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KISS guitarist Ace Frehley’s most-used guitar sells for over $500,000 at auction

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

Ace Frehley's most-played guitar brought in big bucks at auction.The late KISS guitarist's 1975 Les Paul sold for $512,000 at Julien's Auctions' Music Icons auction, which took place May 29-30 at the Hard Rock Café Times Square.The guitar was described in a press release... Read More.

Chrissie Hynde baffled by people who film and take pictures during concerts

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

Chrissie Hynde has shared her thoughts on concertgoers who record and take pictures on their phones during concerts, and let's just say she's not a fan."Question: What is it with people and their phones?" the Pretenders frontwoman writes on social... Read More.

KISS announces new ‘Destroyer’ book and tarot card set

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

KISS is continuing the 50th anniversary celebration of their fourth album, Destroyer.To mark the milestone, the band is set to release the new book, KISS Destroyer: The Definitive Visual History, on Oct. 27, described as "an official, authorized retrospective chronicling... Read More.

Dylan, Springsteen, Joel make ‘New York Times’ readers’ choice list of the greatest living American songwriters

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

The New York Times released a list of the 30 greatest living American songwriters back in April, based on feedback from more than 250 music insiders and six Times critics. The list drew criticism from music fans, so the paper... Read More.

Michael Stipe & Andrew Watt perform ‘I Played the Fool’ on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and producer Andrew Watt were the musical guests on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday night, where they performed "I Played the Fool," the theme song to Steve Carell's HBO series The Rooster.The pair was joined by some A-list... Read More.

On This Day, June 3, 2002: Queen, Paul McCartney and more perform for Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

On This Day, June 3, 2002 ...Queen, Paul McCartney and Phil Collins were among the artists who performed at Party at the Palace, a concert held at London's Buckingham Palace Garden to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.Billed as the greatest concert... Read More.

‘So wonderful and generous’: Céline Dion remembers late duet partner Peabo Bryson

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

Céline Dion is remembering Peabo Bryson, her duet partner on the Grammy-winning hit "Beauty and the Beast," from the Disney film of the same name. Peabo died on Tuesday at age 75 after suffering a stroke earlier in the week.Céline was still a newcomer... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen, Peter Frampton and more: Tribeca Festival hits New York City

Wednesday, June 3 by ABC News

The 25th anniversary edition of New York's Tribeca Festival gets underway on Wednesday with the debut of a documentary on Earth, Wind & Fire, followed by a performance by the legendary band. The festival closes with an Alicia Keys documentary, and in between, there... Read More.

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.

Classic Hits

KISS guitarist Ace Frehley’s most-used guitar sells for over $500,000 at auction

Chrissie Hynde baffled by people who film and take pictures during concerts

KISS announces new ‘Destroyer’ book and tarot card set

Michael Stipe & Andrew Watt perform ‘I Played the Fool’ on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

On This Day, June 3, 2002: Queen, Paul McCartney and more perform for Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee

‘So wonderful and generous’: Céline Dion remembers late duet partner Peabo Bryson

Bruce Springsteen, Peter Frampton and more: Tribeca Festival hits New York City

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

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