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Final installment of Freddie Mercury’s ‘Mr Bad Guy’ YouTube series released

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

The final installment of the three-part YouTube series looking back at Freddie Mercury's debut solo album, Mr Bad Guy, has just been released, and it focuses on the songs on the album.Once again, the clip features archival footage of the... Read More.

Styx announces lineup for 2026 Rockin’ in Paradise Florida festival

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

Styx has announced the lineup for their 2026 Rockin' in Paradise with Styx + Friends beach weekend.The festival, happening Oct. 8-10 in Miramar Beach, Florida, will feature Styx headlining two special shows. The lineup includes Yacht Rock Review, 38 Special,... Read More.

Pink Floyd lands UK Christmas #1 album with ‘Wish You Were Here 50’

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

Pink Floyd's 50th anniversary Wish You Were Here reissue has nabbed the top spot on the U.K. Official Albums chart, making Wish You Were Here 50 this year's Official Christmas #1 album. It's been over 50 years since the original... Read More.

Joe Walsh auction brings in big bucks to benefit VetsAid

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

Joe Walsh's personal items, including his guitars, brought in big bucks at the Life's Been Good: Joe Walsh auction, put on by Julien's Auctions.The auction took place Dec. 16-17 at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, with bids coming in from over 22 countries around... Read More.

Watch Cher slap Ariana Grande in new ‘SNL’ promo

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

Ariana Grande gets her Moonstruck moment in a new set of promos for this weekend's edition of Saturday Night Live, which she's hosting.Cher is the musical guest, and in one promo, Ari and SNL star Bowen Yang fawn over her.... Read More.

On This Day, Dec. 19, 2012: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason saved London music store

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 19, 2012 ...Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason opened his wallet to save Foote's, the London music store where he bought his first drum kit. Foote's was about to go out of business, so Mason provided the funding it needed to... Read More.

Paul Simon, Cher, Carlos Santana among the Recording Academy’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award honorees

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

The Recording Academy has announced the honorees for their 2026 Special Merit Awards Ceremony, with Cher, Carlos Santana and Paul Simon chosen to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.The Lifetime Achievement honor goes to "performers who, during their lifetime, have made creative contributions of outstanding... Read More.

Paul McCartney commiserates after Höfner, maker of his bass, files for bankruptcy

Friday, December 19 by ABC News

Paul McCartney has reacted to the news that the German company Höfner, known for making guitars and basses, has filed for bankruptcy.McCartney, a longtime user of the Höfner 500/1 violin bass, posted on Instagram that he was "sad to see... Read More.

Jonathan Cain on his Journey farewell: ‘It seems like a good time to get off’

Thursday, December 18 by ABC News

Journey's Jonathan Cain has opened up about his future with the band.In November, Journey announced their Final Frontier farewell tour, which kicks off Feb. 28 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The announcement came weeks after Journey's Neal Schon said Cain had "announced his farewell to Journey."... Read More.

The Rolling Stones wish Keith Richards a happy 82nd birthday

Thursday, December 18 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards turned 82 on Thursday, and his bandmates took to social media to send him their best wishes.The band's official Instagram account shared a carousel of photos of Keith over the years, Read More.

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Classic Hits

Final installment of Freddie Mercury’s ‘Mr Bad Guy’ YouTube series released

Styx announces lineup for 2026 Rockin’ in Paradise Florida festival

Pink Floyd lands UK Christmas #1 album with ‘Wish You Were Here 50’

Joe Walsh auction brings in big bucks to benefit VetsAid

On This Day, Dec. 19, 2012: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason saved London music store

Paul Simon, Cher, Carlos Santana among the Recording Academy’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award honorees

Paul McCartney commiserates after Höfner, maker of his bass, files for bankruptcy

Jonathan Cain on his Journey farewell: ‘It seems like a good time to get off’

The Rolling Stones wish Keith Richards a happy 82nd birthday

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