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Bryan Adams to release new album in 2026 — sort of

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

Bryan Adams released a new album called Roll With the Punches in 2025, and in 2026 he's going to keep on rolling out new music. Well, sort of.In a New Year's Day video on Instagram, Bryan said, "In April, we... Read More.

Duffer brothers on landing Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ songs for ‘Stranger Things’ finale

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

(SPOILER ALERT) Music has always played a huge role in the Netflix series Stranger Things, and the series finale was no exception.In season 5, episode 8, which debuted on New Year's Eve, two songs from Prince's Purple Rain - "When Doves Cry" and the... Read More.

Alex Van Halen reveals plans to record music with Toto’s Steve Lukather

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

Sounds like Alex Van Halen may be getting back to music.In an interview with Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain on his Metal Sticks podcast, Alex revealed that he is about to work on music with Toto's Steve Lukather."I'm getting ready... Read More.

Sammy Hagar and Mick Fleetwood perform together at NYE benefit concert

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

Mick Fleetwood and Sammy Hagar joined forces on New Year's Eve for a benefit show in Maui.Both rockers posted footage from the concert on their Instagram accounts. Mick noted that the show raised money for the Maui Health Foundation, an... Read More.

Peter Gabriel announces new album, ‘o/i’

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

Peter Gabriel is starting the new year with new music.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced he'll release the new album o/i this year, which is the follow up to 2023's i/o.Like i/o, Gabriel plans to release a new song from... Read More.

David Bowie, Michael Jackson and more featured on ‘Stranger Things’ season 5 soundtrack

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

Songs from David Bowie, Michael Jackson and more appear on Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Series, Season 5, which is now available via digital outlets.The collection features 14 songs, including tracks from Volume 1 and Volume 2 of season... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 2, 1969: The Beatles began work on their final studio album, ‘Let it Be’

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

On This Day, Jan. 2, 1969...The Beatles began rehearsals for what would wind up being their final studio album together, Let It Be.Rehearsals took place at Twickenham Film Studios and were marred by tension within the band, which was captured on film as cameras... Read More.

Joe Walsh reveals the secret to the Eagles’ longevity

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

The Eagles will return for more residency dates at the Sphere Las Vegas in January, with dates confirmed through March. While they've already announced that the March shows will be their final Sphere dates for 2026, guitarist Joe Walsh tells ABC Audio that doesn't... Read More.

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ performers Goo Goo Dolls are manifesting ‘less chaos, more peace’ for 2026

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

Goo Goo Dolls are one of more than two dozen artists who'll be performing on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest, airing on ABC Dec. 31. During rehearsals, lead singer John Rzeznik recalled the first time the band performed on the... Read More.

On This Day, Dec. 31, 1984: Def Leppard’s Rick Allen loses arm in car crash

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 31, 1984 ...Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen lost his left arm in a car crash in Sheffield, England.After trying to pass a driver who had been taunting him on the road, Allen lost control of his vehicle and hit a... Read More.

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Classic Hits

Bryan Adams to release new album in 2026 — sort of

Duffer brothers on landing Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ songs for ‘Stranger Things’ finale

Alex Van Halen reveals plans to record music with Toto’s Steve Lukather

Sammy Hagar and Mick Fleetwood perform together at NYE benefit concert

Peter Gabriel announces new album, ‘o/i’

David Bowie, Michael Jackson and more featured on ‘Stranger Things’ season 5 soundtrack

On This Day, Jan. 2, 1969: The Beatles began work on their final studio album, ‘Let it Be’

Joe Walsh reveals the secret to the Eagles’ longevity

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ performers Goo Goo Dolls are manifesting ‘less chaos, more peace’ for 2026

On This Day, Dec. 31, 1984: Def Leppard’s Rick Allen loses arm in car crash

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