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Stewart Copeland on his relationship with Sting: ‘We get along great’

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

The Police drummer Stewart Copeland is opening up about his relationship with former bandmate Sting.In an interview with Billboard, Copeland says he, Sting and Police guitarist Andy Summers "get alone just fine," adding that he and Sting are still in... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen, U2’s Bono and The Edge perform at Obama Presidential Center grand opening

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen, and U2's Bono and The Edge were among the performers at the grand opening of President Barack Obama's Obama Presidential Center Thursday in Chicago.Bono and The Edge followed a speech by former first lady Michelle Obama, performing "City of Blinding Lights," joined... Read More.

Grateful Dead releases remastered ‘Big River’ performance from ‘Steal Your Face (50th Anniversary Remaster)’

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

Grateful Dead has released another track off the upcoming 50th anniversary remaster of their Steal Your Face live album.The latest is a performance of the song "Big River," a cover of Johnny Cash's 1958 tune. They previously released a performance... Read More.

The Rolling Stones pick ‘Jealous Lover’ as next ‘Foreign Tongues’ single

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones are getting ready to release another track off their upcoming album, Foreign Tongues.The rockers have announced that the next single from the album will be "Jealous Lover." A press release notes that the track "combines infectious melodies, rich musicianship and sharp... Read More.

Night Ranger releases remastered ‘(You Can Still) Rock in America’

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

Night Ranger is revisiting one of their classic hits.The "Sister Christian" rockers have released a remastered version of their 1983 single "(You Can Still) Rock in America," which originally appeared on their sophomore album, Midnight Madness.The new remastered version of... Read More.

On This Day, June 18, 2011: E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons dies at 69

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

On This Day, June 18, 2011...E Street Band and Bruce Springsteen saxophonist Clarence Clemons died in a Florida hospital six days after suffering a stroke at his home. He was 69.Clemons, also known as The Big Man, was a member of the E Street... Read More.

Songs by Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan make list of 25 most American songs of all time

Thursday, June 18 by ABC News

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Esquire is taking a deep dive into songs that most reflect our nation.The mag has just come out with a list of the 25 most American songs of all time, with tracks by Bruce... Read More.

Report: Cher in talks to provide voice for animated film about bugs

Wednesday, June 17 by ABC News

Cher is in talks for her first film role since 2018's Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.Deadline reports that the Oscar-winning entertainer may provide the voice for an animated Australian film called Fly Squad -- First Strike! The movie is... Read More.

Chicago pays tribute to late founding member Walter Parazaider: ‘We are forever grateful for his contributions’

Wednesday, June 17 by ABC News

Chicago has paid tribute to founding member Walter Parazaider, who passed away Wednesday after living with Alzheimer's disease. He was 81."Chicago is heartbroken to share the sad news of Walter Parazaider's passing this morning," the band writes on Instagram. "We... Read More.

Neil Young’s ‘Harvest Moon’ covered by Melvins’ Dale Crover, who appeared in original song’s video

Wednesday, June 17 by ABC News

Neil Young's tune "Harvest Moon" has been covered by Melvins' drummer Dale Crover, who has an interesting connection to the track.Crover, who was also briefly a member of Nirvana, played a role in the original tune's release over 30 years ago. You see, the... Read More.

Classic Hits

Stewart Copeland on his relationship with Sting: ‘We get along great’

Bruce Springsteen, U2’s Bono and The Edge perform at Obama Presidential Center grand opening

Grateful Dead releases remastered ‘Big River’ performance from ‘Steal Your Face (50th Anniversary Remaster)’

The Rolling Stones pick ‘Jealous Lover’ as next ‘Foreign Tongues’ single

Night Ranger releases remastered ‘(You Can Still) Rock in America’

On This Day, June 18, 2011: E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons dies at 69

Report: Cher in talks to provide voice for animated film about bugs

Chicago pays tribute to late founding member Walter Parazaider: ‘We are forever grateful for his contributions’

Neil Young’s ‘Harvest Moon’ covered by Melvins’ Dale Crover, who appeared in original song’s video

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