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New book explores 50 years of the Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’

Friday, June 12 by ABC News

The 50th anniversary of the Eagles' iconic album Hotel California is being celebrated in a new book.Eagles and Hotel California: 50 Years is described as a "visual and narrative journey" exploring "the creation, legacy, and lasting cultural power of one of rock's most iconic... Read More.

Grateful Dead releases ‘Viola Lee Blues’ performance from ‘Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA (7/3/66)’

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

Grateful Dead is offering up another preview of their upcoming live album, Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA (7/3/66).The band has just released a performance of the track "Viola Lee Blues," from The Dead's 1967 self-titled debut... Read More.

The Motels drop off Totally Tubular Festival; Bow Wow Wow, Men Without Hats added

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

This summer's Totally Tubular festival has made some changes to the lineup.The music fest, celebrating the music of the '80s, has announced that The Motels will no longer be on the bill, in order to give lead singer Martha Davies time to heal from... Read More.

Al Jardine, Carnie Wilson remember Brian Wilson on one-year anniversary of his death

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

The Beach Boys' Al Jardine is paying tribute to his late bandmate Brian Wilson on the one-year anniversary of the music legend's death."It's hard to believe a whole year has already passed since we lost Brian but to be honest, I don't feel like... Read More.

ABBA’s ‘Dancing Queen’ to be reissued on vinyl for 50th anniversary

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

The 50th anniversary of ABBA's iconic track "Dancing Queen" will be marked with the release of two new vinyl variants.The single, remastered at Abbey Road Studios in London, will be reissued on 10-inch black vinyl and 10-inch sparkling vinyl on Aug. 13. The song... Read More.

Fleetwood Mac releasing deluxe edition of 1988’s ‘Greatest Hits’ compilation

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

Fleetwood Mac is revisiting their 1988 Greatest Hits compilation, and they've added some hits to the album.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are set to release a deluxe edition on July 31, featuring 10 more classic tracks, including such tunes as "The Chain,"... Read More.

Kenny Loggins stops by ‘The Tonight Show’ to play a medley of hits on classroom instruments

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

Kenny Loggins stopped by The Tonight Show Wednesday, where he put a new spin on some of his classic tunes.Loggins joined host Jimmy Fallon and The Roots to perform a medley of his songs in a Classroom Instruments segment, including... Read More.

On This Day, June 11, 1988: Sting, Phil Collins & more perform at 70th birthday concert for Nelson Mandela

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

On This Day, June 11, 1988 ...Sting, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton and Dire Straits were among the artists who performed at the 70th birthday tribute concert for anti-apartheid revolutionary Nelson Mandela.The concert took place at London's Wembley Stadium and also featured performances by Simple... Read More.

Alex Lifeson and Epiphone team up for reproduction of his 1976 ES-355 guitar

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

While most guitarists likely don't have the talent of Rush's Alex Lifeson, they now have a chance to at least sound a little bit like him.The rocker has teamed with Epiphone for a new guitar, part of the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom series.The... Read More.

Paul Stanley reveals his pick for KISS’ ‘legacy defining’ song

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

KISS' Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are set to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday in New York, and ahead of the honor, Stanley talked to New York Magazine about their music.When asked which song he considers... Read More.

Classic Hits

New book explores 50 years of the Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’

Grateful Dead releases ‘Viola Lee Blues’ performance from ‘Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA (7/3/66)’

The Motels drop off Totally Tubular Festival; Bow Wow Wow, Men Without Hats added

Al Jardine, Carnie Wilson remember Brian Wilson on one-year anniversary of his death

ABBA’s ‘Dancing Queen’ to be reissued on vinyl for 50th anniversary

Fleetwood Mac releasing deluxe edition of 1988’s ‘Greatest Hits’ compilation

Kenny Loggins stops by ‘The Tonight Show’ to play a medley of hits on classroom instruments

On This Day, June 11, 1988: Sting, Phil Collins & more perform at 70th birthday concert for Nelson Mandela

Alex Lifeson and Epiphone team up for reproduction of his 1976 ES-355 guitar

Paul Stanley reveals his pick for KISS’ ‘legacy defining’ song

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