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The Beach Boys’ Bruce Johnston announces departure from band after six decades

Thursday, March 5 by ABC News

The Beach Boys' Bruce Johnston is leaving the band.The 83-year-old Johnston joined the group in 1965 as a fill-in for Brian Wilson during live performances. In a statement to Rolling Stone he says he's leaving the group in order to... Read More.

Billy Idol details almost dying from heroin

Wednesday, March 4 by ABC News

Billy Idol is subject of the new documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead, and during a recent appearance on Bill Maher's Club Random podcast, he detailed a drug-filled night when he almost wound up that way.He said it occurred when... Read More.

New exhibit ‘Thin Wild Mercury: Dylan 1966’ coming to the Bob Dylan Center in July

Wednesday, March 4 by ABC News

A new exhibit exploring Bob Dylan's career the year after he went electric at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival is set to open this summer at the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Thin Wild Mercury: Dylan 1966 is described as... Read More.

Spanish soccer team asks Madonna for shirt she wore at their stadium in 1990

Wednesday, March 4 by ABC News

The president of one of Spain's biggest soccer teams has reached out to Madonna in hopes of locating an article of clothing the star wore more than 35 years ago.In July 1990, during her Blond Ambition tour, Madonna gave a... Read More.

Bonnie Raitt, George Thorogood & more pay tribute to blues musician John Hammond

Wednesday, March 4 by ABC News

Bonnie Raitt, George Thorogood and Hot Tuna's Jorma Kaukonen are among the artists paying tribute to blues singer and guitarist John Hammond, who passed away Feb. 28.The Grammy-winning Hammond, who over the years played with such artists as Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Levon Helm,... Read More.

Mick Jagger shares vacation photos, Keith Richards to be a great grandfather

Wednesday, March 4 by ABC News

Mick Jagger is giving fans a little look at his latest Egyptian vacation.The Rolling Stones frontman posted a carousel of vacation photos on Instagram, captioning the shots, "Wandering through Egypt."Photos include Jagger posing in the dessert; several of him in... Read More.

Bruce Hornsby releases ‘Ecstatic’ new track featuring Bonnie Raitt

Wednesday, March 4 by ABC News

Bruce Hornsby has released the new single "Ecstatic," which features backing vocals from Bonnie Raitt.The track is the second song Hornsby has released from his upcoming album, Indigo Park, following the title track. It was inspired by chants he heard watching his son play... Read More.

On This Day, March 4, 1967: The Rolling Stones hit #1 with ‘Ruby Tuesday’

Wednesday, March 4 by ABC News

On This Day, March 4, 1967...The Rolling Stones landed their fourth #1 single with "Ruby Tuesday," written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.The song appeared on the U.S. version of their fifth studio album, Between the Buttons. It was released as a double-A side... Read More.

Sting releases expanded edition of ‘Mercury Falling’ for 30th anniversary

Wednesday, March 4 by ABC News

Sting is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his fifth studio album, Mercury Falling, with a just-released expanded edition of the album.The digital-only Mercury Falling (Expanded Edition) includes the original album along with 19 tracks, several of which were previously unavailable on digital services. The... Read More.

Donna Summer, Lynyrd Skynyrd songs get chart boost from the winter Olympics

Tuesday, March 3 by ABC News

Donna Summer's classic track "MacArthur Park" has returned to the Billboard charts thanks to the winter Olympics.The song was used by American figure skater Alysa Liu for her long program when she won the gold medal. Thanks to the exposure,... Read More.

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