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Colman Domingo says ‘Michael’ biopic ‘was not an easy shoot’

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Colman Domingo is opening up about the making of the biopic Michael.In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on Wednesday, Domingo talked about what it was like to portray Joe Jackson, Michael Jackson's father, in the biopic about the... Read More.

Items from The Doors, The Who and more featured in Grammy Museum ‘Tower of Song’ exhibit

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

The Grammy Museum has teamed with the Songwriters Hall of Fame for a new exhibit highlighting both inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and recordings that have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.According to the description, Tower of Song: Iconic Songwriters... Read More.

Aerosmith ‘proud and grateful’ to be part of producer Jack Douglas’ legacy

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Aerosmith has paid tribute to producer Jack Douglas, who produced four of their multi-Platinum albums.Douglas died Monday at the age of 80. The band took to Instagram Wednesday to remember the producer, noting he "changed our lives.""We are mourning the... Read More.

Neil Young’s ‘Mirror Ball’ album with Pearl Jam to be reissued for the first time since 1995

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Neil Young's 1995 album, Mirror Ball, a collaboration with Pearl Jam, is set to be reissued for the first time in over 30 years.Although the album was part of Young's Official Release Series Volume 6 that came out in October, the album's now being... Read More.

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs release ‘Mission of Mercy’ track ‘No Regrets’

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs have released the new track "No Regrets" from their upcoming album, Mission of Mercy."'No Regrets' was written the night before we recorded it. It's like a movie in song about a fictional character who's... Read More.

Documentary on The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’ in the works

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

The Who's iconic album Quadrophenia will be the subject of a new documentary.According to Variety, the film, The Story of Quadrophenia, will explore the "enduring cultural legacy" of the band's 1973 rock opera, as well as "its continuing evolution." It... Read More.

The Rolling Stones reveal ‘Foreign Tongues’ track list

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones have revealed the track list for their upcoming album, Foreign Tongues.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers posted the 14-song track list on Instagram Wednesday, one day after they teased fans with the song titles.The Stones released... Read More.

Alex Van Halen says Van Halen reached out to Michael Anthony about 2006 David Lee Roth reunion

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Alex Van Halen is setting the record straight about not having Michael Anthony in Van Halen for their 2006 reunion with original frontman David Lee Roth.In an interview with the Brazilian outlet KazaGastão, Alex says that when the band decided... Read More.

On This Day, May 13, 1970: The Beatles documentary ‘Let It Be’ opened in New York City

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

On This Day, May 13, 1970 ...The Beatles documentary Let It Be opened in New York City.Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, the film took Beatles fans inside the studio as they recorded their album Let It Be.The documentary, which opened in London one week later,... Read More.

U2 takes over Mexico City street to film new music video

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

U2 has been working on a new album for quite a while and it sounds like they're finally getting ready to give fans their first taste of the record.The Irish rockers were in Mexico City Tuesday filming a music video on top of a... Read More.

Classic Hits

Colman Domingo says ‘Michael’ biopic ‘was not an easy shoot’

Items from The Doors, The Who and more featured in Grammy Museum ‘Tower of Song’ exhibit

Aerosmith ‘proud and grateful’ to be part of producer Jack Douglas’ legacy

Neil Young’s ‘Mirror Ball’ album with Pearl Jam to be reissued for the first time since 1995

Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs release ‘Mission of Mercy’ track ‘No Regrets’

Documentary on The Who’s ‘Quadrophenia’ in the works

Alex Van Halen says Van Halen reached out to Michael Anthony about 2006 David Lee Roth reunion

On This Day, May 13, 1970: The Beatles documentary ‘Let It Be’ opened in New York City

U2 takes over Mexico City street to film new music video

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