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Mick Ralphs, guitarist for Bad Company, Mott the Hoople, dies at 81

Monday, June 23 by ABC News

Bad Company and Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs has passed away at the age of 81."Our Mick has passed, my heart just hit the ground. He has left us with exceptional songs and memories," Bad Company’s Paul Rodgers shared in a statement. "He... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen on how he feels about his 80s fame: That’s a fool’s game

Monday, June 23 by ABC News

While there’s no doubt that Bruce Springsteen is famous, he is very happy that he’s not enjoying the type of fame he had in the '80s, when he released the hugely successful album Born in the U.S.A."Well, I was 35. I had previous experience... Read More.

Duran Duran announces another Halloween show, this time in the UK

Monday, June 23 by ABC News

Duran Duran is once again hitting the stage on Halloween.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will headline Co-op Live in Manchester, England, on Halloween, dubbing it "a spooktacular event" in their announcement on Instagram. An I Love... Read More.

Surfers honor The Beach Boys Brian Wilson with a paddle-out in California

Monday, June 23 by ABC News

The late Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson was celebrated in Huntington Beach, California, Saturday with a paddle-out featuring over 100 surfers.According to an Instagram post by the city of Huntington Beach, the paddle-out was part of International Surfing Day and featured... Read More.

U2 guitarist The Edge becomes an Irish citizen

Monday, June 23 by ABC News

He may be the guitarist in one of Ireland’s biggest rock groups, but believe it or not, U2's The Edge just became an Irish citizen.The Irish Times reports that the 63-year-old rocker, who was born to Welsh parents in Essex, England, officially became... Read More.

Eric Clapton announces Ohio concert benefiting his Crossroads Centre

Monday, June 23 by ABC News

Eric Clapton has added a new show to his upcoming U.S. tour.The three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to play Mershon Auditorium at Ohio State University on Sept. 5.All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Crossroads Centre in Antigua. The substance... Read More.

On This Day, June 23, 1980: The Rolling Stones released Emotional Rescue

Monday, June 23 by ABC News

On This Day, June 23, 1980 ... The Rolling Stones released their 15th studio album, Emotional Rescue.The album was recorded in Nassau, Bahamas, and Paris, with additional work completed in New York City.Emotional Rescue hit #1 on the Billboard 200, as well as in several other... Read More.

AC/DC announces Australian Power Up tour dates

Monday, June 23 by ABC News

AC/DC is bringing their Power Up tour home.The Aussie Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced a five-date Australian leg of the tour, kicking off Nov. 12 in Melbourne. The tour will hit Sydney, Adelaide and Perth before wrapping Dec. 14 in Brisbane.Amyl and the... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen Archives Center to hold Tracks II: The Lost Albums listening part

Monday, June 23 by ABC News

Some lucky Bruce Springsteen fans in New Jersey are going to get a chance to hear The Boss' upcoming Tracks II: The Lost Albums box set before it’s officially released.The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University in Monmouth, New Jersey,... Read More.

The Cranberries announce 30th anniversary No Need to Argue reissue

Friday, June 20 by ABC News

The Cranberries have announced a 30th anniversary reissue of their 1994 album, No Need to Argue.The three-LP set is due out June 27. It will also be available in a number of other formats, including CD and digital, on Aug. 15. Bonus tracks include demos,... Read More.

Classic Hits

Mick Ralphs, guitarist for Bad Company, Mott the Hoople, dies at 81

Bruce Springsteen on how he feels about his 80s fame: That’s a fool’s game

Duran Duran announces another Halloween show, this time in the UK

Surfers honor The Beach Boys Brian Wilson with a paddle-out in California

U2 guitarist The Edge becomes an Irish citizen

Eric Clapton announces Ohio concert benefiting his Crossroads Centre

On This Day, June 23, 1980: The Rolling Stones released Emotional Rescue

AC/DC announces Australian Power Up tour dates

Bruce Springsteen Archives Center to hold Tracks II: The Lost Albums listening part

The Cranberries announce 30th anniversary No Need to Argue reissue

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