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The Zombies release mono remaster of ‘Begin Here,’ announce details of annual festival

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

The Zombies have just released the mono remaster of their debut album, 1965's Begin Here, and to mark the occasion, they've announced details of their third annual Begin Here Festival.Taking place over Halloween weekend, Oct. 30-Nov 1, in the band's hometown of St. Albans,... Read More.

Ringo Starr confirmed to appear on Paul McCartney’s new solo album

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

It seems Paul McCartney got a little help from his friend Ringo Starr for his upcoming solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane.Billboard reports that McCartney had a listening party for a group of about 30 fans at producer Andrew... Read More.

Foreigner releases ‘Feels Like the First Time’ from forthcoming ‘In the Eye of the Storm’ soundtrack

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

Foreigner has dropped a new live performance of their classic hit "Feels Like the First Time."The song is the first single from their forthcoming album, In the Eye of the Storm, the soundtrack to their 50th anniversary concert film, which was shot in New... Read More.

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke appear on Brother Cane’s Gary Rossington tribute song

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

Lynyrd Skynyrd's Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke appear on a new song that pays tribute to original Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington.The song, "Prince Charming," is from the Southern rock band Brother Cane, with the description noting it "reflects on... Read More.

On This Day, April 17, 1970: Paul McCartney releases his first solo album, ‘McCartney’

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

On This Day, April 17, 1970...Paul McCartney released his debut solo album, McCartney, which he recorded secretly, performing all the instruments himself, with some contributions from his wife, Linda McCartney.The album, which arrived three days later in America, was recorded during a period of... Read More.

Don Henley’s ‘The End of the Innocence’ getting vinyl and digital reissue

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

Don Henley's hit solo album The End of the Innocence is getting a new vinyl and digital release.The album, Henley's third full-length studio album, has been remastered from the original analog tapes and will be reissued on June 5 digitally, and on two-LP 180... Read More.

Here’s what to look out for on Record Store Day

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

Saturday is Record Store Day, and your local independent record store is bound to be packed with folks trying to get their hands on the latest exclusive releases.There will be over 350 releases available this year; here's a heads-up on some of the music... Read More.

KISS announces 2026 edition of KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

KISS is returning to Sin City with another edition of KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas.This year's event is happening Nov. 13-15 at the Virgin Hotels and will once again feature two KISS unmasked shows with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer.... Read More.

Def Leppard contributes song to Disney’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring The Muppets

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

While Aerosmith has been removed from the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida, another Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band will be featured in the new attraction.The new Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring The Muppets is set to... Read More.

Cream to release expanded edition of 1968’s ‘Wheels of Fire’

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

Cream is revisiting their third studio album, Wheels of Fire.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band - Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce - is set to release Wheels of Fire (Super Deluxe Edition) on June 12, a five-CD set featuring newly... Read More.

Classic Hits

The Zombies release mono remaster of ‘Begin Here,’ announce details of annual festival

Ringo Starr confirmed to appear on Paul McCartney’s new solo album

Foreigner releases ‘Feels Like the First Time’ from forthcoming ‘In the Eye of the Storm’ soundtrack

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke appear on Brother Cane’s Gary Rossington tribute song

On This Day, April 17, 1970: Paul McCartney releases his first solo album, ‘McCartney’

Don Henley’s ‘The End of the Innocence’ getting vinyl and digital reissue

Here’s what to look out for on Record Store Day

KISS announces 2026 edition of KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas

Def Leppard contributes song to Disney’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring The Muppets

Cream to release expanded edition of 1968’s ‘Wheels of Fire’

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