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Simple Minds, Adam Ant, Soft Cell playing 2026 Darker Waves Festival

Tuesday, March 31 by ABC News

Simple Minds, Adam Ant and Soft Cell are among the artists set to play the Darker Waves Festival, taking place Nov. 14 at Huntington Beach City Beach in Huntington Beach, California.The festival, which mostly focuses on '80s and '90s alternative music, will be headlined... Read More.

The soul of Carole King highlighted on new playlist

Tuesday, March 31 by ABC News

Carole King's music has been covered by a whole host of artists over the years, and a new playlist is highlighting some soulful versions of her classic tunes.The Soul of Carole King, now available on Spotify, features songs King either... Read More.

James Taylor, Van Morrison, Sting, Deep Purple set for 2026 Montreux Jazz Festival

Tuesday, March 31 by ABC News

James Taylor, Van Morrison, Sting and Deep Purple are among the artists booked to play the 2026 Montreux Jazz Festival, taking place in Montreux, Switzerland, July 3-18.All four artists are booked to play the festival's Auditorium Stravinski, with Sting performing on July 4, Deep... Read More.

Ambrosia founding member and keyboardist Christopher North dead at 75

Tuesday, March 31 by ABC News

Christopher North, keyboardist and founding member of the soft rock group Ambrosia, has passed away at the age of 75. The news was confirmed by the band in a post on Facebook."Fans of Ambrosia, we honor the legendary life and... Read More.

On This Day, March 31, 1992: Bruce Springsteen releases two albums: ‘Human Touch’ & ‘Lucky Town’

Tuesday, March 31 by ABC News

On This Day, March 31, 1992 ...Bruce Springsteen released two albums, Human Touch and Lucky Town, both made after breaking up The E Street Band.Human Touch was the first album The Boss recorded, with E Streeter Roy Bittan and several studio musicians including Randy... Read More.

The Cranberries announce 33rd anniversary reissue of debut album

Tuesday, March 31 by ABC News

The Cranberries have announced a new reissue of the band's 1993 debut album, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?, in honor of its 33rd anniversary.The package, due out May 22, will include a new remaster of the original album as well... Read More.

Justin Hayward will share songs, stories on The Story In Your Eyes tour

Tuesday, March 31 by ABC News

The Moody Blues' singer/guitarist Justin Hayward is hitting the road on The Story In Your Eyes tour, where he'll perform songs from every era of his career, share stories with the audience and take part in a Q&A.Hayward tells ABC Audio that preparing for... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen to stream first two songs from Land of Hope and Dreams American tour opening night

Monday, March 30 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band kick off their Land of Hope and Dreams American tour on Tuesday at the Target Center in Minneapolis, and The Boss is giving fans at home a chance to experience at least a part of it.Springsteen has... Read More.

Dave Mason releases his first children’s book

Monday, March 30 by ABC News

Traffic co-founder Dave Mason has released his first children's book, Hole in My Shoe, a reimagining of his 1967 song, which he wrote when he was just 19 years old."'Hole In My Shoe' was the first song I ever wrote," says Mason. "Released by... Read More.

Her show will go on, in Paris: Céline Dion confirms limited engagement for September

Monday, March 30 by ABC News

Céline Dion has confirmed what many had already assumed: she's returning to the concert stage in Paris.In a video message on Instagram Monday - the Canadian superstar's birthday - Céline says, "This year, I'm getting the best birthday gift of... Read More.

Classic Hits

Simple Minds, Adam Ant, Soft Cell playing 2026 Darker Waves Festival

The soul of Carole King highlighted on new playlist

James Taylor, Van Morrison, Sting, Deep Purple set for 2026 Montreux Jazz Festival

Ambrosia founding member and keyboardist Christopher North dead at 75

On This Day, March 31, 1992: Bruce Springsteen releases two albums: ‘Human Touch’ & ‘Lucky Town’

The Cranberries announce 33rd anniversary reissue of debut album

Bruce Springsteen to stream first two songs from Land of Hope and Dreams American tour opening night

Dave Mason releases his first children’s book

Her show will go on, in Paris: Céline Dion confirms limited engagement for September

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