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Glenn Hughes cancels US tour due to ‘minor health issue’

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Former Deep Purple singer/bassist Glenn Hughes announced on social media that he's canceling a planned spring U.S. tour to deal with a "minor health issue that requires his attention over the upcoming months.""I am taking advice from my medical team,... Read More.

Iconic items from The Beatles, David Gilmour & more going up for auction in March

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Instruments and other music memorabilia previously owned by The Beatles, David Gilmour, Nirvana's Kurt Cobain and more are headed to auction in March.The items are part of The Jim Irsay Collection - an assortment of instruments, sports items and pop culture memorabilia acquired over... Read More.

The Police, Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie get ‘Stranger Things’ bump on the UK Singles Chart

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Songs by The Police, Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie and more have jumped up the U.K. Official Singles Chart thanks to their use in the final season of Netflix's Stranger Things.The iconic Police tune "Every Breath You Take" has jumped to... Read More.

The Doors’ John Densmore & Robby Krieger team with Playing for Change for new take on ‘Riders on the Storm’

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

The Doors' John Densmore and Robby Krieger have teamed with Playing For Change, a multimedia project that aims to connect the world through music, to release a reimagined take on the Doors' 1971 classic "Riders on the Storm."The new recording,... Read More.

The Black Crowes announce new album, ‘A Pound of Feathers’

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

The Black Crowes' Chris Robinson said in his holiday message to fans that there would be new music coming - turns out, it's a whole new album.Chris and brother Rich Robinson just announced that The Black Crowes will release A... Read More.

David Bowie’s childhood home to be restored and open to visitors

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

David Bowie fans will soon be able to visit his childhood home.The Heritage of London Trust has acquired the south London home at 4 Plaistow Grove in Bromley, where Bowie lived from ages 8 to 20. A press release notes that the house is... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 9, 1944: Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page was born

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

On This Day, Jan. 9, 1944 ...James Patrick Page, better known as Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, was born in Heston, a suburb of London.Page started his career as a studio musician and was a member of The Yardbirds before he formed Led Zeppelin... Read More.

Carlos Santana’s Milagro Foundation reaches new milestone

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Carlos Santana has revealed that the Milagro Foundation, which he founded 25 years ago, has reached a new milestone.The foundation, named after the Spanish word for miracle, is dedicated to supporting the world's most vulnerable children and has... Read More.

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs to open for Chris Stapleton

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell and his band The Dirty Knobs have booked an opening spot on Chris Stapleton's upcoming All-American Road Show tour.The tour kicks off May 25 in Nashville, with Campbell and The Dirty Knobs set to open the... Read More.

Madonna stars in, records Italian pop classic for new Dolce & Gabbana fragrance campaign

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

Madonna embraces her Italian heritage in a new recording she's created especially for a new Dolce & Gabbana fragrance campaign.Madonna stars in the new campaign for two new scents that are joining the fashion house's The One fragrance line. The... Read More.

Classic Hits

Glenn Hughes cancels US tour due to ‘minor health issue’

Iconic items from The Beatles, David Gilmour & more going up for auction in March

The Police, Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie get ‘Stranger Things’ bump on the UK Singles Chart

The Doors’ John Densmore & Robby Krieger team with Playing for Change for new take on ‘Riders on the Storm’

The Black Crowes announce new album, ‘A Pound of Feathers’

David Bowie’s childhood home to be restored and open to visitors

On This Day, Jan. 9, 1944: Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page was born

Carlos Santana’s Milagro Foundation reaches new milestone

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs to open for Chris Stapleton

Madonna stars in, records Italian pop classic for new Dolce & Gabbana fragrance campaign

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