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Ronnie Wood steps in to headline UK country festival

Monday, August 3 by ABC News

Ronnie Wood is going country ... sort of.The Rolling Stones rocker has stepped in to headline The Long Road Festival, a U.K. festival of country, Americana and roots music. He replaces previously announced headliner Bailey Zimmerman, who recently Read More.

New Jerry Garcia immersive experience to open in 2027

Monday, August 3 by ABC News

The music, art and cultural influences of Grateful Dead co-founder Jerry Garcia will be celebrated with a new immersive exhibition.Eyes of the World: The Jerry Garcia Experience, from producer Cary Granat, is described as an "ever-evolving, technologically enhanced exhibition built from Garcia's own voice,... Read More.

Rebel Sell: Billy Idol has fun highlighting cities on upcoming tour

Thursday, July 30 by ABC News

Billy Idol will launch a new leg of the It's A Nice Day To...Tour Again! tour in August. He's getting fans excited for the trek with a funny new promo video, titled "Everybody's About To Get Their S*** Rocked.""Rock icon... Read More.

Graham Nash cancels Virginia concert in solidarity with striking workers

Thursday, July 30 by ABC News

Graham Nash has always stood up for causes he believes in, and in the latest case it has forced him to cancel an upcoming concert."We are disappointed to let you know that the July 31st Graham Nash show at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden... Read More.

The Police, The Beatles, Neil Young make Obama’s summer playlist

Thursday, July 30 by ABC News

President Barack Obama is letting folks know what music he's been into this summer.Obama just released his 2026 summer playlist, which features such classic tracks as The Police's "Message in a Bottle," David Bowie's "Modern Love," The Beatles' "Revolution" and Neil Young's "Heart of... Read More.

Grateful Dead releases ‘The Other One’ performance from 1985 Merriweather Post Pavilion concert

Thursday, July 30 by ABC News

The Grateful Dead has shared another preview of their upcoming live box set celebrating the summer of 1985.The band has released a performance of "The Other One," recorded during their June 30, 1985, concert at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in... Read More.

Paul McCartney’s ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ nominated for the 2026 Mercury Prize

Thursday, July 30 by ABC News

Paul McCartney's latest album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, has been nominated for the 2026 Mercury Prize, which recognizes the best albums from a British or Irish artist."What a brilliant and exciting surprise to be part of such an incredible list @mercuryprize," McCartney writes... Read More.

Queen’s ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ reaches 1 billion views on YouTube

Wednesday, July 29 by ABC News

Queen has had another video reach 1 billion views on YouTube.The latest is the performance video for the track "Don't Stop Me Now," from their 1978 album Jazz. The song, written by frontman Freddie Mercury, also appeared on the band's... Read More.

Bono, Bruce Springsteen pay tribute to Irish rocker Glen Hansard

Wednesday, July 29 by ABC News

Bono and Bruce Springsteen are among the artists paying tribute to Oscar-winning Irish singer Glen Hansard, who died Wednesday in a motorcycle accident in Dublin. He was 56.Bono would often take part in Hansard's Christmas Eve Busk in Dublin, which raised money for the... Read More.

Jon Bon Jovi reflects on ‘imperfectly perfect’ MSG Forever Tour shows

Wednesday, July 29 by ABC News

Bon Jovi wrapped their nine-show Forever Tour stint at New York's Madison Square Garden on Sunday, and frontman Jon Bon Jovi is reflecting on what he calls the "imperfectly perfect" experience.The shows were the band's first since 2022 and the first since Jon underwent... Read More.

Classic Hits

Ronnie Wood steps in to headline UK country festival

New Jerry Garcia immersive experience to open in 2027

Rebel Sell: Billy Idol has fun highlighting cities on upcoming tour

Graham Nash cancels Virginia concert in solidarity with striking workers

The Police, The Beatles, Neil Young make Obama’s summer playlist

Grateful Dead releases ‘The Other One’ performance from 1985 Merriweather Post Pavilion concert

Paul McCartney’s ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ nominated for the 2026 Mercury Prize

Queen’s ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ reaches 1 billion views on YouTube

Bono, Bruce Springsteen pay tribute to Irish rocker Glen Hansard

Jon Bon Jovi reflects on ‘imperfectly perfect’ MSG Forever Tour shows

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