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On This Day, Aug. 14, 1971: The Who releases ‘Who’s Next’

Thursday, August 14 by ABC News

On This Day, Aug. 14, 1971…English rockers The Who released their iconic album Who’s Next, featuring such future Who classics as “Baba O’Riley,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again” and “Behind Blue Eyes.”The album was originally conceived as another rock opera, Lifehouse, following their 1969 hit Tommy. Pete Townshend eventually scrapped the whole... Read More.

Eagles founding member Bernie Leadon shares video for ‘Too Many Memories’

Thursday, August 14 by ABC News

Eagles founding member Bernie Leadon has debuted a video for his latest single, "Too Many Memories," which is his first solo single in over 21 years.The clip uses old photos to provide a "visual time capsule" of the Rock & Roll... Read More.

Boy George playing Ghost of Christmas Future in new reimagining of ‘A Christmas Carol’

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Boy George is set to appear in a new British movie coming to theaters for the holiday season.The Culture Club frontman will play The Ghost of Christmas Future in the film Christmas Karma, a reimagining of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol from Bend It Like Beckham... Read More.

Foreigner announces more orchestral tour dates

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Foreigner has added more orchestral shows to their 2026 calendar.The Rock & Roll of Famers already announced a five-night Las Vegas residency, Foreigner: The Hits Orchestral – Celebrating 50 Years Live in Vegas, which will take place at The Venetian Theatre March 6-14. And now they’ve added some... Read More.

Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks release ‘Don’t Let Me Down Again’ from ‘Buckingham Nicks’ reissue

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks have shared another track from the upcoming reissue of their only studio album as a duo, 1973’s Buckingham Nicks.The artists have released the tune "Don’t Let Me Down Again," which was the first single off the record... Read More.

KISS announced as one of this year’s Kennedy Center Honorees

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

President Donald Trump announced this year’s Kennedy Center Honorees Wednesday, with KISS among the artists being recognized.Trump made the announcement during a press conference. “I Will Survive” singer Gloria Gaynor, actor Sylvester Stallone, Phantom of the Opera star Michael Crawford and country legend George Strait also make up the 49th class of Kennedy Center Honorees."They’re great... Read More.

Elton John hosting online charity competition ‘Style Icon’

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Elton John, reality competition host? Well, sort of.Elton, his husband David Furnish and their pal Charlotte Tilbury, of the makeup line of the same name, are teaming up to host an online competition called Style Icon. Here's how it works: Go to Read More.

David Byrne explains why he won’t be reuniting with Talking Heads

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

David Byrne reunited with his Talking Heads bandmates in 2023 to promote the rerelease of their 1984 concert film, Stop Making Sense, but anyone holding out hope for a reunion tour will be disappointed.In an interview with Rolling Stone, Byrne says... Read More.

On This Day, Aug. 13, 1994: Aerosmith & Metallica headline day two of Woodstock ’94

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

On This Day, Aug. 13, 1994 ...Aerosmith headlined the second day of Woodstock ’94, a three-day festival to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original Woodstock.Originally billed as "2 More Days of Peace and Music," the festival was announced for Aug. 13 and Aug. 14,... Read More.

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.

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