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Chaka Khan to be honored at 2026 Resonator Awards

Wednesday, January 7 by ABC News

Chaka Khan is set to be honored at the 2026 Resonator Awards, presented by We Are Moving the Needle.Khan will receive the Luminary Award, which according to a press release, is given to "a creator whose profound impact has transcended... Read More.

Children’s book inspired by David Bowie’s career coming in September

Wednesday, January 7 by ABC News

A new children's book inspired by the life and career of rocker David Bowie is set for release this fall.Starman: The Cosmic Voyage of David Bowie, by author Matthew Cordell, imagines Bowie as a real spaceman. It is described as "the galactic journey of... Read More.

ZZ Top’s Billy F Gibbons confirms band was offered $1 million each to shave their beards

Tuesday, January 6 by ABC News

ZZ Top's Billy F Gibbons has confirmed a story that the band members were once offered $1 million to shave off their iconic beards.In an interview with Jay Mohr's Mohr Stories podcast, Gibbons said it's true that they were offered... Read More.

Cover band singer thinks Billy Joel’s guest appearance might lead to stage return

Tuesday, January 6 by ABC News

Billy Joel shocked fans on Jan. 2 when he took the stage - for the first time since his brain condition diagnosis - to perform with a Billy Joel cover band in Wellington, Florida. The singer in that cover band is now speculating that... Read More.

Peter Frampton celebrates 50th anniversary of ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’

Tuesday, January 6 by ABC News

Peter Frampton took to Instagram Tuesday to mark the 50th anniversary of his iconic live album, Frampton Comes Alive!"I can't believe today's the day. It's now been 50 years since Frampton Comes Alive! was released. Wow, 50 years," he said.... Read More.

Elton John announces Academy Awards viewing party, reveals co-hosts

Tuesday, January 6 by ABC News

Elton John has announced some details of his annual Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party.The party will be held Oscar night, March 15, at West Hollywood Park, hosted by Elton and his husband, David Furnish, as well as actor Neil Patrick Harris... Read More.

Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman on their fight to get back The Guess Who name

Tuesday, January 6 by ABC News

The Guess Who's Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman are opening up about the lawsuit that helped them get back the rights to the band's name.In October 2023, they filed a suit that accused former bandmates Jim Kale and Garry Peterson of tricking fans into... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 6, 1987: Eric Clapton kicks off his first Royal Albert Hall residency

Tuesday, January 6 by ABC News

On This Day, Jan. 6, 1987 ...Eric Clapton kicked off a six-night residency at London's Royal Albert Hall, treating the crowd to such classic songs as "I Shot the Sheriff," "Wonderful Tonight" and "Cocaine," as well as Cream tracks "White Room" and "Sunshine of... Read More.

David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ gets ‘Stranger Things’ streaming bump

Tuesday, January 6 by ABC News

David Bowie is the latest artist to see a streaming bump thanks to the Netflix series Stranger Things.Bowie's "Heroes" plays over the closing credits of the show's series finale, and according to Billboard, Luminate data shows that the song saw... Read More.

David Bowie’s longtime pianist Mike Garson recalls their last conversation

Tuesday, January 6 by ABC News

Saturday marks 10 years since David Bowie's death and his longtime pianist Mike Garson is opening up about the last time he spoke with the rock legend.Garson tells Gold Derby that their last conversation was quite hopeful, despite the fact... Read More.

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