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Bruce Springsteen honored with social justice award at Tribeca Festival

Sunday, June 14 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen was honored with the 2026 Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award by the Tribeca Festival in New York City Saturday.After an opening speech by Tribeca founders Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, U2 frontman Bono introduced Springsteen, noting, "Bruce made poetry... Read More.

Foreigner releases cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’

Friday, June 12 by ABC News

Foreigner has shared their take on Simon & Garfunkel's classic tune "Bridge Over Troubled Water."The track is the latest song the band has released from their upcoming live album, In the Eye of the Storm, due out July 24.In the Eye of the Storm... Read More.

Def Leppard releases new video for ‘Rejoice’ shot at Las Vegas residency

Friday, June 12 by ABC News

Def Leppard wrapped their Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace back in February, and now they are giving fans who didn't make it to Sin City a little taste of what went down.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just dropped... Read More.

Rush performs ‘Moving Pictures’ in its entirety at night three of Fifty Something tour

Friday, June 12 by ABC News

Rush had yet another surprise in store for fans at their third KIA Forum show in Los Angeles Thursday night.Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have been changing things up from night to night since kicking off their Fifty Something tour on June 7. According... Read More.

Cheap Trick announces cancellation and postponement of several tour dates

Friday, June 12 by ABC News

Cheap Trick has been forced to cancel or postpone several shows on their current tour.According to a post on social media, the tour changes are "due to circumstances beyond our control," and refunds will be given to ticket holders for... Read More.

On This Day, June 12, 2003: Queen, Phil Collins & more inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Friday, June 12 by ABC News

On This Day, June 12, 2003...Phil Collins, Van Morrison and the members of Queen - Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon and the late Freddie Mercury - were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at a gala in New York City.Little Richard was... Read More.

KISS’ Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, John Fogerty honored at the Songwriters Hall of Fame gala

Friday, June 12 by ABC News

KISS' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, and rocker John Fogerty were celebrated at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction in New York City Thursday.Simmons and Stanley were inducted into the prestigious organization, with their music celebrated with performances of "Rock and Roll All... Read More.

Carly Simon returns with ‘Comes in Waves’, first album of new material since 2008

Friday, June 12 by ABC News

Carly Simon is back with new music.The "You're So Vain" singer/songwriter is set to release the new album, Comes in Waves, on Aug. 14. The record is Simon's first album of original music since 2008.Fans are getting their first taste of her new music... Read More.

New book explores 50 years of the Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’

Friday, June 12 by ABC News

The 50th anniversary of the Eagles' iconic album Hotel California is being celebrated in a new book.Eagles and Hotel California: 50 Years is described as a "visual and narrative journey" exploring "the creation, legacy, and lasting cultural power of one of rock's most iconic... Read More.

The Motels drop off Totally Tubular Festival; Bow Wow Wow, Men Without Hats added

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

This summer's Totally Tubular festival has made some changes to the lineup.The music fest, celebrating the music of the '80s, has announced that The Motels will no longer be on the bill, in order to give lead singer Martha Davies time to heal from... Read More.

Classic Hits

Foreigner releases cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’

Def Leppard releases new video for ‘Rejoice’ shot at Las Vegas residency

Rush performs ‘Moving Pictures’ in its entirety at night three of Fifty Something tour

Cheap Trick announces cancellation and postponement of several tour dates

On This Day, June 12, 2003: Queen, Phil Collins & more inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

KISS’ Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, John Fogerty honored at the Songwriters Hall of Fame gala

Carly Simon returns with ‘Comes in Waves’, first album of new material since 2008

New book explores 50 years of the Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’

The Motels drop off Totally Tubular Festival; Bow Wow Wow, Men Without Hats added

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