Mick Mars is releasing a solo album this summer, Deep Purple has a new album coming, and we introduce you to a couple of acts, including a local act who performed last night on Kimmel with Blink-182 backing him.

Winnipeg's Classic Rock

We chat about new album releases coming from Extreme (and why they're under-rated), Glenn Danzig (Elvis covers album), and AC/DC, according to the band's (apparently self-appointed) new PR flack, Dee Snider, who says the album has Malcolm Young-related surprises.

Winnipeg's Classic Rock

Mike shares his thoughts about the KISS/David Lee Roth show in Grand Forks last Saturday night, Chris Robinson stops acoustic show to chew out the crowd for talking, James Hetfield's recovery causes Metallica to cancel big festival dates, and two Neil Peart tribute charity events are happening (one in Winnipeg).

Winnipeg's Classic Rock

Prog Rock giant, and Peter Gabriel-era Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, brings his "Genesis Revisited Tour" to The Burt on Sunday night, when he'll play both the Genesis album, "Selling England By The Pound" and his own solo album, "Spectral Mornings" in their entirety. I caught up with Steve at home in London to talk about the tour, his travels, his gear, and what his fans can expect at the Winnipeg show.

Winnipeg's Classic Rock

Led Zeppelin's sixth album, the "Physical Graffiti" double album was released 45 years ago today. Drive Music Director Mike Young and I discuss the album's backstory, recording and reception as we make "Physical Graffiti" the latest inductee into The Drive Rock of Fame.

Winnipeg's Classic Rock