Classic Hits Archives - Akamai Daily News

Bono describes U2’s next album as ‘defiantly joyful’

Thursday, February 19 by ABC News

U2 frontman Bono has shared some insight into the band's upcoming album, which is expected later this year.In conjunction with the just-released EP U2 - Days of Ash, U2 released a special edition of their magazine Propaganda, and in an... Read More.

Journey to perform at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Journey has added another show to their 2026 schedule.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced they'll be performing at this summer's Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which takes place Aug. 7-16 in Sturgis, South Dakota.Journey will be performing at the event's Full Throttle Saloon... Read More.

U2 releases surprise EP, ‘U2 – Days of Ash’

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

U2 has surprised fans with some new music.The Irish rockers just released a new six-track EP, U2 - Days of Ash. It features five new songs and a poem, with a guest appearance by Ed Sheeran and Ukrainian musician-turned-soldier Taras Topolia.The EP is described... Read More.

Joan Jett, Cheap Trick & more to play Kentucky’s Bourbon & Beyond Festival

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Squeeze are among the artists set to play the 2026 Bourbon and Beyond Festival.The festival, which will feature over 100 artists on five stages, will be held Sept. 24-27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.Festival... Read More.

All aboard: Train sets ninth edition of Sail Across the Sun fan cruise

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Tell me, did you sail across the sun? If you never have, now's your big chance to join Train on their popular fan cruise.The ninth installment of the band's Sail Across the Sun trip will embark from Miami on Feb. 11, 2027, aboard the... Read More.

Paul McCartney and Wings exhibit to open at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Paul McCartney and Wings will be the subject of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.The exhibit, opening May 15, is described in a press release as "the first major museum exhibit" to explore McCartney's post-Beatles band, which... Read More.

On This Day, Feb. 18, 1977: KISS plays their first-ever concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

On This Day, Feb 18, 1977...New York natives KISS headlined Madison Square Garden for the very first time.The show was part of their Rock and Roll Over tour and featured opening act Sammy Hagar, who was also making his Madison Square Garden debut.According to... Read More.

‘Rolling Stone’ pays tribute to Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir with special issue

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

The life and career of Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir, who passed away Jan. 10, is celebrated in a new tribute issue of Rolling Stone.The magazine's March issue includes exclusive tributes to Weir from bandmates Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann.... Read More.

Billy Idol documentary ‘Billy Idol Should Be Dead’ sets theatrical release

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

The Billy Idol documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead is finally hitting theaters in the U.S. on Feb. 26.Ahead of the opening, the film will get two special premieres, Feb. 23 in Los Angeles at the TCL Chinese Theatre and Feb. 25 in New... Read More.

Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde pays tribute to ‘I’ll Stand By You’ co-writer Billy Steinberg

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde has paid tribute to songwriter Billy Steinberg, who, along with his songwriting partner Tom Kelly, co-wrote the band's classic tune "I'll Stand By You."Steinberg died Monday in Los Angeles at the age of 75."Very sad to hear of the passing... Read More.

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