KMHK: The Classic Rock Station » 2012

Jackson Browne Maps Out Summer 2012 Solo Acoustic Tour

Chris M. Junior — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:00:18 +0000

Since about 2005, Jackson Browne has been no stranger to the solo acoustic format, not only hitting the road for guitar/piano shows but also releasing two stripped-down concert collections of fresh and familiar material.

This summer, Browne will launch his latest solo acoustic tour, and the 20-date trek is scheduled to begin July 14 in Charlotte, N.C. and wind up Aug. 15 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

New Music Releases – May 2012

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:48:09 +0000

Our May 2012 New Music Releases rundown is highlighted by the long-awaited return of Joe Walsh. The legendary guitarist and songwriter will release ‘Analog Man,’ his first solo album in 20 years.

2012 NFL Schedule Released; Eli and Peyton Manning to Make 2012 Debuts in Primetime

Joe Student — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:00:55 +0000

The 2012 NFL schedule was released by the league on Tuesday night. Each week of the 2012 NFL season is filled with divisional match-ups and conference rivalries, but these are the most interesting games. See the full 2012 NFL schedule for more detail. Opening Night: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants The defending Super Bowl [...]

Joe Walsh Sets 2012 Solo Dates

Matt Springer — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:50 +0000

Bruce Springsteen’s been opening up his recent shows with the bold declaration that he’s “the hardest-working white man in show business,” but Joe Walsh may have him beat. A string of solo tour dates throughout May and the summer are just the latest additions to his packed

Kiss Ride a Monster Truck to the 2012 ACM Awards in Las Vegas

Billy Dukes — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:00:54 +0000

As expected, Kiss made the loudest and most jaw-dropping entrance to the 2012 ACM Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday night. While outfits for the country music award show are often tame, and rarely sensational, the rockers arrived in full Kiss makeup, on the back of the Raminator, a Dodge Ram monster truck.

ZZ Top Announce 2012 Tour with All-Star 'Gang of Outlaws'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:00:00 +0000

In what should prove to be a fun warmup lap before they really start promoting their upcoming Rick Rubin-produced 15th studio album, ZZ Top have announced a new leg of U.S. tour dates.

2012 Summer Tour Guide‏

Dave Swanson — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:00:47 +0000

Summer’s here and the time is right, for rocking in the streets… or at least in an appropriate venue of some sort. A cavalcade of rockers, from Van Halen to the Steve Miller Band and Crosby, Stills and Nash, are heading out on the road to help you enjoy th

Sting Schedules 2012 Summer Tour Dates

Matt Wardlaw — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:00:17 +0000

2011 found Sting in a retrospective mood, celebrating both his 60th birthday and 25 years as a solo artist. Early indications are that he will continue to follow that same path this year with summer tour dates spotlighting hits from his solo career and the Police.

Aerosmith Reportedly Confirm First Summer 2012 Tour Date

Matt Wardlaw — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:00:08 +0000

The ongoing sessions for a new album and the occasional dramatic moment won’t keep Aerosmith away from their natural habitat – the concert stage. The legendary Boston rockers have reportedly confirmed their first North American tour date for 2012.

Crosby, Stills and Nash Announce Massive 2012 Summer Tour

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:00:49 +0000

Fifty two. That’s not their average age, but the amount of dates that Crosby, Stills and Nash have scheduled for their upcoming summer tour. David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash will hit the road in early June in Philadelphia and stay there through September. It’s a massive trek, but these gentlemen are certainly up [...]

Kiss and Motley Crue Announce 2012 Summer Tour Dates

Matthew Wilkening — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:00:38 +0000

Kiss and Motley Crue will embark on a 40-city tour together, with each band playing 90-minute sets on their fully stocked and typically insane stage set-ups. The bands announced the trek, which, by the way, they’re calling simply “the Tour,” at a press conference broadcast online earlier today (March 20).

Kiss and Motley Crue to Join Forces for 2012 Summer Tour

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:00:50 +0000

Kiss and Motley Crue will team up for a formidable tour this summer, and based on what Crue singer Vince Neil is saying about the joint production, their respective road crews are going to have their hands full.

Rolling Stones Rule Out 2012 Tour, Citing Keith Richards' Health

Dave Lifton — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:00:18 +0000

It’s often been said that the only two things that will survive a nuclear war are cockroaches and Keith Richards. However, it’s possible that the Rolling Stones guitarist might not be in good enough health to tour in celebration of the band’s 50th anniversary this year, as had been reported last month.

U2, Bon Jovi + More Among Music's Top Money Makers in 2012

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:00:52 +0000

U2, Bon Jovi, Journey, the Beatles, Bob Seger and Elton John are among those classic rockers who have been named among the highest-grossing acts by Billboard magazine on its 2012 Music’s Top 40 Money Makers list.

Sammy Hagar Announces Dates for 2012 Birthday Bash

Jeff Giles — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:00:56 +0000

Sammy Hagar knows how to throw a party — and for more than 20 years now, he’s been using his birthday as a great excuse to throw an unforgettable annual rager at the Cabo Wabo Cantina. He’ll follow tradition this fall with a four-night stand that kicks off October 7.

The Doobie Brothers and Chicago Announce Summer 2012 Tour

Matt Wardlaw — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:00:15 +0000

The Doobie Brothers will celebrate their 40th anniversary as a group by teaming up with Chicago for a summer concert tour that will feature an evening full of hits from both bands and their legendary catalogs.

Robert Plant Books First 2012 U.S. Show

Chris M. Junior — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:00:41 +0000

Blues music has always been important to Robert Plant, and the same can be said of Clarksdale, Mississippi. Not only has Plant been there more than once to explore its deep blues history, he and fellow Led Zeppelin legend Jimmy Page honored the city by naming their 1998 joint studio effort ‘Walking Into Clarksdale.’

Clarksdale is where Plant will be in August when he headlines the 25th anniversary edition of the Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival.

Hottest Women of 2012 (So Far)

Mike Gogel — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:00:06 +0000

If the Mayans are right, and this is the year the world ends, thankfully we’ll have the hottest women of 2012 to stare at while we disappear into oblivion. At least we’ll all die with smiles on our faces. Even though the year is still young, this list of the hottest women of 2012 is [...]

Heart Make Plans for New Album in 2012

Jeff Giles — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:00:14 +0000

They spent most of the ’90s and early aughts recording sporadically as Heart, but Ann and Nancy Wilson appear to be making up for lost time: 2012 will bring plenty of live dates, a new box set, a memoir of their time in the rock ‘n’ roll trenches, and — most exciting of all for longtime fans — an album of new material.

Styx, Ted Nugent, REO Speedwagon Announce 2012 Tour

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:00:59 +0000

Styx, Ted Nugent and REO Speedwagon are teaming up for a 30-date triple-threat summer tour named “The Midwest Rock ‘N Roll Express,” which will kick off May 1 in Hidalgo, Texas and cross all over the country before winding up in Gilford, N.Y. on July 7.