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Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs announce new fall tour dates

Tuesday, June 23 by ABC News

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs have announced a new set of fall tour dates.The new additions to their tour begin Sept. 13 in Wilmington, North Carolina, and include stops in St. Louis, Missouri; Washington, D.C.; Beverly, Massachusetts; Wilmington, Delaware; New York City; Durham,... Read More.

Duran Duran releasing ‘Free To Love’ remix album

Tuesday, June 23 by ABC News

Duran Duran is set to release a new album of remixes of their latest single, "Free To Love," featuring Nile Rodgers.Free To Love: Hot Star Remixes will be released Friday to all streaming platforms. It's made... Read More.

Billy Joel, Aerosmith & more pay tribute to the late Clive Davis

Tuesday, June 23 by ABC News

Billy Joel and Aerosmith are among the latest artists sharing tributes to legendary music executive Clive Davis, who passed away Monday at the age of 94.Joel shared a clip on Instagram from a 1974 interview where Davis talks about signing... Read More.

On This Day, June 23, 2025: U2’s The Edge became an Irish citizen

Tuesday, June 23 by ABC News

On This Day, June 23, 2025...U2 guitarist The Edge became an Irish citizen during a ceremony in County Kerry, Ireland.While he's always been associated with one of Ireland's biggest rock groups, he was actually born to Welsh parents in Essex, England.At the time of... Read More.

Eric Clapton, Billy F Gibbons and more set for Buddy Guy’s 90th birthday celebration

Tuesday, June 23 by ABC News

Eric Clapton and ZZ Top's Billy F Gibbons are among the artists set to perform at a concert celebrating blues legend Buddy Guy's 90th birthday.Buddy's Got the Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration, happening Oct. 1 at New York's Radio City Music Hall, is... Read More.

AC/DC, Eagles, Bruce Springsteen land high on ‘Pollstar’s’ midyear touring charts

Tuesday, June 23 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen, the Eagles and AC/DC are among the artists landing in the top 10 on Pollstar's 2026 midyear touring charts.While Bad Bunny leads the worldwide touring artists midyear chart with a gross of over $225 million, AC/DC is the highest-charting rock act. It... Read More.

Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’ gets high fidelity audio upgrade for 55th anniversary

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

It was 55 years ago Monday that Joni Mitchell released her iconic album Blue, and to celebrate, the album has gotten an audio upgrade.Rhino High Fidelity has just released limited-edition audiophile editions of the album on reel-to-reel and vinyl.The vinyl... Read More.

Why Joan Jett won’t stop performing ‘Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)’

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

Joan Jett says she has no plans to stop playing "Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)." The song was co-written by Gary Glitter, who was convicted in the U.K. of sex offenses, including attempted rape of a girl under 13.Jett initially covered the... Read More.

Devo and The B-52s announce fall tour dates

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

Devo and The B-52s are once again teaming up for some North American tour dates.The bands have announced a set of fall Cosmic De-Evolution Tour dates, starting Sept. 17 in Tinley Park, Illinois. The tour will hit cities in Michigan,... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen, Carlos Santana and more pay tribute to Clive Davis

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen, Carlos Santana, Rod Stewart and Barry Manilow are among the many artists paying tribute to legendary music exec Clive Davis, who passed away Monday. He was 94."Over here on E Street, we mourn the death of the great record man and close... Read More.

Classic Hits

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs announce new fall tour dates

Duran Duran releasing ‘Free To Love’ remix album

Billy Joel, Aerosmith & more pay tribute to the late Clive Davis

On This Day, June 23, 2025: U2’s The Edge became an Irish citizen

Eric Clapton, Billy F Gibbons and more set for Buddy Guy’s 90th birthday celebration

AC/DC, Eagles, Bruce Springsteen land high on ‘Pollstar’s’ midyear touring charts

Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’ gets high fidelity audio upgrade for 55th anniversary

Why Joan Jett won’t stop performing ‘Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)’

Devo and The B-52s announce fall tour dates

Bruce Springsteen, Carlos Santana and more pay tribute to Clive Davis

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