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On This Day, Jan. 24, 2017: Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks dies at 69

Friday, January 24 by ABC News

On This Day, Jan. 24, 2017…Allman Brothers Band drummer Butch Trucks died by suicide in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was 69.Born Claude Hudson Trucks, Butch joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1969 and played with them throughout their career. He was inducted into... Read More.

Sammy Hagar, Robin Zander & more to play Rock for Responders benefit concert

Friday, January 24 by ABC News

Sammy Hagar, Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander and Deep Purple’s Glenn Hughes are among the artists set to perform at the upcoming Rock for Responders benefit, taking place Feb. 27, at the LA Waterfront in front of the Battleship IOWA.The trio will perform as part... Read More.

Def Leppards Vivian Campbell had a bone marrow transplant for his cancer treatment

Friday, January 24 by ABC News

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has shared an update about his health.The rocker missed the band’s Jan. 18 concert in León, Mexico, with frontman Joe Elliott explaining he was "recovering from some treatment for his cancer." Well, now Campbell has Read More.

Phil Collins’ No Jacket Required is turning 40

Friday, January 24 by ABC News

After two successful solo albums, Face Value and Hello, I Must Be Going, Genesis frontman Phil Collins saw his solo career skyrocket thanks to the release of his third solo record, No Jacket Required, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary on Saturday.The 1985 release saw Collins... Read More.

KISS ‘I Was Made For Lovin’ You tops the Billboard Top TV Songs chart

Thursday, January 23 by ABC News

KISS has found themselves on top of a new chart.The band’s classic “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” is #1 on Billboard’s Top TV Songs chart for December 2024, thanks to its use in the third season of... Read More.

The Beatles earn Brit Awards nomination for ‘Now and Then’

Thursday, January 23 by ABC News

Nominees for the 2025 Brit Awards were announced Thursday, with The Beatles recognized for their 2023 single “Now and Then.”The track, which was billed as the final Beatles song, has been short-listed for song of the year, along with tunes by Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Charli XCX with... Read More.

Jeff Beck’s guitar collection brings in over $10 million at auction

Thursday, January 23 by ABC News

A collection of Jeff Beck’s guitars was sold at auction Thursday, bringing in over $10 million, which is over eight times what they were expected to sell for.The auction took place at Christie’s in London, with bids coming in from... Read More.

Trailer for Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music doc released

Thursday, January 23 by ABC News

A trailer for the new documentary Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music has just been released, with The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger making an appearance in the clip.The doc, co-directed by The Roots' Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, delves into... Read More.

Billy Joel and Rod Stewart announce another co-headlining show

Thursday, January 23 by ABC News

Billy Joel and Rod Stewart continue to announce co-headlining stadium shows for 2025.The latest is a Sept. 20 date at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Tickets go on sale Jan. 31 at 10 a.m. Citi cardmembers can access tickets on Jan.... Read More.

Chrissie Hynde added to Patti Smith tribute concert

Thursday, January 23 by ABC News

The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde has been added to the upcoming Patti Smith tribute concert, People Have the Power - A Celebration of Patti Smith, happening March 26 at New York's Carnegie Hall.In addition to Hynde, Bangles' frontwoman Susanna Hoffs, Irish singer Glen Hansard, director Jim Jarmusch and New York punk rocker Jesse... Read More.

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