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R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, Allman Brothers Band’s Chuck Leavell headlining concert celebrating the music of Georgia

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

R.E.M.'s Mike Mills and Allman Brothers Band's Chuck Leavell will headline an upcoming concert celebrating the music of Georgia.A Night of Georgia Music will be held July 25 at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium in New York. It will have the... Read More.

In new video message, Billy Joel urges, ‘Knicks in 4!’

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

Billy Joel is in a New York sports fan state of mind.The New York Knicks come home to Madison Square Garden Monday night to continue their quest for their first championship since 1973. And since Billy spent 10 years as one of the Garden's... Read More.

Earth, Wind & Fire releases ‘Greatest Hits’ on vinyl

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

To coincide with their new documentary, Earth, Wind & Fire has released a compilation album filled with the band's biggest hits.Earth, Wind & Fire Greatest Hits is out now digitally and on two-LP vinyl, with a limited-edition aquamarine vinyl being... Read More.

Bon Jovi giving fans a chance to be part of their Forever tour

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

Bon Jovi is giving fans a chance to be a part of their upcoming Forever tour.Frontman Jon Bon Jovi took to Instagram asking fans to submit videos of them singing the band's iconic hit "Livin' On A Prayer," with a... Read More.

Bob Dylan’s been digging deep into his catalog on new tour

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

Bob Dylan launched the latest leg of his North American tour last week, and he's been adding some deep cuts to his set.During his Saturday show at Chateau St. Michelle Winery Amphitheatre in Woodinville, Washington, Dylan opened the show with a performance of "You... Read More.

Steve Miller, Nile Rodgers and more to present or perform at Songwriters Hall of Fame gala

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

Rocker Steve Miller and Chic's Nile Rodgers are among the artists confirmed as performers and/or presenters at the Songwriters Hall of Fame gala Thursday in New York City.Other performers/presenters include The Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan, Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik, Gavin DeGraw, actor... Read More.

On This Day, June 8, 1991: Bruce Springsteen married Patti Scialfa

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

On This Day, June 8, 1991...Bruce Springsteen married E Street Band member Patti Scialfa in a private ceremony at their Los Angeles home.The couple started dating in 1988 during the Tunnel of Love tour while he was separated from his first wife, model Julianne... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen cuts ribbon on the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen was on hand Saturday for the ribbon cutting at the new Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music on the campus of Monmouth University in Long Branch, New Jersey."I took a short tour through the center the other day... Read More.

Paul McCartney lands 22nd top-10 album with ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

Paul McCartney has another top-10 hit on his hands.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer's latest solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, debuts at #5 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart this week.McCartney moved 63,000 equivalent album units to land at #5.... Read More.

Rush makes their return to the stage, pays tribute to drummer Neil Peart

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

Rush returned to the stage Sunday night in Los Angeles, kicking off their Fifty Something tour and marking the band's first tour since August 2015. It's also Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson's first time on tour since the 2020 death of Neil Peart. Drummer... Read More.

Classic Hits

R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, Allman Brothers Band’s Chuck Leavell headlining concert celebrating the music of Georgia

In new video message, Billy Joel urges, ‘Knicks in 4!’

Earth, Wind & Fire releases ‘Greatest Hits’ on vinyl

Bon Jovi giving fans a chance to be part of their Forever tour

Bob Dylan’s been digging deep into his catalog on new tour

Steve Miller, Nile Rodgers and more to present or perform at Songwriters Hall of Fame gala

On This Day, June 8, 1991: Bruce Springsteen married Patti Scialfa

Bruce Springsteen cuts ribbon on the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music

Paul McCartney lands 22nd top-10 album with ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’

Rush makes their return to the stage, pays tribute to drummer Neil Peart

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