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Van Halen releasing expanded edition of 5150 for 40th anniversary

Tuesday, February 3 by ABC News

Van Halen is celebrating the 40th anniversary of 5150, their first album featuring new frontman Sammy Hagar.On March 27, just three days after the album's actual 40th anniversary, the band will release an expanded edition of the album as a three-CD/LP/Blu-ray set.The set features... Read More.

Paul Simon announces new North American A Quiet Celebration Tour dates

Tuesday, February 3 by ABC News

Paul Simon is bringing his A Quiet Celebration Tour back to the U.S.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced a new set of North American tour dates that kick off June 4 in Palo Alto, California, and wrap with two shows... Read More.

On This Day, Feb. 3, 1973: Elton John scored his first US #1 with ‘Crocodile Rock’

Tuesday, February 3 by ABC News

On This Day, Feb. 3, 1973...Elton John landed his first #1 single with "Crocodile Rock," from his sixth studio album, Don't Shoot Me I'm Only The Piano Player.The song went on to spend three weeks in the top spot and earned a Platinum certification... Read More.

Three Dog Night founding member Chuck Negron dead at 83

Tuesday, February 3 by ABC News

Chuck Negron, founding member of Three Dog Night, has died at the age of 83. According to Negron's representative, he passed away Monday at home in Studio City, California, "surrounded by his loving family."No cause of death was revealed, although the statement from his... Read More.

Joe Elliott says Def Leppard is ready to launch new ‘next level’ Vegas residency

Tuesday, February 3 by ABC News

Def Leppard launches Def Leppard: Live at Caesars Palace The Las Vegas Residency at The Colosseum on Tuesday and fans can expect quite a show. This will be the band's third residency in Vegas, and frontman Joe Elliott tells ABC Audio "they keep getting... Read More.