Classic Hits Archives - Page 9 of 68

Paul McCartney and Wings exhibit to open at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Paul McCartney and Wings will be the subject of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.The exhibit, opening May 15, is described in a press release as "the first major museum exhibit" to explore McCartney's post-Beatles band, which... Read More.

On This Day, Feb. 18, 1977: KISS plays their first-ever concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

On This Day, Feb 18, 1977...New York natives KISS headlined Madison Square Garden for the very first time.The show was part of their Rock and Roll Over tour and featured opening act Sammy Hagar, who was also making his Madison Square Garden debut.According to... Read More.

‘Rolling Stone’ pays tribute to Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir with special issue

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

The life and career of Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir, who passed away Jan. 10, is celebrated in a new tribute issue of Rolling Stone.The magazine's March issue includes exclusive tributes to Weir from bandmates Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann.... Read More.

Billy Idol documentary ‘Billy Idol Should Be Dead’ sets theatrical release

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

The Billy Idol documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead is finally hitting theaters in the U.S. on Feb. 26.Ahead of the opening, the film will get two special premieres, Feb. 23 in Los Angeles at the TCL Chinese Theatre and Feb. 25 in New... Read More.

Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde pays tribute to ‘I’ll Stand By You’ co-writer Billy Steinberg

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde has paid tribute to songwriter Billy Steinberg, who, along with his songwriting partner Tom Kelly, co-wrote the band's classic tune "I'll Stand By You."Steinberg died Monday in Los Angeles at the age of 75."Very sad to hear of the passing... Read More.