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New YouTube series highlights Freddie Mercury’s debut solo album

New YouTube series highlights Freddie Mercury’s debut solo album

By Jill LancesDecember 05, 2025 at 5:00 pm EST

Gene Simmons to testify before the Senate in support of American Music Fairness Act

Gene Simmons to testify before the Senate in support of American Music Fairness Act

By Jill LancesDecember 05, 2025 at 3:45 pm EST

Squeeze releases second track from upcoming album, 'Trixies'

Squeeze releases second track from upcoming album, 'Trixies'

By Jill LancesDecember 05, 2025 at 3:00 pm EST

The Beatles' 'Anthology 4' makes top-10 debut on five Billboard charts

The Beatles' 'Anthology 4' makes top-10 debut on five Billboard charts

By Jill LancesDecember 05, 2025 at 1:45 pm EST

Tom Petty estate releases special limited edition 'Live Anthology' vinyl

Tom Petty estate releases special limited edition 'Live Anthology' vinyl

By Jill LancesDecember 05, 2025 at 12:30 pm EST

On This Day, Dec. 5, 1974: Paul McCartney and Wings release 'Band on the Run'

On This Day, Dec. 5, 1974: Paul McCartney and Wings release 'Band on the Run'

By Jill LancesDecember 05, 2025 at 11:30 am EST

Aerosmith & Yungblud release ‘Wild Woman’ featuring Lainey Wilson

Aerosmith & Yungblud release ‘Wild Woman’ featuring Lainey Wilson

By Jill LancesDecember 05, 2025 at 10:35 am EST

Pink Floyd announces 'Wish You Were Here 50' pop-ups

Pink Floyd announces 'Wish You Were Here 50' pop-ups

By Jill LancesDecember 05, 2025 at 6:00 am EST

Brian May, Mick Fleetwood & others pay tribute to Steve Cropper

Brian May, Mick Fleetwood & others pay tribute to Steve Cropper

By Jill LancesDecember 04, 2025 at 5:00 pm EST

Grateful Dead earns Guinness World Record

Grateful Dead earns Guinness World Record

By Jill LancesDecember 04, 2025 at 4:00 pm EST

Upcoming 'The Masked Singer' season to feature Ozzy Osbourne tribute episode

Upcoming 'The Masked Singer' season to feature Ozzy Osbourne tribute episode

By Josh JohnsonDecember 04, 2025 at 3:30 pm EST

Yes releases remastered single edit of 'Tales from Topographic Oceans' track

Yes releases remastered single edit of 'Tales from Topographic Oceans' track

By Jill LancesDecember 04, 2025 at 3:00 pm EST

On This Day, Dec. 4, 1980: Led Zeppelin announces breakup

On This Day, Dec. 4, 1980: Led Zeppelin announces breakup

By Jill LancesDecember 04, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST

Birmingham Airport CEO grounds idea to rename it after Ozzy Osbourne

Birmingham Airport CEO grounds idea to rename it after Ozzy Osbourne

By Josh JohnsonDecember 04, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST

Yusuf/Cat Stevens cancels North American book tour

Yusuf/Cat Stevens cancels North American book tour

By Jill LancesDecember 04, 2025 at 11:15 am EST

Listen to new Guns N' Roses songs, 'Atlas' & 'Nothin''

Listen to new Guns N' Roses songs, 'Atlas' & 'Nothin''

By Josh JohnsonDecember 04, 2025 at 10:35 am EST

Booker T. and the M.G.’s guitarist Steve Cropper dies at 84

Booker T. and the M.G.’s guitarist Steve Cropper dies at 84

By Jill LancesDecember 04, 2025 at 9:40 am EST

Ronnie Wood reflects on his 50 years in The Rolling Stones: ‘What a joy’

Ronnie Wood reflects on his 50 years in The Rolling Stones: ‘What a joy’

By Jill LancesDecember 04, 2025 at 6:00 am EST

Jimmy Buffet’s ashes smuggled into 2024 Rock Hall induction, says Kenny Chesney

Jimmy Buffet’s ashes smuggled into 2024 Rock Hall induction, says Kenny Chesney

By Jill LancesDecember 03, 2025 at 4:00 pm EST

The best classic rock Christmas songs

The best classic rock Christmas songs

Get in a rockin’ holiday mood with these Classic Rock favorites

By Jimmy LarrabeeDecember 03, 2025 at 3:42 pm EST

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