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New photo book to celebrate The Who’s early US tours

Wednesday, February 19 by ABC News

A new photo book focused on The Who’s early tours of America is coming in May.According to the announcement on The Who's Instagram account, Their Generation: The Who In America 1967-69 features photos from Tom Wright, the band’s official photographer and U.S.... Read More.

KISS commemorates 50th anniversary of Strutter with precious metal collectibles

Tuesday, February 18 by ABC News

KISS is commemorating the 50th anniversary of their classic track “Strutter” with a set of brand-new precious metal collectibles.The band has teamed with Precious Sound to release both pure gold and gold-plated editions of the song, both of which feature playable grooves.Only five copies of... Read More.

Jackson Browne added to Tibet House US Benefit Concert lineup

Tuesday, February 18 by ABC News

Jackson Browne has been added to the 38th annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, taking place March 3 at Carnegie Hall in New York City.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer joins a previously announced lineup that includes R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe, Patti Smith, Orville Peck,... Read More.

Queens Brian May & Gibson collaborate on new acoustic guitar celebrating his passion for astronomy

Tuesday, February 18 by ABC News

Gibson has teamed with legendary Queen guitarist Brian May for a new acoustic guitar.The rocker worked closely with the guitar company on the Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guitar, which comes in a vintage sunburst finish, and celebrates May’s passion for astronomy by including... Read More.

Report: Actors cast to play Marianne Faithfull and Mick Jagger in Faithfull biopic

Tuesday, February 18 by ABC News

A new biopic about singer Marianne Faithfull is in the works and actors have now been cast to play the “Tears Go By” singer, as well as her famous ex, Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger.Variety reports that Kingdom of the... Read More.

Jimmy Page calls reaction to Becoming Led Zeppelin humbling and inspiring

Tuesday, February 18 by ABC News

Jimmy Page is sharing his gratitude for the positive reaction from fans who’ve seen the new Led Zeppelin documentary, Becoming Led Zeppelin.“In light of your incredible responses and the demand for the Becoming Led Zeppelin film from those of you that have either viewed... Read More.

Paul Simon to return to the road with new A Quiet Celebration tour

Tuesday, February 18 by ABC News

Paul Simon is headed back out on the road.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has just announced dates for the A Quiet Celebration tour, marking his first full tour since 2018 and his first tour since releasing his 2023 album Seven Psalms.The new tour... Read More.

On This Day, Feb. 18, 1990: Queens Freddie Mercury makes his final onstage appearance at the BRIT Awards

Tuesday, February 18 by ABC News

On This Day, Feb. 18, 1990…Queen frontman Freddie Mercury joined his bandmates at the BRIT Awards in London to accept the award for outstanding contribution to British music.It would wind up being Mercury’s last onstage appearance.Mercury had been privately battling AIDS, and would later... Read More.

Lenny Kravitz to headline Roots Picnic 2025

Tuesday, February 18 by ABC News

Lenny Kravitz is set to headline Roots Picnic 2025, taking place May 31 to June 1 at The Mann in Fairmont Park in Philadelphia.Info on the full lineup and tickets can be found at therootspicnic.com.The show is one of several... Read More.

Producer/co-writer Andrew Watt on Elton Johns special, real, raw Oscar-nominated song Never Too Late

Tuesday, February 18 by ABC News

Elton John and Brandi Carlile's duet "Never Too Late," from Elton's Disney+ documentary of the same name, is Oscar-nominated for best original song. It was co-written by Elton, Bernie Taupin, Brandi and producer Andrew Watt, and as Watt tells ABC Audio, it... Read More.

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