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Artist surprised after U2’s The Edge purchases his painting for charity

Wednesday, May 28 by ABC News

U2’s The Edge surprised an Irish artist by purchasing his painting at a charity auction.According to The Irish News, artist Stephen Whalley took part in a charity event at the Titanic Museum in Belfast on May 24. He gave a live painting... Read More.

Sting & Shaggy announce second One Fine Day festival

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

Sting and Shaggy are bringing their One Fine Day festival back for another year.The festival, which launched in September 2024, will once again take place at Philadelphia’s The Mann in Fairmont Park, this time on Sept. 6, with performances taking place... Read More.

Hang on Sloopy singer Rick Derringer dies at 77

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

Musician, producer and songwriter Rick Derringer, who had a hit at 17 with "Hang on Sloopy" as a member of The McCoys, has died.The rocker’s death was announced on Facebook by his caretaker Tony Wilson, who revealed that Derringer passed away Monday... Read More.

Report: Billy Joel not planning to retire despite health challenges

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

Despite Billy Joel's recent medical diagnosis, he has no plans to put his piano in storage.Sources tell People that Billy, who announced on May 23 that he'd been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, is "not ready to retire." A source... Read More.

Joe Walsh bringing annual VetsAid concert to his Kansas hometown

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

Joe Walsh has announced the date and location for the 2025 edition of his annual VetsAid charity concert.The Eagles guitarist will bring the show to his hometown of Wichita, Kansas, on Nov. 15. He posted on Instagram, "There’s no place like... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen pays tribute to early manager Carl Virgil Tinker West

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to one of his early managers, who recently passed away.The New Jersey rocker shared a post about Carl Virgil "Tinker" West, who was the manager of Springsteen’s late '60s/early '70s band Steel Mill, which also included... Read More.

Zak Starkey says he was retired not fired from The Who

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

Former The Who drummer Zak Starkey is setting the record straight about where he stands with the band.After being fired from The Who in April following their March Royal Albert Hall shows, and subsequently rehired, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey announced on May 18 that Starkey, son of... Read More.

On This Day, May 27, 2017: Allman Brothers Band frontman Gregg Allman dies

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

On This Day, May 27, 2017…Gregg Allman, frontman and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, died at his home in Richmond Hill, Georgia, after a battle with liver cancer. He was 69.Allman Brothers Band was founded in 1969 with Gregg and his brother... Read More.

Rod Stewart surprised by his children at 2025 American Music Awards

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

Rod Stewart received a heartwarming surprise at the 2025 American Music Awards when five of his eight children appeared onstage to help present him with a Lifetime Achievement Award.On Monday night, the British rock legend was honored ahead of his upcoming tour. His children... Read More.

Whats Billy Joels prognosis? One expert says his condition is treatable and reversible

Tuesday, May 27 by ABC News

After postponing all his concerts in March due to surgery, Billy Joel shocked fans on Friday when he canceled all those shows outright and announced he's been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus. But the good news is that a full... Read More.

Classic Hits

Artist surprised after U2’s The Edge purchases his painting for charity

Sting & Shaggy announce second One Fine Day festival

Hang on Sloopy singer Rick Derringer dies at 77

Report: Billy Joel not planning to retire despite health challenges

Joe Walsh bringing annual VetsAid concert to his Kansas hometown

Bruce Springsteen pays tribute to early manager Carl Virgil Tinker West

Zak Starkey says he was retired not fired from The Who

On This Day, May 27, 2017: Allman Brothers Band frontman Gregg Allman dies

Rod Stewart surprised by his children at 2025 American Music Awards

Whats Billy Joels prognosis? One expert says his condition is treatable and reversible

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