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Mickey Hart in search of original poster from his first Grateful Dead show

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart is hoping to get his hands on a very personal piece of Dead memorabilia.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer posted a photo on social media of a tour poster for the band's Sept. 29... Read More.

The Black Crowes’ Chris Robison on the band’s 2015 breakup: ‘I was angry’

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

The Black Crowes' Chris Robinson says anger prompted him to make moves in 2015 that wound up breaking up the band.In an interview on Jay Mohr's Mohr Stories podcast, Chris discussed the breakup, which his brother Rich Robinson said happened... Read More.

Michael Jackson is biggest artist in the US, ‘Billie Jean’ is biggest song in the world

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

It seems the "Smooth Criminal" has stolen his way into our hearts, as he's earned the #1 spot on the Billboard Artist 100 chart. It's Michael Jackson's first time topping the chart, which "ranks the top artists in the U.S.... Read More.

‘Distasteful’: Rush’s Geddy Lee says drummers reached out about joining the band after Neil Peart’s passing

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

Rush is getting ready to hit the road for their first tour since drummer Neil Peart's death, with Anika Nilles filling in behind the drum kit.The band stopped touring in 2015 due to Peart's health. In a new interview with Read More.

Squeeze reunites with original member Jools Holland for first time in almost four decades

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

There was a Squeeze reunion on the latest episode of the BBC music show Later... With Jools Holland.Squeeze members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook reunited with their former bandmate Holland on the Sunday night episode, with the trio performing Squeeze's debut single, "Read More.

The Black Crowes to play 2026 Corona Capital festival

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

The Black Crowes have added another show to their 2026 schedule.The rockers are set to play the 2026 Corona Capital festival, taking place Nov. 20-22 in Mexico City. They are set to play the closing night, which features headliners The Strokes.The lineup also features... Read More.

Rod Stewart hints at retirement, says 2027 shows will ‘probably be it’

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

While Rod Stewart has famously declared that he doesn't want to retire, he now seems to be hinting at it - at least when it comes to touring.While calling in to the British sports network talkSPORT... Read More.

On This Day, May 19, 1986: Peter Gabriel released his fifth solo album, ‘So’

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

On This Day, May 19, 1986 ...Former Genesis frontman Peter Gabriel released his fifth solo album, So, produced by Daniel Lanois.The album became Gabriel's biggest commercial success, moving over 5 million copies in the U.S. and peaking at #2 on the Billboard 200 Albums... Read More.

50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ celebrated with spatial audio listening events

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

Pink Floyd's classic album Wish You Were Here turned 50 last year, but the milestone continues to be celebrated.The latest event marking the album's anniversary is taking place in London, where the album will be played from start to finish in 360-degree spatial audio... Read More.

KISS announces October fan event in Germany

Monday, May 18 by ABC News

KISS has announced another 2026 fan event, this time in Germany.In celebration of the 50th anniversary of their first-ever show in Germany on May 18, 1975, the band revealed on social media that they will soon be announcing details of... Read More.

Classic Hits

Mickey Hart in search of original poster from his first Grateful Dead show

The Black Crowes’ Chris Robison on the band’s 2015 breakup: ‘I was angry’

Michael Jackson is biggest artist in the US, ‘Billie Jean’ is biggest song in the world

‘Distasteful’: Rush’s Geddy Lee says drummers reached out about joining the band after Neil Peart’s passing

Squeeze reunites with original member Jools Holland for first time in almost four decades

The Black Crowes to play 2026 Corona Capital festival

Rod Stewart hints at retirement, says 2027 shows will ‘probably be it’

On This Day, May 19, 1986: Peter Gabriel released his fifth solo album, ‘So’

50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ celebrated with spatial audio listening events

KISS announces October fan event in Germany

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