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Bonnie Raitt & Robert Plant earn Grammy nods

November 15, 2022 by Classic Rock 93.9

Bonnie Raitt has won a boatload of Grammys in her lifetime and now has a chance to earn even more.

Nominees for the 65th annual Grammy Awards are out, with Raitt nabbing several, including one for Song of the Year for “Just Like That,” the title track from her latest release. “Just Like That” also earned a nod for Best American Roots Song, while the album earned a nod for Best Americana Album and “Made Up Mind” was nominated for Best Americana Performance.

Competing against Raitt for Best Americana Album is Robert Plant and Alison Krauss’ “Raise the Roof.” The album’s track “High and Lonesome” also earned a nod for Best American Roots Song, while “Going Where the Lonely Go” was recognized in the Best Country Duo/Group Performance category.

Meanwhile, Elvis Costello & The Imposters also earned a nod this year for Best Rock Album for “The Boy Named If.” Bryan Adams was recognized with a nod in the Best Rock Performance category for “So Happy It Hurts.”

The Grammy Awards air February 5 live on CBS from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena.

Song of the Year
“abcdefu,” GAYLE: Sara Davis, Gayle & Dave Pittenger, songwriters
“About Damn Time,” Lizzo: Melissa “Lizzo” Jefferson, Eric Frederic, Blake Slatkin & Theron Makiel Thomas, songwriters )
“All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (The Short Film),” Taylor Swift: Liz Rose & Taylor Swift, songwriters
“As It Was,” Harry Styles: Tyler Johnson, Kid Harpoon & Harry Styles, songwriters
“Bad Habit,” Steve Lacy: Matthew Castellanos, Brittany Fousheé, Diana Gordon, John Carroll Kirby & Steve Lacy, songwriters
“Break My Soul,” Beyoncé: Beyoncé, S. Carter, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant & Christopher A. Stewart, songwriters
“Easy on Me,” Adele: Adele Adkins & Greg Kurstin, songwriters
“God Did,” DJ Khaled Featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy,Tarik: Azzouz, E. Blackmon, Khaled Khaled, F. LeBlanc, Shawn Carter, John Stephens, Dwayne Carter, William Roberts & Nicholas Warwar, songwriters
“The Heart Part 5,” Kendrick Lamar: Jake Kosich, Johnny Kosich, Kendrick Lamar & Matt Schaeffer, songwriters
“Just Like That,” Bonnie Raitt: Bonnie Raitt, songwriter

Best Americana Performance
“Silver Moon [A Tribute To Michael Nesmith],” Eric Alexandrakis
“There You Go Again,” Asleep At The Wheel Featuring Lyle Lovett
“The Message,” Blind Boys Of Alabama Featuring Black Violin
“You And Me On The Rock,” Brandi Carlile Featuring Lucius
“Made Up Mind,” Bonnie Raitt

Best American Roots Song
“Bright Star,” Anaïs Mitchell, songwriter (Anaïs Mitchell)
“Forever,” Sheryl Crow & Jeff Trott, songwriters (Sheryl Crow)
“High And Lonesome,” T Bone Burnett & Robert Plant, songwriters (Robert Plant & Alison Krauss)
“Just Like That,” Bonnie Raitt, songwriter (Bonnie Raitt)
“Prodigal Daughter,” Tim O’Brien & Aoife O’Donovan, songwriters (Aoife O’Donovan & Allison Russell)
“You And Me On The Rock,” Brandi Carlile, Phil Hanseroth & Tim Hanseroth, songwriters (Brandi Carlile Featuring Lucius)

Best Americana Album
In These Silent Days, Brandi Carlile
Things Happen That Way, Dr. John
Good To Be…, Keb’ Mo’
Raise The Roof, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Just Like That..., Bonnie Raitt

Best Country Duo/Group Performance
“Wishful Drinking,” Ingrid Andress & Sam Hunt
“Midnight Rider’s Prayer,” Brothers Osborne
“Outrunnin’ Your Memory,” Luke Combs & Miranda Lambert
“Does He Love You – Revisited,” Reba McEntire & Dolly Parton
“Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde
“Going Where The Lonely Go,” Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

Best Rock Performance
“So Happy It Hurts,” Bryan Adams
“Old Man,” Beck
“Wild Child,” The Black Keys
“Broken Horses,” Brandi Carlile
“Crawl!,” Idles
“Patient Number 9,” Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Jeff Beck
“Holiday,” Turnstile

Best Rock Album
Dropout Boogie, The Black Keys
The Boy Named If, Elvis Costello & The Imposters
Crawler, Idles
Mainstream Sellout, Machine Gun Kelly
Patient Number 9, Ozzy Osbourne
Lucifer On The Sofa, Spoon

Trailer for Abbey Road documentary features Paul McCartney, Elton John & more

November 15, 2022 by Classic Rock 93.9

A new documentary about England’s famed Abbey Road Studios is premiering next month on Disney +, and now, fans are getting their first look at it. A new trailer for the film has been released, featuring appearances by Paul McCartney, Elton John, Ringo Starr and more.

