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California congressman goes barefoot on House floor in tribute to Bob Weir

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

Late Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir was remembered in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.Rep. Jared Huffman, a Democrat who represents the Marin County area of California where Weir lived, delivered remarks on the House floor paying tribute to Weir, and did so barefoot in... Read More.

Is Mariah Carey singing this 1958 hit at the Olympics opening ceremony?

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

Mariah Carey will take the stage Friday in Milan for the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, but it appears we already know what she's going to be performing.Local media in Italy reported that video of... Read More.

Al Jardine to play ‘The Beach Boys Love You’ at special LA concert

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

The Beach Boys' Al Jardine has announced a very special show in Los Angeles to coincide with the upcoming release of the new Beach Boys box set, We Gotta Groove: The Brother Studio Years.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, backed by the Pet... Read More.

On This Day, Feb. 5, 2018: Paul Simon announces his retirement from the road

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

On This Day, Feb. 5, 2018...Paul Simon announced his retirement from touring after more than 60 years in music.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer said time away from his family and the death of his longtime guitarist Vincent Nguini played a role... Read More.

John Mellencamp to appear on ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’, daughter gets booted off ‘The Masked Singer’

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

John Mellencamp is set to appear on HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher on Friday.The night's other guests include former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada Chrystia Freeland and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.This isn't the first time Mellencamp has... Read More.

R.E.M. rereleasing ‘R.E.M. at the BBC’ box set

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

R.E.M. fans will once again be able to get their hands on the band's 2018 live album box set R.E.M. at the BBC.The band announced on Instagram that the box set is "Back by demand" and will be available again... Read More.

Barry Manilow postpones February Las Vegas dates

Wednesday, February 4 by ABC News

Barry Manilow has postponed February dates of his Las Vegas residency in order to focus on his health.Manilow announced in December that he was undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous spot doctors found on his left lung. In a post on Read More.

LaMonte McLemore, founding member of The 5th Dimension, dead at 90

Wednesday, February 4 by ABC News

LaMonte McLemore, one of the founding members of the popular '60s/'70s soul and R&B group The 5th Dimension, died Tuesday at the age of 90.According to McLemore's representative, he passed away at his Las Vegas home from "natural causes following a stroke suffered several... Read More.

Bruce Hornsby reveals details of upcoming album, ‘Indigo Park’

Wednesday, February 4 by ABC News

Bruce Hornsby has shared details about his upcoming album, Indigo Park, which will be released April 3.The album will be made up of 10 songs, with Hornsby backed by his band The Noisemakers, along with guitarist Blake Mills, bassist Pino Palladino and drummer Chris... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young lead Record Store Day 2026 releases

Wednesday, February 4 by ABC News

Record Store Day has unveiled its list of exclusive releases for its 2026 celebration, taking place in independent record stores on April 18.Among this year's releases:Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band's triumphant 2024 return to Asbury Park, New Jersey, at the Sea.Hear.Now Festival... Read More.

Classic Hits

California congressman goes barefoot on House floor in tribute to Bob Weir

Is Mariah Carey singing this 1958 hit at the Olympics opening ceremony?

Al Jardine to play ‘The Beach Boys Love You’ at special LA concert

On This Day, Feb. 5, 2018: Paul Simon announces his retirement from the road

John Mellencamp to appear on ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’, daughter gets booted off ‘The Masked Singer’

R.E.M. rereleasing ‘R.E.M. at the BBC’ box set

Barry Manilow postpones February Las Vegas dates

LaMonte McLemore, founding member of The 5th Dimension, dead at 90

Bruce Hornsby reveals details of upcoming album, ‘Indigo Park’

Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young lead Record Store Day 2026 releases

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