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Chrissie Hynde teams with famous friends for new album ‘Duets Special’

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde has recruited some of her famous friends for a new solo album, Duets Special, dropping Oct. 17.The album features Chrissie collaborating with artists like Blondie’s Debbie Harry, The Killers’ Brandon Flowers, Garbage’s Shirley Manson, The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, the late Screaming... Read More.

Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony look back at Van Halen’s ‘dark’ record ‘Balance’

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Ahead of the upcoming expanded edition release of Van Halen’s 1995 album, Balance, former members Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony are reflecting on the record in a new video posted on YouTube.In the clip, Hagar calls Balance "one of the darkest records lyrically I've ever done in my life." He adds, "And a... Read More.

Robert Plant on turning down Black Sabbath’s farewell, why there won’t be another Led Zeppelin reunion

Tuesday, August 12 by ABC News

Robert Plant reveals in a new interview with Mojo that Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi invited him to participate in their Back to the Beginning farewell show, but declined the offer. The concert, in Birmingham, England, turned out to be Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance before his death."I said, Tony, I’d love to come,... Read More.

Special IMAX screening of ‘Spinal Tap’ sequel will feature Q&A with band and director

Tuesday, August 12 by ABC News

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, the sequel to 1984’s mockumentary This is Spinal Tap, is hitting theaters Sept. 12, but some fans will get a chance to see it a couple days early thanks to a very special IMAX screening.Dubbed the On, Off, and Around the Record... Read More.

Billy Joel’s motorcycle shop is movin’ out of Long Island

Tuesday, August 12 by ABC News

In what's perhaps the clearest indication that Billy Joel will be spending most of his time in Florida in the future, his motorcycle shop in Oyster Bay, Long Island, is closing down.Newsday reports that 20th Century Cycles, which opened in 2010 and housed the Piano Man's collection... Read More.

The Joe Perry Project announces lineup change for upcoming tour

Tuesday, August 12 by ABC News

Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry is set to kick off his summer tour with his band The Joe Perry Project, and he’s just announced a last-minute lineup change.The tour was supposed to feature Stone Temple Pilots’ Eric Kretz on drums, but in a post on Instagram, Perry revealed that Kretz is no longer able to... Read More.

John Fogerty ‘really proud’ of Bruce Springsteen for calling out Donald Trump

Tuesday, August 12 by ABC News

John Fogerty is sticking up for Bruce Springsteen.During an appearance on Rolling Stone's Music Now podcast, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer expressed his support for Bruce calling out President Donald Trump during his concerts in Europe."I’m really proud... Read More.

Patti Smith reveals cover for upcoming memoir ‘Bread of Angels’

Tuesday, August 12 by ABC News

Patti Smith has unveiled the cover of her next memoir, Bread of Angels.The "People Have the Power" singer revealed the cover on Instagram, writing that it features a "graceful photograph" taken by artist Robert Mapplethorpe in 1979.She adds that the photo was taken "in the same room where he shot... Read More.

Eddie Van Halen’s Kramer Electric guitar going up for auction

Tuesday, August 12 by ABC News

One of Eddie Van Halen’s iconic guitars is going up for auction in September.The rocker’s Kramer Electric, 1982, which is based on his original “Frankenstein” guitar and features Van Halen's well-known black-and-white stripe abstract design, will be up for auction as part of Sotheby’s Grails... Read More.

On This Day, Aug. 12, 2012: Queen, The Who & more perform at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics

Tuesday, August 12 by ABC News

On This Day, Aug. 12, 2012 ...Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, The Who and The Kinks’ Ray Davies were among the artists who performed at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics, held at Olympic Stadium.Queen’s May and Taylor were joined by Jessie J to perform "We Will Rock You" and Davies performed... Read More.

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