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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Dave Mason of Traffic dead at 79

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Dave Mason has died at the age of 79.According to a statement provided on behalf of his family, Mason "passed away peacefully at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada" on April 19. The statement noted he "lived a... Read More.

Lenny Kravitz pays tribute to Prince on 10th anniversary of his death

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Lenny Kravitz paid tribute to the late R&B superstar Prince on Tuesday, the 10th anniversary of the singer's death.Kravitz shared video on Instagram of him and Prince walking through a crowd to the stage and then performing Kravitz's cover of... Read More.

The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood announces solo shows in London and Germany

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood is playing some solo shows in Europe this summer, and now he's added two new dates to itinerary.Ronnie and his band are now booked to play the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London on Aug. 21, and E-Werk in... Read More.

Beach Boys drop three-track ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ EP

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Beach Boys fans are getting another taste of the upcoming release The Pet Sounds Sessions Highlights, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the band's iconic album.The latest preview is a three-track EP focused on the top-10 hit "Wouldn't It Be Nice." It features a trio... Read More.

The Go-Go’s Jane Wiedlin to release memoir

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

The Go-Go's guitarist and co-founder Jane Wiedlin is set to release her first memoir, TMI: Memoirs of a Go-Go, on Nov. 10.According to a press release, the book is "a vivid account of rock excess and Hollywood drama," with Wiedlin opening up about "childhood... Read More.

Bob Dylan adds more dates to his 2026 North American tour

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Bob Dylan continues to extend his 2026 North American tour.The 84-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has added six new shows to the tour, including a July 21 stop at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York.He's also added stops in Richmond, Virginia;... Read More.

ZZ Top extends The Big One! US tour

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

ZZ Top will be spending some more time on the road this year. The Texas rockers have extended their The Big One! tour with seven more weeks of shows.The latest additions begin Aug. 4 in Chula Vista, California, and include stops in Washington, Oregon,... Read More.

Paul Simon to receive honorary doctorate from Juilliard

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Paul Simon is set to receive an honorary doctorate from Juilliard.According to a press release, the honorary doctorates are handed out to "distinguished artists whose work has shaped and expanded the fields of opera, music, dance, film... Read More.

Remastered, unreleased Prince recording drops nearly 10 years after his death

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

A previously unreleased song from Prince has arrived ahead of the 10th anniversary of his death."With This Tear" is now available on streaming services, along with a video on YouTube.The track, originally recorded at Paisley Park... Read More.

New Hootie & the Blowfish music? Nah. Darius Rucker says people want to hear ‘Hold My Hand’

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Hootie & the Blowfish haven't released a new album since 2019's Imperfect Circle, but they're playing Stagecoach on Sunday, followed by several major festivals this summer. And last week in Nashville, singer Darius Rucker told reporters they don't have much motivation to put out... Read More.

Classic Hits

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Dave Mason of Traffic dead at 79

Lenny Kravitz pays tribute to Prince on 10th anniversary of his death

The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood announces solo shows in London and Germany

Beach Boys drop three-track ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ EP

The Go-Go’s Jane Wiedlin to release memoir

Bob Dylan adds more dates to his 2026 North American tour

ZZ Top extends The Big One! US tour

Paul Simon to receive honorary doctorate from Juilliard

Remastered, unreleased Prince recording drops nearly 10 years after his death

New Hootie & the Blowfish music? Nah. Darius Rucker says people want to hear ‘Hold My Hand’

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