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‘MacArthur Park’ songwriter ‘proud’ to play role in figure skater Alysa Liu’s gold medal win

Saturday, February 21 by ABC News

American figure skater Alysa Liu won the gold medal Thursday skating her long program to Donna Summer's classic tune "MacArthur Park," and the song's writer, Jimmy Webb, couldn't be happier."Alysa Liu's energy and youth breathes yet another life into my song 'MacArthur Park.' I... Read More.

Heart’s ‘Dreamboat Annie’ gets limited-edition Vinylphyle pressing

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

Heart's debut album, Dreamboat Annie, is getting an audio upgrade.The album, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025, is set to be released as part of UMe's Vinylphyle audiophile series.The release, mastered from the album's original 1975 Can-Base Studios tapes, has an initial pressing... Read More.

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New Gregg Allman documentary to hit theaters this summer

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

A new documentary about legendary Allman Brothers Band frontman Gregg Allman is headed to theaters later this year.The U.S. independent film production and distribution company Subtext has acquired the doc Gregg Allman: Music of My Soul, with plans to release it in theaters this... Read More.

All aboard: Train sets ninth edition of Sail Across the Sun fan cruise

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Tell me, did you sail across the sun? If you never have, now's your big chance to join Train on their popular fan cruise.The ninth installment of the band's Sail Across the Sun trip will embark from Miami on Feb. 11, 2027, aboard the... Read More.

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Joan Jett, Cheap Trick & more to play Kentucky’s Bourbon & Beyond Festival

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Squeeze are among the artists set to play the 2026 Bourbon and Beyond Festival.The festival, which will feature over 100 artists on five stages, will be held Sept. 24-27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.Festival... Read More.

The Who’s ‘Tommy’ to be rereleased in IMAX theaters

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

The movie version of The Who's rock opera Tommy is returning to theaters.In celebration of the film's 50th anniversary, Tommy is getting an exclusive two-day run in IMAX theaters, March 17 and 18.Originally released in March 1975, Tommy, written and... Read More.

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R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe makes cameo on ‘The Simpsons’

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe made a cameo on Sunday's episode of The Simpsons.The rocker sang a parody of the band's classic Automatic For the People track "Everybody Hurts," changed to "Everybody Kirks Sometimes."The animated Stipe, in a black suit and... Read More.

Debbie Harry pays tribute to early Blondie bassist Fred Smith

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

Debbie Harry has paid tribute to late Television bassist Fred Smith, who played in an early incarnation of the band that went on to become Blondie.Smith passed away Feb. 5 at the age of 77.Sharing a black-and-white photo of the early band playing at... Read More.

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Gene Simmons defends use of word ‘ghetto’ while arguing hip-hop shouldn’t be in Rock Hall

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

Gene Simmons recently made headlines for sharing his opinion about hip-hop artists being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and caught some flack over using the word "ghetto." He's now defending himself against the backlash.In the original interview with the Read More.

Bee Gees announce new limited-edition box set

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

The music of the Bee Gees will be celebrated in a new limited-edition box set.You Should Be Dancing, a four-disc set limited to just 1,000 copies, will feature 12-inch versions of some of the group's biggest hits disco hits, along with previously unreleased extended... Read More.

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Foreigner co-founder Al Greenwood hopes band ‘goes on forever’ despite lack of original members

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

These days it's not uncommon for classic rock bands to be out on tour despite having no original members still in the band. In fact, this summer Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd are co-headlining the Double Trouble Double Vision tour, despite neither band containing any... Read More.

Devo extends Mutate, Don’t Stagnate tour through June

Monday, February 9 by ABC News

Devo has added some new dates to their 2026 tour.The "Whip it" rockers have extended their Mutate, Don't Stagnate tour until June, with the latest additions beginning June 2 in Indianapolis and wrapping June 13 in Mashantucket, Connecticut.Tickets for most shows go on sale... Read More.

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