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War’s ‘Greatest Hits’ to be reissued for 50th anniversary

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

War's 1976 Greatest Hits compilation is getting a special reissue for its 50th anniversary.The new release is part of Rhino's Spirit of '76 campaign, which celebrates the albums that defined America's Bicentennial.Greatest Hits features such classic War tunes as "The World is a Ghetto,"... Read More.

Stephen Bishop to reissue debut album, ‘Careless’, for 50th anniversary

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

Singer/songwriter Stephen Bishop is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his debut album, Careless.The 74-year-old musician is set to reissue Careless on Aug. 14, featuring two unreleased bonus tracks, "Back Again" and "I Don't Know You Anymore," both of which were written during the Careless... Read More.

The Rolling Stones collaborate with FIFA on a World Cup-inspired merch line

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones have announced another FIFA collaboration in celebration of the upcoming World Cup.After previously announcing a series of World Cup-inspired limited-edition vinyl variants of their upcoming album Foreign Tongues, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced a new World Cup-inspired... Read More.

Robert Plant and Saving Grace announce new US tour dates

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

Robert Plant and his band Saving Grace, with singer Suzi Dian, are hitting the road on a new U.S. tour this fall.The Led Zeppelin frontman has announced dates for the Up The Sharp End tour, with stops in the Midwest and West Coast.The tour,... Read More.

Country star Jackson Dean honors Gregg Allman in song for ‘Music of My Soul’ documentary

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

The Gregg Allman documentary The Music of My Soul premieres Tuesday in New York City, and while there's bound to be plenty of Allman Brothers Band music in the film, there will also be a new track by country star Jackson Dean.The tune, "Read More.

Neil Young, John Mellencamp to headline Farm Aid in Virginia Beach

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

The 2026 edition of Farm Aid is set to take place Sept. 26 at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Virginia, marking the annual benefit's first time in the area.Farm Aid board members Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews, Margo... Read More.

Alanis Morissette is bringing her Las Vegas residency to LA

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

You oughta know that Alanis Morissette is taking her show on the road - to LA.Alanis Morissette will stage a continuation of her 2025 Las Vegas residency show in Los Angeles in November. The show, Butterfly with a Machete, will... Read More.

On This Day, June 9, 2016: Tom Petty, Elvis Costello inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

On This Day, June 9, 2016...Tom Petty and Elvis Costello were among the artists inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at a gala in New York City.Petty performed, backed by his band Mudcrutch, but bypassed his hit songs. Instead, he performed "Angel Dream"... Read More.

John Fogerty on being left off ‘The New York Times” greatest American living songwriters list: ‘It happens’

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

John Fogerty is set to receive the Johnny Mercer Award, the Songwriters Hall of Fame's highest honor, on Thursday in New York City. And yet with a career that includes iconic tunes like "Proud Mary," "Bad Moon Rising," "Fortunate Son" and more, Fogerty was... Read More.

R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, Allman Brothers Band’s Chuck Leavell headlining concert celebrating the music of Georgia

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

R.E.M.'s Mike Mills and Allman Brothers Band's Chuck Leavell will headline an upcoming concert celebrating the music of Georgia.A Night of Georgia Music will be held July 25 at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium in New York. It will have the... Read More.

Classic Hits

War’s ‘Greatest Hits’ to be reissued for 50th anniversary

Stephen Bishop to reissue debut album, ‘Careless’, for 50th anniversary

The Rolling Stones collaborate with FIFA on a World Cup-inspired merch line

Robert Plant and Saving Grace announce new US tour dates

Country star Jackson Dean honors Gregg Allman in song for ‘Music of My Soul’ documentary

Neil Young, John Mellencamp to headline Farm Aid in Virginia Beach

Alanis Morissette is bringing her Las Vegas residency to LA

On This Day, June 9, 2016: Tom Petty, Elvis Costello inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, Allman Brothers Band’s Chuck Leavell headlining concert celebrating the music of Georgia

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