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Gene Simmons says KISS has recorded a new song

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Sounds like we may be getting some new music from KISS.During a YouTube interview with KISSbySienna, Gene Simmons gave fans an update on what they've been up to, and it's good news for fans anxious for new tunes."KISS is in... Read More.

Patti Smith to take part in Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Patti Smith is one of the artists booked for Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment, a live event happening June 14 at Town Hall in New York City.The event is being put on by the free speech advocacy group Read More.

‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler in medically induced coma as she recovers from surgery

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Bonnie Tyler has been put in a medically induced coma as she recovers from emergency intestinal surgery, a rep for the 74-year-old singer confirms to ABC Audio."Bonnie has been put into an induced coma by her Doctors to aid her recovery," her rep says... Read More.

Neil Young gives update on new album with The Chrome Hearts

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Neil Young is giving fans an update on his upcoming new album with his band The Chrome Hearts.In a post on his Archives website, Young writes that he recently played the album, Second Song, for his label, Reprise Records."It was... Read More.

Billy Joel’s ‘Last Play at Shea’ set for special outdoor Tribeca Festival screening

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Billy Joel's concert documentary The Last Play at Shea is getting a special outdoor screening as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Tribeca Festival.The documentary, which debuted at the Tribeca Festival in 2010, will screen at Hudson Yards in New York City... Read More.

Posthumous Steve Cropper album to feature Eric Clapton, Brian May and more

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Steve Cropper passed away in December, but fans will be getting new music from the late Booker T. and the M.G.'s guitarist this summer.Watching the Tide, the album Cropper and his band The Midnight Hour were working on prior to his death, will be... Read More.

Mick Jagger has fun with mannequin hands during ‘Tonight Show’ appearance

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Mick Jagger got a chance to show off his comedic chops when he stopped by The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday night.The Rolling Stones frontman took part in a comedy sketch, "Real People Fake Arms." Setting up the... Read More.

On This Day, May 7, 1977: The Eagles went to #1 with ‘Hotel California’

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

On This Day, May 7, 1977...The Eagles hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Hotel California," the title track from their fifth studio album, which also went to #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart.The tune was the band's fourth #1 single, following... Read More.

Paul McCartney’s ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ to be celebrated with nationwide record store release parties

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Paul McCartney's new solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, will be celebrated with record store release parties across the country.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer revealed a list of record stores hosting the events May 29-31. The Read More.

Heart’s Ann Wilson announces new shows with band Tripsitter

Wednesday, May 6 by ABC News

Heart's Ann Wilson has announced a new set of tour dates with her band Tripsitter.The trek kicks off Sept. 11 in The Villages, Florida, hitting cities in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Alabama, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, New York and more, before wrapping Oct. 9 in Ridgefield,... Read More.

Classic Hits

Gene Simmons says KISS has recorded a new song

Patti Smith to take part in Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment

‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler in medically induced coma as she recovers from surgery

Neil Young gives update on new album with The Chrome Hearts

Billy Joel’s ‘Last Play at Shea’ set for special outdoor Tribeca Festival screening

Posthumous Steve Cropper album to feature Eric Clapton, Brian May and more

Mick Jagger has fun with mannequin hands during ‘Tonight Show’ appearance

On This Day, May 7, 1977: The Eagles went to #1 with ‘Hotel California’

Paul McCartney’s ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ to be celebrated with nationwide record store release parties

Heart’s Ann Wilson announces new shows with band Tripsitter

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