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Sean Lennon supports Sam Mendes’ Beatles films: ‘I am not interested in second-guessing his casting choices’

Wednesday, April 9 by ABC News

Sean Lennon has weighed in on the casting of Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles films, and he is putting his faith in the director.The cast of The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event was recently announced, with Harris Dickinson playing Sean’s father, John Lennon. Paul Mescal will play Paul McCartney, Barry... Read More.

Patti Smith to release new memoir, Bread of Angels, in November

Wednesday, April 9 by ABC News

Patti Smith has written another memoir.The rocker shared a photo on Instagram Wednesday of her with her parents, writing, “This is with my mother and father who inspired much of my next book Bread of Angels. The memoir, a bright and dark... Read More.

Van Morrison to celebrate his 80th birthday with hometown show in Belfast

Wednesday, April 9 by ABC News

Van Morrison is turning 80 in August and he’s going to celebrate on the stage.The “Brown Eyed Girl” singer announced that on his birthday, Aug. 31, he’ll headline a concert at Waterfront Hall in his hometown of Belfast, Ireland, which... Read More.

On This Day, April 9, 1984: R.E.M. releases their second studio album, Reckoning

Wednesday, April 9 by ABC News

On This Day, April 9, 1984…R.E.M. released their second studio album, Reckoning, which like their 1983 debut, Murmur, was produced by Mitch Easter and Don Dixon.The album, which was first released in the U.K. and then the U.S., was recorded at Reflection Sound in... Read More.

Library of Congress picks classics by Elton John, Chicago & Tracy Chapman for the National Recording Registry

Wednesday, April 9 by ABC News

Recordings by Elton John, Chicago and Tracy Chapman been chosen by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry.In total 25 recordings have been chosen this year “based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage.”Albums picked include Elton's Goodbye... Read More.

David Byrne to hold second annual Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things variety show

Wednesday, April 9 by ABC News

Talking Heads frontman David Byrne is bringing back his Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things variety show for a second year.The one-night-only event will be held May 29 at New York’s Town Hall. It will be a benefit for Byrne's solutions-based nonprofit magazine Reasons to be... Read More.

Fender announces collaboration with Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell

Tuesday, April 8 by ABC News

Fender has announced a new set of guitars paying tribute to legendary Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell.The company is introducing two new Campbell-inspired guitars as part of their “Stories Collection” family: the Stories Collection Mike Campbell Red Dog Telecaster and the Read More.

Sam Mendes gives insight into why hes making Beatles films

Tuesday, April 8 by ABC News

Director Sam Mendes has shared some of his thoughts about why he’s decided to make four films about The Beatles.Mendes penned an article for The Times about his BBC2 World War II documentary, What They Found, and shared how his approach to that... Read More.

Producer holds out hope for Aerosmith’s return: ‘If Steven can sing, believe me, he’ll want to be out there

Tuesday, April 8 by ABC News

Aerosmith announced their retirement from touring back in August due to frontman Steven Tyler’s vocal issues, but one of their producers isn’t writing them off just yet.In an interview with the New York Post, Jack Douglas, who produced several of... Read More.

Jackson Browne announces four-show residency at New York’s Beacon Theatre

Tuesday, April 8 by ABC News

Jackson Browne is coming to New York in August.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just announced a four-night residency at Manhattan's Beacon Theatre, scheduled for Aug. 12, Aug. 13, Aug. 15 and Aug. 16.A presale on Browne’s website begins Wednesday at 10 a.m.... Read More.

Sean Lennon supports Sam Mendes’ Beatles films: ‘I am not interested in second-guessing his casting choices’

Patti Smith to release new memoir, Bread of Angels, in November

Van Morrison to celebrate his 80th birthday with hometown show in Belfast

On This Day, April 9, 1984: R.E.M. releases their second studio album, Reckoning

Library of Congress picks classics by Elton John, Chicago & Tracy Chapman for the National Recording Registry

David Byrne to hold second annual Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things variety show

Fender announces collaboration with Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell

Sam Mendes gives insight into why hes making Beatles films

Producer holds out hope for Aerosmith’s return: ‘If Steven can sing, believe me, he’ll want to be out there

Jackson Browne announces four-show residency at New York’s Beacon Theatre

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