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Paul McCartney’s ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ gets the Vevo Footnotes treatment

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

With Christmas just days away, Paul McCartney is giving fans some insight into his holiday classic "Wonderful Christmastime."The Beatles legend has released a Vevo Footnotes version of the song's video, revealing the stories behind the track."I'm thinking about Liverpool Christmas... Read More.

Cheap Trick defends performing at the Kennedy Center Honors

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

Cheap Trick is responding to criticism for performing at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, which took place in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 7.The band appeared at the ceremony, which was hosted by President Donald Trump, to honor KISS. They performed the band's classic "Rock... Read More.

Video of John Lennon & Yoko Ono performing at 1971 Attica prison benefit concert released

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

A new video has just been released of John Lennon and Yoko Ono performing at a benefit concert for the families of those killed in New York's Attica prison in 1971.The concert took place 24 years ago, on Dec. 17,... Read More.

Grahame Lesh announces concerts celebrating his late father, Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

The life and career of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh will once again be celebrated with a series of concerts at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York.Phil's son Grahame Lesh has announced dates for Unbroken Chain: A Celebration of the Life &... Read More.

Eurythmics’ Annie Lennox sings theme song for ‘Outlander’s’ final season

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox is the latest artist to record the theme song for the opening sequence of the Starz series Outlander.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer performs "The Skye Boat Song" for the show's eighth and final season.... Read More.

Stevie Nicks announces first non-festival show of 2026

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

Stevie Nicks has announced her first non-festival show of 2026.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to headline Lucas Oil Live in Thackerville, Oklahoma, on April 18."I couldn't stay away for long," Stevie wrote on Instagram. "See... Read More.

On This Day, Dec. 17, 1949: Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers was born

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 17, 1949...Singer Paul Rodgers was born in Middlesbrough, England.Rodgers would go on to form the rock band Free in 1968 with drummer Simon Kirke, guitarist Paul Kossoff and bassist Andy Fraser. The band landed a #1 hit with "All Right... Read More.

Van Morrison, Stevie Van Zandt & more set for concert celebrating Taj Mahal

Wednesday, December 17 by ABC News

Van Morrison, E Street Band guitarist Stevie Van Zandt, George Thorogood and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' Mike Campbell are among the artists set to perform at an upcoming benefit concert celebrating the career of blues musician Taj Mahal.The concert, taking place Feb. 21... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen pays tribute to Americana singer Joe Ely

Tuesday, December 16 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to Americana singer Joe Ely, who passed away Monday at the age of 78 from complications of Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's disease and pneumonia."Over here, we're deeply saddened by the loss of Joe Ely, a singular American singer, great... Read More.

James Taylor announces annual July 4 holiday shows at Tanglewood

Tuesday, December 16 by ABC News

James Taylor has announced his annual Independence Day shows at Tanglewood, in the Berkshires area of Massachusetts.Taylor and his All-Star Band just announced they'll play the Koussevitzky Music Shed at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts, on July 3 and July 4; the Fourth of July... Read More.

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Classic Hits

Paul McCartney’s ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ gets the Vevo Footnotes treatment

Cheap Trick defends performing at the Kennedy Center Honors

Video of John Lennon & Yoko Ono performing at 1971 Attica prison benefit concert released

Grahame Lesh announces concerts celebrating his late father, Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh

Eurythmics’ Annie Lennox sings theme song for ‘Outlander’s’ final season

Stevie Nicks announces first non-festival show of 2026

On This Day, Dec. 17, 1949: Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers was born

Van Morrison, Stevie Van Zandt & more set for concert celebrating Taj Mahal

Bruce Springsteen pays tribute to Americana singer Joe Ely

James Taylor announces annual July 4 holiday shows at Tanglewood

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