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On This Day, Aug. 1, 1942: Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia is born

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

On This Day, Aug. 1, 1942...Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia was born in San Francisco, California.Co-founder of the legendary rock band the Grateful Dead, Garcia was the principal songwriter, lead guitarist and a vocalist for the group, and for many he was their de facto... Read More.

Madonna dresses up her 1985 single for its 40th anniversary

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

One of Madonna's classic hits is all dressed up for its 40th anniversary."Dress You Up" was the final single to be released from Madonna's album Like a Virgin: It dropped on July 31, 1985. Now, it's been rereleased as part of a three-song digital... Read More.

The challenge of creating a Doobie Brothers set list: ‘There’s just so many songs’

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

The Doobie Brothers — featuring founding members Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Pat Simmons — are set to kick off the North American leg of their Walk This Road tour on Monday, their first time touring the States since releasing their new studio album, Walk This Road, in... Read More.

Foghat’s ‘Fool for the City’ getting 50th anniversary reissue

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

Foghat's 1975 album Fool for the City, which gave us both the classic title track and their signature song "Slow Ride," is getting a 50th anniversary reissue.Available on double CD and double vinyl, the... Read More.

Michael Jackson & Jimmy Buffett to be celebrated with local festivals

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

The lives and music of late Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Michael Jackson and Jimmy Buffett will be celebrated in August with festivals in the cities that loved them.The Jackson family's hometown of Gary, Indiana, will hold the 2300 Jackson Street... Read More.

Fore! ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ leads to streaming bumps for Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner, Tom Petty

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

Some big-name musicians guest star in the new Netflix streaming hit Happy Gilmore 2, but it's the big names on the movie's soundtrack who are reaping the benefits.While Bad Bunny, Post Malone and Eminem all appear in the film, the soundtrack features a number of... Read More.

Doors guitarist to play ‘Morrison Hotel’ at LA show

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

The Doors are currently celebrating their 60th anniversary, and guitarist Robby Krieger will mark the milestone with a special show at LA's Greek Theatre.Tickets for the Oct. 30 show go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time. According to an Read More.

Jackson Browne to perform at charity event celebrating Warren Zevon’s music

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

Jackson Browne and Marshall Crenshaw are among the artists participating in Join Me in L.A.: The Songs of Warren Zevon, an October benefit concert that will raise money for the several charities, Variety reports.The Oct. 24 event at... Read More.

On This Day, July 31, 1980: The Eagles’ long run ended in Long Beach

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

On This Day, July 31, 1980…During a benefit gig in Long Beach, California, Eagles members Glenn Frey and Don Felder spent the show detailing how they planned to beat each other up after it was over.The show – now known as the “Long Night... Read More.

Watch Elton John rock with Spinal Tap on ‘Stonehenge,” from ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

Elton John appears in the long-awaited Spinal Tap sequel Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, but before the film hits theaters, you can watch him rock out with the Tap in a new video.In the sequel, estranged Spinal Tap bandmates David St. Hubbins, Nigel... Read More.

Classic Hits

On This Day, Aug. 1, 1942: Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia is born

Madonna dresses up her 1985 single for its 40th anniversary

Foghat’s ‘Fool for the City’ getting 50th anniversary reissue

Michael Jackson & Jimmy Buffett to be celebrated with local festivals

Fore! ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ leads to streaming bumps for Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner, Tom Petty

Doors guitarist to play ‘Morrison Hotel’ at LA show

Jackson Browne to perform at charity event celebrating Warren Zevon’s music

On This Day, July 31, 1980: The Eagles’ long run ended in Long Beach

Watch Elton John rock with Spinal Tap on ‘Stonehenge,” from ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’

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