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On This Day, July 24, 2022: Joni Mitchell surprises with performance at Newport Folk Festival A

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

On This Day, July 24, 2022 ...Joni Mitchell was the surprise musical performer at the Newport Folk Festival, joining Brandi Carlile for a special set that featured the legendary musician performing with a variety of guests.The so-called Joni Jam was Joni's first public performance... Read More.

Documentary about the making of Tom Petty’s ‘Wildflowers’ coming to Blu-ray

Thursday, July 24 by ABC News

The 2021 documentary about the making of Tom Petty’s second solo album, Wildflowers, is getting its first-ever physical release.Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free: The Making of Wildflowers, directed by Mary Wharton, will be released on Blu-ray Sept. 12. It features 30 minutes of extra material made up of... Read More.

Dead & Company’s San Francisco shows to be livestreamed

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

Dead & Company is giving fans yet another way to enjoy the upcoming shows in San Francisco celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead.The Aug. 1, 2 and 3 shows at Golden Gate Park will now be available to watch on nugs.Fans will be able... Read More.

Exhibit exploring Bob Dylan’s early career to open at New York University

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

A Bob Dylan exhibit highlighting his early career and the political and social messages in his music is set to open at New York University in August.How Many Roads: Bob Dylan and His Changing Times, 1961-1964 originally opened in 2024 at the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa,... Read More.

Kermit the Frog, Adam Sandler, The Alamo & PETA pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

If the countless musicians paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne haven't communicated just how impactful the late Prince of Darkness was, who else would also be honored by Kermit the Frog, Adam Sandler, The Alamo and PETA?The famed green Muppet posted a Read More.

Stan Lynch’s band The Speaker Wars announce first live shows

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers drummer Stan Lynch has announced the first live shows with his new band The Speaker Wars.The group, featuring vocalist/guitarist Jon Christopher Davis, is set to play a trio of dates in Texas: Sept. 5 in Austin, followed by Sept. 6 in... Read More.

Billy Joel on his new documentary: ‘I didn’t hate it, which … is the real compliment’

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

Billy Joel admits he was a reluctant subject when it comes to the HBO documentary And So It Goes.In a new cover story for People, Billy says, "I’ve resisted this kind of thing for so long. I’m sick of... Read More.

Stevie Wonder has no plans for retirement: ‘I’m not gonna stop the gift that keeps pouring’

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

Signed, sealed, delivered, Stevie Wonder is ours. It's been over 60 years since he started his career as a musician, and he plans to continue for as long as possible."For as long as you breathe, for as long as your heart beats, there’s more... Read More.

On This Day, July 23, 1989: Ringo Starr launches his first-ever tour with an All-Starr Band

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

On This Day, July 23, 1989….Ringo Starr launched his first tour since his days with The Beatles, backed by an All-Starr Band that included Billy Preston, the Eagles’ Joe Walsh and E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons.Starr has continued to tour with a similar setup,... Read More.

Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham announce reissue of their only studio album as a duo, ‘Buckingham Nicks’

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have finally revealed the news they’ve been teasing for days.The former couple, and Fleetwood Mac bandmates, are set to reissue their only studio album as a duo, 1973’s Buckingham Nicks, on Sept. 19.The album will be released digitally and... Read More.

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