Autographed guitars from Joe Perry and Slash were among the biggest sellers at Sunday’s MusiCares Charity Relief Auction. A 2022 Joe Perry Signature Gibson Les Paul that was played during the band’s Las Vegas residency sold for $25,000, while a 2021 Slash Signature Les Paul sold for $22,400. Other big sellers: A signed and personalized…… MORE
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Peter Gabriel Shares New Song ‘The Court’
Peter Gabriel has shared another song from his long-awaited new album. Gabriel released “The Court” on Sunday – timing the release to coincide with the full moon, just like he did with last month’s “Panopticom”. The song deals with the modern-day legal system, which Gabriel writes is “often unfair and discriminatory but at the same…… MORE
Ozzy Osbourne Says No More Tours
Ozzy Osbourne is cancelling all of his upcoming shows and retiring from touring. The former Black Sabbath frontman released a statement on social media saying that his body is still weak following his 2019 fall and he is “not physically capable” of going on tour. He explained, “I am honestly humbled by the way you’ve…… MORE
Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper Announce ‘Freaks On Parade’ Tour
Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper are teaming up for a co-headlining North American tour this summer. The ‘Freaks On Parade’ tour kicks off August 24th in Dallas, TX and wraps up Sept. 24th in Phoenix, AZ.Ministry and Filter will join the tour as supporting acts. It’s not the first time the shock-rock veterans have joined…… MORE
Looking back at the Blizzard of 1978
This week marks the 45th anniversary of the Blizzard of 1978 in West Michigan. WOOD TV meteorologist Bill Steffen broke down the numbers in terms of snowfall from that storm and they are staggering. Muskegon county alone saw over 50″ of snowfall over a period of four days. Thousands of National Guard members came in…… MORE
Metallica Hosting ‘Worldwide Listening Party’ For New Album
Metallica is hosting a ‘worldwide listening party’ for its upcoming album 72 Seasons. The global premiere will be held April 13th – one day before the album’s release – in movie theaters around the world. The full album will be played in surround sound, along with a music video for each song and special commentary…… MORE
Disney Announces U2 Documentary
Disney+ is releasing a new U2 documentary in which viewers will see David Letterman travel to Dublin to hang out with Bono and The Edge. Letterman will reportedly “join the two U2 musicians for a concert performance unlike any they’ve done before.” Disney said, “Bono and The Edge are the force behind one of the…… MORE
Grand Rapids Griffins sporting Grateful Dead-themed jerseys tonight and they’re AWESOME
Tonight at Van Andel Arena, the Grand Rapids Griffins take on the Springfield Thunderbirds. But tonight isn’t just any night at the Van. It’s a Grateful Dead Tribute Night, so they are dressing accordingly. Over the years, the Griffins have had some awesome jersey designs. This one might take the cake. Here’s a closer look.…… MORE
Pink Floyd To Release “Dark Side Of The Moon” Anniversary Set
Pink Floyd is celebrating 50 years on “The Dark Side Of The Moon.” London publisher Thames & Hudson has announced they will release a “luxury” box set and a book that commemorates five decades since the album’s release. The book will include exclusive photos from the group’s 1972-1975 tour in support of the album, while…… MORE
Check out the Classic Rock 97 LAV Swag Shop
Thanks for visiting the Classic Rock 97 LAV website! Now that we have your full and undivided attention, be sure to browse through the Classic Rock 97 LAV Swag Shop! We have all sorts of exclusive wearables that includes shirts, hoodies, mugs, and more, all available with our station and morning show logos in various…… MORE
