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On This Day, Jan. 27, 1970: John Lennon wrote and recorded ‘Instant Karma’

Monday, January 27 by ABC News

On This Day, Jan 27, 1970…John Lennon wrote and recorded the single “Instant Karma” in one day, at one point telling reporters he “wrote it for breakfast, recorded it for lunch, and we’re putting it out for dinner.”The song, produced by Phil Spector, featured... Read More.

The Who playing two London shows for Teenage Cancer Trust

Monday, January 27 by ABC News

The Who has announced their first shows of 2025.Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are set to play two shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall, March 27 and 30, as part of the annual benefit concerts for Teenage Cancer Trust. They’ll be joined by special guests... Read More.

Rolling Stone ranks Bob Dylan’s album covers

Monday, January 27 by ABC News

Bob Dylan has released 40 studio albums throughout the course of his career, which means he’s come up with 40 unique album covers. But not all covers are created equal, and Rolling Stone magazine decided to take a deep dive into those... Read More.

Timothée Chalamet performs Bob Dylan deep cuts on Saturday Night Live

Sunday, January 26 by ABC News

A Complete Unknown star Timothée Chalamet was the host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live on Saturday, where he performed some Bob Dylan songs, although he opted for deep cuts rather than hits like “Like A Rolling Stone” or “The Times They Are... Read More.

Monica Barbaro is hoping to finally meet Joan Beaz

Friday, January 24 by ABC News

Monica Barbaro just earned a best supporting actress Oscar nod for playing Joan Baez in A Complete Unknown, and she’s yet to meet the singer. But she’s hoping that will change soon.Barbaro tells Vulture that so far she has only talked and texted with Joan,... Read More.

The Beatles no longer solely hold the record for the most U.K. #1 albums

Friday, January 24 by ABC News

The Beatles must now share one of their U.K. chart records.According to the U.K.'s Official Charts, singer Robbie Williams just landed his 15th solo U.K. #1 album with the soundtrack to his movie Better Man, which now ties him with The Beatles... Read More.

Elton John donating proceeds from his Academy Awards viewing party to LA wildfire relief

Friday, January 24 by ABC News

In March, Elton John will be hosting his annual Academy Awards viewing party, which raises funds for his Elton John AIDS Foundation. But this year that won't be the only charity it will benefit.The foundation writes in an Instagram post,... Read More.

See the trailer for the upcoming Sly Stone documentary, SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

Friday, January 24 by ABC News

The trailer for the upcoming documentary on Sly & The Family Stone frontman Sly Stone has just been released, featuring archival footage of the legendary performer.SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), directed by The Roots’ Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, is... Read More.

Queens Roger Taylor reveals why he was unhappy with the drums on bands debut album

Friday, January 24 by ABC News

Queen continues to celebrate the release of their Queen I box set, this time with a special video focused on Roger Taylor’s drum contributions to their debut album.In the latest special episode of Queen the Greatest, Taylor reveals that he was disappointed when... Read More.

Ringo Starr to talk Look Up on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Friday, January 24 by ABC News

Ringo Starr is set to appear on Tuesday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where he’ll discuss his recently released country album, Look Up.The album is already a success for Ringo, landing on several Billboard charts, including the all-genre Top Album Sales chart, where it’s at #7.The... Read More.

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