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On This Day, June 12, 2003: Queen, Phil Collins & more inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Friday, June 12 by ABC News

On This Day, June 12, 2003...Phil Collins, Van Morrison and the members of Queen - Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon and the late Freddie Mercury - were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at a gala in New York City.Little Richard was... Read More.

KISS’ Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, John Fogerty honored at the Songwriters Hall of Fame gala

Friday, June 12 by ABC News

KISS' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, and rocker John Fogerty were celebrated at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction in New York City Thursday.Simmons and Stanley were inducted into the prestigious organization, with their music celebrated with performances of "Rock and Roll All... Read More.

Carly Simon returns with ‘Comes in Waves’, first album of new material since 2008

Friday, June 12 by ABC News

Carly Simon is back with new music.The "You're So Vain" singer/songwriter is set to release the new album, Comes in Waves, on Aug. 14. The record is Simon's first album of original music since 2008.Fans are getting their first taste of her new music... Read More.

New book explores 50 years of the Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’

Friday, June 12 by ABC News

The 50th anniversary of the Eagles' iconic album Hotel California is being celebrated in a new book.Eagles and Hotel California: 50 Years is described as a "visual and narrative journey" exploring "the creation, legacy, and lasting cultural power of one of rock's most iconic... Read More.

The Motels drop off Totally Tubular Festival; Bow Wow Wow, Men Without Hats added

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

This summer's Totally Tubular festival has made some changes to the lineup.The music fest, celebrating the music of the '80s, has announced that The Motels will no longer be on the bill, in order to give lead singer Martha Davies time to heal from... Read More.

Al Jardine, Carnie Wilson remember Brian Wilson on one-year anniversary of his death

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

The Beach Boys' Al Jardine is paying tribute to his late bandmate Brian Wilson on the one-year anniversary of the music legend's death."It's hard to believe a whole year has already passed since we lost Brian but to be honest, I don't feel like... Read More.

ABBA’s ‘Dancing Queen’ to be reissued on vinyl for 50th anniversary

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

The 50th anniversary of ABBA's iconic track "Dancing Queen" will be marked with the release of two new vinyl variants.The single, remastered at Abbey Road Studios in London, will be reissued on 10-inch black vinyl and 10-inch sparkling vinyl on Aug. 13. The song... Read More.

Alex Lifeson and Epiphone team up for reproduction of his 1976 ES-355 guitar

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

While most guitarists likely don't have the talent of Rush's Alex Lifeson, they now have a chance to at least sound a little bit like him.The rocker has teamed with Epiphone for a new guitar, part of the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom series.The... Read More.

Kenny Loggins stops by ‘The Tonight Show’ to play a medley of hits on classroom instruments

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

Kenny Loggins stopped by The Tonight Show Wednesday, where he put a new spin on some of his classic tunes.Loggins joined host Jimmy Fallon and The Roots to perform a medley of his songs in a Classroom Instruments segment, including... Read More.

Classic Hits

On This Day, June 12, 2003: Queen, Phil Collins & more inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

KISS’ Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, John Fogerty honored at the Songwriters Hall of Fame gala

Carly Simon returns with ‘Comes in Waves’, first album of new material since 2008

New book explores 50 years of the Eagles’ ‘Hotel California’

The Motels drop off Totally Tubular Festival; Bow Wow Wow, Men Without Hats added

Al Jardine, Carnie Wilson remember Brian Wilson on one-year anniversary of his death

ABBA’s ‘Dancing Queen’ to be reissued on vinyl for 50th anniversary

Alex Lifeson and Epiphone team up for reproduction of his 1976 ES-355 guitar

Kenny Loggins stops by ‘The Tonight Show’ to play a medley of hits on classroom instruments

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