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Rush makes their return to the stage, pays tribute to drummer Neil Peart

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

Rush returned to the stage Sunday night in Los Angeles, kicking off their Fifty Something tour and marking the band's first tour since August 2015. It's also Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson's first time on tour since the 2020 death of Neil Peart. Drummer... Read More.

Heart singer Ann Wilson opens up about cancer diagnosis for the 1st time

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

Ann Wilson, the lead singer behind Heart, is publicly speaking out about her cancer diagnosis for the first time."I had to have surgery and a bunch of rounds of chemotherapy and radiation," Wilson told ABC News' Lara Spencer in an interview that aired Monday... Read More.

The Rolling Stones release visualizer for ‘Foreign Tongues’ track, ‘Rough and Twisted’

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones have released a visualizer for the Foreign Tongues track "Rough and Twisted." In the clip, a businessman runs and dances on a city street in slow motion. It also includes clips of him slowly stripping out of... Read More.

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.

Classic Hits

Rush makes their return to the stage, pays tribute to drummer Neil Peart

Heart singer Ann Wilson opens up about cancer diagnosis for the 1st time

The Rolling Stones release visualizer for ‘Foreign Tongues’ track, ‘Rough and Twisted’

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

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