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The Who celebrates 50th anniversary of their Who Put the Boot In tour with limited-edition soccer jerseys

Friday, June 5 by ABC News

The Who is celebrating the 50th anniversary of their Who Put the Boot In tour with a set of limited-edition soccer jerseys, or football jerseys as they say in the U.K.Why soccer jerseys? Well, the tour had the rockers playing three different U.K. football... Read More.

Barry Manilow says new album ‘What a Time’ reflects ‘where I’ve been, where I am’

Friday, June 5 by ABC News

Ahead of his return to the stage, Barry Manilow has released What a Time, his first non-concept album of new, mostly original material in years. And he says for him, the project is a "full-circle" moment.Barry writes in an Instagram... Read More.

Full version of Pink Floyd’s ‘Pigs on the Wing’ available digitally for the first time

Friday, June 5 by ABC News

A rare Pink Floyd track has gotten its first-ever digital release.The full version of "Pigs on the Wing," which prior to this was only available on the eight-track release of 1977's Animals, is now available via digital outlets and on... Read More.

Paul McCartney’s ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ debuts at #1 in the UK

Friday, June 5 by ABC News

Paul McCartney is #1 in the U.K. yet again.The legendary Beatle's latest solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, has debuted on top of the U.K. Official Chart."Guess what? Our album is Number 1! Can't get much higher. And we... Read More.

Deep Purple releases ‘Diablo’ from upcoming album ‘SPLAT!’

Friday, June 5 by ABC News

Deep Purple is offering up another preview of their upcoming album, SPLAT!The band has dropped the new single "Diablo," which features country star Keith Urban on guitar."It is all about taking chances," frontman Ian Gillan says of the song. "Just for once in your... Read More.

On This Day, June 5, 1975: Talking Heads make their live debut at CBGB in New York

Friday, June 5 by ABC News

On This Day, June 5, 1975...Talking Heads -- David Byrne, Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz -- made their live debut at the New York club CBGB, where they opened for the Ramones.The set consisted of songs like "Psycho Killer," "The Girls Want to Be... Read More.

Stevie Nicks makes major donation to USC

Friday, June 5 by ABC News

Stevie Nicks is honoring the doctor who helps keep her voice in tip-top shape.The singer has made a major donation to University of Southern California to help complete a $3 million fundraising goal for an endowed chair at the Keck School of Medicine at... Read More.

The return of Rush: Band’s first tour in over 10 years kicks off Sunday

Friday, June 5 by ABC News

Rush's highly anticipated Fifty Something tour finally kicks off Sunday in Los Angeles, something fans of the Canadian rockers have been waiting for for more than a decade.The tour will be Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson's first outing since wrapping the R40 tour in... Read More.

The Rolling Stones collaborate with FIFA for new ‘Foreign Tongues’ variants

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones have announced a new collaboration with FIFA to coincide with the upcoming World Cup tournament.The Rolling Stones x FIFA - Foreign Tongues collab is made up of limited-edition vinyl variants of their upcoming album, Foreign Tongues.The variants are the Host Nation... Read More.

Warren Haynes reimagines Grateful Dead’s ‘Shakedown Street’ for upcoming album, ‘Dreams & Songs’

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

Warren Haynes takes on a Grateful Dead classic in the latest preview of his upcoming symphonic album, Dreams & Songs.The Gov't Mule frontman has released a cover of The Dead's "Shakedown Street," recorded at his 2019... Read More.

Classic Hits

The Who celebrates 50th anniversary of their Who Put the Boot In tour with limited-edition soccer jerseys

Barry Manilow says new album ‘What a Time’ reflects ‘where I’ve been, where I am’

Full version of Pink Floyd’s ‘Pigs on the Wing’ available digitally for the first time

Paul McCartney’s ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ debuts at #1 in the UK

Deep Purple releases ‘Diablo’ from upcoming album ‘SPLAT!’

On This Day, June 5, 1975: Talking Heads make their live debut at CBGB in New York

Stevie Nicks makes major donation to USC

The return of Rush: Band’s first tour in over 10 years kicks off Sunday

The Rolling Stones collaborate with FIFA for new ‘Foreign Tongues’ variants

Warren Haynes reimagines Grateful Dead’s ‘Shakedown Street’ for upcoming album, ‘Dreams & Songs’

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