Photo: GERALD ROTHBERG owner-founder, publisher-editor of CIRCUS Magazine, the legendary Rock Music publication. Est 1966 L. to r. KISS Paul Stanley, Rothberg, KISS Gene Simmons
ROCK MUSIC NEWS:
Journey's "Believin' " dubbed Biggest Song of All Time
Journey's rock anthem "Don't Stop Believin'" has been officially dubbed the "Biggest Song Of All Time" by Forbes. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) the mega hit rock song was certified as an 18 times platinum single. The anthem song has been streamed over one billion times.
Journey's chart busting triumph was between 1978 and 1987 with Steve Perry as their lead singer. In July 1981 Escape became their most successful album, rising to number one on Billboards's Top 200 chart. The vinyl was filled with hit singles, in addition to the iconic "Don't Stop Believin":"Who's Crying Now", "Still They Ride", "Open Arms" were among the hit singles
Journey was inducted in the Rock Hall of fame in 2017.
Above. Journey - "Don't Stop Believin' " Official Video - Live - performed in Houston.Texas 1981: Escape Tour (HD Remaster 2022)
Steve Perry was so emotionally stunned by "Don't Stop Believin'' acclaim, he issued a social media statement
Former Journey vocalist Steve Perry shared this message on his social media pages: “I was so emotionally stunned. To be part of such a moment as this made me reflect on my parents. By that I mean, though I lost them both years ago, I was so happy for them because they are truly the reason this is happening.
My dad was a singer and both of them were very musical. So on behalf of my Mom and Dad, I thank every one of you for so many years of support."
Klaus Meine Scorpions vocalist reveals he's recovering from "Complex Spinal Surgery". Mexican dates canceled
Scorpions frontman Klaus Meine has revealed he is recovering from a "complex spinal surgery." The band's previously announced March 16 performance at the Vive Latino festival in Mexico City has been canceled.
The 75-year-old Klaus Meine wrote on social media to report the surgery to Scorpions fans:
"Dear Mexican Fans, knowing that some of our most amazing diehard fans live in Mexico, it is with a heavy heart that I have to let you know, SCORPIONS will not be performing at the Vive Latino Festival on the 16th March 2024 in Mexico City. The reason we have had to cancel is because I recently underwent a complex spine surgery, and my doctors expected me to be better and back on my feet in time for the show.
I am making good progress with my rehab, but unfortunately, I have not recovered as expected and after talking with my medical team, I am advised that a 12-hour flight time and performing at 2000 meters altitude is a tough one for anybody and I am not well enough to travel and to give you the show you all deserve.
"I hope we can come back to Mexico soon, to Rock you Like a Hurricane!!!!!
"I am so sorry for causing this inconvenience to all our loyal Mexican fans and to the excellent promoters, and hope, for your understanding.
"Love….Klaus".
Scorpions will return to the Las Vegas Strip April 11 with a new headlining residency show in celebration of the 40th anniversary of their iconic album Love At First Sting, The hard rock band will perform all songs on the album, and all of their biggest hits. Their residency is promoted by Live Nation, and Caesars Entertainment, "Scorpions - Love At First Sting Las Vegas" is at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
This week's Trending Classic Rock Song (New trending rock. and metal songs every Monday)
1. Van Halen - Jump Official Music Video. The Van Halen gang "jumps" to number 1 in this week's survey.
2. AC/DC - Highway to Hell Official Video
The hard rock favorites AC/DC Announces 2024Power Up concert tour dates.Performances kick off May 17 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, and end August 17 in Dublin, Ireland.
Upcoming Alex Van Halen memoir, due out October 22 is a love letter to his brother Eddie Van Halen
A forthcoming Alex Van Halen memoir, due October 22 from HarperCollins book publishers is a 384 page love letter to his late brother Eddie. Brother, the memoir's title is a story about the Van Halens from their birthplace in the Netherlands to Pasadena, California. and their young lives, Brother will include true stories about their rock, and roll lives together
"... we shared the back of a tour bus, alcoholism, the experience of becoming famous… and of spending more hours in the studio than I’ve spent doing anything is in this life.”
The harcover book aims is to set the record straight of the band’s life and times, and on Eddie’s life and death. Eddie Van Halen passed away in 2022.
“To me, Lou [Reed] stood out. The real deal! Something important to American music and to ALL MUSIC! I miss him and his dog.” -__ Keith Richards
In honor of Lou Reed’s birthday, Keith Richards has recorded a cover of “I’m Waiting for the Man.” (Lou Allan Reed, March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013.) The digital single & music video are out now and featured on the upcoming album The Power of the Heart: A Tribute to Lou Reed, which includes newly recorded covers from Keith Richards, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Rufus Wainwright, Lucinda Williams, Maxim Ludwig & Angel Olsen, Rickie Lee Jones, Mary Gauthier, Bobby Rush, Automatic, The Afghan Whigs, and Rosanne Cash.
This special collection will be released by Light in the Attic Records and available on Vinyl & CD at fine independent record shops worldwide on Record Store Day (April 20th).
It goes without saying that the legendary Lou Reed was a true rock ’n’ roll pioneer. From The Velvet Underground’s debut in 1967 all the way through the end of his days, Reed sang truth from his heart. He lived life to the limit—and then some. "The Power of the Heart" is a tribute to Reed’s freedom of expression with covers spanning his groundbreaking years with the Velvets into his majestic solo career. Each track is a glorious extension of the Rock ’n’ Roll Animal’s soul, ever adventurous and avant-garde. (Information from keith website - keithrichards.com)
"It's just Rock Music," Ozzy Osbourne insists. Prince of Darkness doesn't like being labeled metal artist
(From the Vault. CIRCUS Magazine Ozzy Osbourne vintage cover issue, August 1986)
“I’ve never felt comfortable about that title that they put on me – ‘metal’,” Ozzy said. “Because Ozzy Osbourne plays heavy, but the bands that are (considered metal) are really heavy, and we’re all put in the same category," he recently told Spin Magazine
“When you get pigeonholed with a certain (genre), it can be very difficult to do something a bit lighter or an acoustic track or whatever you want to do. Back in the day, it was always just rock music. It’s still just rock music.”
KISS confirm "Shout It Out Loud." Biopic of their early years in NYC. Release through Netflix for 2024
From the Vault, above. Legendary Rock Music CIRCUS Magazine covers with original band members.
Paul Stanley KISS frontman revealed in an interview last summer,“I will tell you this: for casting to be accurate in terms of age, we are looking at actors in their early 20s. Honestly, I don’t know a whole lot of actors in their early 20s. ...
You’re talking about another generation of actors. And I’m the first to say I’m not up on a lot of them. But as the casting process goes on, I’ll certainly be there and watching. It’ll be interesting to see how someone else — be it the casting people or the director — how they view who I am and who they see doing that. I think I’ll learn a lot about their perception of me by who they cast.”
ABOUT ME: CIRCUS Legendary Rock Music magazine, established 1966. Gerald Rothberg 0wner-founder, editor-publisher
Photo. Gerald Rothberg, at left with rock music performer Lita Ford in front of the CIRCUS Magazine Wall of Golden Awards at office headquarters NYC
CIRCUS, the legendary Rock Music magazine was founded by Gerald Rothberg in 1966. He has been its editor-publisher, and owner since its inception. The rock journal was America's cutting-edge magazine covering the rock music world for over four decades, and headquartered in New York City, where great music journalists, editors, photographers, and art directors got their start.
CiRCUS magazine reached millions of young adults in those days with the best rock journalism, and rock photography ever produced.
