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Melissa Etheridge launching the R.I.S.E. Summit to explore new treatments for addiction

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

Melissa Etheridge's current album is called Rise, but in November, it'll also stand for "Research, Innovation, Science, and Education."Melissa will launch the first R.I.S.E. Summit, which is being hosted by her charity, the Etheridge Foundation, on Nov. 12 in Irvine, California. She established it... Read More.

KISS celebrating 50th anniversary of iconic Anaheim show with first official release of performance

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

KISS is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of their historic concerts, releasing it for the first time as a live album.The band will release KISS Destroys Anaheim '76 on Aug. 21. It's a recording of their Aug. 20, 1976, Anaheim Stadium... Read More.

Peter Gabriel celebrates strawberry moon with the release of ‘I Belong to the Sky’

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

To coincide with Tuesday's strawberry moon, Peter Gabriel is treating fans to yet another new song.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has released the new track "I Belong to the Sky" from his upcoming album, o/i, the follow-up... Read More.

On This Day, June 30, 1973: George Harrison bumped Paul McCartney out of the #1 spot on the Hot 100

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

On This Day, June 30, 1973...George Harrison hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)," from his #1 album Living in the Material World.The song actually bumped the Paul McCartney & Wings hit "My Love" from... Read More.

Bob Dylan’s tour going through a guitarist shake-up

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

Bob Dylan's current tour seems to be going through a bit of a band shake-up, and now one of his guitarists is speaking out about his departure.Guitarist Bob Britt is responding to reports in the press about his departure from the tour, which began... Read More.

New Grateful Dead exhibit opening in San Francisco

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

A new exhibit dedicated to the Grateful Dead is set to open in San Francisco.Forever Grateful, opening Friday at the Haight Street Art Center, will feature a collection of artwork, instruments and memorabilia celebrating the legacy of the iconic band. It includes over 400... Read More.

Genesis’ Steve Hackett and Marillion’s Steve Rothery release first song from collaborative album

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery, the original guitarist for progressive rock band Marillion, have shared the first single off their upcoming instrumental album, The Roaring Waves.The track, "The Black Sea," is described by Rothery as "the perfect... Read More.

On This Day, June 29, 1984: Bruce Springsteen kicked off his Born in the U.S.A. tour

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

On This Day, June 29, 1984...Bruce Springsteen kicked off the Born in the U.S. A. tour in St. Paul, Minnesota.The tour featured the E Street Band debuts of guitarist Nils Lofgren, who replaced Stevie Van Zandt who left to record a solo album, and... Read More.

The B-52s’ equipment destroyed during storm at music festival

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

The B-52s were forced to cancel their set at Frances' Retro C Trop music festival Saturday due to severe weather just minutes before they were to go onstage.Singer Fred Schneider took to social media to let fans know just how bad the situation... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen honors Clive Davis at funeral: ‘He changed my life forever’

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen was one of several artists honoring late music exec Clive Davis at a funeral service in New York City Monday."Clive was the most humble man in the music business," Springsteen said at the opening of his speech, garnering laughs and applause from... Read More.

Classic Hits

Melissa Etheridge launching the R.I.S.E. Summit to explore new treatments for addiction

KISS celebrating 50th anniversary of iconic Anaheim show with first official release of performance

Peter Gabriel celebrates strawberry moon with the release of ‘I Belong to the Sky’

On This Day, June 30, 1973: George Harrison bumped Paul McCartney out of the #1 spot on the Hot 100

Bob Dylan’s tour going through a guitarist shake-up

New Grateful Dead exhibit opening in San Francisco

Genesis’ Steve Hackett and Marillion’s Steve Rothery release first song from collaborative album

On This Day, June 29, 1984: Bruce Springsteen kicked off his Born in the U.S.A. tour

The B-52s’ equipment destroyed during storm at music festival

Bruce Springsteen honors Clive Davis at funeral: ‘He changed my life forever’

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