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Dark Horse Records / BMG i Two new versions of the George Harrison track “Be Here Now” have just been released, both of which will appear on the upcoming 50th anniversary reissue of Harrison’s second solo album, Living in the Material World.The Harrison estate just released what's being called the “Take 8” version, which was recorded Oct. 12, 1972, as well as a new mix from Grammy Award-winning engineer Paul Hicks. Both are available […]

Courtesy of Disney The Bruce Springsteen documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band premieres Friday on Hulu and Disney+, and the film’s director, Thom Zimny, tells ABC Audio exploring what goes into The Boss’ live shows was “something that I’ve always wanted to do.”“I also wanted to go beyond the traditional concert film,” he says, adding he was hoping to capture “that sort of magical thing that happens onstage” […]

ABC/Randy Holmes Metallica will return Down Under for the 2025 leg of their M72 tour.The metal legends have announced a run of dates through Australia and New Zealand, running from Nov. 1 in Perth to Nov. 19 in Auckland. Evanescence and Suicidal Tendencies will also be on the bill.Tickets go on sale Nov. 4. Members of the Metallica fan club will have access to a presale beginning Oct. 29.For all […]

Disney/Jennifer Pottheiser Elton John will make a special appearance on an upcoming concert special starring pop star Dua Lipa.An Evening with Dua Lipa — capturing her special one-off concert at Royal Albert Hall on Oct. 17 — is heading to TV screens later this year. It will feature John and Dua performing their duet “Cold Heart,” which interpolates several Elton songs, including “Rocket Man" and "Sacrifice.""I wanted to remember this show forever […]

Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images Gov’t Mule’s Warren Haynes has announced that his annual Christmas Jam won’t be happening this year. The show takes place each year in Haynes' hometown of Asheville, North Carolina, but due to the damage the city suffered in Hurricane Helene they are not moving forward with the 2024 edition.“The devastation from Hurricane Helene in Asheville has been heartbreaking,” reads a post on the show’s website. “Despite the […]

ABC Two of Paul McCartney's kids showed up to support fellow Beatles legend George Harrison's son, Dhani Harrison, at his concert in London Monday.James McCartney and Stella McCartney took a moment to snap a photo with Dhani Harrison at his London gig on Tuesday, which James McCartney later shared on Instagram."Great gig last night in London watching @dhaniharrison! Please support his music," he wrote in the caption, which showed him posing alongside his sister and […]

Rob Halford of Judas Priest; Scott Legato/Getty Images It's not just the pop fans who love Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift. Turns out their music also appeals to Rob Halford as well..In an interview with The Houston Chronicle, the Judas Priest frontman was asked what he's been listening to lately. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer replied, "Chappell [Roan] is amazing. I turned on to Gaga instantly. Her talent […]

Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The Grateful Dead has been chosen as the 2025 MusiCares Person of the Year, with the honor coming as they celebrate their 60th anniversary.Surviving original members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh and Bobby Weir will be recognized for “their immense contributions to music, their tireless philanthropic efforts and their pioneering role in fostering communities through their concerts and activism." The night will also feature a special posthumous […]

Jo Hale/Redferns Well, here’s some good news for fans of The Who.While Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey have been trading comments over the past year about the future of the band, Townshend has now given fans hope for a possible tour in the near future.“I met with Roger for lunch a couple of weeks ago. We’re in good form. We love each other,” he tells The Standard. “We’re both getting […]