ClassicPopIcons.com brings you news, reviews and features on the all time greats of popular music.
 |
 CompetitionsEnter prize draws for the chance to win concert tickets, CDs, DVDs, cash, the latest gadgets, holidays and more. Elvis Presley's Concept AlbumHarley Payette explains why he thinks that the "I'm 10,000 Years Old - Elvis Country" album "tells us as much about the man who created it as anything he ever did." Song of the weekEach week we showcase a classic track as Song of the Week. Check the current and past choices. Johnny Otis obituary - 1921-2012The "Godfather of R&B," Johnny Otis, passed away on January 17 at the age of 90. Bruce Springsteen releases We Take Care Of Our Own singleTake a listen to Bruce Springsteen's new single, released ahead of his upcoming 17th studio album "Wrecking Ball." Before they were famous - high school yearbook photosSee if you can identify these stars before they were famous. |
Archive for August, 2009
Elvis Presley – the music lives on
Written by admin on August 16, 2009 – 12:58 pm - |
Today marks the 32nd anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. Elvis died on 16 August 1977 at just 42 years of age, but left a huge legacy and cultural impact. |
Tags: death of elvis, elvis anniversary, Elvis Presley, From Elvis in Memphis
Posted in Elvis | 1 Comment »
The great Les Paul has died
Written by admin on August 13, 2009 – 5:56 pm -| I’ve just heard the sad news that the great Les Paul has died at the age of 94. He died of complications from pneumonia at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, New York. |
 |
Tags: Les Paul, Les Paul death
Posted in General, Obituaries | No Comments »
Rolling Stones – Limited edition box set
Written by admin on August 4, 2009 – 8:46 am -| Universal Music Group has released a limited edition collectors’ box set as part of their remastering and reissuing of The Rolling Stones’ 14 post-1971 studio albums. |
 |
Tags: mick jagger, rolling stones box set, rolling stones remasters, The Rolling Stones
Posted in British Invasion, New releases | No Comments »
Roger Daltrey announces solo tour
Written by admin on August 3, 2009 – 4:29 pm -| Roger Daltrey is gearing up to launch his first solo tour of North America since 1985. |
 |
Pete Townshend’s younger brother Simon Townshend, a touring guitarist with the Who, will accompany Daltrey on the tour, along with guitarist and musical director Frank Simes, keyboardist Loren Gold, bassist Jon Button and drummer Scott Devours. |
Tags: Roger Daltrey, The Who, Use it or lose it
Posted in British Invasion, Gigs | No Comments »
