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Albums from Talking Heads, Fleetwood Mac among the Record Store Day bestsellers

ABC Digital  ·  May 2, 2024

Courtesy of Record Store Day Albums from Talking Heads, Fleetwood Mac and David Bowie were among the big sellers on Record Store Day, which took place on April 20. Billboard reports that Talking Heads’ double vinyl Live at WCOZ 77 was […] Read More



On This Day, May 2, 1972: Bruce Springsteen auditioned for Columbia Records

ABC Digital  ·  May 2, 2024

On This Day, May 2, 1972…  A 22-year-old Bruce Springsteen auditioned for Columbia Records A&R exec John Hammond in New York City. Hammond was known for working with such artists as Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan. At the […] Read More



ELO keyboardist Richard Tandy dies at age 76

ABC Digital  ·  May 2, 2024

Vivien Killilea/WireImage Jeff Lynne revealed in a May 1 social media post that his ELO bandmate Richard Tandy had passed away at the age of 76.  “It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of my […] Read More



Get your mom a phone call from Jon Bon Jovi for Mother's Day

ABC Digital  ·  May 2, 2024

Courtesy Hampton Water If your mom grew up with a poster of Bon Jovi on her bedroom wall, here’s the perfect gift idea for Mother’s Day. Jon Bon Jovi, in partnership with Hampton Water, the rosé wine brand he co-founded with […] Read More



The Rolling Stones debut limited-edition Hackney Diamonds Crossfire Hurricane gift set

ABC Digital  ·  May 2, 2024

David M. Benett/Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images The Rolling Stones are celebrating their new Hackney Diamonds tour with a special release from their Crossfire Hurricane premium rum.  The limited-edition gift set, which costs $125, has been designed specifically for the tour, […] Read More



Julien's Auctions to display guitars from John Lennon, Randy Bachman at new Nashville exhibition

ABC Digital  ·  May 1, 2024

courtesy of Julien’s Auctions Guitars from artists like John Lennon, Randy Bachman, Bob Dylan and more are part of Julien’s Auctions upcoming Music Icons auction, and now fans in Nashville will have a chance to see those items before they go […] Read More



'The Singers Talk' book inspires new podcast featuring interviews with Roger Daltrey, Bryan Adams and more

ABC Digital  ·  May 1, 2024

Permuted Press Musician and author Jason Thomas Gordon set out to discover how superstar vocalists do what they do, which resulted in him interviewing over 70 well-known singers for his book The Singers Talk. Well, now those interviews are the inspiration […] Read More



Guitar great Duane Eddy dies at age 86

ABC Digital  ·  May 1, 2024

David M. Benett/Getty Images Guitar legend Duane Eddy passed away Tuesday in Franklin, Tennessee, at the age of 86, his manager confirmed to ABC Audio. “Duane inspired a generation of guitarists the world over with his unmistakable signature ‘Twang’ sound,” read […] Read More



Mark Knopfler reveals he almost made an album with Jeff Beck

ABC Digital  ·  May 1, 2024

Mairo Cinquetti/NurPhoto via Getty Images Mark Knopfler reveals in a new interview that he and the late guitarist Jeff Beck almost made an album together.  He shared the news while talking to Guitar Player magazine about his recent charity single Going […] Read More



Cher reveals why she dates younger men

ABC Digital  ·  May 1, 2024

Courtesy of Warner Bros. Dating a younger man is nothing new to 77-year-old icon Cher, who opened up about why she doesn’t usually date men her own age. “I’m really shy when I’m not working and kind of shy around […] Read More