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Yes releases remastered single edit of ‘The Ancient’ from Tales from ‘Topographic Oceans’

Wednesday, January 7 by ABC News

Yes is giving fans another preview of their upcoming super-deluxe reissue of 1973's Tales from Topographic Oceans.The band has just released the 2026 remastered single edit of "The Ancient (Giants Under the Sun)," described in a press release as being... Read More.

Eagles and Dead & Company among nominees for 2026 ‘Pollstar’ Awards

Wednesday, January 7 by ABC News

Eagles and Dead & Company are among the nominees for the 2026 Pollstar Awards.Both bands are in the running for residency of the year, with each recognized for stints at Sphere Las Vegas. Eagles played 28 shows at the Sphere in 2025, while Dead... Read More.

Sting honored with ‘Bass Magazine’s’ Lifetime Achievement Award

Wednesday, January 7 by ABC News

Sting has been honored with Bass Magazine's Lifetime Achievement Award.While the magazine's 2026 awards ceremony will take place Jan. 22 in Santa Ana, California, the mag presented Sting with his award earlier in New York, sharing the moment in a video Read More.

Goo Goo Dolls react to Buffalo Bills playing ‘Iris’ during last game at home stadium

Wednesday, January 7 by ABC News

If you know only two things about Goo Goo Dolls, it's probably that their biggest hit is "Iris" and that they're from Buffalo, New York. Those two things converged on Jan. 4, when the Buffalo Bills played their final game at their hometown venue,... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 7, 2020: Rush drummer Neil Peart passed away

Wednesday, January 7 by ABC News

On This Day, Jan. 7, 2020 ...Rush drummer Neil Peart passed away following a battle with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. He was 67. Peart had been diagnosed with the disease over three years earlier but kept his condition a secret from the... Read More.

Chaka Khan to be honored at 2026 Resonator Awards

Wednesday, January 7 by ABC News

Chaka Khan is set to be honored at the 2026 Resonator Awards, presented by We Are Moving the Needle.Khan will receive the Luminary Award, which according to a press release, is given to "a creator whose profound impact has transcended... Read More.

Children’s book inspired by David Bowie’s career coming in September

Wednesday, January 7 by ABC News

A new children's book inspired by the life and career of rocker David Bowie is set for release this fall.Starman: The Cosmic Voyage of David Bowie, by author Matthew Cordell, imagines Bowie as a real spaceman. It is described as "the galactic journey of... Read More.

ZZ Top’s Billy F Gibbons confirms band was offered $1 million each to shave their beards

Tuesday, January 6 by ABC News

ZZ Top's Billy F Gibbons has confirmed a story that the band members were once offered $1 million to shave off their iconic beards.In an interview with Jay Mohr's Mohr Stories podcast, Gibbons said it's true that they were offered... Read More.

Cover band singer thinks Billy Joel’s guest appearance might lead to stage return

Tuesday, January 6 by ABC News

Billy Joel shocked fans on Jan. 2 when he took the stage - for the first time since his brain condition diagnosis - to perform with a Billy Joel cover band in Wellington, Florida. The singer in that cover band is now speculating that... Read More.

Peter Frampton celebrates 50th anniversary of ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’

Tuesday, January 6 by ABC News

Peter Frampton took to Instagram Tuesday to mark the 50th anniversary of his iconic live album, Frampton Comes Alive!"I can't believe today's the day. It's now been 50 years since Frampton Comes Alive! was released. Wow, 50 years," he said.... Read More.

Classic Hits

Yes releases remastered single edit of ‘The Ancient’ from Tales from ‘Topographic Oceans’

Eagles and Dead & Company among nominees for 2026 ‘Pollstar’ Awards

Sting honored with ‘Bass Magazine’s’ Lifetime Achievement Award

Goo Goo Dolls react to Buffalo Bills playing ‘Iris’ during last game at home stadium

On This Day, Jan. 7, 2020: Rush drummer Neil Peart passed away

Chaka Khan to be honored at 2026 Resonator Awards

Children’s book inspired by David Bowie’s career coming in September

ZZ Top’s Billy F Gibbons confirms band was offered $1 million each to shave their beards

Cover band singer thinks Billy Joel’s guest appearance might lead to stage return

Peter Frampton celebrates 50th anniversary of ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’

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