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Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler & Joe Perry pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at the MTV VMAs

Sunday, September 7 by ABC News

The late Ozzy Osbourne was remembered at the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night with a musical tribute featuring Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, along with rocker Yungblud and Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt..The tribute was introduced with a videotaped message from Ozzy’s son Jack Osbourne and his kids.“I wish we could be here with you... Read More.

Supertramp founding member Rick Davies dies at age 81

Sunday, September 7 by ABC News

Rick Davies, founding member of the group Supertramp, died Saturday at the age of 81.A statement shared with ABC Audio revealed that Davies passed away "after battling multiple myeloma for over 10 years.""As a co-writer, along with partner Roger Hodgson, he was the voice and pianist behind... Read More.

Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott shares update on band’s new music

Friday, September 5 by ABC News

Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott revealed in August that the band was working on a new studio album, and now he’s shared a bit more information about when fans can expect to hear new music.During a chat with Plant Rock’s Breakfast with Paul Anthony, Elliott revealed that the... Read More.

Lenny Kravitz to present at the MTV VMAs

Friday, September 5 by ABC News

Lenny Kravitz has been added as a presenter for the MTV Video Music Awards.Kravitz is also nominated for a VMA this year in the best rock category for his song "Honey." He's up against videos from Green Day, Coldplay, Evanescence, Linkin Park and Twenty One Pilots.Kravitz won in the best rock category... Read More.

The Police’s Andy Summers to headline guitar docuseries

Friday, September 5 by ABC News

The Police’s Andy Summers is taking his guitar on a global trek.Variety reports that Summers will star in a new eight-part docuseries, Global Guitar, that will have the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer traveling around the world to learn about the global impact of the guitar through meetings with... Read More.

David Bowie was working on an ’18th century musical’ when he died

Friday, September 5 by ABC News

David Bowie was working on a new musical when he died in 2016, according to the BBC.Handwritten notes on the project, called The Spectator, were donated to the V&A Museum, along with the rest of Bowie’s archives. They describe the show as an “18th century musical” set in... Read More.

Dionne Warwick doing ‘okay’ after undergoing emergency leg surgery

Friday, September 5 by ABC News

Dionne Warwick wants fans to know she's on the mend after recently undergoing emergency leg surgery.“As most of you may know, I’ve had to cancel a few shows due to emergency leg surgery,” she posted on X. “I’m doing okay, do not worry!”But it looks like recovery may... Read More.

Led Zeppelin releases performance video for ‘In My Time of Dying’ ahead of ‘Live E.P.’ release

Friday, September 5 by ABC News

As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of their album Physical Graffiti, Led Zeppelin is releasing a new live EP, titled Live E.P., and now they’ve shared another preview.The band just dropped a video for “In My Time of Dying,” featuring archival footage of their performance at London’s Earls Court... Read More.

On This Day, Sept. 5, 1981: Stevie Nicks hit #1 with her solo debut, ‘Bella Donna’

Friday, September 5 by ABC News

On This Day, Sept. 5, 1981 ...Fleetwood Mac star Stevie Nicks topped the chart with her debut solo album, Bella Donna, which was produced by Tom Petty and Jimmy Iovine.The album featured four hit singles, the highest-charting one being “Stop Draggin My Heart Around,” a Petty-penned track, which she recorded with him... Read More.

The Who releases previously unheard version of ‘New Song’ from upcoming ‘Who Are You’ reissue

Friday, September 5 by ABC News

The Who is giving fans a preview of the bonus material that will be featured on the upcoming Who Are You super-deluxe edition, dropping Oct. 31.The band has shared a previously unheard version of the track “New Song,” which is an early take on the tune featuring Pete Townshend laying... Read More.

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