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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.

Roger Waters reimagines Pink Floyd’s ‘Comfortably Numb’ with Palestinian artist Mona Miari

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

Roger Waters has released a new interpretation of Pink Floyd's iconic tune "Comfortably Numb.""Comfortably Numb Re-imagined" has Waters collaborating with Palestinian artist Mona Miari, and features new verses in both English and Arabic.According to the description posted with the song's Read More.

Stevie Nicks to play Olivia Rodrigo’s new all-female music festival

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

Stevie Nicks is set to perform at a new festival put on by pop star Olivia Rodrigo. The festival, Daisy Chain Fields, will be held Aug. 29 in Irvine, California, and will feature a lineup made up entirely of women and female-fronted bands. Rodrigo... Read More.

Rod Stewart given oxygen as he struggled through concert

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

After canceling several shows earlier in June due to laryngitis, Rod Stewart returned to the stage on Friday night, but didn't appear 100% healthy.TMZ obtained video of Rod struggling through his concert in Salt Lake City, Utah. The video shows... Read More.

On This Day, June 22, 1990: Billy Joel became the first rock star to headline Yankee Stadium

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

On This Day, June 22, 1990...Billy Joel became the first rock act to headline Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York.The show was night one of a two-night stand at the baseball stadium, part of Joel's Storm Front tour.According to Read More.

Earth, Wind & Fire named best R&B group of all time

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

Billboard has compiled a list of the 50 greatest R&B groups of all time, with several classical acts leading the charge. Earth, Wind & Fire takes the #1 spot, followed by The Temptations, Sly and the Family Stone, The Isley... Read More.

Supertramp continues 50th anniversary celebration with more vinyl reissues

Monday, June 22 by ABC News

Supertramp continues to celebrate their 50th anniversary with vinyl reissues of their classic albums.The latest releases include 1985's Brother Where You Bound and 1987's Free as a Bird, which have both been remastered at half-speed by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios.Both are Read More.

Classic Hits

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

Roger Waters reimagines Pink Floyd’s ‘Comfortably Numb’ with Palestinian artist Mona Miari

Stevie Nicks to play Olivia Rodrigo’s new all-female music festival

Rod Stewart given oxygen as he struggled through concert

On This Day, June 22, 1990: Billy Joel became the first rock star to headline Yankee Stadium

Supertramp continues 50th anniversary celebration with more vinyl reissues

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