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The Who’s Pete Townshend doesn’t love to perform or collaborate: ‘That’s not me’

Friday, April 25 by ABC News

The Who may be known for their live shows, but it turns out Pete Townshend may not exactly be enjoying his time on the stage.In a new interview with Spain’s RockFM, Townshend shares that he doesn’t necessarily love performing.“Most musicians... Read More.

On This Day, April 25, 1987: U2’s The Joshua Tree hit #1

Friday, April 25 by ABC News

On This Day, April 25, 1987...Three weeks after its release, U2’s The Joshua Tree hit #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart.The album, the band’s fifth studio release, was U2’s first U.S. chart-topper, and it remained at number one for nine weeks.The record included future... Read More.

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard to miss tour of Australia and New Zealand

Friday, April 25 by ABC News

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is taking a longer break from the band.It was announced in March that Beard had “temporarily stepped away” from the band’s tour “to attend a health issue requiring his focus in the near term.” Now that break includes the group’s tour... Read More.

Sammy Hagar releases new song ‘Encore, Thank You, Good Night’

Friday, April 25 by ABC News

Sammy Hagar has released the new single, “Encore, Thank You, Good Night,” which is described as "a celebration and expression of appreciation” of his time in Van Halen.Sammy has said that the song was inspired by a dream he had... Read More.

The Rolling Stones contribute song to King of Zydeco tribute album

Friday, April 25 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones have recorded a song for a tribute album to the late King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier, which is being released in celebration of what would have been the singer and accordion player's 100th birthday.A Tribute to the King of Zydeco, dropping June 27, is a... Read More.

David Bowie’s wife Iman shares heartfelt posts on their 33rd wedding anniversary

Thursday, April 24 by ABC News

The late David Bowie's wife Iman is celebrating their love on what would have been their 33rd wedding anniversary.The supermodel shared two heartfelt posts on Instagram marking the occasion, the first reading, “When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes... Read More.

Sammy Hagar says Eddie Van Halen wanted a Van Hagar reunion: ‘We’re gonna make some noise’

Thursday, April 24 by ABC News

Sammy Hagar is getting ready to release the new single “Encore, Thank You, Good Night” on Friday, and he tells the Los Angeles Times the track is simply “a thank-you to Eddie Van Halen.”“I miss the guy so much. Thank... Read More.

B-52s releasing career-spanning box set

Thursday, April 24 by ABC News

The music of the B-52s will be celebrated with a new career-spanning box set.The Warner and Reprise Years will include newly remastered versions of B-52s albums released between 1979 and 1992: 1979’s The B-52s, 1980’s Wild Planet, 1982’s EP Mesopotamia, 1981’s Party Mix!, 1983’s Whammy!, 1986’s Bouncing Off... Read More.

Stan Lynch’s new band The Speaker Wars drop video for new track ‘The Forgiveness Tree’

Thursday, April 24 by ABC News

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch is set to release a new album with his new band The Speaker Wars in May, and they've just shared another preview of the release.The group — made up of Lynch, singer-songwriter Jon Christopher Davis, Jay... Read More.

On This Day, April 24, 1989: Tom Petty released his first solo record, Full Moon Fever

Thursday, April 24 by ABC News

On This Day, April 24, 1989…Tom Petty released his first solo album, Full Moon Fever.Although it wasn’t billed as a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers record, most of the Heartbreakers were on the album, as were Petty’s Traveling Wilburys bandmates Jeff Lynne, George Harrison... Read More.

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