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Eagles pay tribute to songwriter JD Souther

Wednesday, September 18 by ABC News

The Eagles have paid tribute to songwriter JD Souther, who co-wrote some of their best-known songs, including "Best of My Love," "New Kid in Town," "Heartache Tonight," "Victim of Love" and "James Dean.”Souther's rep announced Wednesday that he had "passed...

On This Day, Sept. 18, 1970: Jimi Hendrix died at age 27

Wednesday, September 18 by ABC News

On This Day, Sept. 18, 1970 ... Rocker Jimi Hendrix died after being found unconscious at London’s Samarkand Hotel. A coroner later ruled he died after asphyxiating on his own vomit after taking barbiturates. Hendrix was only 27 years old when he...

The Rolling Stones celebrating one-year anniversary of Hackney Diamonds with special vinyl release

Wednesday, September 18 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones are celebrating the first anniversary of their latest album, Hackney Diamonds, by announcing a special vinyl release.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are set to drop a two-LP blue splatter effect vinyl edition of

JD Souther, solo artist and co-writer of multiple Eagles hits, dead at 78

Wednesday, September 18 by ABC News

John David "JD" Souther, solo artist and co-writer of many hits for the Eagles, has died. According to his rep, he "passed away peacefully in his New Mexico home." He was 78.Born in Detroit, Souther moved to LA in the late '60s and formed...

Watch behind-the-scenes footage of the making of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers “You Got Lucky” video

Wednesday, September 18 by ABC News

To coincide with the upcoming deluxe edition of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' 1982 album, Long After Dark, the Petty estate has released a

Lineup announced for Bobby Weir-curated Dead Ahead Festival

Tuesday, September 17 by ABC News

Grateful Dead’s Bobby Weir is putting his stamp on the second annual Dead Ahead Festival.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is curating the five-night fest, taking place Jan. 9-13, 2025, at Moon Palace Resort in Riviera Cancún, Mexico.

Peter Frampton cancels Virginia show due to “unforeseen circumstances”

Tuesday, September 17 by ABC News

Peter Frampton has canceled his Tuesday show at Virginia Credit Union Live in Richmond, Virginia.A post on the soon-to-be Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s

John Densmore, Devo & more taking part in Musicians for Kamala livestream event

Tuesday, September 17 by ABC News

The Doors’ John Densmore and Devo are among the musical artists taking part in a livestream event in support of the Kamala Harris and Tim Walz campaign. Dubbed Musicians for Kamala, the virtual concert takes place Tuesday in honor of National Voter...

Grateful Dead releases live performance of “Peggy-O” from Friend of the Devils: April 1978 box set

Tuesday, September 17 by ABC News

Grateful Dead is giving fans another preview of their upcoming Friend of the Devils: April 1978 box set ahead of its release on Friday.The band has just released a performance of “

Lindsay Buckingham & Stevie Nicks’ Buckingham Nicks album reimagined by Andrew Bird, Madison Cunningham

Tuesday, September 17 by ABC News

Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks’ pre-Fleetwood Mac album Buckingham Nicks has been reimagined by musicians Andrew Bird and Madison Cunningham.The pair is set to release a full covers album, titled Cunningham Bird, featuring their take on the record, using the exact sequencing of the...

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