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The Alarm releases final video featuring late frontman Mike Peters

Thursday, April 9 by ABC News

The Alarm has released a video for the song "Live Today," the final clip to feature their late frontman Mike Peters, who passed away April 29, 2025, after a 31-year battle with cancer.The track is featured on the band's upcoming... Read More.

Watch the trailer for the new Peter Asher documentary, ‘Peter Asher: Everywhere Man’

Wednesday, April 8 by ABC News

A new documentary on music producer Peter Asher is set to hit theaters in June, and the first official trailer has just been released.Peter Asher: Everywhere Man gives an inside into the six-decade career of Asher, brother of Paul McCartney's... Read More.

Eagles release live recording of ‘Lyin’ Eyes’ from ‘One of These Nights’ reissue

Wednesday, April 8 by ABC News

The Eagles are offering up another preview of the upcoming reissue of their 1975 album, One of These Nights.The band has just released a live version of their classic tune "Lyin' Eyes" from a previously unreleased concert, recorded Sept. 28,... Read More.

Bob Dylan adds more US dates to his 2026 tour

Wednesday, April 8 by ABC News

Bob Dylan has added some more dates to his 2026 North American tour.The rocker has added seven new shows to his schedule, happening in June and July in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Austin and New Braunfels, Texas; Rogers, Arkansas; Kansas City, Missouri; Shakopee, Minnesota; and... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen breaks out Clash cover for the first time in over a decade at LA show

Wednesday, April 8 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band brought the Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour to The Forum in Los Angeles Tuesday night, where they broke out a cover that they haven't played in over a decade.Fan-shot footage posted Read More.

Live from New York it’s Paul McCartney on ‘Saturday Night Live’

Wednesday, April 8 by ABC News

Paul McCartney is returning to Saturday Night Live.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to be the musical guest on the season 51 finale of SNL, airing May 16, with host Will Ferrell.This will mark McCartney's fifth time serving as musical... Read More.

Pink Floyd to release new compilation album, ‘8-Tracks’

Wednesday, April 8 by ABC News

Pink Floyd is set to release a new compilation album.Titled 8-Tracks, the release will, as the name suggests, feature eight curated classic tracks from the 1971-1979 era of Pink Floyd.Songs on the album include iconic tunes like "Money," "Wish You Were Here," "Another Brick... Read More.

On This Day, April 8, 2016: Cheap Trick, Steve Miller and Chicago inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Wednesday, April 8 by ABC News

On This Day, April 8, 2016 ...Cheap Trick, Steve Miller, Chicago and Deep Purple were among the artists inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.Cheap Trick was inducted by Kid Rock and performed "I... Read More.

Robert Plant honored with the Record Store Legend award

Wednesday, April 8 by ABC News

Record Store Day is happening later this month, and ahead of the annual celebration of independent record stores, Robert Plant has been honored with the Record Store Legend award.The award honors the Led Zeppelin frontman for his "lasting impact on music around the world"... Read More.

Reelin’ in the (Golden) Years: Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen is retired, making music with family members

Wednesday, April 8 by ABC News

Donald Fagen last played under the name Steely Dan in March 2024. So what's he been doing since then? According to his stepdaughter, he's "enjoying his retirement," though he's still making music and performing occasionally.Fagen's stepdaughter Amy Helm - daughter of Fagen's late wife... Read More.

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