Classic Hits Archives - Akamai Daily News

Settlement reached in record label’s suit against Behr Paint over use of The Rolling Stones’ ‘Paint It Black’

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

ABKCO Music & Records, owner of The Rolling Stones' early master recordings, has reached a settlement in its lawsuit over Behr Paint's use of The Stones' 1966 chart-topper "Paint It Black" in a social media advertisement for its paint products.The suit claiming copyright infringement... Read More.

Cult of Pretty in Pink: The Psychedelic Furs announce tour with Living Colour

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

The Psychedelic Furs have announced a U.S. tour alongside Living Colour.The "Pretty in Pink" and "Cult of Personality" bands will hit the road together starting July 31 in Park City, Utah. The trek will conclude Sept. 6 in Miami Beach, Florida.Presales begin Wednesday at... Read More.

Squeeze announces North American tour with Adam Ant and Haircut 100

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

Squeeze is set to hit the road this summer on a North American tour.The "Tempted" band has announced dates for a new tour, featuring special guests Adam Ant, Haircut 100 and Leon Tilbrook, son of Squeeze's Glenn Tilbrook.The tour kicks off Aug. 16 in... Read More.

Baby Please Come Home (to the theater): Documentary about Darlene Love is in the works

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

A documentary about the life of Rock & Roll of Famer Darlene Love is in the works from TPH Entertainment, actress Taraji P. Henson's production company.Darlene Love: I Know Where I've Been tells the story of the singer's six-decade career against the backdrop of... Read More.

Paul McCartney to release first-ever duet with Ringo Starr ahead of new album

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

Paul McCartney will let fans hear one of the most eagerly anticipated tracks on his new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, on Friday.That's the day he's releasing "Home to Us," which features his old bandmate Ringo Starr on vocals... Read More.

Graham Nash announces fall tour dates

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

Graham Nash has extended his 2026 tour into the fall.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced a set of September and October shows that include an appearance at the Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, on Sept.... Read More.

The Rolling Stones announce new album, ‘Foreign Tongues’, drop single ‘In the Stars’

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

After weeks of teasing fans, The Rolling Stones have finally spilled the beans about their new music.The band has revealed that their next album, Foreign Tongues, will be released July 10. They also dropped the album's first single, "In the... Read More.

The Who releases performance of ‘You Better You Bet’ from ‘Live at Eden Project’

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

The Who has dropped another performance from their upcoming album, Live at Eden Project. It's a recording of their July 2023 concert at Cornwall's Eden Project, the home of a sustainable network of biomes in the English countryside.The latest is a live performance of... Read More.

‘Rolling Stone’ names the 100 greatest guitar solos of all time

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

Rolling Stone is highlighting iconic guitar solos in its latest staff-curated list.The mag has just released its picks for the 100 greatest guitar solos of all time, with tunes by such artists as Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, the Eagles and... Read More.

On This Day, May 5, 1981: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers released ‘Hard Promises’

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

On This Day, May 5, 1981 ...Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers released their fourth studio album, Hard Promises.The album featured the future Petty classic "The Waiting" as well as "Insider," a duet with Stevie Nicks."Insider" was recorded around the same time Petty and Nicks... Read More.

Classic Hits

Settlement reached in record label’s suit against Behr Paint over use of The Rolling Stones’ ‘Paint It Black’

Cult of Pretty in Pink: The Psychedelic Furs announce tour with Living Colour

Squeeze announces North American tour with Adam Ant and Haircut 100

Baby Please Come Home (to the theater): Documentary about Darlene Love is in the works

Paul McCartney to release first-ever duet with Ringo Starr ahead of new album

Graham Nash announces fall tour dates

The Rolling Stones announce new album, ‘Foreign Tongues’, drop single ‘In the Stars’

The Who releases performance of ‘You Better You Bet’ from ‘Live at Eden Project’

‘Rolling Stone’ names the 100 greatest guitar solos of all time

On This Day, May 5, 1981: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers released ‘Hard Promises’

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