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The Year in Music 2025: The Who fires drummer, says farewell to North America

Tuesday, December 30 by ABC News

The Who celebrated their 60th anniversary in 2025, which ended with what will likely be their last North American tour, much to the disappointment of many fans.-The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers kicked off the year by announcing they were headlining two shows... Read More.

On This Day, Dec. 29, 1985: Billy Joel becomes a first-time father

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 29, 1985 ...Billy Joel became a father when he and his wife, model Christie Brinkley, welcomed their only child together, daughter Alexa Ray Joel.Their daughter's middle name was a tribute to legendary musician Ray Charles, with whom Billy collaborated on... Read More.

The Year in Music 2025: Brian Wilson, Sly Stone among the music greats we lost this year

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

It's always sad to say goodbye to our favorite musicians when they pass away, and 2025 was certainly a tough year.The music world lost a true legend on June 11 when Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson died in his sleep at the age of... Read More.

In Christmas message to fans, Elton John teases not one but two new albums

Friday, December 26 by ABC News

Elton John and Brandi Carlile released their Grammy-nominated joint album, Who Believe In Angels?, in 2025, but 2026 may bring us some Elton John solo music - and maybe even more than expected.In a holiday video message to members of... Read More.

On This Day, Dec. 26, 1970: George Harrison landed at #1 with ‘My Sweet Lord’

Friday, December 26 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 26, 1970 ...George Harrison hit #1 with the song "My Sweet Lord," which went on to spend four weeks in the top spot.The chart-topper, produced by Harrison and Phil Spector, made Harrison the first former member of The Beatles to... Read More.

The Year in Music 2025: Billy Joel reveals health issues, stars in revealing documentary

Friday, December 26 by ABC News

Billy Joel's 2025 didn't start out so hot. In January, the Piano Man postponed a show in order to have a medical procedure. He did perform two shows in February and continued to announce more concerts for 2025, including co-headlining dates with Sting, Rod... Read More.

Classic Hits

The Year in Music 2025: The Who fires drummer, says farewell to North America

On This Day, Dec. 29, 1985: Billy Joel becomes a first-time father

The Year in Music 2025: Brian Wilson, Sly Stone among the music greats we lost this year

In Christmas message to fans, Elton John teases not one but two new albums

On This Day, Dec. 26, 1970: George Harrison landed at #1 with ‘My Sweet Lord’

The Year in Music 2025: Billy Joel reveals health issues, stars in revealing documentary

Watch Celine Dion act out a scene from Jim Carrey’s ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ in full Grinch costume

Ian Anderson pays tribute to Jethro Tull founding member Mick Abrahams

The Zombies announce dates for third annual Begin Here festival

On This Day, Dec. 24, 1988: Poison landed their only #1 song with ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’

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