If These Walls Could Sing is directed by Paul’s daughter Mary McCartney, who has a personal connection with the famed studios.

“I have grown up visiting Abbey Road, it feels like family to me,” she tells Rolling Stone. “In directing this feature-length documentary, it felt natural to explore the wealth of stories, and unearth so many unheard gems that I had not known about.”

The trailer features a mix of archival footage, including that of the Beatles, along with snippets of a new interview with McCartney and shots of him playing the piano. Elton is also featured sharing, “When you enter a place with so much history around it, it’s kind of sacred in a way.” He adds, “People want to come here. They want the sound of Abbey Road.”

The film, which debuts December 16, also features interviews with such artists as Roger Waters, Liam Gallagher, Nile Rodgers, John Williams and more.

Elvis Costello & The Imposters announce spring tour

November 15, 2022 by Classic Rock 93.9

Elvis Costello is bringing his The Boy Named If & Other Favourites tour to the U.S. next year. For the tour, Elvis will reunite with his band The Imposters, made up of Steve Nieve, Pete Thomas and Davey Faragher, along with guitarist Charlie Sexton.

The tour will consist of 11 East Coast shows, kicking off February 23 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and wrapping March 10 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. ET.

The new spring dates launch just one day after Elvis completes his 100 Songs and More residency at the Gramercy Theater in New York. The residency will have him performing a completely new set every night, which will result in him playing more than 200 different songs over the course of the 10 shows.

KISS’ Gene Simmons is “fine” after “no big deal” medical procedure

November 15, 2022 by Classic Rock 93.9

KISS‘ Gene Simmons says he’s “fine” after undergoing a medical procedure this week to remove excess kidney stones.

In a tweet Monday afternoon, Gene’s wife, Shannon Tweed-Simmons, shared a photo of the rocker in the hospital alongside the caption, “@genesimmons getting #kidneystones blasted again! #poorbaby.”

Gene later posted his own hospital video thanking everyone for checking in on him.

“Honestly I’m fine,” Gene wrote. “Shannon took the video…Just cleaning the tubes for excess kidney stones. Looks awful, but really no big deal.”

“Took an hour, then drove to have a hot dog,” he added. “I appreciate your good wishes.”

Simmons was previously treated for kidney stones in 2019, which forced KISS to postpone several shows.

Listen to first act of The Smashing Pumpkins’ three-part ’Atum’ album

November 15, 2022 by Classic Rock 93.9

The Smashing Pumpkins have dropped the first installment of their upcoming three-part “rock opera” album, Atum.

You can listen to the record’s first 11 songs, dubbed Act 1, now via digital outlets.

As previously reported, Atum is described as the sequel to the Pumpkins’ Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness and Machina/Machine of God albums. In total, Atum consists of 33 tracks; the second batch arrives January 31, followed by the third on April 21.

If that’s not enough Smashing Pumpkins for you, a vinyl box set edition of Atum will be available on April 21 with 10 more bonus tracks.

Ahead of Atum‘s arrival, the Pumpkins have been touring the U.S. alongside Jane’s Addiction. The outing is expected to resume Tuesday in San Francisco after Sunday’s show in Portland, Oregon, was canceled due to frontman Billy Corgan‘s bout of laryngitis.

Bonnie Raitt extends tour into 2023

November 15, 2022 by Classic Rock 93.9

Bonnie Raitt is extending her time on the road. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just announced her Just Like That tour will continue through 2023, adding more U.S. shows as well as dates in the U.K. and Ireland. The U.S. dates, which kick off March 10 in Indio, California, include a three-night stand at The Venetian Theater inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas.

The Sin City gigs will go down March 15, 17 and 18, with Bonnie backed by her longtime band. Not only that, she’s promising fans she’ll be joined by some “special guests.”

As for the rest of the tour, the U.S. shows run through May 23, and then, the U.K. and Ireland legs kick off June 1. Tickets are set to go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. local time.

The new dates follow a successful year of touring for Bonnie thus far; the legendary performer’s currently headlining a 75-date U.S. tour. She next hits the stage Tuesday night in Melbourne, Florida.

After Elton John’s farewell tour, there will “definitely be a 2.0 in some shape or form,” says manager

November 15, 2022 by Classic Rock 93.9

Elton John‘s final U.S. concert will take place this Sunday night at L.A.’s Dodger Stadium, and will be livestreamed on Disney+. But when the Rocket Man’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road finally wraps up for good some time, don’t worry — Elton will still continue to play live, though what that might look like is still up in the air.

