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Bob Dylan’s tour going through a guitarist shake-up

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

Bob Dylan's current tour seems to be going through a bit of a band shake-up, and now one of his guitarists is speaking out about his departure.Guitarist Bob Britt is responding to reports in the press about his departure from the tour, which began... Read More.

New Grateful Dead exhibit opening in San Francisco

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

A new exhibit dedicated to the Grateful Dead is set to open in San Francisco.Forever Grateful, opening Friday at the Haight Street Art Center, will feature a collection of artwork, instruments and memorabilia celebrating the legacy of the iconic band. It includes over 400... Read More.

Genesis’ Steve Hackett and Marillion’s Steve Rothery release first song from collaborative album

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett and Steve Rothery, the original guitarist for progressive rock band Marillion, have shared the first single off their upcoming instrumental album, The Roaring Waves.The track, "The Black Sea," is described by Rothery as "the perfect... Read More.

On This Day, June 29, 1984: Bruce Springsteen kicked off his Born in the U.S.A. tour

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

On This Day, June 29, 1984...Bruce Springsteen kicked off the Born in the U.S. A. tour in St. Paul, Minnesota.The tour featured the E Street Band debuts of guitarist Nils Lofgren, who replaced Stevie Van Zandt who left to record a solo album, and... Read More.

The B-52s’ equipment destroyed during storm at music festival

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

The B-52s were forced to cancel their set at Frances' Retro C Trop music festival Saturday due to severe weather just minutes before they were to go onstage.Singer Fred Schneider took to social media to let fans know just how bad the situation... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen honors Clive Davis at funeral: ‘He changed my life forever’

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen was one of several artists honoring late music exec Clive Davis at a funeral service in New York City Monday."Clive was the most humble man in the music business," Springsteen said at the opening of his speech, garnering laughs and applause from... Read More.

Report: Stevie Nicks to perform at Taylor Swift’s wedding

Monday, June 29 by ABC News

More reported details are leaking out about Taylor Swift's upcoming wedding to Travis Kelce, and it appears guests may be entertained by a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.A source has confirmed to Rolling Stone that Stevie Nicks will... Read More.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers celebrate 50th anniversary of ‘American Girl’ and ‘Breakdown’

Friday, June 26 by ABC News

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers fans are getting a chance to hear new versions of two of his classic songs.To mark the 50th anniversary of Petty's iconic tracks "American Girl" and "Breakdown," the Tom Petty estate has just released extended, newly mixed versions of... Read More.

Roger Daltrey and Eddie Vedder to headline Brazil’s Best of Blues and Rock Festival

Friday, June 26 by ABC News

The Who's Roger Daltrey and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder are set to headline the Best of Blues and Rock Festival, happening Nov. 20-22 at Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo, Brazil.Daltrey is set to headline the festival on Nov. 21, with a lineup that also... Read More.

Billy Joel’s ‘Vienna’ joins the Spotify Billions Club

Friday, June 26 by ABC News

Billy Joel is celebrating another song joining the Spotify Billions Club.A post on the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer's Instagram account reveals that "Vienna" is now his third song to reach the milestone.Already in the... Read More.

Classic Hits

Bob Dylan’s tour going through a guitarist shake-up

New Grateful Dead exhibit opening in San Francisco

Genesis’ Steve Hackett and Marillion’s Steve Rothery release first song from collaborative album

On This Day, June 29, 1984: Bruce Springsteen kicked off his Born in the U.S.A. tour

The B-52s’ equipment destroyed during storm at music festival

Bruce Springsteen honors Clive Davis at funeral: ‘He changed my life forever’

Report: Stevie Nicks to perform at Taylor Swift’s wedding

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers celebrate 50th anniversary of ‘American Girl’ and ‘Breakdown’

Roger Daltrey and Eddie Vedder to headline Brazil’s Best of Blues and Rock Festival

Billy Joel’s ‘Vienna’ joins the Spotify Billions Club

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