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Additional cast members announced for Sam Mendes’ Beatles films

Thursday, December 4 by ABC News

A new round of cast members have been announced for Sam Mendes' upcoming films about The Beatles, The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event.The latest additions round out the members of The Beatles' entourage and include Paul McCartney's father, Jim McCartney, who'll be played... Read More.

On This Day, Dec. 4, 1980: Led Zeppelin announces breakup

Thursday, December 4 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 4, 1980...A little over two months after the death of their drummer John Bonham, Led Zeppelin released a statement announcing their breakup."We wish it to be known that the loss of our dear friend, and the deep sense of undivided... Read More.

Yusuf/Cat Stevens cancels North American book tour

Thursday, December 4 by ABC News

Yusuf/Cat Stevens postponed the North American book tour supporting his memoir, Cat On The Road To Findout, in September due to visa issues. At the time, he had expressed hope that the tour could be rescheduled, but he's now announced that it's not going... Read More.

Booker T. and the M.G.’s guitarist Steve Cropper dies at 84

Thursday, December 4 by ABC News

Booker T. and the M.G.'s guitarist Steve Cropper died Wednesday at the age of 84. The news was confirmed on Cropper's Facebook page, which noted he "died peacefully in Nashville.""Steve was a beloved musician, songwriter, and producer whose extraordinary talent... Read More.

Ronnie Wood reflects on his 50 years in The Rolling Stones: ‘What a joy’

Thursday, December 4 by ABC News

In celebration of his 50th anniversary as a member of The Rolling Stones, Ronnie Wood recently released a new art collection, Paint it Black, and says his goal was to capture the feeling of him and his bandmates - Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and... Read More.

Jimmy Buffet’s ashes smuggled into 2024 Rock Hall induction, says Kenny Chesney

Wednesday, December 3 by ABC News

Jimmy Buffett was posthumously inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024 in the Musical Excellence category, and even though he passed away in 2023, it turns out he was still able to attend the ceremony.Kenny Chesney and James Taylor performed... Read More.

Duran Duran teams with We Are Rewind for new special-edition cassette player

Wednesday, December 3 by ABC News

Duran Duran has teamed with the company We Are Rewind for a new one-of-a-kind cassette player.The WE-001 Duran Duran Special Edition features chrome details for '80s nostalgia, and comes with an exclusive reissue of the band's 2000 album, Pop Trash, on cassette. It also... Read More.

Foreigner’s Lou Gramm to release new solo album

Wednesday, December 3 by ABC News

Former Foreigner frontman Lou Gramm has revealed that he has a new solo album coming out next year.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer made the revelation during an appearance on the Kyle Meredith with... podcast, sharing that he worked... Read More.

Lenny Kravitz’s Sunday Night Basketball intro previewed

Wednesday, December 3 by ABC News

Lenny Kravitz fans are getting their first look at his upcoming intro to NBC's Sunday Night Basketball programming.The network is teasing the new NBA season with an ad on Instagram that features the "Are You Gonna Go My Way" rocker... Read More.

On This Day, Dec. 3, 1979: Tragedy strikes The Who concert

Wednesday, December 3 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 3, 1979 ...Tragedy struck The Who's concert at Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati when 11 fans were trampled to death while trying to get into the venue.With "festival seating" in place, fans at the front of the line were crushed as... Read More.

Classic Hits

Additional cast members announced for Sam Mendes’ Beatles films

On This Day, Dec. 4, 1980: Led Zeppelin announces breakup

Yusuf/Cat Stevens cancels North American book tour

Booker T. and the M.G.’s guitarist Steve Cropper dies at 84

Ronnie Wood reflects on his 50 years in The Rolling Stones: ‘What a joy’

Jimmy Buffet’s ashes smuggled into 2024 Rock Hall induction, says Kenny Chesney

Duran Duran teams with We Are Rewind for new special-edition cassette player

Foreigner’s Lou Gramm to release new solo album

Lenny Kravitz’s Sunday Night Basketball intro previewed

On This Day, Dec. 3, 1979: Tragedy strikes The Who concert

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