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On This Day, Dec. 17, 1958: R.E.M.’s Mike Mills was born

Tuesday, December 17 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 17, 1958 ...R.E.M. bassist and founding member Mike Mills was born in Orange County, California. He is best known for his songwriting and harmonizing backing vocals.After becoming a huge local success in Athens, Georgia, R.E.M. recorded their first single, “Radio... Read More.

Happy 75th birthday to Free/Bad Company frontman Paul Rodgers

Tuesday, December 17 by ABC News

Legendary singer Paul Rodgers turns 75 on Tuesday.Rodgers is best known for his work as the frontman of Free, which had a top-five hit with “All Right Now” in 1970, as well as the frontman of the supergroup Bad Company. Bad Company’s self-titled debut album,... Read More.

Steve Perry launches holiday yule log featuring his album The Season 3

Monday, December 16 by ABC News

Steve Perry wants to help you get into the holiday spirit.The former Journey frontman has just launched his very own holiday yule log on YouTube, featuring songs from his latest holiday album, The Season 3, with video of a roaring fire, surrounded... Read More.

John Lennon’s sons spend a rare evening together

Monday, December 16 by ABC News

John Lennon’s two sons, Julian Lennon and Sean Ono Lennon, spent some quality time together and gave the public a little peek at their evening.Julian shared a trio of photos from their hangout at John Lennon's apartment at The Dakota on Instagram, including one... Read More.

Paul McCartney plays ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ for the first time since 2018

Monday, December 16 by ABC News

Paul McCartney is getting into the holiday spirit.The Beatles legend is currently on the U.K. leg of his Got Back tour, and while playing in Manchester he broke out his holiday tune “Wonderful Christmastime.”Performing in front of a holiday-themed backdrop, McCartney performed the song... Read More.

Kevin Cronin on REO Speedwagon’s retirement: ‘Never in my wildest dreams did I ever see this coming’

Monday, December 16 by ABC News

REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin wants fans to know he didn't want the band to end.The group announced in September that after 2024 they would cease touring; in a new interview with Billboard, Cronin says ending the group wasn't his... Read More.

AC/DC’s Brian Johnson makes surprise appearance on Carpool Karaoke

Monday, December 16 by ABC News

AC/DC’s Brian Johnson makes a surprise appearance in a special holiday edition of Apple TV+ and Apple Music’s Carpool Karaoke.A Carpool Karaoke Christmas, with Zane Lowe behind the wheel instead of James Corden, focuses on three pop stars — Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa and Chappell Roan. Johnson turns... Read More.

On This Day, Dec. 16, 1984: ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill accidentally shot himself in the stomach

Monday, December 16 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 16, 1984 ...ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill accidentally shot himself in the stomach when, while taking off his boots, his gun fell out and went off. Hill was able to drive himself to the hospital and made a full recovery.In... Read More.

Roger Daltrey, Eddie Vedder, Billy Idol & more play private holiday party in New York

Monday, December 16 by ABC News

The Who's Roger Daltrey, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Iggy Pop and Billy Idol were among the A-list talent who played a holiday party in New York on Friday.According to setlist.fm, the bash for Eldridge Industries took place at the Capitol Theatre... Read More.

Happy 75th birthday to ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons

Monday, December 16 by ABC News

A happy birthday goes out to ZZ Top guitarist Billy F. Gibbons, who turns 75 on Monday.Gibbons, known for his signature long beard, formed ZZ Top in 1969, recruiting Dusty Hil on bass and vocals, and drummer Frank “Rube” Beard. The trio released their debut... Read More.

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