime’ moment: David Byrne officiates & sings at daughter’s wedding

May 23, 2025 by Classic Rock 93.9

You may find yourself at a beautiful wedding, with a beautiful bride, with David Byrne performing, and you may ask yourself, “Well, how did I get here?”

If you’re Andrew Kuo, you got here by marrying Malu Byrne, the daughter of the Talking Heads frontman. According to The New York Times, the couple tied the knot during a May 2 ceremony that David officiated. As they walked down the aisle, Papa Byrne performed the Talking Heads song “Heaven.”

The Times also reports that Kuo asked his future father-in-law for his blessing before popping the question.

“It was very old-fashioned and sweet,” David says. “I obviously said yes, but I also asked a lot of pointed questions.”

“I was amazed at how much of an old-fashioned dad I am,” he adds. “My care for Malu suddenly came pouring out. Andrew passed with flying colors.”

Foos-ing & boozing: Foo Fighters request permission to curse, drink & smoke onstage during Indonesia show

May 23, 2025 by Classic Rock 93.9

Foo Fighters‘ upcoming concert in Jakarta, Indonesia, looks to be just as rowdy as their shows anywhere else in the world.

Promoter Ravel Junardy tells the Jakarta Globe that Dave Grohl and company have “asked for the freedom to curse on stage, as well as permission to smoke and drink during the show.”

“As long as it doesn’t touch on sensitive topics like race, religion, or Indonesian cultural values, we’ll allow it,” Junardy says.

Additionally, the Foos will be flying their private chef alongside them for the show.

“We’ve received their menu, but we’ll also serve them some local specialties,” Junardy says.

Foo Fighters will play Jakarta as part of their tour of Asia kicking off in October. The shows will mark their first since Grohl’s 2024 infidelity scandal, as well as their first since since parting ways with drummer Josh Freese.

Billy Joel cancels all upcoming concert dates after diagnosis with brain disorder

May 23, 2025 by Classic Rock 93.9

Billy Joel has canceled all scheduled concert dates after revealing he was recently diagnosed with a health condition.

In a statement posted to his social media Friday, the singer shared he has been dealing with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a disorder where fluid builds up in the brain.

“This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” the statement reads.

The post goes on to say that on doctor’s orders, Billy will be refraining from performing while he undergoes physical therapy. It adds that Billy “looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.”

“I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,” Billy, 76, says in a statement.

Fans will receive an automatic refund for all canceled dates, which span through 2026.

Neil Young shares title track off ’Talkin to the Trees’ album with Chrome Hearts band

May 23, 2025 by Classic Rock 93.9

Neil Young has shared the title track off his upcoming album, Talkin to the Trees, recorded with his Chrome Hearts band.

You can listen to the song now via digital outlets. The album, which also includes the previously released cuts “big change” and “Lets Roll Again,” is due out June 13.

Chrome Hearts consists of organist Spooner Oldham, guitarist Micah Nelson, bassist Corey McCormick and drummer Anthony LoGerfo.

Young will take the Chrome Hearts out on the road for a U.S. tour beginning in August.

Bob Dylan jams ‘All Along the Watchtower’ with Billy Strings at latest Outlaw Music Festival show

May 23, 2025 by Classic Rock 93.9

There definitely was a reason to get excited during Bob Dylan‘s latest performance on Willie Nelson‘s Outlaw Music Festival tour.

During Thursday’s show in Spokane, Washington, Dylan was joined onstage by acclaimed bluegrass musician and fellow Outlaw performer Billy Strings for a rendition of “All Along the Watchtower.”

As seen in fan-shot footage, Dylan sang the track from behind a piano while Strings strummed and picked an acoustic guitar in his virtuosic style.

Dylan’s previous Outlaw sets have included the first performance of “Mr. Tambourine Man” in 15 years, and the live debut of covers of The Pogues‘ “A Rainy Night in Soho” and Ricky Nelson‘s “Garden Party.”

The Outlaw Music Festival continues Saturday in Ridgefield, Washington.

Tony Iommi blasts off with Robbie Williams in new ‘Rocket’ video

May 23, 2025 by Classic Rock 93.9

Along with hearing Tony Iommi play on a song with English pop star Robbie Williams, you can now watch him do that, too.

Williams has premiered the video for “Rocket,” his collaborative single with the Black Sabbath guitarist. Iommi pops up in the clip while rocking the track’s guitar riff and standing back-to-back with Williams on the streets of England.

“Rocket” the song dropped on Wednesday. It will appear on Williams’ upcoming album, Britpop, due out in the fall.

Iommi, meanwhile, is prepping for the Black Sabbath reunion/farewell show in July, which will see him performing alongside fellow original members Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward for the final time. The stacked bill also includes an Ozzy solo performance, plus Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool and Slayer.

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