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David Byrne, The Zombies among nominees for 2026 Libera Awards

Wednesday, March 18 by ABC News

Talking Heads frontman David Byrne and The Zombies are among the nominees for the 2026 Libera Awards, which celebrate the best in independent music.Byrne is recognized in the best pop record category for his 2025 solo album, Who Is the Sky? The Zombies have... Read More.

Joe Jackson releases ‘Hope and Fury’ track ‘After All This Time’

Wednesday, March 18 by ABC News

Joe Jackson is sharing another track off his upcoming album, Hope and Fury.Following the release of "Welcome to Burning-By-Sea" and "Fabulous People," Jackson has released the track "After All This Time." According to a press release, the song finds the... Read More.

Bob Dylan extends Rough and Rowdy Ways tour

Wednesday, March 18 by ABC News

Bob Dylan has extended his 2026 tour into July.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has added three new dates to the latest leg of his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour, including two nights, June 6 and 7, at the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery... Read More.

Here’s how to get the first physical copies of U2’s ‘Days of Ash’ EP

Wednesday, March 18 by ABC News

U2 is offering up a special treat for U2.com subscribers.The Irish rockers have announced that subscribers can now purchase a special bundle featuring a CD copy of their recently released EP, Days of Ash, which is the first physical version... Read More.

The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson reveals why his feelings changed about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Wednesday, March 18 by ABC News

The Black Crowes are nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the second straight year, and while frontman Chris Robinson wrote on Instagram that he and brother Rich Robinson were "beyond excited and thrilled" with the nomination,... Read More.

Orleans announces final year of touring

Wednesday, March 18 by ABC News

Orleans, the band known for such hits as "Still The One" and "Dance With Me," has announced that their touring days are coming to an end.Original member Lance Hoppen shared the news in a post on Facebook, noting he had... Read More.

On This Day, March 18, 2002: Talking Heads, Tom Petty, the Ramones inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Wednesday, March 18 by ABC News

On This Day, March 18, 2002...Talking Heads, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, and the Ramones were among the acts inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.Talking Heads were inducted... Read More.

David Bowie wanted ‘Peaky Blinders’ to use songs from ‘Blackstar’ on the show

Wednesday, March 18 by ABC News

The new Peaky Blinders movie, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, is in select theaters now and will debut on Netflix Friday. To coincide with the release, its star Cillian Murphy has shared his choices for the ultimate Peaky Blinders playlist, and that includes"Lazarus" from... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen’s personal chef reveals his favorite foods, heat tolerance and more

Tuesday, March 17 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen's private chef is spilling some of the rock star's food secrets.Andre Fowles, who recently released the new cookbook My Jamaican Table, featuring a foreword by Springsteen, talked to Rolling Stone about the book, which reveals some of The... Read More.

On This Day, March 17, 1998: Van Halen releases ‘Van Halen III’ with new lead singer Gary Cherone

Tuesday, March 17 by ABC News

On This Day, March 17, 1998 ...Van Halen released their 11th studio album, Van Halen III, their first with new lead singer Gary Cherone.Cherone was the band's third lead singer, following original frontman David Lee Roth, who left the group in 1985, and Sammy... Read More.

Classic Hits

David Byrne, The Zombies among nominees for 2026 Libera Awards

Joe Jackson releases ‘Hope and Fury’ track ‘After All This Time’

Bob Dylan extends Rough and Rowdy Ways tour

Here’s how to get the first physical copies of U2’s ‘Days of Ash’ EP

The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson reveals why his feelings changed about the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Orleans announces final year of touring

On This Day, March 18, 2002: Talking Heads, Tom Petty, the Ramones inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

David Bowie wanted ‘Peaky Blinders’ to use songs from ‘Blackstar’ on the show

Bruce Springsteen’s personal chef reveals his favorite foods, heat tolerance and more

On This Day, March 17, 1998: Van Halen releases ‘Van Halen III’ with new lead singer Gary Cherone

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