ASIA releases live performance of ‘Wildest Dreams’

Cover of 'Asia - Live in England' (Frontiers Music SRL)ASIA has just released their new live album, ASIA – Live in England, and to coincide with the release they’ve shared a new live performance video.The latest video is for the track "Wildest Dreams," which originally appeared on ASIA’s 1982 self-titled debut album, which went to #1 in the U.S. The band previously shared live performances of their hits "Only Time Will Tell" and "Heat of the Moment."ASIA – Live in […]

March 13, 2026

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‘Michael’ soundtrack to release in April

Artwork for 'Michael: Songs from the Motion Picture' (Sony Music)With the new Michael Jackson biopic comes an accompanying soundtrack. Michael: Songs from the Motion Picture features 13 songs spanning from MJ's start as a member of The Jackson 5 to hits from his solo career. Songs include "I’ll Be There," “Billie Jean,” “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough,” “Human Nature” and "Bad."The soundtrack, now available for preorder, will arrive on April 24. It will be available on streaming services, as well as physical formats including […]

March 13, 2026

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Lou Gramm releases ‘Time Heals the Pain’ from upcoming solo album, ‘Released’

Cover of Lou Gramm's 'Released' (Stray Notes Music/Rhino Entertainment)Former Foreigner frontman Lou Gramm has released another track from his upcoming solo album, Released.The latest, “Time Heals the Pain,” is described in a press release as “a soaring, emotionally charged rock ballad” that “unfolds as a moving meditation on love, reconciliation, and the healing passage of time.”“Time Heals the Pain” is available now via digital outlets. It is the third song Gramm has dropped from Released following “Long Hard Look” and “Young […]

March 13, 2026

David Gilmour’s ‘The Black Strat’ guitar sells for a record-breaking .55 million at auction

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David Gilmour’s ‘The Black Strat’ guitar sells for a record-breaking $14.55 million at auction

David Gilmour's 'The Black Strat' guitar (Courtesy of Christie's)A guitar previously owned by Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour has broken records at auction.Gilmour’s black Fender Stratocaster, known as “The Black Strat,” brought in a record-setting $14.55 million from an online bidder at a Christie’s auction on Thursday. According to the auction house, the guitar was part of a 21-minute online bidding war.That price tag for Gilmour's guitar is now the highest amount ever paid for a guitar at auction, beating Kurt Cobain’s Martin D-180E, which […]

March 13, 2026

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Quincy Jones’ estate teams with HarbourView to preserve producer’s legacy

Quincy Jones is honored with Hand and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on November 27, 2018, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)The Quincy Jones estate is putting new measures in place to keep the late producer’s legacy alive. The estate has signed a deal with HarbourView Equity Partners, granting it ownership of select music and non-music assets from Quincy Jones, including portions of his recorded music, publishing assets and his participation in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.HarbourView will also work with the estate […]

March 13, 2026

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On This Day, March 13, 1993: Eric Clapton hits #1 with ‘Unplugged’

On This Day, March 13, 1993…Eric Clapton hit #1 with Unplugged, an album featuring performances from his MTV Unplugged episode, which was recorded live in front of a studio audience.The album — which featured performances of “Tears in Heaven,” about the death of his 4-year-old son, Conor, and an acoustic version of “Layla" — spent three weeks in the top spot of the U.S. album chart.Unplugged went on to win three Grammy Awards, including record and song of the year […]

March 13, 2026

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Billy Joel — with Pink by his side — watches star-studded lineup salute him at New York’s Carnegie Hall

Billy Joel, Pink, and Willow Hart attend 'The Music of Billy Joel' at Carnegie Hall on March 12, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)It wasn't 9 o'clock on a Saturday, but the crowd that shuffled into New York's Carnegie Hall at 8 p.m. on Thursday night were definitely in the mood for a melody -- written by Billy Joel.An all-star cast lined up to pay tribute to The Piano Man during the latest installment of the annual Music Of charity […]

March 13, 2026

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The Black Crowes’ Rich Robinson talks new album, ‘A Pound of Feathers’

The Black Crowes' Chris and Rich Robinson (Photo by: Ross Halfin)The Black Crowes are back with a new album, A Pound of Feathers, which they recorded in about 10 days. And while that may sound fast, guitarist Rich Robinson tells ABC Audio that's just how he and brother Chris Robinson work."Chris and I have always been that way when we make records," he says. "Even when we were kids, we were always that way." He adds, "This time around we were just like, […]

March 13, 2026

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Billy Joel’s daughter confirms he’ll attend Carnegie Hall tribute, says he’s ‘doing great’

Billy Joel and daughter Alexa Ray Joel in 2015 in New York City. (Myrna M. Suarez/Getty Images)A long list of artists will pay homage to Billy Joel at Carnegie Hall Thursday by performing his songs during the latest installment of the annual Music Of charity concert, which raises money for music education for underserved youth. And according to his daughter Alexa Ray Joel, Billy will be in the house.The Piano Man has been sidelined from performing since last year due to a diagnosis of […]

March 12, 2026