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On This Day, Dec. 15, 1967: The Who releases ‘The Who Sell Out’

Monday, December 15 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 15, 1967...The Who released their third album, The Who Sell Out, a concept album created to sound like a broadcast from one of the popular pirate radio stations in the United Kingdom in the mid-1960s.In addition to songs, it featured... Read More.

Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame to hold Billy Joel symposium

Monday, December 15 by ABC News

Billy Joel is going to be the subject of a new symposium at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook, New York.According to the description, the June conference will be "devoted to the music, lyrics, themes, and cultural impact... Read More.

Disney World announces closing date for Rock ‘n’ Roller featuring Aerosmith

Friday, December 12 by ABC News

Disney World has announced the last date of operation for the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster featuring Aerosmith.It was previously reported that Aerosmith's video intro for the ride, which featured Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, had been removed in order for construction to start on... Read More.

Billy Preston documentary set for February theatrical release

Friday, December 12 by ABC News

A documentary on Grammy winner Billy Preston is coming to theaters in February.Billy Preston: That's The Way God Planned It was directed by Emmy winner Paris Barclay and premiered at South by Southwest. It's set to open Feb. 20 at the Film Forum in... Read More.

New episode of ‘Mr Bad Guy’ series focuses on Freddie Mercury’s songwriting

Friday, December 12 by ABC News

The second episode of the three-part YouTube series looking back at Freddie Mercury's debut solo album, Mr Bad Guy, has just been released.Archival footage of Mercury's 1985 interview with journalist David Wigg looks at the Queen frontman's approach to songwriting,... Read More.

All ‘RISE’: Melissa Etheridge to release new album in March

Friday, December 12 by ABC News

Melissa Etheridge will RISE and shine early next year.RISE, her first studio release in five years, will arrive March 27. Described as "her most personal project to date," it features a duet with country superstar Chris Stapleton, "The Other Side... Read More.

Jimmy Page reflects on Led Zeppelin’s reunion at the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert

Friday, December 12 by ABC News

On Dec. 10, 2007, the surviving members of Led Zeppelin - Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones - reunited for their first concert together in 19 years at the Ahmet Ertegun Tribute Concert at London's O2 Arena. And Page is now reflecting... Read More.

On This Day, Dec. 12, 2012: Bruce Springsteen, The Who headline charity concert for Hurricane Sandy victims

Friday, December 12 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 12, 2012 ...12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief was held at New York's Madison Square Garden to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Sandy, which struck portions of the Northeastern United States, the Caribbean and the Mid-Atlantic in late... Read More.

Lenny Kravitz to appear in Bond video game 007 First Light

Friday, December 12 by ABC News

Lenny Kravitz is set to appear in the upcoming James Bond action adventure video game 007 First Light, from IO Interactive.Kravitz will play the villain Bawma in the game, which will be a Bond origin story. Bawma is described as... Read More.

Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ hits 2 billion views on YouTube

Friday, December 12 by ABC News

Queen's iconic #1 hit "Bohemian Rhapsody" has reached a new milestone on YouTube.The video for the 1975 song has just surpassed 2 billion views on the site, making it the oldest song to ever reach such a milestone.This has been... Read More.

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