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New Deadhead documentary, ‘Summer Tour’, to screen this summer

Saturday, February 28 by ABC News

The Grateful Dead have a loyal fan base, and a new movie about them is set to hit theaters this summer.Summer Tour, directed by Mischa Richter and co-produced by actress Chloe Sevigny, focuses on the Deadhead community as they follow Dead & Company on... Read More.

‘Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,’ ‘Laughter in the Rain’ singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka dead at 86

Saturday, February 28 by ABC News

Singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka died Friday at the age of 86, ABC News has confirmed."Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka," read a statement from the musician's family. "A true rock and roll legend, an... Read More.

Aerosmith release ‘Walkin’ The Dog’ live performance from reissue of their self-titled debut

Friday, February 27 by ABC News

Aerosmith is set to reissue their self-titled debut album in March, and they are giving fans a preview of the bonus material that will come with it.The Boston rockers have released "Walkin' The Dog (Live At Paul's Mall, 1973)" to... Read More.

The Zombies releasing mono remaster of debut album, ‘Begin Here’

Friday, February 27 by ABC News

The Zombies are revisiting their debut album with a new reissue.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are set to reissue 1965's Begin Here remastered in mono on April 17. This follows the September release of a mono remaster of their iconic sophomore album,... Read More.

Billy Idol isn’t upset about not getting into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame the first time

Friday, February 27 by ABC News

Billy Idol received his second nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Wednesday. His first came last year, and he doesn't sound too bent out of shape that he didn't get in the first time around."I started to realize you don't always... Read More.

New book highlighting George Harrison’s personal photos coming in October

Friday, February 27 by ABC News

Fans of The Beatles are about to get a new look at the band from the point of view of George Harrison.Random House is set to release the new book The Third Eye: Early Photographs in October, described as "the... Read More.

Queen releases new mix of ‘Seven Seas of Rhye’ from upcoming ‘Queen II Collector’s Edition’

Friday, February 27 by ABC News

Queen is offering up the first preview of the upcoming reissue of their sophomore album, Queen II.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just released the 2026 mix of "Seven Seas Of Rhye" to digital outlets.... Read More.

Bryan Adams announces European tour dates

Friday, February 27 by ABC News

Bryan Adams has announced dates for a new European tour.The rocker is set to bring his Roll With The Punches tour to arenas in Europe this fall and winter, with the tour launching Sept. 27 in Riga, Latvia.The tour will make stops in more... Read More.

On This Day, Feb. 27, 1981: The Who release ‘You Better You Bet’

Friday, February 27 by ABC News

On This Day, Feb. 27, 1981...The Who released the song "You Better You Bet," their first single since the death of drummer Keith Moon three years earlier.The song, written by Pete Townshend, was the first single off the band's 1981 album, Face Dances, which... Read More.

Director Morgan Neville explores Paul McCartney’s ‘most misunderstood’ chapter in Man on the Run

Friday, February 27 by ABC News

Paul McCartney's post-Beatles life in the '70s, including the formation of his band Wings, is the focus of the new documentary Paul McCartney: Man on the Run. Director Morgan Neville tells ABC Audio he was interested in the story because... Read More.

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