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Elton John lands career-first milestone with ‘Diamonds’’ 400th week on UK chart

Friday, July 18 by ABC News

Elton John has landed a new chart milestone in the U.K.The rocker’s greatest hits compilation Diamonds has now spent 400 weeks on the U.K.'s Official Albums chart, his first album ever to spend that length of time on the chart.“He’s still standing!" the Official Charts Read More.

On This Day, July 18, 2008: Billy Joel plays final concert at New York’s Shea Stadium

Friday, July 18 by ABC News

On This Day, July 18, 2008...Billy Joel performed the final concert at New York's historic Shea Stadium ahead of its demolition.The show, a culmination of a two-night stand at the home of the New York Mets, saw Joel welcoming several guests, including Tony Bennett,... Read More.

Paul Simon bribed to play ‘Kodachrome’ at Los Angeles concert

Friday, July 18 by ABC News

Paul Simon broke out a classic tune at his Wednesday night concert in Los Angeles, but he had to be bribed to do so.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was playing the final night of a five-night stand at Disney Hall when, according... Read More.

Albums by Carly Simon, Bread & more released in quadrophonic sound

Friday, July 18 by ABC News

The label is set to release four new compilations in quadraphonic sound with a high-res stereo transfer. The latest, celebrating Elektra Records' 75th anniversary, includes Bread’s 1973 album The Very Best of Bread, Carly Simon’s 1975 release The Best of Carly Simon, Judy Collins’ 1972 album Colors... Read More.

Billy Joel’s daughter ‘stunned’ by rocker’s new documentary: ‘Don’t miss it’

Friday, July 18 by ABC News

Billy Joel’s daughter Alexa Ray Joel is making a case for why fans should check out his new HBO documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes.Alexa said on Instagram that she got to watch the doc ahead of its debut, writing, "Without giving... Read More.

Def Leppard joined by Tom Morello in Ottawa for first live performance of ‘Just Like 73’

Thursday, July 17 by ABC News

Def Leppard collaborated with Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello on last year’s single “Just Like 73,” and the two artists just got to perform it live together for the very first time.The band surprised fans at the Ottawa Bluesfest Wednesday by bringing out Morello... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen to be honored at the 2025 Academy Museum gala

Thursday, July 17 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen will be honored at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures annual fundraising gala this fall.Springsteen, who won an Academy Award in 1994 for his song “Streets of Philadelphia,” is set to receive the inaugural Legacy Award, which “honors an artist whose body... Read More.

Jimmy Page launches smaller Nymph edition of signature Sundragon amp

Thursday, July 17 by ABC News

Jimmy Page has announced a new version of his signature Sundragon amp, the Nymph.The updated amp is a smaller edition of the original Sundragon, which was inspired by the amp Page used on Led Zeppelin's 1969 debut album."The idea came to us that we... Read More.

Joan Baez’s ‘Farewell, Angela’ getting 60th anniversary vinyl reissue

Thursday, July 17 by ABC News

Joan Baez’s sixth studio album, Farewell, Angela, is getting a new vinyl reissue to mark the 60th anniversary of its release.The record, Baez’s bestselling album, will be released Oct. 3 on 180-gram vinyl, marking the album’s first wide vinyl reissue in almost 40 years. It will... Read More.

Classic Hits

Elton John lands career-first milestone with ‘Diamonds’’ 400th week on UK chart

On This Day, July 18, 2008: Billy Joel plays final concert at New York’s Shea Stadium

Paul Simon bribed to play ‘Kodachrome’ at Los Angeles concert

Albums by Carly Simon, Bread & more released in quadrophonic sound

Billy Joel’s daughter ‘stunned’ by rocker’s new documentary: ‘Don’t miss it’

Def Leppard joined by Tom Morello in Ottawa for first live performance of ‘Just Like 73’

Bruce Springsteen to be honored at the 2025 Academy Museum gala

Jimmy Page launches smaller Nymph edition of signature Sundragon amp

Joan Baez’s ‘Farewell, Angela’ getting 60th anniversary vinyl reissue

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