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You can dance, you can jive: ABBA to celebrate 50 years of ‘Dancing Queen’ worldwide

Monday, July 27 by ABC News

On Aug. 16, ABBA's signature song "Dancing Queen" will officially celebrate its 50th anniversary, and the Swedish Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are marking the milestone with global celebrations.ABBA's website details all the cities, days... Read More.

Queen’s 1986 Budapest concert to hit theaters for 40th anniversary

Monday, July 27 by ABC News

Queen performed a historic concert in Budapest in 1986, making them the first Western rock artists to perform behind the Iron Curtain. Now, in celebration of the milestone's 40th anniversary, the concert is coming to the big screen.Queen Budapest, a recording of the July... Read More.

New Janis Joplin graphic novel coming in October

Monday, July 27 by ABC News

The life and legacy of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Janis Joplin will be the subject of a new graphic novel coming in October.Janis Joplin: Pearl, a 128-page hardcover book, is described as "a raw, intimate portrait of an artist who gave every... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen joins Bon Jovi for MSG night 9 of Forever Tour

Monday, July 27 by ABC News

Bon Jovi hit the stage Sunday night for night nine of their nine-show stand at New York's Madison Square Garden, and they brought out Bruce Springsteen to help them close the show.As seen in fan shot footage posted to YouTube,... Read More.

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis: ‘I am still very much here’

Monday, July 27 by ABC News

Carly Simon has revealed that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.Simon, 81, shared the diagnosis in a statement to ABC News on Monday, explaining that she has spent time learning to live with the progressive neurological disorder and deciding whether to discuss it... Read More.

New documentary takes fans inside WHAM!’s historic tour of China

Monday, July 27 by ABC News

The new documentary WHAM! 10 Days In China hits theaters Tuesday, exploring the duo's 1985 concerts in Beijing and Guangzhou.The concerts made George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley the first Western pop group to perform in China.... Read More.

Live Elton John/Kiki Dee ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ duet debuts on YouTube

Friday, July 24 by ABC News

Fifty years ago Friday, Elton John's duet with Kiki Dee, "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," became his first #1 hit in his native U.K., and it stayed on top for six weeks. To mark the occasion, Elton's Rocket fan club has posted to YouTube... Read More.

On This Day, July 24, 1993: U2 hit #1 with ‘Zooropa’

Friday, July 24 by ABC News

On This Day, July 24, 1993 ...U2 landed their third #1 album with their eighth studio release, Zooropa.The album, inspired by the band's Zoo TV Tour, had the Irish rockers experimenting with alternative rock and electronic dance music.Zooropa spent two weeks on top of... Read More.

Sammy Hagar shares support for David Lee Roth following apparent tour cancellation

Friday, July 24 by ABC News

David Lee Roth has appeared to cancel all but one of the remaining dates on his Don't Love Me, Rent Me Tour.Although there's been no official announcement, the only show still listed on Roth's website is his Aug. 7 concert... Read More.

As they kick off summer tour, Goo Goo Dolls will ‘never get tired’ of singing ‘Iris’

Friday, July 24 by ABC News

Goo Goo Dolls kick off a summer tour with Neon Trees Friday in Lincoln, California. Also on Friday, they'll release a 20th anniversary edition of their 2006 album Let Love In. As for new music, it's not clear if fans will get to hear... Read More.

Classic Hits

You can dance, you can jive: ABBA to celebrate 50 years of ‘Dancing Queen’ worldwide

Queen’s 1986 Budapest concert to hit theaters for 40th anniversary

New Janis Joplin graphic novel coming in October

Bruce Springsteen joins Bon Jovi for MSG night 9 of Forever Tour

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis: ‘I am still very much here’

New documentary takes fans inside WHAM!’s historic tour of China

Live Elton John/Kiki Dee ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ duet debuts on YouTube

On This Day, July 24, 1993: U2 hit #1 with ‘Zooropa’

Sammy Hagar shares support for David Lee Roth following apparent tour cancellation

As they kick off summer tour, Goo Goo Dolls will ‘never get tired’ of singing ‘Iris’

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