Classic Hits Archives - Page 9 of 67

On This Day, March 6, 1946: Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour was born

Friday, March 6 by ABC News

On This March 6, 1946...Pink Floyd guitarist, singer and songwriter David Gilmour was born in Cambridge, England.The now 80-year-old joined Pink Floyd in 1967, a few months before the departure of founding member Syd Barrett.Gilmour's first album with the band was 1968's A Saucerful... Read More.

‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ getting special 4K UHD + Blu-ray release

Friday, March 6 by ABC News

The critically acclaimed Led Zeppelin documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin is being released in a special high-definition box set.Becoming Led Zeppelin Limited Collector's Edition, dropping April 14, is a two-disc 4K UHD + Blu-ray set that comes with a host of extras.The set, housed in... Read More.

Phil Collins tops the fan-vote leaderboard for Rock Hall induction

Friday, March 6 by ABC News

There's no guarantee that the artist who tops the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame fan vote will actually get into the Rock Hall, but at least they can take comfort in the fact that fans think they belong there.Over 2.5 million votes have... Read More.

Neil Sedaka’s songs see streaming boost following death

Thursday, March 5 by ABC News

The death of singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka has prompted his fans to revisit his music.Billboard reports that in the four days following Sedaka's Feb. 27 death at the age of 86, there was a 708% increase in streams of his tunes.... Read More.

Guns N’ Roses announce tour of Australia & New Zealand

Thursday, March 5 by ABC News

Guns N' Roses announced in February they were headlining the bp Adelaide Grand Final Concert on Nov. 29 in Adelaide, Australia. Now it turns out that while they're Down Under, they're going to be playing some other shows, as well.The "Sweet Child O' Mine"... Read More.

Queen’s Brian May announces special London event for ‘Queen II’ reissue

Thursday, March 5 by ABC News

Queen guitarist Brian May is set to headline a special event in connection with the upcoming reissue of the band's sophomore album, Queen II.Queen II - Queen's Masterstroke - More than Remastered! is taking place March 26 in London, although an exact location wasn't... Read More.

Sting to release recording of concert at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum

Thursday, March 5 by ABC News

Sting is set to release a new live album, which was recorded at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum as part of the ARTE Sounds Like Art initiative.Sting - The Night Watch: Live at the Rijksmuseum captures the January Sting concert at the museum's Gallery of Honour, which... Read More.

On This Day, March 5, 2023: Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington dies at 71

Thursday, March 5 by ABC News

On This Day, March 5, 2023...Gary Rossington, guitarist for Southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd, passed away at the age of 71.Rossington, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with the band in 2006, was the last remaining original member of... Read More.

Warren Zevon’s final live performance getting special vinyl release

Thursday, March 5 by ABC News

Warren Zevon's final live performance is getting a special vinyl release.Epilogue: Live at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival will be released on two-LP opaque metallic silver vinyl on April 17.The album captures Zevon's August 2002 performance at Canada's Edmonton Folk Music Festival, which turned... Read More.

The Beach Boys’ Bruce Johnston announces departure from band after six decades

Thursday, March 5 by ABC News

The Beach Boys' Bruce Johnston is leaving the band.The 83-year-old Johnston joined the group in 1965 as a fill-in for Brian Wilson during live performances. In a statement to Rolling Stone he says he's leaving the group in order to... Read More.

Classic Hits

On This Day, March 6, 1946: Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour was born

‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ getting special 4K UHD + Blu-ray release

Phil Collins tops the fan-vote leaderboard for Rock Hall induction

Neil Sedaka’s songs see streaming boost following death

Guns N’ Roses announce tour of Australia & New Zealand

Queen’s Brian May announces special London event for ‘Queen II’ reissue

Sting to release recording of concert at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum

On This Day, March 5, 2023: Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington dies at 71

Warren Zevon’s final live performance getting special vinyl release

The Beach Boys’ Bruce Johnston announces departure from band after six decades

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