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Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, dead at age 76

Tuesday, July 22 by ABC News

Ozzy Osbourne, undoubtedly one of the most beloved and iconic heavy metal singers on the planet, has died at age 76.A statement from his family issued on Tuesday reads, "It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report... Read More.

‘This is Spinal Tap’ director praises comedic talents of Paul McCartney & Elton John

Tuesday, July 22 by ABC News

The sequel to the 1984 rock mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap will feature appearances by several rock stars, including Paul McCartney and Elton John. And the film’s director, Rob Reiner, has nothing but praise for their comedic talents."They were all great. Paul McCartney is really funny. I... Read More.

Billy Joel is ‘not a big fan’ of The Beatles’ ‘White Album’

Tuesday, July 22 by ABC News

Billy Joel has shared his thoughts on The Beatles’ 1968 self-titled ninth studio album, commonly referred to as the White Album, and they aren't positive.During his appearance on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, Joel and Maher were discussing classic double albums when Maher... Read More.

Prince’s ‘Sign O’ the Times’ concert film coming to IMAX theaters

Tuesday, July 22 by ABC News

Prince’s 1987 concert film Prince – Sign O’ the Times is hitting theaters in August.The film, which Prince directed, is set to screen in IMAX theaters for one week only beginning Aug. 29, with an early access screening to be... Read More.

Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham billboards pop up in LA

Tuesday, July 22 by ABC News

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham continue to tease fans with the possibility of some news on the horizon.The former couple and Fleetwood Mac bandmates began the teases on Instagram by sharing lyrics to "Frozen Love." The track appeared on their 1973 album, Buckingham Nicks,... Read More.

Grateful Dead to release 50th anniversary expanded edition of ‘Blues for Allah’

Tuesday, July 22 by ABC News

Grateful Dead is set to revisit their 1975 album Blues for Allah with a 50th anniversary expanded edition.The three-CD and digital set, dropping Sept. 12, will include a remastered version of the album, along with two hours of unreleased recordings.The bonus material includes performances of the... Read More.

On This Day, July 22, 1977: Elvis Costello releases his debut album, ‘My Aim Is True’

Tuesday, July 22 by ABC News

On This Day, July 22, 1977…Elvis Costello launched his music career with the U.K. release of his debut album, My Aim Is True.The album, produced by Nick Lowe, featured Costello backed by the San Francisco country rock band Clover, although contractual issues resulted in... Read More.

Devon Allman and Duane Betts on honoring the Allman Brothers Band legacy

Tuesday, July 22 by ABC News

Devon Allman and Duane Betts, sons of Allman Brothers Band’s Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts, respectively, have been touring as the Allman Betts Band since 2018. While their shows celebrate their fathers’ musical legacy, they are not trying to copy the Allman Brothers.The pair... Read More.

Dionne Warwick’s early career explored in new box set

Monday, July 21 by ABC News

A new box set chronicling the early days of Dionne Warwick’s musical career will be released in August.Make It Easy on Yourself: The Scepter Recordings, 1962-1971 is a 12-CD collection that will drop Aug. 1. It features 280 tracks, including 60 rare bonus tracks, 16 of which... Read More.

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! all the streams: ABBA classic hits 1 billion on Spotify

Monday, July 21 by ABC News

More than 45 years after its release, a classic ABBA tune has passed 1 billion streams on Spotify."Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)," released in 1979, has hit the milestone. It marks the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers' second entry into the... Read More.

Classic Hits

Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness, dead at age 76

‘This is Spinal Tap’ director praises comedic talents of Paul McCartney & Elton John

Billy Joel is ‘not a big fan’ of The Beatles’ ‘White Album’

Prince’s ‘Sign O’ the Times’ concert film coming to IMAX theaters

Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham billboards pop up in LA

Grateful Dead to release 50th anniversary expanded edition of ‘Blues for Allah’

On This Day, July 22, 1977: Elvis Costello releases his debut album, ‘My Aim Is True’

Devon Allman and Duane Betts on honoring the Allman Brothers Band legacy

Dionne Warwick’s early career explored in new box set

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! all the streams: ABBA classic hits 1 billion on Spotify

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