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Organizer hoping for ‘special guests’ at The Music of Billy Joel tribute concert

Tuesday, March 3 by ABC News

Billy Joel is the subject of this year's Music Of concert put on by New York entrepreneur Michael Dorf.This is Dorf's 21st Music Of charity concert, and he tells Rolling Stone it was the rocker's documentary, Billy Joel: And So... Read More.

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai’s SATCHVAI Band releases new single ‘Dancing’

Tuesday, March 3 by ABC News

Guitar greats Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, who in 2024 announced the formation of SATCHVAI Band, have dropped a new single.The two rockers have released the track "Dancing," accompanied by a video directed by Satriani's son,... Read More.

Lenny Kravitz teases new album

Monday, March 2 by ABC News

Looks like Lenny Kravitz is working on a new album.The rocker teased fans with news of a new record in a recent post on Instagram featuring a photo of him behind the drum kit and his dog sitting beside him.... Read More.

Sting announces North American fall leg of Sting 3.0 tour

Monday, March 2 by ABC News

Sting has announced some new North American dates for his Sting 3.0 tour.The new fall leg will launch with a two-night stand in Vancouver, Canada, on Oct. 5 and 6, with the first U.S. shows happening Oct. 8 and 9 in Seattle.The new leg... Read More.

Prince Celebration returns for 10th year

Monday, March 2 by ABC News

Another year, another opportunity for Prince fans to "Play in the Sunshine." This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Prince Celebration, where fans, artists and music lovers come together to pay homage to the late star, as well as his music, artistry and... Read More.

Eric Clapton announces U.S. tour dates

Monday, March 2 by ABC News

Eric Clapton has added some U.S. dates to his 2026 tour.The three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced six new U.S. shows, starting Sept. 6 in Detroit. The tour will hit Cincinnati, Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul, Minnesota, before wrapping Sept. 17... Read More.

On This Day: March 2, 1962: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jon Bon Jovi was born

Monday, March 2 by ABC News

On this Day, March 2, 1962 ...John Francis Bongiovi Jr. was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, later changing his name to Jon Bon Jovi for his musical career.In 1983 he formed Bon Jovi with keyboardist David Bryan, bassist Alec John Such and drummer... Read More.

The Black Crowes’ Rich Robinson is honored ‘just to be nominated’ for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Monday, March 2 by ABC News

The Black Crowes just received their second nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and guitarist and founding member Rich Robinson tells ABC Audio he feels honored to be recognized.Rich says he thought last year's nomination was amazing as well, and while... Read More.

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.

Classic Hits

Organizer hoping for ‘special guests’ at The Music of Billy Joel tribute concert

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai’s SATCHVAI Band releases new single ‘Dancing’

Lenny Kravitz teases new album

Sting announces North American fall leg of Sting 3.0 tour

Prince Celebration returns for 10th year

Eric Clapton announces U.S. tour dates

On This Day: March 2, 1962: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jon Bon Jovi was born

The Black Crowes’ Rich Robinson is honored ‘just to be nominated’ for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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

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

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