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The Who releases performance of ‘Won’t Get Food Again’ from ‘Live at Eden Project’

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

The Who has shared another performance from their recently released album, Live at Eden Project. The latest is a video of the band performing their iconic track "Won't Get Fooled Again" from their fifth studio album, Who's Next.Live at Eden... Read More.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ singer Peabo Bryson dies at 75

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

Legendary singer and songwriter Peabo Bryson has died. He was 75.The Grammy Award winner, known for his hit songs and duets, including "Beauty and the Beast," "A Whole New World" and several R&B classics, died on Tuesday, according to a statement from his family."He... Read More.

Watch the first trailer for the new Peter Frampton documentary, ‘Frampton’

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

Music fans are getting their first look at the new Peter Frampton documentary, Frampton.The first trailer for the film has just been released. It features a whole lot of archival photos and video, as well as interview clips from Sheryl... Read More.

Songs by Diana Ross, Cher and more among Billboard’s Greatest LGBTQ Anthems of All Time

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

Happy Pride Month! In honor of the occasion, Billboard has put together a list of the 100 Greatest LGBTQ Anthems of All Time, which features songs from Elton John, Cher, Diana Ross, Cyndi Lauper and more.While Lady Gaga's "Born This... Read More.

Rescheduled date announced for Jimi Hendrix street naming

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

Jimi Hendrix is finally getting a street named after him in New York.West 8th Street in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, where Hendrix's legendary Electric Lady Studios is located, was due to be co-named Jimi Hendrix Way back in February, but an extensive snow storm forced... Read More.

Paul McCartney doesn’t think he’ll ever retire

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

At 83, Paul McCartney doesn't seem ready to slow down.The former member of The Beatles, who actually turns 84 on June 18, is still making music, having just released the new album The Boys of Dungeon Lane, and continues to tour, with his last... Read More.

Elvis Costello announces new North American tour dates

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

Elvis Costello is returning to North America for a handful of shows this fall.The rocker has booked six new dates of his Radio Soul!: The Songs of Elvis Costello From The Early Days to the Late Hours tour, starting Sept. 10 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania,... Read More.

On This Day, June 2, 1941: Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts was born

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

On This Day, June 2, 1941...Drummer Charlie Watts was born in London, England.After getting his start playing blues and jazz, Watts joined The Rolling Stones in 1963, and remained with the group for 58 years until his death.Watts, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are... Read More.

John Mellencamp begins rehearsals for Dancing Words greatest hits tour

Tuesday, June 2 by ABC News

John Mellencamp has begun rehearsals for his Dancing Words Tour - The Greatest Hits, and he's giving fans insight into the process.Mellencamp shared videos on Instagram that were shot on the first day of rehearsals at Belmont Mall Studio in Indiana. The Read More.

Michael Stipe to perform on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

Michael Stipe is headed to late-night TV.The R.E.M. frontman is set to be the musical guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday night, where he'll be joined by producer Andrew Watt.Stipe and Watt recently teamed up to record the song "I... Read More.

Classic Hits

The Who releases performance of ‘Won’t Get Food Again’ from ‘Live at Eden Project’

‘Beauty and the Beast’ singer Peabo Bryson dies at 75

Watch the first trailer for the new Peter Frampton documentary, ‘Frampton’

Songs by Diana Ross, Cher and more among Billboard’s Greatest LGBTQ Anthems of All Time

Rescheduled date announced for Jimi Hendrix street naming

Paul McCartney doesn’t think he’ll ever retire

Elvis Costello announces new North American tour dates

On This Day, June 2, 1941: Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts was born

John Mellencamp begins rehearsals for Dancing Words greatest hits tour

Michael Stipe to perform on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

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