Elton’s husband and manager David Furnish tells Variety that the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour will definitely “be the end of all touring without a question,” but adds, “I hope he still does a one-off every now and then — or maybe, like not in Vegas, but a small residency at some point.”

He explains, “He would love to at some point go and play a lot of the songs he doesn’t normally get to play during his concerts. He has such a huge catalog and has written so many beautiful songs. I think there will definitely be a 2.0 in some shape or form.”

And of course, Elton won’t stop recording or writing songs. Furnish tells Variety that Elton is eager to “work more” with Britney Spears, his “Hold Me Closer” duet partner, and would like to do something with her “in person…because she was in L.A. and he was in London and it was recorded that way.” He adds, “She can pick up the phone and speak to Elton about it at any time.”

As for Elton’s final concerts, the first time he played Dodger Stadium back in 1975, he wore a now-iconic sequined Dodgers uniform. Furnish says for these shows, Elton will “be recreating the spirit of the Dodgers suit on stage,” with help from Gucci, who’s designed all his outfits for the tour.

Green Day’s been “working recording our record” throughout the year

November 15, 2022 by Classic Rock 93.9

Green Day is officially working on a new album.

In an Instagram post reflecting on their 2022, Billie Joe Armstrong and company reveal that they’ve been “working recording our record” in London and Los Angeles in between all the touring they’ve been doing this year.

The confirmation that a new Green Day album is indeed in the works follows various teasers the punk outfit shared earlier this year relating to the year 1972, which, perhaps not coincidentally, is the year that Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt and drummer Tré Cool were all born.

Green Day’s most recent album is 2020’s Father of All… Last year, they dropped a trio of one-off singles: “Here Comes the Shock,” “Holy Toledo!” and “Pollyanna.”

Meanwhile, Green Day is also prepping a reissue of 1997’s Nimrod in honor of the album’s 25th anniversary. The expanded package will arrive January 27.

Video for last known recorded The Doors song debuting Thursday on AXS TV

November 15, 2022 by Classic Rock 93.9

A never-before-released song by The Doors has gotten the music video treatment and fans won’t have to wait too long to see it. In fact, it’s being released this week.

AXS TV will premiere the all-new music video for “Paris Blues” Thursday at 6 p.m. ET. It will then be available exclusively on their website and on the AXS TV Now Fast Channel for 24 hours.

The track is the last known unreleased tune by the legendary rockers and will be released digitally on Friday. It will also be part of The Doors’ contribution to Record Store Day Black Friday on November 25. That release, available at independent record stores, will be a limited-edition compilation of rare blues recordings, coming out on translucent blue vinyl.

Although it isn’t known exactly when “Paris Blues” was recorded, it is believed to be a product of The Doors’ sessions for either 1969’s The Soft Parade or 1971’s L.A. Woman. Keyboardist Ray Manzarek had the only copy of the song, although it was damaged by his son, Pablo, who, as a toddler, recorded over parts of it. It has now been reconstructed, with use of “creative editing.”

Bruce Springsteen clears up some popular myths about himself on ‘The Tonight Show’

November 15, 2022 by Classic Rock 93.9

Bruce Springsteen took a moment during night one of his Tonight Show takeover on Monday to clear up some popular myths surrounding the legendary rocker.

As to whether he really sleeps with a guitar next to him, so that in case he dreams up a song he can immediately wake up and record it, Springsteen admitted, “I have done that.”

Noting that both he and Taylor Swift are mounting U.S. tours in 2023, and both are friends with frequent Swift collaborator Jack Antonoff, host Jimmy Fallon asked if either Bruce or Taylor would “pop into each other’s shows from time to time.”

“Well, I will be, because my daughter is gonna make sure. I will be at the Taylor Swift show,” Bruce confirmed, adding, “And she’s welcome on E Street anytime.”

Finally, Springsteen was asked if he could solve an argument on Twitter regarding a line from the song “Thunder Road,” from Bruce’s 1975 album Born to Run — Is it “A screen door slams, Mary’s dress sways,” or “A screen door slams, Mary’s dress waves?”

Pulling out a copy of the album, Bruce explained that he was “insane about every little detail” regarding the album. “The lyrics for ‘Thunder Road,” are in this album — the correct lyrics. “Now I’ve been singing ‘Sways’ for almost 50 years,” he told the audience, before revealing the lyrics included with the album — “The screen door slams, Mary’s dress waves.”

“This is wrong,” he finally revealed, pointing to the album.

Springsteen, who’s promoting his new album Only the Strong Survive, will appear on the NBC show two more times this week, on Tuesday and Wednesday, and on November 24 during the show’s Thanksgiving episode.

The Boss also performed “Do I Love You” from the album.

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