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The Rolling Stones drop new ‘Foreign Tongues’ songs

Thursday, June 25 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones are giving fans another preview of their upcoming album, Foreign Tongues.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have released two new songs from the album, including the new single "Jealous Lover," which features... Read More.

The Beatles release iconic ‘All You Need is Love’ performance for Global Beatles Day

Thursday, June 25 by ABC News

Thursday is Global Beatles Day, which celebrates the anniversary of the legendary band's 1967 live performance of "All You Need is Love" on the BBC's Our World special. Now fans at home can relive the performance.This year marks the first time Apple Corps Ltd,... Read More.

On This Day, June 25, 2022: Paul McCartney headlined the UK’s Glastonbury Festival

Thursday, June 25 by ABC News

On This Day, June 25, 2022...Paul McCartney headlined the U.K.'s Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, England, performing a 38-song set on the Pyramid Stage.The concert took place one week after McCartney turned 80, making him the oldest solo headliner ever to play the festival.McCartney's set... Read More.

Lionel Richie cuts opening night set short after feeling ‘dizzy’ and ‘strange’

Thursday, June 25 by ABC News

Lionel Richie was not 'Dancing on the Ceiling' during the opening night of his tour in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Wednesday: He was sitting on the stage.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer cut his set short on the Sing a Song All Night... Read More.

Blood, Sweat & Tears singer David Clayton-Thomas dead at 84

Thursday, June 25 by ABC News

David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer and songwriter of the jazz rock group Blood, Sweat & Tears, died Wednesday at 84, the singer's publicist confirms to ABC News.According to the publicist, Clayton-Thomas "died peacefully" at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto.Born David Henry Thomsett in Surrey, England,... Read More.

Mick Jagger reveals his thoughts on a Rolling Stones biopic

Thursday, June 25 by ABC News

The Beatles are getting not one but four biopics, thanks to Sam Mendes' project The Beatles - A Four Film Cinematic Event, and it sounds like Mick Jagger is open to having a similar thing happen for The Rolling Stones.In a new interview with... Read More.

Billy Idol and Steve Stevens inducted into Guitar Center’s Hollywood Rockwalk

Wednesday, June 24 by ABC News

Billy Idol and longtime collaborator Steve Stevens have been inducted into Guitar Center's Hollywood Rockwalk.The pair took part in a handprint ceremony outside Guitar Center's flagship location on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood Tuesday night."I've had a fantastic time with Steve, he's made a lot... Read More.

America’s Gerry Beckley drops new single, ‘Get It Right’

Wednesday, June 24 by ABC News

Gerry Beckley is out with new music.The America co-founder has just released the new track "Get It Right," the first single off his upcoming solo album, Merciful. The album features a combination of previously unfinished material, along with newly written... Read More.

Rush postpones Fort Worth show due to ‘travel and border-related delays’

Wednesday, June 24 by ABC News

Rush has run into their first glitch on their Fifty Something tour.The rockers were supposed to be headlining the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on Wednesday. But according to a post on Instagram, the show has now been postponed... Read More.

Deep Purple drops new ‘SPLAT!’ single ‘Guilt Trippin’’

Wednesday, June 24 by ABC News

Deep Purple has shared another preview of their upcoming album, SPLAT!The band has released the new single "Guilt Trippin'," which, according to a press release, "imagines God and Charles Darwin sharing a drink in a pub, reflecting on how things... Read More.

Classic Hits

The Rolling Stones drop new ‘Foreign Tongues’ songs

The Beatles release iconic ‘All You Need is Love’ performance for Global Beatles Day

On This Day, June 25, 2022: Paul McCartney headlined the UK’s Glastonbury Festival

Lionel Richie cuts opening night set short after feeling ‘dizzy’ and ‘strange’

Blood, Sweat & Tears singer David Clayton-Thomas dead at 84

Mick Jagger reveals his thoughts on a Rolling Stones biopic

Billy Idol and Steve Stevens inducted into Guitar Center’s Hollywood Rockwalk

America’s Gerry Beckley drops new single, ‘Get It Right’

Rush postpones Fort Worth show due to ‘travel and border-related delays’

Deep Purple drops new ‘SPLAT!’ single ‘Guilt Trippin’’

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