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Billy Idol and Steve Stevens inducted into Guitar Center’s Hollywood Rockwalk

Wednesday, June 24 by ABC News

Billy Idol and longtime collaborator Steve Stevens have been inducted into Guitar Center's Hollywood Rockwalk.The pair took part in a handprint ceremony outside Guitar Center's flagship location on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood Tuesday night."I've had a fantastic time with Steve, he's made a lot... Read More.

America’s Gerry Beckley drops new single, ‘Get It Right’

Wednesday, June 24 by ABC News

Gerry Beckley is out with new music.The America co-founder has just released the new track "Get It Right," the first single off his upcoming solo album, Merciful. The album features a combination of previously unfinished material, along with newly written... Read More.

Rush postpones Fort Worth show due to ‘travel and border-related delays’

Wednesday, June 24 by ABC News

Rush has run into their first glitch on their Fifty Something tour.The rockers were supposed to be headlining the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on Wednesday. But according to a post on Instagram, the show has now been postponed... Read More.

Deep Purple drops new ‘SPLAT!’ single ‘Guilt Trippin’’

Wednesday, June 24 by ABC News

Deep Purple has shared another preview of their upcoming album, SPLAT!The band has released the new single "Guilt Trippin'," which, according to a press release, "imagines God and Charles Darwin sharing a drink in a pub, reflecting on how things... Read More.

Let it Speed: Rolling Stones team with NASCAR for ‘Foreign Tongues’ collaboration

Wednesday, June 24 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones have announced another collaboration in connection with their upcoming album, Foreign Tongues.The latest has the band teaming with NASCAR for a line of officially licensed co-branded NASCAR merchandise, including T-shirts, a sweatshirt and a signature racing jacket. There will also be... Read More.

On This Day, June 24, 1995: Neil Young steps in for an ailing Eddie Vedder at San Francisco concert

Wednesday, June 24 by ABC News

On This Day, June 24, 1995...After Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder got sick with a stomach flu, rocker Neil Young stepped in to headline the Seattle band's concert at the Polo Fields at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California.Vedder performed about seven songs... Read More.

Whitney Houston’s estate denies Oprah Winfrey’s claim that singer was high when she fell off stage

Wednesday, June 24 by ABC News

Oprah Winfrey recently made headlines by telling an unflattering story about Whitney Houston, and now the late singer's estate is hitting back, saying Oprah's version of the story is inaccurate.While speaking at the Cannes Lion festival in France, Variety and other outlets reported that... Read More.

Watch the first trailer for ‘WHAM! 10 days in China’

Wednesday, June 24 by ABC News

We are getting our first look at the upcoming Wham! documentary, WHAM! 10 Days In China, which explores the duo's 1985 concerts in China.A trailer for the film has just been released, featuring archival photos and footage of George Michael... Read More.

The Zombies’ Colin Blunstone announces US tour dates

Wednesday, June 24 by ABC News

The Zombies frontman Colin Blunstone is returning to the U.S. this fall.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced dates for a 19-city tour with The Fixx and Peter Asher.The trek will hit the Northeast and Midwest, starting Sept. 2 in Somerville, Massachusetts,... Read More.

AC/DC bringing PWR/UP pop-ups to each city on North American tour

Tuesday, June 23 by ABC News

AC/DC is giving fans another way to enjoy themselves during the upcoming North American leg of their PWR/UP tour.The "Highway to Hell" rockers have announced that each stop of the tour will feature a PWR/UP Pop Up, where fans can gather ahead of shows... Read More.

Classic Hits

Billy Idol and Steve Stevens inducted into Guitar Center’s Hollywood Rockwalk

America’s Gerry Beckley drops new single, ‘Get It Right’

Rush postpones Fort Worth show due to ‘travel and border-related delays’

Deep Purple drops new ‘SPLAT!’ single ‘Guilt Trippin’’

Let it Speed: Rolling Stones team with NASCAR for ‘Foreign Tongues’ collaboration

On This Day, June 24, 1995: Neil Young steps in for an ailing Eddie Vedder at San Francisco concert

Whitney Houston’s estate denies Oprah Winfrey’s claim that singer was high when she fell off stage

Watch the first trailer for ‘WHAM! 10 days in China’

The Zombies’ Colin Blunstone announces US tour dates

AC/DC bringing PWR/UP pop-ups to each city on North American tour

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