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Madonna’s manager isn’t sure she’ll tour behind ‘Confessions II’

Monday, April 20 by ABC News

Now that Madonna has officially announced her new album Confessions II, and she debuted one of the songs onstage during a surprise Coachella performance, fans are naturally wondering if the Queen of Pop will now take her show on the road. Well, according to... Read More.

Eagles’ Joe Walsh returns to Sphere to catch Phish’s residency

Monday, April 20 by ABC News

Eagles wrapped their Sphere Las Vegas residency on April 11, but apparently, guitarist Joe Walsh couldn't get enough of the venue.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer revealed on Instagram that he returned to the state-of-the-art venue Saturday night to... Read More.

Lou Gramm’s having a great time with new Foreigner lineup: ‘they’re happy to have me’

Monday, April 20 by ABC News

Original Foreigner frontman Lou Gramm is currently joining the new Foreigner lineup on a series of shows in Florida, and he tells ABC Audio he's been enjoying getting to play with the new members of the band."It's been great because they're great guys," he... Read More.

On This Day, April 20, 1992: Queen hosted star-studded Freddie Mercury tribute concert

Monday, April 20 by ABC News

On This Day, April 20, 1992...Queen hosted the star-studded Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness at Wembley Stadium in London.Also known as A Concert for Life, the event was a posthumous celebration honoring the band's frontman Freddie Mercury, who passed away Nov. 24,... Read More.

Billy Idol joins Sombr for surprise Coachella appearance

Monday, April 20 by ABC News

Newly announced Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Billy Idol made a surprise appearance during weekend two of the Coachella festival in Indio, California.The rocker and his longtime guitarist and collaborator Steve Stevens were the surprise guests during Sombr's... Read More.

The Zombies release mono remaster of ‘Begin Here,’ announce details of annual festival

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

The Zombies have just released the mono remaster of their debut album, 1965's Begin Here, and to mark the occasion, they've announced details of their third annual Begin Here Festival.Taking place over Halloween weekend, Oct. 30-Nov 1, in the band's hometown of St. Albans,... Read More.

Ringo Starr confirmed to appear on Paul McCartney’s new solo album

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

It seems Paul McCartney got a little help from his friend Ringo Starr for his upcoming solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane.Billboard reports that McCartney had a listening party for a group of about 30 fans at producer Andrew... Read More.

Foreigner releases ‘Feels Like the First Time’ from forthcoming ‘In the Eye of the Storm’ soundtrack

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

Foreigner has dropped a new live performance of their classic hit "Feels Like the First Time."The song is the first single from their forthcoming album, In the Eye of the Storm, the soundtrack to their 50th anniversary concert film, which was shot in New... Read More.

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke appear on Brother Cane’s Gary Rossington tribute song

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

Lynyrd Skynyrd's Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke appear on a new song that pays tribute to original Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington.The song, "Prince Charming," is from the Southern rock band Brother Cane, with the description noting it "reflects on... Read More.

On This Day, April 17, 1970: Paul McCartney releases his first solo album, ‘McCartney’

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

On This Day, April 17, 1970...Paul McCartney released his debut solo album, McCartney, which he recorded secretly, performing all the instruments himself, with some contributions from his wife, Linda McCartney.The album, which arrived three days later in America, was recorded during a period of... Read More.

Classic Hits

Madonna’s manager isn’t sure she’ll tour behind ‘Confessions II’

Eagles’ Joe Walsh returns to Sphere to catch Phish’s residency

Lou Gramm’s having a great time with new Foreigner lineup: ‘they’re happy to have me’

On This Day, April 20, 1992: Queen hosted star-studded Freddie Mercury tribute concert

Billy Idol joins Sombr for surprise Coachella appearance

The Zombies release mono remaster of ‘Begin Here,’ announce details of annual festival

Ringo Starr confirmed to appear on Paul McCartney’s new solo album

Foreigner releases ‘Feels Like the First Time’ from forthcoming ‘In the Eye of the Storm’ soundtrack

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Johnny Van Zant and Rickey Medlocke appear on Brother Cane’s Gary Rossington tribute song

On This Day, April 17, 1970: Paul McCartney releases his first solo album, ‘McCartney’

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