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Watch the new trailer for Billy Idol documentary ‘Billy Idol Should Be Dead’

Thursday, February 26 by ABC News

A new trailer has just dropped for the Billy Idol documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead, which opened in theaters on Thursday.The film, directed by Jonas Åkerlund, explores the rock star's career and personal life, and features never-before-seen archival and... Read More.

Joan Jett on why she doesn’t believe artists should ‘shut up and sing’

Thursday, February 26 by ABC News

Joan Jett is a guest on the latest episode of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Music Makes Us podcast, where she opened up about musicians not being afraid to speak out when they see injustices in the world.Asked... Read More.

Love Rocks NYC concert, featuring Paul Simon, Elvis Costello & more, to be streamed live

Thursday, February 26 by ABC News

The 10th annual Love Rocks NYC benefit concert will take place March 5 at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, but you don't have to be in the Big Apple to enjoy the show.The concert, featuring performances by Paul Simon, Elvis Costello and... Read More.

Foreigner to set sale on the 2027 Rock Legends Cruise

Thursday, February 26 by ABC News

Foreigner has announced their first performance for 2027.The "Hot Blooded" rockers are set to headline Rock Legends Cruise 14, with original frontman Lou Gramm joining them for the trip. The performance will mark the beginning of Foreigner's celebration of the 50th anniversary of their... Read More.

Rod Stewart booked for all-star concert celebrating 50th anniversary of King’s Trust

Thursday, February 26 by ABC News

Rod Stewart and King Charles III are old pals, which is why this May Rod will be headlining a charity concert celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of Charles' best-known charities, The King's Trust.Charles founded the charity, then known as... Read More.

The Black Crowes ‘excited and thrilled’ with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination

Thursday, February 26 by ABC News

The Black Crowes are reacting to the news that they've received their second nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Frontman Chris Robinson writes on Instagram that he and brother Rich Robinson are "beyond excited and thrilled to be... Read More.

On This Day, Feb. 26, 1995: Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page and Robert Plant kick off US tour

Thursday, February 26 by ABC News

On This Day, Feb. 26, 1995...Led Zeppelin members Jimmy Page and Robert Plant kicked off a tour together in Pensacola, Florida.The tour followed the November 1994 release of their joint album, No Quarter: Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Unledded.The album was a recording of... Read More.

Duran Duran to reissue ‘The Wedding Album’ and ‘Thank You’

Thursday, February 26 by ABC News

After rereleasing their first five albums, Duran Duran is set to reissue two more.Newly remastered versions of 1993's Duran Duran - often called The Wedding Album because of its cover - and 1995's Thank You will be available April 10 on two-LP and CD.... Read More.

Taylor Swift? Bono? Melissa Etheridge ponders who might induct her if she makes the Rock Hall of Fame cut

Thursday, February 26 by ABC News

Out of the 17 acts nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, Melissa Etheridge is one of 10 appearing on the ballot for the first time. She's been eligible for the honor for over 10 years,... Read More.

R.E.M.’s ‘Nightswimming’ covered by Jason Segel for ‘Shrinking’

Wednesday, February 25 by ABC News

An R.E.M. classic is featured in season 3 of Apple TV's Shrinking, but it's not the version most fans are used to.Episode 5 of the show, which premiered Wednesday, features a cover of the song performed by series star Jason... Read More.

Classic Hits

Watch the new trailer for Billy Idol documentary ‘Billy Idol Should Be Dead’

Joan Jett on why she doesn’t believe artists should ‘shut up and sing’

Love Rocks NYC concert, featuring Paul Simon, Elvis Costello & more, to be streamed live

Foreigner to set sale on the 2027 Rock Legends Cruise

Rod Stewart booked for all-star concert celebrating 50th anniversary of King’s Trust

The Black Crowes ‘excited and thrilled’ with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination

On This Day, Feb. 26, 1995: Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page and Robert Plant kick off US tour

Duran Duran to reissue ‘The Wedding Album’ and ‘Thank You’

Taylor Swift? Bono? Melissa Etheridge ponders who might induct her if she makes the Rock Hall of Fame cut

R.E.M.’s ‘Nightswimming’ covered by Jason Segel for ‘Shrinking’

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