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KISS celebrates 50th anniversary of ‘Destroyer’ with new merch line

Friday, March 13 by ABC News

Sunday marks 50 years since KISS released their fourth studio album, Destroyer, and to celebrate the occasion the band has released a new line of products and merchandise.The Destroyer anniversary collection includes a metallic gold and purple fire vinyl pressing of the album, which... Read More.

Rush releases classic 1984 Toronto concert to YouTube

Friday, March 13 by ABC News

Rush is celebrating the release of the deluxe edition of their 10th studio album, 1984's Grace Under Pressure, with the release of a classic concert.The band has just debuted a recording of their Sept. 21, 1984, concert at Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens on Read More.

ASIA releases live performance of ‘Wildest Dreams’

Friday, March 13 by ABC News

ASIA has just released their new live album, ASIA - Live in England, and to coincide with the release they've shared a new live performance video.The latest video is for the track "Wildest Dreams," which originally appeared on ASIA's 1982... Read More.

Lou Gramm releases ‘Time Heals the Pain’ from upcoming solo album, ‘Released’

Friday, March 13 by ABC News

Former Foreigner frontman Lou Gramm has released another track from his upcoming solo album, Released.The latest, "Time Heals the Pain," is described in a press release as "a soaring, emotionally charged rock ballad" that "unfolds as a moving meditation on... Read More.

David Gilmour’s ‘The Black Strat’ guitar sells for a record-breaking $14.55 million at auction

Friday, March 13 by ABC News

A guitar previously owned by Pink Floyd's David Gilmour has broken records at auction.Gilmour's black Fender Stratocaster, known as "The Black Strat," brought in a record-setting $14.55 million from an online bidder at a Christie's auction on Thursday. According to the auction house, the... Read More.

On This Day, March 13, 1993: Eric Clapton hits #1 with ‘Unplugged’

Friday, March 13 by ABC News

On This Day, March 13, 1993...Eric Clapton hit #1 with Unplugged, an album featuring performances from his MTV Unplugged episode, which was recorded live in front of a studio audience.The album - which featured performances of "Tears in Heaven," about the death of his... Read More.

Quincy Jones’ estate teams with HarbourView to preserve producer’s legacy

Friday, March 13 by ABC News

The Quincy Jones estate is putting new measures in place to keep the late producer's legacy alive. The estate has signed a deal with HarbourView Equity Partners, granting it ownership of select music and non-music assets from Quincy Jones, including portions of his recorded... Read More.

The Black Crowes’ Rich Robinson talks new album, ‘A Pound of Feathers’

Friday, March 13 by ABC News

The Black Crowes are back with a new album, A Pound of Feathers, which they recorded in just eight days. And while that may sound fast, guitarist Rich Robinson tells ABC Audio that's just how he and brother Chris Robinson work."Chris and I have... Read More.

Billy Joel’s daughter confirms he’ll attend Carnegie Hall tribute, says he’s ‘doing great’

Thursday, March 12 by ABC News

A long list of artists will pay homage to Billy Joel at Carnegie Hall Thursday by performing his songs during the latest installment of the annual Music Of charity concert, which raises money for music education for underserved youth.... Read More.

On This Day, March 12, 2007: R.E.M., Patti Smith & Van Halen are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Thursday, March 12 by ABC News

On This Day, March 12, 2007 ...R.E.M., Patti Smith and Van Halen were among the artists inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at a ceremony held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.R.E.M. was inducted by Pearl Jam frontman... Read More.

Classic Hits

KISS celebrates 50th anniversary of ‘Destroyer’ with new merch line

Rush releases classic 1984 Toronto concert to YouTube

ASIA releases live performance of ‘Wildest Dreams’

Lou Gramm releases ‘Time Heals the Pain’ from upcoming solo album, ‘Released’

David Gilmour’s ‘The Black Strat’ guitar sells for a record-breaking $14.55 million at auction

On This Day, March 13, 1993: Eric Clapton hits #1 with ‘Unplugged’

Quincy Jones’ estate teams with HarbourView to preserve producer’s legacy

The Black Crowes’ Rich Robinson talks new album, ‘A Pound of Feathers’

Billy Joel’s daughter confirms he’ll attend Carnegie Hall tribute, says he’s ‘doing great’

On This Day, March 12, 2007: R.E.M., Patti Smith & Van Halen are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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