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Peter Frampton’s new album, ‘Carry the Light’, celebrated with autographed turntable

Tuesday, April 7 by ABC News

Peter Frampton is releasing a brand-new album, Carry the Light, on May 15, and the release will be celebrated with a unique piece of memorabilia.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer announced that a limited-edition turntable will be released alongside... Read More.

Robert Plant and Saving Grace to perform on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’

Tuesday, April 7 by ABC News

Robert Plant is headed to late-night TV.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and his band Saving Grace are set to perform on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday.Plant previously appeared on The Late Show back in November,... Read More.

Howard Jones recruits Wang Chung, The English Beat and Modern English for new tour

Tuesday, April 7 by ABC News

If you're missing the music of the '80s, there's a new tour coming this summer that you'll want to check out.Howard Jones is set to headline the Things Can Only Get Better Tour, with a lineup that he's curated. The tour, named after Jones'... Read More.

On This Day, April 7, 1990: Bonnie Raitt hits #1 with ‘Nick of Time’

Tuesday, April 7 by ABC News

On This Day, April 7, 1990 ...Bonnie Raitt landed her first-ever #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart with her 10th studio album, Nick of Time.The album's success was aided by a popular video for the track "Thing Called Love,"... Read More.

See who won the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame fan vote ahead of induction announcement

Tuesday, April 7 by ABC News

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductees will be announced during the April 13 episode of American Idol, and fans will no doubt want to see if the nominees they supported in the online fan vote... Read More.

Billy Idol announces new leg of the It’s A Nice Day To … Tour Again! tour

Tuesday, April 7 by ABC News

Billy Idol is hitting the road again this summer.The "Rebel Yell" rocker has announced dates for a new leg of the It's A Nice Day To ... Tour Again! tour, kicking off Aug. 7 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The trek will hit cities in Connecticut,... Read More.

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo to serve as ‘American Idol’ mentors for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame episode

Tuesday, April 7 by ABC News

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo are set to appear on this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-themed episode of American Idol, airing April 13 live on ABC.The pair, who were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, will perform... Read More.

Céline Dion adds six new shows to Paris residency

Tuesday, April 7 by ABC News

Because you loved her, Céline Dion's upcoming Paris residency just got bigger.Due to "unprecedented demand," she's added six dates to her upcoming comeback in the City of Lights this fall: Sept. 18 and 25, and Oct. 2, 9, 16 and 17. The artist presale,... Read More.

Jon Bon Jovi takes fans inside Forever Tour rehearsals

Tuesday, April 7 by ABC News

Jon Bon Jovi is giving fans a peek inside rehearsals for Bon Jovi's upcoming Forever Tour.The "Livin' on a Prayer" rocker shared a short video from inside rehearsals on social media, captioning the post, "We cannot wait to see you... Read More.

Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson discuss plans to pay tribute to Neil Peart during Fifty Something tour

Monday, April 6 by ABC News

Rush's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson plan to pay tribute to their late drummer, Neil Peart, during their upcoming Fifty Something tour, and in an interview with the Brazilian TV show Fantástico, they share some insight into how they plan... Read More.

Classic Hits

Peter Frampton’s new album, ‘Carry the Light’, celebrated with autographed turntable

Robert Plant and Saving Grace to perform on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’

Howard Jones recruits Wang Chung, The English Beat and Modern English for new tour

On This Day, April 7, 1990: Bonnie Raitt hits #1 with ‘Nick of Time’

See who won the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame fan vote ahead of induction announcement

Billy Idol announces new leg of the It’s A Nice Day To … Tour Again! tour

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo to serve as ‘American Idol’ mentors for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame episode

Céline Dion adds six new shows to Paris residency

Jon Bon Jovi takes fans inside Forever Tour rehearsals

Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson discuss plans to pay tribute to Neil Peart during Fifty Something tour

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