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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.

The Who’s ‘Tommy’ to be rereleased in IMAX theaters

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

The movie version of The Who's rock opera Tommy is returning to theaters.In celebration of the film's 50th anniversary, Tommy is getting an exclusive two-day run in IMAX theaters, March 17 and 18.Originally released in March 1975, Tommy, written and... Read More.

R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe makes cameo on ‘The Simpsons’

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe made a cameo on Sunday's episode of The Simpsons.The rocker sang a parody of the band's classic Automatic For the People track "Everybody Hurts," changed to "Everybody Kirks Sometimes."The animated Stipe, in a black suit and... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band announce spring 2026 tour

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have announced a string of 2026 tour dates.The 20-date Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour will launch March 31 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, with The Boss playing arenas in such cities as New York,... Read More.

On This Day, Feb. 17, 1973: Free play their final show ever

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

On This Day, Feb. 17, 1973 ...The rock band Free played their final show ever in West Palm Beach, Florida.The band, made up of Paul Rodgers, Paul Kossoff, Andy Fraser and Simon Kirke, formed in London in 1968. Their biggest hit was the iconic... Read More.

Santana & The Doobie Brothers announce dates for the 2026 Oneness Tour

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

Santana and The Doobie Brothers are teaming up for a new leg of Santana's Oneness tour.The artists will hit the road together starting June 13 in Chicago. The tour will hit such cities as New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Austin and more, before wrapping... Read More.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp founder David Fishof reflects on 30th anniversary

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, where regular folks get to meet, be mentored by and perform with rock superstars, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. That's certainly quite a milestone, considering founder David Fishof wasn't sure he'd get any rockers to sign on... Read More.

Is this love? Sammy Hagar suggests spending Valentine’s Day watching his Best of All Worlds concert film

Saturday, February 14 by ABC News

Sammy Hagar has a suggestion on how his fans should celebrate Valentine's Day.The rocker took to Instagram to share his idea, which includes staying at home Saturday to watch the director's cut of his Best of All Worlds concert film,... Read More.

Paul McCartney releases new video for Wings classic ‘Let ‘Em In’

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

Paul McCartney has released a new video for the classic Wings track "Let 'Em In," which appeared on their 1976 album, Wings at the Speed of Sound.The visualizer video features archival footage of McCartney and the band, along with drawings... Read More.

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