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On This Day, July 22, 1977: Elvis Costello released his debut album

Wednesday, July 22 by ABC News

On This Day, July 22, 1977...Elvis Costello released his debut album, My Aim Is True, in the U.K. produced by musician Nick Lowe.The album was released to critical acclaim, and included future Costello classics, "Alison" and "(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes."When it... Read More.

Volumes 2 and 3 of Neil Young tribute album getting November release

Wednesday, July 22 by ABC News

The music of Neil Young was celebrated with a tribute album, Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young, back in April 2025 and at the time it was billed as Volume 1. We now have information about the next two installments in the... Read More.

Carlos Santana, Patti Smith and more contribute to new John Coltrane photo book

Tuesday, July 21 by ABC News

Carlos Santana, Patti Smith and Phil Lesh are among the artists contributing essays to a new photo book about American jazz saxophonist John Coltrane.Coltrane: The Definitive Visual Celebration of the Legend, dropping Sept. 1, is described as a "photographic celebration" of Coltrane's life, featuring... Read More.

The Greatest Auction of All: Whitney Houston’s belongings going on the block for charity

Tuesday, July 21 by ABC News

Go ahead: We know you wanna bid with somebody who loves you.Julien's Auctions has announced that The Whitney E. Houston Legacy Foundation 2026 Auction will go live Aug. 11 in LA and online at 10 a.m. PT, marking the second... Read More.

Cheap Trick announces more All Washed Up tour dates

Tuesday, July 21 by ABC News

Cheap Trick has added more dates to their All Washed Up Tour.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band has extended their tour through November, with new dates starting Nov. 11 in Kansas City, Missouri.The additions include stops in Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Ohio... Read More.

On This Day, July 21, 1991: Roger Waters hosted star-studded concert at the Berlin Wall

Tuesday, July 21 by ABC News

On This Day, July 21, 1991 ...Eight months after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Pink Floyd's Roger Waters hosted a star-studded concert version of the band's classic album The Wall at the site of its former location.The concert featured a host of A-list... Read More.

Beatles Magical Mystery Tour bus has chance encounter with Paul McCartney

Tuesday, July 21 by ABC News

Fans on a Beatles tour of Liverpool got quite a surprise when they had a chance encounter with Paul McCartney.Neil Morton, who drives the Magical Mystery Tour Bus around Liverpool, tells the BBC that during a recent tour, the bus... Read More.

Queen launches vintage poster series

Tuesday, July 21 by ABC News

Queen is looking back at the past for a new series of posters.The band is releasing a new collection of replica vintage Queen posters, with the first installment in the series featuring four posters.The first set includes Sheer Heart Attack, We Will Rock You... Read More.

Posthumous Jimmy Buffett album in the works

Monday, July 20 by ABC News

Jimmy Buffett passed away in 2023, but his music lives on.Mac McAnally, longtime member of Buffett's Coral Reefer Band, tells Billboard that he and his Coral Reefer bandmate Michael Utley have been working on a posthumous Buffett release.McAnally tells Billboard... Read More.

Phil Collins on the possibility of new music: ‘I’ve got some things that are finished’

Monday, July 20 by ABC News

Phil Collins hasn't put out a new album since 2010's Going Back, but that doesn't mean there won't be new music in the future.During an appearance on the Sodajerker on Songwriting podcast, Collins sounds hopeful about making music again."Oh I've... Read More.

Classic Hits

On This Day, July 22, 1977: Elvis Costello released his debut album

Volumes 2 and 3 of Neil Young tribute album getting November release

Carlos Santana, Patti Smith and more contribute to new John Coltrane photo book

The Greatest Auction of All: Whitney Houston’s belongings going on the block for charity

Cheap Trick announces more All Washed Up tour dates

On This Day, July 21, 1991: Roger Waters hosted star-studded concert at the Berlin Wall

Beatles Magical Mystery Tour bus has chance encounter with Paul McCartney

Queen launches vintage poster series

Posthumous Jimmy Buffett album in the works

Phil Collins on the possibility of new music: ‘I’ve got some things that are finished’

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