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Barry Manilow says he’s ‘going to do this tour if it kills me’ ahead of UK dates

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Barry Manilow has yet to return to the stage since undergoing surgery for lung cancer in December, but he's scheduled to do so in June with a tour of the U.K. And the legendary entertainer says he plans to do it, no matter how... Read More.

New Donna Summer box set announced

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

A new box set compiling some of the late Donna Summer's biggest albums has been announced.The collection, dubbed Donna Summer: The Casablanca Studio Albums, is due out Oct. 2 on seven-CD and 10-LP sets. As its title suggests, the set includes the albums the... Read More.

Paul McCartney says John Lennon’s ‘spirit is still in me, and I’m very glad of that’

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

In a new video for Amazon Live and Amazon Music, Paul McCartney sits down with another famous Paul, Paul Mescal, who's playing him in the upcoming quartet of Beatles films from Sam Mendes. During their 11-minute chat, McCartney discusses writing... Read More.

Jimi Hendrix’s food receipts, phone bills and other documents going on display in London

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

In between wowing audiences with his otherworldly guitar skills, Jimi Hendrix was just a regular person who ordered food and paid his phone bill.That's what a new exhibit dedicated to the "Purple Haze" icon opening in London will show.According to Read More.

On This Day, May 26, 1967: The Beatles release ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

On This Day, May 26, 1967...The Beatles released their classic album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band in the U.K., with the U.S. release coming days later on June 2.The album, considered by many to be the greatest record of all time, featured such... Read More.

Paul McCartney can ‘see the parallel’ between Taylor Swift and The Beatles

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

Paul McCartney thinks Taylor Swift's global fame is similar to the level of superstardom he once experienced with The Beatles - though he wouldn't presume to give her any advice about it.While appearing on BBC Radio 2, McCartney was asked... Read More.

Neil Young performs at benefit show in first live appearance of the year

Tuesday, May 26 by ABC News

In February, Neil Young canceled his planned 2026 tour dates, but he returned to the stage on May 22 at a benefit concert in his home country of Canada.As Billboard reports, Young performed a solo acoustic set at the show... Read More.

Billy Idol receives AMA Lifetime Achievement Award: ‘Find out who you are and be it!’

Monday, May 25 by ABC News

Billy Idol had the honor of closing Monday night's American Music Awards, as he accepted the AMA Lifetime Achievement Award and then took the stage to perform two of his classic hits.Idol was presented the award by Grammy-winning R&B star Leon Thomas, who said... Read More.

Why Rush’s Geddy Lee calls location of Fifty Something tour launch a ‘supremely stupid idea’

Friday, May 22 by ABC News

Rush has a lot of emotional baggage associated with the Forum in Los Angeles. The band wrapped their R40 Live tour at the venue in 2015, which marked their final show with drummer Neil Peart before his death in 2020. Then in 2022, bassist/vocalist... Read More.

Watch Paul (Mescal) meet Paul (McCartney) in upcoming Amazon Music series

Friday, May 22 by ABC News

Paul Mescal is portraying Paul McCartney in the upcoming quartet of Beatles films being made by Sam Mendes, so Amazon Music has tapped Mescal to interview McCartney about his new album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane.The Boys of Dungeon Lane: In Conversation with Paul... Read More.

Classic Hits

Barry Manilow says he’s ‘going to do this tour if it kills me’ ahead of UK dates

New Donna Summer box set announced

Paul McCartney says John Lennon’s ‘spirit is still in me, and I’m very glad of that’

Jimi Hendrix’s food receipts, phone bills and other documents going on display in London

On This Day, May 26, 1967: The Beatles release ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’

Paul McCartney can ‘see the parallel’ between Taylor Swift and The Beatles

Neil Young performs at benefit show in first live appearance of the year

Billy Idol receives AMA Lifetime Achievement Award: ‘Find out who you are and be it!’

Why Rush’s Geddy Lee calls location of Fifty Something tour launch a ‘supremely stupid idea’

Watch Paul (Mescal) meet Paul (McCartney) in upcoming Amazon Music series

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