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Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs to open for Chris Stapleton

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell and his band The Dirty Knobs have booked an opening spot on Chris Stapleton's upcoming All-American Road Show tour.The tour kicks off May 25 in Nashville, with Campbell and The Dirty Knobs set to open the... Read More.

Madonna stars in, records Italian pop classic for new Dolce & Gabbana fragrance campaign

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

Madonna embraces her Italian heritage in a new recording she's created especially for a new Dolce & Gabbana fragrance campaign.Madonna stars in the new campaign for two new scents that are joining the fashion house's The One fragrance line. The... Read More.

David Bowie’s wife and daughter pay tribute to him on 79th birthday

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

David Bowie's wife and daughter are remembering the rock legend on what would have been his 79th birthday.Bowie's wife Iman, whom he married in 1992, shared a black-and-white photo of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer on Facebook, writing,... Read More.

Soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann’s ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ coming in February

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

Baz Luhrmann's upcoming Elvis Presley documentary, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, is set to open in theaters in February, and it will be accompanied by a new soundtrack.EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack will feature 27 recordings heard in the... Read More.

David Byrne covers Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘drivers license’

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

David Byrne has recorded a cover of Olivia Rodrigo's #1 hit "drivers license."The release is in conjunction with Rodrigo's celebration of the fifth anniversary of the song's release, with the Talking Heads frontman switching the lyrics from "blonde girl" to "blond boy." According to... Read More.

Elton John launches non-alcoholic sparkling wine, Elton John Zero

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

Elton John is getting into the non-alcoholic booze biz.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and his husband, David Furnish, have launched Elton John Zero, described on social media as a "meticulously crafted 0% alcohol and 100% delightful Blanc de... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 8, 2016: David Bowie released his final album, ‘Blackstar’

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

On This Day, Jan. 8, 2016 ...David Bowie released his 25th album, Blackstar, to coincide with his 69th birthday.The record, produced by longtime producer Tony Visconti, wound up being Bowie's final release, as it came out just two days before his death from liver... Read More.

Jimi Hendrix improvisational recordings part of new Third Man Records Vault release

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

The legendary Jimi Hendrix is the latest artist to be featured as part of Third Man Records' archival audio series, The Vault.The label, founded by The White Stripes' Jack White, is set to release Jimi Hendrix's Valley of Jams 1969-1970, featuring previously released improvisational... Read More.

Freddie Mercury’s 80th birthday celebration announced

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

Queen frontman Freddie Mercury would have turned 80 in 2026, and the milestone won't be overlooked.As in previous years, the rocker's birthday will be celebrated at the Official Freddie Mercury Birthday Party. The 2026 edition will be held Sept. 5, Mercury's actual birthday, at... Read More.

Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ approaching new ‘Billboard’ 200 milestone

Wednesday, January 7 by ABC News

Pink Floyd is close to reaching a huge milestone on the Billboard 200 chart.The band's iconic album The Dark Side of the Moon recently landed its 996th nonconsecutive week on the Billboard 200 albums chart, meaning it's only four weeks... Read More.

Classic Hits

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs to open for Chris Stapleton

Madonna stars in, records Italian pop classic for new Dolce & Gabbana fragrance campaign

David Bowie’s wife and daughter pay tribute to him on 79th birthday

Soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann’s ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ coming in February

David Byrne covers Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘drivers license’

Elton John launches non-alcoholic sparkling wine, Elton John Zero

On This Day, Jan. 8, 2016: David Bowie released his final album, ‘Blackstar’

Jimi Hendrix improvisational recordings part of new Third Man Records Vault release

Freddie Mercury’s 80th birthday celebration announced

Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ approaching new ‘Billboard’ 200 milestone

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