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On This Day, June 16, 1972: David Bowie released ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars’

Tuesday, June 16 by ABC News

On This Day, June 16, 1972 ...David Bowie released his fifth studio album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. The album featured such future Bowie classics as "Starman" and "Suffragette City."The tale of a bisexual alien rock star... Read More.

Rod Stewart postpones Red Rocks shows after doctor prescribed vocal rest

Tuesday, June 16 by ABC News

Rod Stewart has postponed more shows as he recovers from vocal issues.Stewart has moved his June 15 and 16 shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, to Sept. 2 and 3, 2027. The venue announced the news on their social media pages."Following examinations... Read More.

New Gregg Allman documentary shows the rock star ‘without any secrets,’ according to director

Tuesday, June 16 by ABC News

The new documentary Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul opens in theaters Wednesday, giving fans insight into the legendary Allman Brothers Band frontman.For the film's producer Michael Lehman, a good friend of the rocker's, getting Gregg's life on the... Read More.

Live album of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1976 London residency to be released in August

Monday, June 15 by ABC News

A new live album highlighting Bob Marley & The Wailers' 1976 London residency is getting its first-ever official release.Roots, Rock, Reggae: Live at the Hammersmith Odeon features 18 tracks recorded during Marley's June 1976 sold-out residency at London's Hammersmith Odeon. According to a press... Read More.

Bonnie Tyler out of coma ‘but remains very unwell,’ according to statement

Monday, June 15 by ABC News

Singer Bonnie Tyler is still recovering after undergoing surgery in May.Tyler's rep confirmed in May that doctors had put the "Total Eclipse of the Heart" singer in a medically induced coma to aid in her recovery from intestinal surgery. A post on the 75-year-old... Read More.

Stevie Nicks is angry at Keith Urban over yacht rock song

Monday, June 15 by ABC News

Back in 1978, Stevie Nicks sang backup on a top-10 hit by Walter Egan called "Magnet and Steel," which she also inspired. Now she's miffed that an artist who just covered the song didn't invite her to sing on it.Country superstar Keith Urban has... Read More.

Bob Dylan reflects on the best and worst parts about being in your 80s

Monday, June 15 by ABC News

Bob Dylan turned 85 in May, and in a new opinion piece for The New York Times he reflects on the best and worst things about being an octogenarian.The article was tied to President Donald Trump's 80th birthday Sunday, although... Read More.

Culture Club releases AI-assisted take on ‘Karma Chameleon’

Monday, June 15 by ABC News

Culture Club's Boy George turned 65 on Sunday, and to mark the occasion he recorded and released a new AI-assisted version of his group's hit "Karma Chameleon.""Created in partnership with @artistincluded, this release showcases how ethical AI can help honor... Read More.

On This Day, June 15, 1986: The Police, U2, & more headline final show of Conspiracy of Hope tour

Monday, June 15 by ABC News

On This Day, June 15, 1986...The Police, U2 and Peter Gabriel were among the artists who performed at the final stop of the Conspiracy of Hope tour, a six-show tour organized on behalf of Amnesty International to raise awareness of human rights issues and... Read More.

Rod Stewart angers fans with World Cup trip hours after canceling San Diego concert

Monday, June 15 by ABC News

Rod Stewart canceled his show in San Diego, California, on June 12 due to illness - which is why fans weren't happy to see him flying to the World Cup in Boston less than 24 hours later.According to SanDiegoVille.com, the... Read More.

Classic Hits

On This Day, June 16, 1972: David Bowie released ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars’

Rod Stewart postpones Red Rocks shows after doctor prescribed vocal rest

New Gregg Allman documentary shows the rock star ‘without any secrets,’ according to director

Live album of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1976 London residency to be released in August

Bonnie Tyler out of coma ‘but remains very unwell,’ according to statement

Stevie Nicks is angry at Keith Urban over yacht rock song

Bob Dylan reflects on the best and worst parts about being in your 80s

Culture Club releases AI-assisted take on ‘Karma Chameleon’

On This Day, June 15, 1986: The Police, U2, & more headline final show of Conspiracy of Hope tour

Rod Stewart angers fans with World Cup trip hours after canceling San Diego concert

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