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On This Day, Dec. 26, 1970: George Harrison landed at #1 with ‘My Sweet Lord’

Thursday, December 26 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 26, 1970 ...George Harrison landed at #1 with the song “My Sweet Lord,” which went on to spend four weeks in the top spot. The chart-topper, produced by Harrison and Phil Spector, made Harrison the first former member of The Beatles to score a solo #1... Read More.

Rod Stewart mourns producer of his Great American Songbook albums: Im devastated

Thursday, December 26 by ABC News

Rod Stewart is "devastated" by the death of Richard Perry, who produced most of his best-selling Great American Songbook albums. Perry died of cardiac arrest on Dec. 24 in LA, according to the New York Times. He was 82."Dearest Richard,... Read More.

The Year in Music 2024: A healthy Bruce Springsteen returns to the road, gets a new doc & more

Thursday, December 26 by ABC News

In 2023 Bruce Springsteen was forced to postpone his tour with the E Street Band due to a bout with peptic ulcer disease, but he didn't stay away from the stage for long. The Boss returned to the road in April 2024, kicking off his rescheduled tour in... Read More.

Kate Bush shares annual Christmas message

Tuesday, December 24 by ABC News

Kate Bush has posted her annual Christmas message to her website.In the piece, the "Running Up That Hill" artist shares that she went to see an exhibit of paintings by the French Impressionist Claude Monet, and draws a comparison between Monet's paintings of smog-covered... Read More.

The Year in Music 2024: Billy Joel: Movin Out of MSG and movin back onto the charts

Tuesday, December 24 by ABC News

2024 was a milestone year for Billy Joel, in more ways than one.It started in February, when he released "Turn the Lights Back On," his first pop single since 2007's "All My Life." The ballad was cowritten by Billy, Freddy... Read More.

George Michaels family donates royalties from Last Christmas to 20 charities close to Georges heart

Tuesday, December 24 by ABC News

If you're looking to stream holiday songs, keep in mind that if you choose WHAM!'s "Last Christmas," you'll be helping people in need.In a Christmas message to fans, George Michael's sister, father and former manager write that they have "donated... Read More.

Final trailer for Bob Dylan movie A Complete Unknown released

Tuesday, December 24 by ABC News

The Bob Dylan movie A Complete Unknown hits theaters on Thursday, and the final trailer for the film just dropped.While the clip features scenes from the movie, as well as audio of Timothée Chalamet singing the Dylan classic “Like A Rolling... Read More.

On This Day, Dec. 24, 1988: Poison landed their only #1 song with ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’

Tuesday, December 24 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 24, 1988 ...Glam rockers Poison landed their first and only #1 song with the power ballad “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.” The song, from the band’s sophomore album, Open Up and Say … Ah!, spent three weeks on top of the Billboard Hot... Read More.

The Black Crowes on their Happiness Bastards Grammy nod: ‘That feels good’

Tuesday, December 24 by ABC News

The Black Crowes are nominated for a Grammy for their latest album Happiness Bastards, and they certainly feel honored by the recognition.The album, the group's first collection of new material in 15 years, is nominated for Best Rock Album, and will compete with The Rolling Stones’... Read More.

The Year in Music 2024: Phil Lesh, Dickey Betts, Quincy Jones among the music greats we lost this year

Tuesday, December 24 by ABC News

It’s always sad when our favorite musicians pass away, and in 2024 we had to do say goodbye to several artists who made a huge impact on music.Grateful Dead fans were shocked when it was announced that bassist Phil Lesh died on Oct. 25 at 84. Lesh, who... Read More.

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