Classic Hits – Page 54 – Akamai Daily News

On This Day, Jan. 29, 2010: Neil Young is honored as MusiCares Person of the Year

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

On This Day, Jan. 29, 2010…Neil Young was honored by the Recording Academy as the MusiCares Person of the Year, at the organization's 20th anniversary gala.Young was celebrated at the gala for his philanthropic work, with a star-studded lineup performing Young tunes. Artists who... Read More.

Grammy Awards to include tribute to Quincy Jones

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

Sunday’s Grammy Awards will feature a salute to Quincy Jones.Rolling Stone reports that the tribute will feature performances by Stevie Wonder and Janelle Monáe, along with by Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock and Lainey Wilson, with additional performers expected.“The entire Grammys could have actually... Read More.

Ringo Starr talks reuniting with Paul McCartney and more on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

Ringo Starr made a surprise appearance at Paul McCartney’s concert at London's O2 Arena in December, where they played “Helter Skelter” and “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise).” And while it was a surprise for the audience, the reunion wasn’t exactly a spur of... Read More.

Portraits of Debbie Harry, David Bowie raising money for California fire relief efforts

Wednesday, January 29 by ABC News

Photos of Debbie Harry, David Bowie and Grace Jones are currently up for auction, with the money raised going to help musicians affected by the California wildfires.The portraits, all shot by photographer Greg Gorman, are part of an auction put on by Giorgio's Discotheque in Los Angeles,... Read More.

Def Leppard shares behind-the-tour video from first show of 2025

Tuesday, January 28 by ABC News

Def Leppard is giving fans a backstage look at their recent concert at Feria Estatal De León in León, Mexico.The band shared their first behind-the-tour video of 2025, highlighting the Jan. 18 concert, which they played without guitarist Vivian Campbell, who's recovering from a... Read More.

Grateful Dead memorabilia part of MusiCares Charity Relief Auction

Tuesday, January 28 by ABC News

The upcoming MusiCares Charity Relief Auction is set to feature a whole host of items from this year’s MusiCares Person of the Year, the Grateful Dead.Among the Dead-related items available are Jerry Garcia’s ivory two-piece suit, worn on the cover of... Read More.

Eric Burdon era of War celebrated in new CD box set

Tuesday, January 28 by ABC News

The Eric Burdon years of War are being highlighted in a new CD box set.Eric Burdon & War - The Complete CD Collection, dropping March 7, is a four-CD set made up of War albums released between 1970 and 1976. Those albums include 1970’s Eric Burdon Declares War and... Read More.

Bob Dylan pays tribute to the late Garth Hudson

Tuesday, January 28 by ABC News

Bob Dylan has paid tribute to The Band's Garth Hudson, who passed away Jan. 21 at the age of 87.“Sorry to hear the news about Garth Hudson,” Dylan shared on social media. “He was a beautiful guy and the real driving force behind... Read More.

Wings’ Venus and Mars to be reissued for 50th anniversary

Tuesday, January 28 by ABC News

Paul McCartney’s band Wings is celebrating the 50th anniversary of their fourth studio album, Venus and Mars.The milestone will be marked with a new half-speed master reissue of the album, dropping March 21. The remaster was created by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 28, 1985: We Are the World was recorded in Los Angeles

Tuesday, January 28 by ABC News

On This Day, Jan 28, 1985…An all-star lineup of musicians came together in a studio in Los Angeles to record the charity single “We Are the World.”The tune, written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, featured artists like Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel,... Read More.

First Previous 50 51 52 535455 56 57 58 Next Last