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The return of Rush: Band’s first tour in over 10 years kicks off Sunday

Friday, June 5 by ABC News

Rush's highly anticipated Fifty Something tour finally kicks off Sunday in Los Angeles, something fans of the Canadian rockers have been waiting for for more than a decade.The tour will be Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson's first outing since wrapping the R40 tour in... Read More.

The Rolling Stones collaborate with FIFA for new ‘Foreign Tongues’ variants

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones have announced a new collaboration with FIFA to coincide with the upcoming World Cup tournament.The Rolling Stones x FIFA - Foreign Tongues collab is made up of limited-edition vinyl variants of their upcoming album, Foreign Tongues.The variants are the Host Nation... Read More.

Warren Haynes reimagines Grateful Dead’s ‘Shakedown Street’ for upcoming album, ‘Dreams & Songs’

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

Warren Haynes takes on a Grateful Dead classic in the latest preview of his upcoming symphonic album, Dreams & Songs.The Gov't Mule frontman has released a cover of The Dead's "Shakedown Street," recorded at his 2019... Read More.

Viral Michael Jackson deep cut helps King of Pop set new chart record

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

Michael Jackson's hit biopic has boosted his catalog of hits, but it's a deep cut that went viral that helped him capture an all-time chart record.After becoming popular on social media, "Chicago," from The King of Pop's posthumous 2014 album... Read More.

‘Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert’ film coming to Hulu

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

Paul Simon fans will now get to enjoy his A Quiet Celebration tour from the comfort of their own home.Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert, an almost two-hour concert film, will air on Hulu and Disney+ starting June 26.The film was recorded live at... Read More.

Hear previously unreleased Prince song from upcoming posthumous album, ‘Timeless’

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

A new posthumous Prince album is being released in August, filled with rare and previously unreleased material.Timeless, dropping Aug. 28, will feature 10 tracks from Prince's vault, all of which were recorded between 1977 and 2016.And fans are getting their first taste of the... Read More.

The Beatles and Apple Corps officially recognize Global Beatles Day

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

The Beatles' message of "All You Need is Love" will once again be celebrated June 25 on Global Beatles Day, and this year it's gotten the official support of The Beatles.The fan initiative was launched in 2009 by lifelong fan Faith Cohen. It celebrates... Read More.

On This Day, June 4, 1984: Bruce Springsteen releases ‘Born in the U.S.A.’

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

On This Day, June 4, 1984...Bruce Springsteen released what would become one of his most successful albums, Born in the U.S.A.The album, recorded with The E Street Band, spent seven weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart and produced seven top-10 singles:... Read More.

‘Say, do you remember’ when Earth, Wind & Fire performed at NYC’s Tribeca Fest opening night?

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

Oscar-winning filmmaker and Roots member Questlove kicked off New York City's Tribeca Festival Wednesday night with the premiere of his new documentary, Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) -- followed by a... Read More.

New York (Knicks) state of mind: Cheer for NBA team with new Billy Joel merch

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

Billy Joel spent 10 years performing at New York's Madison Square Garden, and now he's lent the title of one of his signature songs to a collection of merch that celebrates the Garden's other residents -- The Knicks -- making it to the NBA... Read More.

Classic Hits

The return of Rush: Band’s first tour in over 10 years kicks off Sunday

The Rolling Stones collaborate with FIFA for new ‘Foreign Tongues’ variants

Warren Haynes reimagines Grateful Dead’s ‘Shakedown Street’ for upcoming album, ‘Dreams & Songs’

Viral Michael Jackson deep cut helps King of Pop set new chart record

‘Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert’ film coming to Hulu

Hear previously unreleased Prince song from upcoming posthumous album, ‘Timeless’

The Beatles and Apple Corps officially recognize Global Beatles Day

On This Day, June 4, 1984: Bruce Springsteen releases ‘Born in the U.S.A.’

‘Say, do you remember’ when Earth, Wind & Fire performed at NYC’s Tribeca Fest opening night?

New York (Knicks) state of mind: Cheer for NBA team with new Billy Joel merch

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