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The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood to reveal the songs that have soundtracked their lives

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood are the latest musicians set to take part in the BBC Radio 2 show Tracks of My Years.Jagger and Wood have just been announced as guests on the May 31 episode, where... Read More.

‘Saturday Night Live’ releases bonus Paul McCartney performances

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

Saturday Night Live has just released two bonus Paul McCartney performances that didn't make it on air when he was the musical guest on the show's May 16 season finale.During the show, McCartney performed three tracks: The Boys of Dungeon Lane single "Days We... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen performs ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ on penultimate ‘The Late Show’

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen was the final announced musical guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Wednesday night, and he let his feelings be known as to who he thinks is responsible for the late night talk show's cancelation."I am here in support tonight for... Read More.

On This Day, May 21, 1979: Elton John becomes first western act to play U.S.S.R

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

On This Day, May 21, 1979...Elton John became the first western act to play the former U.S.S.R., when he kicked off a four-night stand at the Bolshoi Oktyabrsky (Great October) Concert Hall in Leningrad.After the opening night concert, Elton was reportedly asked to tone... Read More.

Night Ranger to release new ‘Best Of’ compilation

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

Night Ranger is looking back on their career with a new compilation album.The rockers are set to release Best Of on Aug. 28, an album featuring newly remixed and remastered versions of their classic tunes. It will include "Sister Christian," "When You Close Your... Read More.

Yes releases new track from upcoming album, ‘Aurora’

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

Yes has released another song from their upcoming album, Aurora.After debuting the album's title track in April, the band - currently made up of Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood and Jay Schellen - has now released "Turnaround... Read More.

On This Day, May 20, 1991: Paul McCartney released ‘Unplugged (The Official Bootleg)’

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

On This Day, May 20, 1991...Paul McCartney released an album made up of performances from his January 25, 1991, MTV Unplugged broadcast.Unplugged (The Official Bootleg) featured McCartney, backed by the band that joined him on his 1989-1990 world tour, performing acoustic takes on several... Read More.

Grateful Dead releasing 1966 Fillmore Auditorium Independence Ball concert

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

Grateful Dead are taking it back to their early career with their latest live release.Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA (7/3/66) will be released on July 3, on the 60th anniversary of the concert, which took place seven months after the band changed their name... Read More.

Lenny Kaye releases ‘Goin’ Local’ track ‘Solstice,’ co-written by Patti Smith

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

Lenny Kaye, the longest serving member of the Patti Smith Group, has released another song off his upcoming debut album, Goin' Local.The latest is the track "Solstice," which was co-written by Smith. The 79-year-old Kaye notes, "[O]ur collaboration continues a... Read More.

Watch the full trailer for ‘Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul’ documentary

Wednesday, May 20 by ABC News

The full trailer has now been released for the upcoming documentary Gregg Allman - The Music of My Soul, about the late Allman Brothers Band founder.The trailer, set to the Allman Brothers Band classic "Midnight Rider," features archival footage of... Read More.

Classic Hits

The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood to reveal the songs that have soundtracked their lives

‘Saturday Night Live’ releases bonus Paul McCartney performances

Bruce Springsteen performs ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ on penultimate ‘The Late Show’

On This Day, May 21, 1979: Elton John becomes first western act to play U.S.S.R

Night Ranger to release new ‘Best Of’ compilation

Yes releases new track from upcoming album, ‘Aurora’

On This Day, May 20, 1991: Paul McCartney released ‘Unplugged (The Official Bootleg)’

Grateful Dead releasing 1966 Fillmore Auditorium Independence Ball concert

Lenny Kaye releases ‘Goin’ Local’ track ‘Solstice,’ co-written by Patti Smith

Watch the full trailer for ‘Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul’ documentary

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