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Bret Michaels performing at Freedom 250 Great American State Fair in Washington, DC

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

Poison frontman Bret Michael is performing at the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.The festival takes place June 25 through July 10 at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Admission is free.The lineup also includes Flo... Read More.

Paul McCartney has a ‘Chicken Shop Date’ on Friday

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

As a vegetarian, Paul McCartney doesn't eat chicken, but that isn't stopping him from appearing on the popular YouTube series Chicken Shop Date on Friday.The show features host Amelia Dimoldenberg meeting a celebrity guest at a local fried chicken restaurant,... Read More.

‘Foreign Tongues’ producer says new Rolling Stones album is ‘rawer and liver and jammier’

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

Andrew Watt produced The Rolling Stones' well-received 2023 album Hackney Diamonds and the band's upcoming release, Foreign Tongues. But Watt says he prefers latter, out July 10, because the Stones "never play the same f****** thing the same way twice."Watt tells the U.K. paper... Read More.

The Four Tops musical, documentary in the works; vintage live album, new music coming

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

The group that performs as The Four Tops no longer includes any original members, but they - and their team - are working to keep the legendary Motown act's legacy alive.Billboard reports that plans for a stage musical inspired by... Read More.

Paul McCartney’s sitting on an unheard Prince cover of a Beatles song

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

The Beatles are among the most-covered artists of all time, but there's one cover that has yet to see the light of day - though Paul McCartney really wants it to be released.While appearing on the BBC Radio 2 segment Read More.

On This Day, May 27, 2017: Allman Brothers Band frontman Gregg Allman dies

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

On This Day, May 27, 2017 ...Gregg Allman, frontman and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, died at his home in Richmond Hill, Georgia, after a battle with liver cancer. He was 69.Allman Brothers Band was founded in 1969 with Gregg and his... Read More.

Members of The Go-Go’s, The Runaways, The B-52s set for upcoming Women’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

Belinda Carlisle and Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go's, Cherie Currie of The Runaways and Kate Pierson of The B-52's are taking part in the upcoming fourth edition of the Women's Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp.The camp, which is only open to women, takes place... Read More.

Yes announces new live album, ‘Live at Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, 17 June 1976’

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

Yes has announced a new live album called Live at Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, 17 June 1976.The record is due out July 17. It showcases the lineup of vocalist Jon Anderson, guitarist Steve Howe, bassist Chris Squire, drummer Alan White and pianist Patrick Moraz,... Read More.

The Black Crowes’ Rich Robinson on adding new songs into show: ‘I can’t wait to play these songs’

Wednesday, May 27 by ABC News

The Black Crowes recently launched their new Southern Hospitality tour with Whiskey Myers. It's their first tour since releasing their new album, A Pound of Feathers, and guitarist Rich Robinson tells ABC Audio that fans can expect them to play a mix of old... Read More.

Barry Manilow says he’s ‘going to do this tour if it kills me’ ahead of UK dates

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Barry Manilow has yet to return to the stage since undergoing surgery for lung cancer in December, but he's scheduled to do so in June with a tour of the U.K. And the legendary entertainer says he plans to do it, no matter how... Read More.

Classic Hits

Bret Michaels performing at Freedom 250 Great American State Fair in Washington, DC

Paul McCartney has a ‘Chicken Shop Date’ on Friday

‘Foreign Tongues’ producer says new Rolling Stones album is ‘rawer and liver and jammier’

The Four Tops musical, documentary in the works; vintage live album, new music coming

Paul McCartney’s sitting on an unheard Prince cover of a Beatles song

On This Day, May 27, 2017: Allman Brothers Band frontman Gregg Allman dies

Members of The Go-Go’s, The Runaways, The B-52s set for upcoming Women’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp

Yes announces new live album, ‘Live at Roosevelt Stadium, Jersey City, 17 June 1976’

The Black Crowes’ Rich Robinson on adding new songs into show: ‘I can’t wait to play these songs’

Barry Manilow says he’s ‘going to do this tour if it kills me’ ahead of UK dates

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