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Journey and Lynyrd Skynyrd return to the Hot 100 for first time in decades

Tuesday, July 14 by ABC News

Journey and Lynyrd Skynyrd have returned to the Billboard Hot 100 after decadeslong absences.According to Billboard, thanks to the July Fourth holiday, as well as the excitement of the World Cup, both artists have seen a chart resurgence.Skynyrd's classic track... Read More.

On This Day, July 14, 1982: The movie of Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ premiered in London

Tuesday, July 14 by ABC News

On This Day, July 14, 1982...A movie based on Pink Floyd's classic album The Wall opened at The Empire, Leicester Square in London, England. Pink Floyd's Roger Waters, David Gilmour and Nick Mason all attended the premiere, as did fellow musicians The Who's Pete... Read More.

Billy Joel reveals why he almost left ‘Just the Way You Are’ off ‘The Stranger’

Tuesday, July 14 by ABC News

Billy Joel recently sat down for an interview with YouTube personality Rick Beato, where they discussed songwriting, touching on such Joel hits as "Piano Man," "Allentown" and "We Didn't Start the Fire."Discussing his first big hit, "Just the Way You... Read More.

The Rolling Stones’ ‘Foreign Tongues’ on track for #1 in the UK

Monday, July 13 by ABC News

Looks like The Rolling Stones may nab another #1 in the U.K.According to the U.K. Official Chart, the band's latest album, Foreign Tongues, is currently the front-runner to top the U.K. Official Albums Chart.If the album does indeed wind up... Read More.

The Stray Cats announce fall tour dates

Monday, July 13 by ABC News

The Stray Cats are spending more time on the road this year.The band's three original members - Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom - have announced dates for a fall tour that begins Nov. 9 in Grand Prairie, Texas.The tour will hit... Read More.

Bon Jovi performs two classic ballads for the first time since 2019

Monday, July 13 by ABC News

Bon Jovi broke out two classic ballads on the third night of their nine-show Forever Tour stand at New York's Madison Square Garden.According to setlist.fm, halfway into the concert the New Jersey rockers performed the Keep the Faith track "Read More.

Mick Jagger on getting old: ‘there’s nothing good about it’

Monday, July 13 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger is reflecting on getting older in a new interview with The New York Times.When asked about how it feels to be getting older, the 82-year-old rock legend simply replied, "there's nothing good about it."When the... Read More.

On This Day, July 13, 1985: The star-studded Live Aid charity concerts were held in London and Philadelphia

Monday, July 13 by ABC News

On This Day, July 13, 1985...The star-studded Live Aid charity concerts were held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia.Organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, the concerts featured performances by Queen, David Bowie, U2, Sting, The Who, Elton John,... Read More.

R.E.M.’s Peter Buck releases new single with band Drink The Sea

Monday, July 13 by ABC News

R.E.M. guitarist and co-founder Peter Buck has released new music with his latest band, Drink The Sea.The band also features Screaming Trees' Barrett Martin, Eleven's Alain Johannes and others. It just released the track "Oh Desire," written by Buck and... Read More.

Madonna lands 13th UK #1 album with ‘Confessions II’

Friday, July 10 by ABC News

Madonna has landed a new #1 in the U.K.Her latest release, Confessions II, tops the U.K. Official Albums Chart this week, making it her 13th chart-topper.The new #1 makes Madonna the first female artist in the U.K. to have a... Read More.

Classic Hits

Journey and Lynyrd Skynyrd return to the Hot 100 for first time in decades

On This Day, July 14, 1982: The movie of Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ premiered in London

Billy Joel reveals why he almost left ‘Just the Way You Are’ off ‘The Stranger’

The Rolling Stones’ ‘Foreign Tongues’ on track for #1 in the UK

The Stray Cats announce fall tour dates

Bon Jovi performs two classic ballads for the first time since 2019

Mick Jagger on getting old: ‘there’s nothing good about it’

On This Day, July 13, 1985: The star-studded Live Aid charity concerts were held in London and Philadelphia

R.E.M.’s Peter Buck releases new single with band Drink The Sea

Madonna lands 13th UK #1 album with ‘Confessions II’

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