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Stephen Bishop set for first live performance in 7 years

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

Stephen Bishop is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his debut album, Careless, with his first live performance in seven years.The 74-year-old "On and On" singer will take part in an intimate evening at the Grammy Museum, which will include an acoustic performance by Bishop.... Read More.

Mick Jagger open to a Harry Styles-like residency for The Rolling Stones

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

Fans of The Rolling Stones are disappointed they have no plans to tour this year, but Mick Jagger insists that doesn't mean they will never play live again.In a new interview with NME, Jagger says they're not touring this year... Read More.

It’s your desire: Bananarama gives ‘Venus’ & parent album a new sound for 40th anniversary

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

Is it your desire to have multiple versions of Bananarama's album True Confessions? Consider your wish granted.The British trio is rolling out special versions of the album in honor of its 40th anniversary. The album features their biggest U.S. hit,... Read More.

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.

Classic Hits

Stephen Bishop set for first live performance in 7 years

Mick Jagger open to a Harry Styles-like residency for The Rolling Stones

It’s your desire: Bananarama gives ‘Venus’ & parent album a new sound for 40th anniversary

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

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