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The Doors documentary ‘When You’re Strange’ returning to theaters

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

The Doors' 2009 documentary, When You’re Strange, is returning to theaters as part of the band's continuing celebration of their 60th anniversary.The Grammy Award-winning doc, directed by Tom DiCillo and narrated by Johnny Depp, will hit theaters on Dec. 4 and Dec. 6. The release has been... Read More.

Soft Cell’s Dave Ball dies at 66

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

Dave Ball, the multi-instrumentalist who, along with singer Marc Almond, rose to fame as the '80s synth pop group Soft Cell, has passed away.His death was confirmed on the Soft Cell website, which reported he “passed away peacefully in his sleep at... Read More.

David Byrne, members of KISS among the nominees for 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

David Byrne, and members of KISS and The Guess Who are among the contenders for the 2026 class of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.The organization has announced the artists in the running for induction next year, with the Talking Heads frontman, KISS' Gene Simmons and... Read More.

On This Day, Oct. 23, 2020: Bruce Springsteen released ‘Letter To You’

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

On This Day, Oct. 23, 2020 ...Bruce Springsteen released his 12th studio album, Letter To You, his first new studio album with the E Street Band since 2014’s High Hopes.The album debuted at #2 in the U.S. and topped the charts in the U.K.,... Read More.

Bono and The Edge accept Woody Guthrie Prize with surprise performance

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

U2 was honored with the Woody Guthrie Prize Tuesday at a ceremony in Tulsa, Oklahoma, hosted by the Woody Guthrie Center.Bono and The Edge were on hand to accept the award, named after the late folk icon, which recognizes “a recipient who embodies the... Read More.

KISS catalog sees sales, streaming bump following Ace Frehley’s death

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

The KISS catalog saw a streaming boost following the Oct. 16 death of the band’s founding guitarist, Ace Frehley, at the age of 74.Billboard reports that, compared to the three days prior to Ace’s death, the three days after his passing... Read More.

Melissa Etheridge announces dates for 2026 The Rise Tour

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

Melissa Etheridge is hitting the road in 2026.The “Come to My Window” singer has just announced dates for The Rise Tour, which kicks off March 26 in Detroit.The tour will hit cities in Vermont, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Texas, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and... Read More.

Rush announces second shows in newly added cities on Fifty Something comeback tour

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

Rush has announced second shows in the newly added cities to the band's 2026 Fifty Something comeback tour.The itinerary now includes extra dates for stops in Philadelphia, Detroit, Boston, Denver, Seattle and Washington, D.C. The first shows in those cities were announced on Monday.Registration... Read More.

On This Day, Oct. 22, 1969: Led Zeppelin released ‘Led Zeppelin II’

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

On This Day, Oct. 22, 1969 …Led Zeppelin released their second studio album, aptly titled Led Zeppelin II, produced by the band’s guitarist, Jimmy Page.The album was the band's first #1 hit in both the U.S. and U.K. It featured the future Zeppelin classic “Whole Lotta Love,”... Read More.

Bon Jovi announces dates for 2026 Forever Tour

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

Bon Jovi is going back on the road.During a livestream for their album Forever (Legendary Edition), which drops Friday, the New Jersey rockers announced they’ll be returning to the road in 2026 on the Forever Tour, the band’s first trek since Jon Bon... Read More.

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