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Getty ImagesABBA made a rare public appearance together on Thursday (May 26th) to walk the red carpet for the premiere of their virtual concert series celebrating Voyage. According to Billboard, the foursome last made a public appearance in 2016 for a performance celebrating the 50th anniversary of members Bjorn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson’s friendship. Voyage…

Getty ImagesDepeche Mode founding member Andrew Fletcher has died at the age of 60. The band announced on social media Thursday (May 26th), “We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member and bandmate Andy “Fletch” Fletcher. Fletch had a true heart of gold and was…

Getty ImagesRingo Starr is set to become the first Beatle to launch an NFT collection. According to Billboard, the drummer announced the collection during a virtual press conference at Ontario, Canada’s Casino Rama. The 81-year-old rockstar’s collection will be comprised of digital artworks accompanied by signed canvas prints created by Starr. The “Ringo Starr NFT…

Getty ImagesAlan White, longtime drummer of Yes, died at the age of 72, following “a short illness.” The band wrote on Instagram Thursday, (May 26th) “The news has shocked and stunned the entire YES family. Alan had been looking forward to the forthcoming UK Tour, to celebrating his 50th Anniversary with YES and their iconic…

Getty ImagesHappy Birthday to Stevie Nicks, who celebrates her 74th birthday today (May 26th)!!! Nicks kicks off her next string of tour dates on June 10th in Ridgefield, Washington at Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater. Back in the fall of 2020, Stevie Nicks released the double-disc live album and film, Live In Concert: The 24 Karat…

PRPhotos.comLate Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was honored over the weekend when more than 1,000 musicians from 25 countries gathered at Stade de France in Paris for the Rockin’1000 concert. Hundreds of singers, guitarists, bassists, and drummers turned out to offer a special performance of “My Hero,” as well as 20 other songs including covers…

Getty ImagesJames Hetfield and Kirk Hammett performed the National Anthem during Metallica Night at the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night (May 24th). Hetfield sang a few notes from the band’s classic “Master of Puppets” at the end of the performance. They also played “City Connect.”

PRPhotos.comGreen Day leader Billie Joe Armstrong says he owes a debt of gratitude to the Sex Pistols. The legendary ’70s punk unit is the subject of Pistol, a six-part FX on Hulu miniseries premiering on May 31st. Pistol, which is directed by Danny Boyle, is based on Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones’ 2017 memoir, Lonely…

Getty ImagesAlthough devastating for him personally, Pete Townshend admitted that the 1978 death of Who drummer Keith Moon was actually liberating for him musically. Townshend’s new two-hour Audible Original mini-biography, titled Somebody Saved Me, finds the Who genius talking frankly about that period in his life and career — and explain that having a more…