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Woody Guthrie’s version of ‘Deportee’ released for the very first time

Monday, July 14 by ABC News

Some never-before-heard music from legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie will be part of a new collection coming in August, and now fans are getting a taste.Woody At Home - Volumes 1 & 2 will be made up of home recordings made by Guthrie between 1951 and... Read More.

Bono shares his one regret about U2’s Live Aid performance

Monday, July 14 by ABC News

Sunday marked the 40th anniversary of the Live Aid charity concerts, and U2 frontman Bono has revealed the one regret he has about the band's performance at London's Wembley Stadium.In an interview that aired Sunday as part of CNN’s four-part Live Aid docuseries, Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’... Read More.

Neil Diamond makes surprise appearance at Los Angeles production of ‘A Beautiful Noise’

Monday, July 14 by ABC News

Neil Diamond made a surprise appearance during the matinee performance of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles Saturday.The singer was introduced by the show’s star, Nick Fradiani, during the curtain call, and then Diamond Read More.

On This Day, July 14, 1978: Talking Heads release their sophomore album, ‘More Songs About Buildings And Food’

Monday, July 14 by ABC News

On This Day, July 14, 1978…Talking Heads released their sophomore studio album, More Songs About Buildings and Food. The album's cover was made up of over 500 Polaroid photos that put together became a picture of the band.The record was a top-40 hit for... Read More.

Will The Who’s upcoming farewell tour really be their last?

Monday, July 14 by ABC News

The Who will launch The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour in August, and while so far they haven’t announced additional dates anywhere outside North America, that doesn’t necessarily mean they are out of the question.A new Pollstar article features an interview... Read More.

Jeff Lynne battling ‘systemic infection,’ cancels ELO’s final show ever in London

Saturday, July 12 by ABC News

Jeff Lynne’s ELO was supposed to play their final show ever Sunday, headlining London’s BST Hyde Park, but the concert is no longer going on as planned.After canceling their show Thursday in Manchester due to illness, Lynne has now axed the London show as well, also... Read More.

50th anniversary of ‘Fleetwood Mac’ celebrated with new upgraded audio releases

Friday, July 11 by ABC News

The 50th anniversary of Fleetwood Mac’s 1975 self-titled album is being celebrated with two new upgraded audio releases. Rhino is set to release the album on Blu-ray Audio and High Fidelity vinyl on Aug. 8.The Blu-ray will feature the album in Dolby ATMOS, along with... Read More.

Joseph Quinn on being cast in The Beatles films: ‘It’s beyond my wildest dreams’

Friday, July 11 by ABC News

Stranger Things actor Joseph Quinn has opened up about getting to play rock legend George Harrison in director Sam Mendes’ upcoming films about The Beatles.According to The Standard, Quinn spoke to the PA news agency on the red carpet for the U.K. premiere of... Read More.

Hear Mick Jagger’s contribution to Burna Boy’s new album

Friday, July 11 by ABC News

Mick Jagger’s contribution to Burna Boy’s new album is out now.The Rolling Stones frontman offers his vocals to the track "Empty Chairs,” featured on Burna Boy’s just-released album No Sign of Weakness. Mick wrote on Instagram that he... Read More.

40 years ago, stars lined up for Live Aid — so why didn’t Culture Club play?

Friday, July 11 by ABC News

Forty years ago Sunday — July 13, 1985 — the all-star Live Aid charity concerts took place in London and Philadelphia. Bob Geldof, who put together the charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas" to raise money for African famine relief, organized Live Aid... Read More.

Classic Hits

Woody Guthrie’s version of ‘Deportee’ released for the very first time

Bono shares his one regret about U2’s Live Aid performance

Neil Diamond makes surprise appearance at Los Angeles production of ‘A Beautiful Noise’

On This Day, July 14, 1978: Talking Heads release their sophomore album, ‘More Songs About Buildings And Food’

Will The Who’s upcoming farewell tour really be their last?

Jeff Lynne battling ‘systemic infection,’ cancels ELO’s final show ever in London

50th anniversary of ‘Fleetwood Mac’ celebrated with new upgraded audio releases

Joseph Quinn on being cast in The Beatles films: ‘It’s beyond my wildest dreams’

Hear Mick Jagger’s contribution to Burna Boy’s new album

40 years ago, stars lined up for Live Aid — so why didn’t Culture Club play?

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