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Debbie Harry pays tribute to early Blondie bassist Fred Smith

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

Debbie Harry has paid tribute to late Television bassist Fred Smith, who played in an early incarnation of the band that went on to become Blondie.Smith passed away Feb. 5 at the age of 77.Sharing a black-and-white photo of the early band playing at... Read More.

Gene Simmons defends use of word ‘ghetto’ while arguing hip-hop shouldn’t be in Rock Hall

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

Gene Simmons recently made headlines for sharing his opinion about hip-hop artists being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and caught some flack over using the word "ghetto." He's now defending himself against the backlash.In the original interview with the Read More.

‘Baby Reindeer’ star Jessica Gunning to play Mama Cass Elliot in upcoming biopic

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

Emmy Award-winning Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning has been cast to play The Mamas & The Papas singer Cass Elliot in the upcoming movie My Mama Cass.The biopic will be based on the bestselling memoir My Mama, Cass, written by Elliot's daughter, Owen Elliot-Kugell,... Read More.

New York to co-name street after Jimi Hendrix

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

New York City is set to honor the legacy of rocker Jimi Hendrix. It was just announced that the city plans to co-name West 8th Street in Greenwich Village Jimi Hendrix Way.The street is where Hendrix's legendary Electric Lady Studios is located. Opened in... Read More.

Bee Gees announce new limited-edition box set

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

The music of the Bee Gees will be celebrated in a new limited-edition box set.You Should Be Dancing, a four-disc set limited to just 1,000 copies, will feature 12-inch versions of some of the group's biggest hits disco hits, along with previously unreleased extended... Read More.

On This Day, Feb. 12, 2007: The Police announce reunion tour during Los Angeles press conference

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

On This Day, Feb. 12, 2007 ...One day after reuniting for a performance at the 49th annual Grammy Awards, The Police held a press conference at the Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles, where they confirmed rumors they would be reuniting for a... Read More.

Foreigner co-founder Al Greenwood hopes band ‘goes on forever’ despite lack of original members

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

These days it's not uncommon for classic rock bands to be out on tour despite having no original members still in the band. In fact, this summer Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd are co-headlining the Double Trouble Double Vision tour, despite neither band containing any... Read More.

MLS’ San Jose Earthquakes pay tribute to Grateful Dead with new kit

Wednesday, February 11 by ABC News

Major League Soccer's San Jose Earthquakes are paying tribute to the Grateful Dead with their brand-new kit.The team has just debuted a new secondary jersey, which is purple and blue tie-dye with the Grateful Dead skeleton logo on a patch on the sleeve.According to... Read More.

On This Day, Feb. 11, 1965: Ringo Starr marries first wife Maureen Cox

Wednesday, February 11 by ABC News

On This Day, Feb. 11, 1965...The Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, born Richard Starkey, married hairdresser Maureen Cox at Caxton Hall in London.Beatles manager Brian Epstein served as Ringo's best man, with John Lennon and George Harrison both acting as witnesses.The couple had three children,... Read More.

Heart’s ‘Dreamboat Annie’ among this year’s Grammy Hall of Fame inductees

Wednesday, February 11 by ABC News

Heart's debut album, Dreamboat Annie, is one of 14 recordings chosen this year for induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame.Inductees must be at least 25 years old and are chosen because they "exhibit qualitative or historical significance," according to a release. Although Heart... Read More.

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