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Joni Mitchell’s Juno Lifetime Achievement Award tribute to feature Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

Joni Mitchell is getting the Lifetime Achievement Award at Canada's 2026 Juno Awards, and the artists who will help celebrate her have just been announced.Fellow Canadian singers Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell will pay tribute to Mitchell with a performance at the award show,... Read More.

Late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott’s 80th birthday to be marked by events, new merch and more

Thursday, February 19 by ABC News

Original AC/DC frontman Bon Scott would have turned 80 this year, and the Bon Scott estate, along with its exclusive licensing/merchandising partner Perryscope Productions, has announced lots of plans to celebrate the milestone.The official Scott YouTube channel will offer new... Read More.

Eagles to show off ‘Their Greatest Hits 1971-75’ quadruple Diamond certification in Las Vegas

Thursday, February 19 by ABC News

The Eagles' compilation album Their Greatest Hits 1971-75 was awarded a quadruple Diamond certification by the Recording Industry Association of America in January, and the band is so proud of the accomplishment that they are showing it off.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers... Read More.

Paul McCartney, Paul Mescal attend London screening of ‘Man on the Run’

Thursday, February 19 by ABC News

Paul McCartney was in attendance Wednesday night at a special star-studded London screening of his upcoming documentary, Man on the Run, which looks at McCartney's life following the breakup of The Beatles, including the formation of his band Wings.Also in attendance was the film's... Read More.

Full Milwaukee Summerfest lineup announced

Thursday, February 19 by ABC News

The full lineup for the 2026 Milwaukee Summerfest has just been announced. The festival takes place over three weekends - June 18-20, June 25-27 and July 2-4 - across multiple venues.Artists performing at this year's Summerfest, some of whom were previously announced, include David... Read More.

Queen announces expanded reissue of sophomore album, ‘Queen II’

Thursday, February 19 by ABC News

After months of teases from guitarist Brian May, Queen has finally revealed details of the upcoming reissue of their sophomore album, Queen II.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band is set to celebrate the record with the release of a remixed, remastered and... Read More.

On This Day, Feb. 19, 1985: Mick Jagger releases debut solo album

Thursday, February 19 by ABC News

On The Feb. 19, 1985...The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger released his debut solo album, She's The Boss.The album was produced by Jagger, Nile Rodgers and others, and featured contributions from The Who's Pete Townshend, guitarist Jeff Beck, Herbie Hancock and Sly and Robbie.It later... Read More.

The Doors’ Playing for Change video shows ‘Jim, Robby and John are still in sync,’ says producer

Thursday, February 19 by ABC News

The Doors' John Densmore and Robby Krieger recently teamed with Playing for Change, the multimedia project connecting the world through music, for a new version of The Doors' classic "Riders on the Storm." It features artists... Read More.

Bono describes U2’s next album as ‘defiantly joyful’

Thursday, February 19 by ABC News

U2 frontman Bono has shared some insight into the band's upcoming album, which is expected later this year.In conjunction with the just-released EP U2 - Days of Ash, U2 released a special edition of their magazine Propaganda, and in an... Read More.

Journey to perform at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Journey has added another show to their 2026 schedule.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced they'll be performing at this summer's Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which takes place Aug. 7-16 in Sturgis, South Dakota.Journey will be performing at the event's Full Throttle Saloon... Read More.

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