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‘Twist and Shout’ songwriter Bert Berns posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Thursday, September 11 by ABC News

Legendary songwriter and producer Bert Berns has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization revealed Thursday.Berns, who passed away in 1967 at age 38, was responsible for writing such iconic tunes as “Twist and Shout,” “Piece of My Heart,” and “Hang on Sloopy."... Read More.

David Bowie’s 15 favorite songs revealed

Thursday, September 11 by ABC News

Items from David Bowie’s archives will be on display at the new David Bowie Centre in London, and one of those pieces gives fans insight into the legendary singer’s musical tastes.According to Rolling Stone, on display will be a document titled “Memo for radio show... Read More.

Mike Campbell announces semi-acoustic tour with The Dirty Knobs

Thursday, September 11 by ABC News

Mike Campbell and his band The Dirty Knobs are heading out on the road this December for a very special tour, in which Campbell will be performing and sharing stories from his memoir, Heartbreaker, which was released in March.The former Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist has announced dates for what he’s calling... Read More.

On This Day, Sept. 11, 1973: Bruce Springsteen releases his sophomore album ‘The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle’

Thursday, September 11 by ABC News

Just nine months after releasing his debut album, Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J., Bruce Springsteen released the follow-up, The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle.Although the album received critical praise, it wasn’t a commercial success upon its initial release. After the release of Springsteen's... Read More.

Lynyrd Skynyrd drops video for Ryman performance of ‘Gimme Three Steps’

Thursday, September 11 by ABC News

Lynyrd Skynyrd has shared a new music video for their classic track “Gimme Three Steps.” It captures their live performance of the song at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville during the band’s 50th anniversary concert, which took place in November 2022.The Ryman concert was filmed before... Read More.

Good news for Elton John fans — who also love UK soccer

Wednesday, September 10 by ABC News

Some people say music is life. According to Ted Lasso, football is life. But if you're an Elton John fan, you can now combine those things.As Elton fans may know, the Rocket Man became the chairman of Watford Hornets, his favorite football club —... Read More.

The Doors’ Robby Krieger reveals guests joining him for 60th anniversary show

Wednesday, September 10 by ABC News

The Doors’ Robby Krieger has revealed the special guests joining him for his upcoming show celebrating 60 years of the band's legacy.Artists confirmed for A 60th Anniversary Doors Celebration on Oct. 30 at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre include Jane's Addiction’s Perry Farrell, former Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler, Stone Temple Pilots’ Robert... Read More.

Lindsey Buckingham & Steve Nicks release ‘Frozen ‘Love’ from ‘Buckingham Nicks’ reissue

Wednesday, September 10 by ABC News

Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks have released the track “Frozen Love” off the upcoming reissue of their only studio album as a duo, 1973’s Buckingham Nicks.The former couple announced the track’s release by posting on Instagram archival photos of them performing together.“Frozen Love” actually played a role in the... Read More.

Roger Daltrey headlining 30th anniversary Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp in January

Wednesday, September 10 by ABC News

The Who’s Roger Daltrey is helping Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp celebrate its 30th anniversary.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is confirmed to appear at a Fantasy Camp being held in Miami Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 2026. Simon Townshend, Pete Townshend’s brother who tours with The Who, will also be part... Read More.

Watch John Lennon’s performance of ‘Honey Don’t’ from never-before-seen film

Wednesday, September 10 by ABC News

A John Lennon performance from a 1971 short film he and Yoko Ono shot at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City has just been released.The performance of the Carl Perkins tune "Honey Don’t" is part of the never-before-seen film Clock, in which Lennon filmed a carriage clock for an hour, with him and... Read More.

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