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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.

Don Henley’s ‘The End of the Innocence’ getting vinyl and digital reissue

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

Don Henley's hit solo album The End of the Innocence is getting a new vinyl and digital release.The album, Henley's third full-length studio album, has been remastered from the original analog tapes and will be reissued on June 5 digitally, and on two-LP 180... Read More.

Here’s what to look out for on Record Store Day

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

Saturday is Record Store Day, and your local independent record store is bound to be packed with folks trying to get their hands on the latest exclusive releases.There will be over 350 releases available this year; here's a heads-up on some of the music... Read More.

KISS announces 2026 edition of KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

KISS is returning to Sin City with another edition of KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas.This year's event is happening Nov. 13-15 at the Virgin Hotels and will once again feature two KISS unmasked shows with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer.... Read More.

Def Leppard contributes song to Disney’s Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring The Muppets

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

While Aerosmith has been removed from the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida, another Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band will be featured in the new attraction.The new Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring The Muppets is set to... Read More.

Cream to release expanded edition of 1968’s ‘Wheels of Fire’

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

Cream is revisiting their third studio album, Wheels of Fire.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band - Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker and Jack Bruce - is set to release Wheels of Fire (Super Deluxe Edition) on June 12, a five-CD set featuring newly... Read More.

Grateful Dead launches its first official streaming app

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

Grateful Dead has given their fans a new way to enjoy their music.The band has partnered with nugs.net to launch Play Dead, the first official Grateful Dead streaming app, featuring newly transferred and mastered recordings from the band's vault, all in high-resolution audio.The available... Read More.

Peter Frampton to perform at Tribeca Festival

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

A new documentary about Peter Frampton is set to premiere at the 25th annual Tribeca Festival, with Frampton set to perform at the event.Frampton's documentary, titled Frampton, will have its world premiere on June 4, with the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer performing... Read More.

On This Day, April 16, 1996: KISS announced reunion tour during New York City press conference

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

On This Day, April 16, 1996 ...The four original members of KISS - Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss and Ace Frehley - held a press conference aboard the USS Intrepid in New York City to announce they were getting back together for a... Read More.

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