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Elton John named first-ever president of UK’s Ivors Academy

Friday, May 22 by ABC News

Elton John got an honor that nobody has ever received before Thursday in London.He was named the first-ever president of The Ivors Academy, a U.K. not-for-profit that works to support, empower and celebrate songwriters and composers. The Academy also hands... Read More.

Is Madonna teasing another tour?

Friday, May 22 by ABC News

Madonna is going to release a sequel to her 2005 album, Confessions on a Dance Floor, so would it be so strange for her to do a sequel to her 2006 Confessions Tour?The Confessions Tour kicked off May 21, 2006 - exactly 20 years... Read More.

On This Day, May 22, 1976: Paul McCartney& Wings hit #1 with ‘Silly Love Songs’

Friday, May 22 by ABC News

On This Day, May 22, 1976 ...Paul McCartney & Wings hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Silly Love Songs," which spent five weeks on top of the chart.The tune, from the 1976 album Wings at the Speed of Sound, was McCartney's answer... Read More.

Neil Young releases standalone reissues of ‘Harvest Moon,’ ’Unplugged,’ ‘Sleeps with Angels’ & ’Mirror Ball’

Friday, May 22 by ABC News

Neil Young has released reissues of his '90s albums Harvest Moon, Unplugged, Sleeps with Angels and Mirror Ball.All four titles were previously collected into vinyl and CD box sets in 2025 as part of Young's Official Release Series reissue campaign, but are now available... Read More.

Why Phil Collins would ‘rather not’ perform at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony

Friday, May 22 by ABC News

Phil Collins will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for a second time on Nov. 14, but as of now, he doesn't plan on taking the stage to sing any of his countless hits.Speaking to BBC... Read More.

Hello, Goodbye: Paul McCartney turns off the lights on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ‘

Friday, May 22 by ABC News

Back in 1964, Paul McCartney played The Ed Sullivan Show with The Beatles. And on Thursday night, he returned to the same venue to turn out the lights on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.Sir Paul returned to Ed Sullivan Theater, as it was... Read More.

Dylan un-covered: Hit songs written by Bob Dylan

Friday, May 22 by ABC News

Legendary singer/songwriter Bob Dylan turns 85 on Sunday.While Dylan has been called one of the greatest American songwriters, not many people are as effusive about his singing voice. But the love of his songwriting has led many artists to cover Dylan's songs, sometimes landing... Read More.

New Jeff Beck biography to be released in July

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

A new biography on legendary guitarist Jeff Beck is set for release this summer.Blow by Blow: The Jeff Beck Story is described as the "first biography to fully capture the life, music, and mystery of this singular artist."The book was written by Brad Tolinski... Read More.

Bonnie Raitt pays tribute to Stephen Colbert: ‘We need you more than ever’

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

Bonnie Raitt has penned a tribute to Stephen Colbert, who is signing off The Late Show Thursday night."As we're forced to say goodbye to one of our most brilliant, hilarious and beloved shows, @colbertlateshow, I want to thank Stephen and his incredible team for... Read More.

Liverpool bar changes its name in celebration of Paul McCartney’s new album

Thursday, May 21 by ABC News

Liverpool bar, record store and music venue The Jacaranda has changed its name in honor of the upcoming release of Paul McCartney's latest solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane.In a post on Instagram, the bar announced that they've teamed... Read More.

Classic Hits

Elton John named first-ever president of UK’s Ivors Academy

Is Madonna teasing another tour?

On This Day, May 22, 1976: Paul McCartney& Wings hit #1 with ‘Silly Love Songs’

Neil Young releases standalone reissues of ‘Harvest Moon,’ ’Unplugged,’ ‘Sleeps with Angels’ & ’Mirror Ball’

Why Phil Collins would ‘rather not’ perform at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony

Hello, Goodbye: Paul McCartney turns off the lights on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ‘

Dylan un-covered: Hit songs written by Bob Dylan

New Jeff Beck biography to be released in July

Bonnie Raitt pays tribute to Stephen Colbert: ‘We need you more than ever’

Liverpool bar changes its name in celebration of Paul McCartney’s new album

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