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50th anniversary of ‘Fleetwood Mac’ celebrated with new upgraded audio releases

Friday, July 11 by ABC News

The 50th anniversary of Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 self-titled album is being celebrated with two new upgraded audio releases. Rhino is set to release the album on Blu-ray Audio and High Fidelity vinyl on Aug. 8.The Blu-ray will feature the album in Dolby ATMOS, along with... Read More.

Joseph Quinn on being cast in The Beatles films: ‘It’s beyond my wildest dreams’

Friday, July 11 by ABC News

Stranger Things actor Joseph Quinn has opened up about getting to play rock legend George Harrison in director Sam Mendes’ upcoming films about The Beatles.According to The Standard, Quinn spoke to the PA news agency on the red carpet for the U.K. premiere of... Read More.

Hear Mick Jagger’s contribution to Burna Boy’s new album

Friday, July 11 by ABC News

Mick Jagger’s contribution to Burna Boy’s new album is out now.The Rolling Stones frontman offers his vocals to the track "Empty Chairs,” featured on Burna Boy’s just-released album No Sign of Weakness. Mick wrote on Instagram that he... Read More.

40 years ago, stars lined up for Live Aid — so why didn’t Culture Club play?

Friday, July 11 by ABC News

Forty years ago Sunday — July 13, 1985 — the all-star Live Aid charity concerts took place in London and Philadelphia. Bob Geldof, who put together the charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas" to raise money for African famine relief, organized Live Aid... Read More.

Sting releases expanded edition of ‘The Dream of the Blue Turtles’ for 40th anniversary

Friday, July 11 by ABC News

Sting is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his debut solo record.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just released a digital-only expanded edition of 1985’s The Dream of the Blue Turtles, featuring 13 tracks that were previously unavailable on digital services.Among the new additions... Read More.

Billy Joel looks back on his career in new trailer for documentary ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’

Friday, July 11 by ABC News

A new trailer has just been released for the upcoming two-part Billy Joel documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes."Sometimes it’s alien to me, this guy Billy Joel. I don’t know who that is or what that is," the rocker says... Read More.

On This Day, July 11, 1975: Fleetwood Mac releases their first album with Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks

Friday, July 11 by ABC News

On This Day, July 11, 1975…Fleetwood Mac released their self-titled 10th studio album, often referred to as The White Album. The record was the band’s first release with Lindsey Buckingham on guitar and Stevie Nicks on vocals.The album, their second self-titled release following their... Read More.

38 Special announces first new album in over 20 years

Friday, July 11 by ABC News

Rockers 38 Special are set to release their first new album in over two decades.The band, known for such hits songs as "Hold on Loosely" and "Caught up in You," will release the new album Milestone on Sept. 19. The first single, "Read More.

Doobie Brothers will ‘Walk This Road’ on summer tour: ‘Makes us feel like we’re 16 again’

Friday, July 11 by ABC News

The Doobie Brothers released their album Walk This Road in June, their first collection of original material with Michael McDonald since 1980. The group — including McDonald, and founding members Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons — are launching their tour in the U.K. before heading to the U.S. in August. Johnston says he can't wait... Read More.

40 years ago, Live Aid rocked the world

Friday, July 11 by ABC News

Forty years ago Sunday — July 13, 1985 — Live Aid, the massive all-star charity concerts, took place in London and Philadelphia. Organized by Bob Geldof to raise money for African famine relief, the shows featured anyone who was anyone in music at that time, from legends... Read More.

Classic Hits

50th anniversary of ‘Fleetwood Mac’ celebrated with new upgraded audio releases

Joseph Quinn on being cast in The Beatles films: ‘It’s beyond my wildest dreams’

Hear Mick Jagger’s contribution to Burna Boy’s new album

40 years ago, stars lined up for Live Aid — so why didn’t Culture Club play?

Sting releases expanded edition of ‘The Dream of the Blue Turtles’ for 40th anniversary

Billy Joel looks back on his career in new trailer for documentary ‘Billy Joel: And So It Goes’

On This Day, July 11, 1975: Fleetwood Mac releases their first album with Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks

38 Special announces first new album in over 20 years

Doobie Brothers will ‘Walk This Road’ on summer tour: ‘Makes us feel like we’re 16 again’

40 years ago, Live Aid rocked the world

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