Classic Hits Archives - Akamai Daily News

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr & more donate to MusiCares Charity Relief Auction

Thursday, January 15 by ABC News

Personal items and memorabilia from artists like Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Foreigner and Phil Collins are among the pieces up for grabs as part of this year's MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, held every year to support the charitable arm of... Read More.

Ronnie Wood’s guitars highlight new career-spanning anthology

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood is the subject of a new career-spanning book.Fearless: The Anthology, from Genesis Publications, has Wood opening up his personal archive in a book for the first time and features photos of rare instruments, designer stage wear, concert set lists... Read More.

Peter Criss responds to Gene Simmons’ accusations about the writing of KISS’ ‘Beth’

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

Peter Criss has responded to a recent Gene Simmons interview in which he claimed Criss didn't deserve a songwriting credit on KISS' 1976 hit "Beth."The track, which peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, is credited to Criss, the late Stan Penridge and... Read More.

Grateful Dead’s Bill Kreutzmann pays tribute to Bob Weir

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann has shared his thoughts on his late bandmate Bob Weir, whose death was announced Saturday.In a lengthy post on Instagram, Kreutzmann recounts their first meeting and all the fun they had in the early days... Read More.

Watch the trailer for new Paul McCartney doc ‘Man on the Run’

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

The first official trailer for the upcoming Paul McCartney documentary Man on the Run has just been released.The film, directed by Morgan Neville, looks at McCartney's life following the breakup of The Beatles, including the formation of his band Wings."The... Read More.

Peter Gabriel to release physical copies of ‘In the Big Room’ and ‘Live at WOMAD 1982’

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

Peter Gabriel has announced the CD and LP release of two live albums that he released to digital services in 2025. The rocker is set to drop In the Big Room on March 13 and Live... Read More.

John Mellencamp hitting the road on a summer greatest hits tour

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

John Mellencamp is giving fans what they want - the hits.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced dates for the Dancing Words Tour - The Greatest Hits, where he'll play a set filled with hits including "Jack and Diane," "Hurts So Good,"... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 14, 1980: Rush released the album ‘Permanent Waves’

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

On This Day, Jan. 14, 1980 ...Rush released their seventh studio album, Permanent Waves, which peaked at #4 on the Billboard album chart. It was the Canadian band's first album to land in the top five, making it their most successful album at that... Read More.

Bob Dylan Center announces concert celebrating 60th anniversary of ‘Blonde on Blonde’

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

A concert celebrating the 60th anniversary of Bob Dylan's classic album Blonde on Blonde is being put on by the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.The concert, dubbed Sooner or Later, will be held Feb. 20 at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, emceed by The... Read More.

Gibson debuts Keith Richards-signed replicas of his famous ES-355 guitar

Wednesday, January 14 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards and Gibson have collaborated on a pair of limited-edition guitars, autographed by the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.According to a press release, the instruments are exact replicas of one of Richards' "best-loved and most... Read More.

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