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Goo Goo Dolls cancel tour due to singer John Rzeznik’s illness

Sunday, April 5 by ABC News

Goo Goo Dolls have been forced to cancel the rest of their current Canadian tour, because singer John Rzeznik has contracted pneumonia.A statement on Instagram says that the singer "has not fully recovered," adding, "We are very disappointed and can't... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen pays tribute to ‘Jungleland’ violinist Suki Lahav

Saturday, April 4 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to Israeli-born musician Suki Lahav, who passed away at age 74. Lahav was briefly a member of The E Street Band in the mid '70s, and her violin work is heard in the opening of his Born to Run... Read More.

U2’s The Edge on releasing new EP ‘Easter Lily’: ‘The songs are the boss’

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

In conjunction with their newly released EP Easter Lily, U2 released a digital edition of their fanzine Propaganda in which guitarist The Edge gives fans some insight into their decision to release the new EP, as well as Days of... Read More.

Ringo Starr releases new take on ‘Choose Love’ from upcoming album, ‘Long Long Road’

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

Ringo Starr has released a second track from his upcoming country-inspired album, Long Long Road.The latest is "Choose Love," described as a "fresh take" on the title track of Ringo's 2005 album. The new version features vocal harmonies from rocker... Read More.

Suki Lahav, violinist on Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ track ‘Jungleland,’ dead at 74

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

Israeli-born musician Suki Lahav, whose violin work is heard on Bruce Springsteen's iconic Born to Run track "Jungleland," has died at the age of 74.Her death was confirmed by her son, musician Yonatan Albalak, in a post on Read More.

Paul Simon performs ‘Something So Right’ on ‘The Late Show’

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

Paul Simon broke out a classic tune for his latest appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was a guest on the late night talker Thursday night, where he performed "Something So Right"... Read More.

Sting drops new EP featuring ‘Desert Rose’ remixes

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

Sting has dropped a new EP dedicated to his 2000 single "Desert Rose."Desert Rose Reimagined includes three new mixes and three extended mixes of the song, including a reimagined version by Middle Eastern-American duo Tamer Malki and Rami Abousabe, who are also known as... Read More.

On This Day, April 3, 2015: Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Bob Burns died

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

On This Day, April 3, 2015 ...Bob Burns, the original drummer for Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, died in a car crash near his home in Cartersville, Georgia.Burns helped form Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins and Larry... Read More.

Elton John Record Store Day remix album getting digital release

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

Dance remixes of Elton John songs make up the upcoming Record Store Day release Positiva Presents: Elton John - The Remixes, and now fans who don't snag a copy will still have a chance to enjoy the music.While glow-in-the-dark vinyl pressings will be released... Read More.

U2 releases another surprise EP, ‘U2 – Easter Lily’

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

U2 just surprised fans with some more new music.After releasing the surprise EP U2 - Days of Ash in February, the Irish rockers are back with another surprise EP, U2 - Easter Lily.While Days of Ash was written as a response to the current... Read More.

Classic Hits

Goo Goo Dolls cancel tour due to singer John Rzeznik’s illness

Bruce Springsteen pays tribute to ‘Jungleland’ violinist Suki Lahav

U2’s The Edge on releasing new EP ‘Easter Lily’: ‘The songs are the boss’

Ringo Starr releases new take on ‘Choose Love’ from upcoming album, ‘Long Long Road’

Suki Lahav, violinist on Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ track ‘Jungleland,’ dead at 74

Paul Simon performs ‘Something So Right’ on ‘The Late Show’

Sting drops new EP featuring ‘Desert Rose’ remixes

On This Day, April 3, 2015: Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Bob Burns died

Elton John Record Store Day remix album getting digital release

U2 releases another surprise EP, ‘U2 – Easter Lily’

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