In der aktuellen Ausgabe von Classic Rock UK

• 26 THINGS WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO IN 2026
  Long-awaited returns, new albums and tours, festival headliners, fresh faces… here are just 26 reasons to be cheerful in 2026.
• RIP
  Thank you… and good night.
• Donna Jean Godchaux
  August 22, 1947 – November 2, 2025
• Jimmy Cliff
  July 30, 1944 – November 24, 2025
• Mani
  November 16, 1962 – November 20, 2025
• David Coverdale Retires
  “It’s time for me to call it a day,” he announces.
• Brinsley Schwarz
  A key figure in 70s pub rock is back with more songs “about politics or idiots with fingers on buttons”.
• Solomon Hicks
  The New Yorker is spreading the blues word, but surprises with some pop covers.
• ‘Ozzy Airport’ Idea Grounded
  Birmingham Airport boss rules out name change.
• Thunderstruck!
  First night of AC/DC’s Aussie tour makes seismic impact.
• Femme Fatale
  The band’s original 80s singer returns with a new line-up and the same drive and ambition.
• Ever Age
  Meet the 21st-century power trio who might just cause an out-of-nowhere explosion.
• STEVE CROPPER
  Classic Rock’s David Sinclair looks at the life and work of the man who did much more than help define the music of a generation.
• SOUL MAN
  STARS PAY TRIBUTE
• The Lemonheads Mrs. Robinson
  How the band’s 90s off-the-cuff cover of a 60s song by Simon & Garfunkel became an era-defining hit, an albatross round their neck and, later, a point of pride.
• Chris Robertson
  The Black Stone Cherry frontman on his band’s new EP, the creative inspiration of dogs and battling Darth Vader…
• “ARE YOU AMERICAN?”
  Guitarist Scott Gorham profiles the “very cool, easy-going” Phil, and recalls the tragic end.
• “DO YOU FANCY FORMING A BAND WITH ERIC?”
  Original Lizzy guitarist Eric Bell on the birth of the band, and the “very gentle” but “driven” Phil.
• “HAVE A BATH ANO 60 TO BED!”
  Laurence Archer on his and Phil’s fun Grand Slam days.
• “GOD, HOW LONG ARE HIS LEGS?”
  Darren Wharton on his four “incredible”, fun years touring the world with Thin Lizzy.
• “LOOK! IT’S THE DOG WOMAN FROM THE TELLY”
  Mark Stanway on fun times with “a total rock star” on stage, and sadness at Phil’s descent.
• “BRIAN, SIGN DAVE’S TICKET”
  When cub reporter Dave Ling got struck by Phil’s kindness.
• “HE TRIED TO PULL ME EVERY SINGLE TIME!”
  Ten years ago, Phil’s girlfriend Gale Claydon talked to Mick Wall about the Phil she knew.
• “PHIL WAS THE GREATEST SHOWMAN THAT I EVER SAW”
  Mama’s Boys’ Pat MacManus recalls Phil’s generous support.
• “SUCH A GREAT SPEAKING VOICE, LOTS OF NATURAL ORAMA”
  Jeff Wayne on Phil and his role as fire-and-brimstone cleric Parson Nathaniel in The War Of The Worlds.
• “MY FRIENDS CALL ME PHILIP”
  From teenage fan to first-name pals, Mick Wall talks about the Phil Lynott that most never knew.
• THE WILD ONES
  Everyone has a favourite Thin Lizzy song, right? So we asked a load of famous folks to pick theirs and tell us why. And if this was a poll, The Boys Are Back In Town would top it.
• THE LONG GAME
  A 12-year gap between albums would see most bands lose fans and momentum. But progmetallers Karnivool tell us they’re back to reclaim their crown – if they don’t die on stage first.
• THE HAPPY ACCIDENT
  With Status Quo now history and Francis Rossi enjoying his An Audience With tours, a new album was far from his mind. But one thing led to another, and…
• Plot Twist
  With the release of her eighth album, Can’t Take My Story Away, roots star Elles Bailey talks fame, vanity, mental health and the childhood trauma behind her smoke ’n’ honey battle cry.
• POWER UP
  With solo projects, other bands and a massive Creed reunion between them, there were whispers that Alter Bridge might be on the way out. Instead they regrouped, faced the dark side of our times, put their foot on the gas and recorded a brilliant new album.
• THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SAMMY HAGAR
  Don’t have a plan. Don’t be cocky. Doing drugs is dumb. He knows what it’s like to be poor. He’ll know when it’s time to quit – and will. These things and more shape his world view.
• CARRY THAT WEIGHT
  They were ready to be big shots. Then their entry for 1987’s Eurovision misfired and killed their career, and they’ve regretted it ever since. But Heavy Pettin are back and gunning for glory.
• The Hot List
  THE ESSENTIAL NEW ROCK TRACKS YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS MONTH AND THE BANDS TO HAVE ON YOUR RADAR
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• Jim Steinman
  His musical vision was rejected by everyone. Then, like a bat out of hell, he went from a nobody to being seen as a musical genius.
• Ten Years After
  One of the great British blues-rock bands of the 60s and 70s, they’re still keeping their flag flying.
• Fury
  They’re hoping their best album yet leads to the next step up.
• Airbourne
  Expect the band’s usual full-on rock’n’roll, with previews of songs from the upcoming new album
• The Soundtrack Of My Life
  Singer/guitarist Marcus King on the records, artists and gigs that are of lasting significance to him.