ABKCO Music & Records

ABKCO is one of the world’s leading independent music companies, home to Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones, Bobby Womack, The Animals & more

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Remembering the late Hilton Valentine of The Animals on what would have been his 83rd birthday.

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Remembering Charlie Gracie on what would have been his 90th birthday.

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Happy Birthday to Arnie Silver of The Dovells!

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Wishing a happy birthday to @ericburdon!

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Remembering Bobby Rydell on what would have been his 84th birthday.

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Today in 1966, The @RollingStones' album Aftermath was released in the UK. It was their fourth British studio album and the first to consist entirely of original compositions.

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The Rolling Stones RSD3 Mini-Turntable is a must-have for any Stones fan 👅 Get yours at Newbury Comics on Record Store Day April 18th!

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An iconic image of @officialkeef, taken by Ethan Russell in 1972. He named the shot ‘Coke & Tongue’ which was taken onboard The Rolling Stones plane.

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Today in 1966, The @RollingStones' first compilation Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass) was released in the US. The album reached #3 on the @billboard 200 and remained on the chart for 99 weeks.

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August 21, 2026 - Forty Licks will be released on limited edition 4 x 180g coloured vinyl housed in a wide spined gatefold sleeve. Pre-order your copy at: https://t.co/IZhpzFuzFL

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Remembering Bobby Womack on what would have been his 82nd birthday.

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Remembering Brian Jones on what would have been his 84th birthday.

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Today in 2004, Sam Cooke: Legend was awarded a Grammy for Best Long Form Video. The documentary captures how @OfficialSCooke helped to shape music, culture, and history itself.

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Wishing a happy birthday to the father of the midnight movie, Alejandro Jodorowsky!

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60 years ago today, The @RollingStones released their hit single "19th Nervous Breakdown" in the US, backed with "Sad Day." Cash Box magazine described the A-side as a "pulsating, hard-driving fast-moving bluesy affair about a sensitive gal who lets her guy get him down."

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Happy Birthday to John Steel, original drummer for The Animals!

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REVIEW: ‘Broken English’ Is the Perfect Tribute to Marianne Faithfull

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Today in 1964, @OfficialSCooke released the single "(Ain't That) Good News." Recorded in just three takes, this track is a modern adaptation of a traditional gospel song with the same name.

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Remembering the legendary soul icon @OfficialSCooke on what would have been his 95th birthday.

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In January of 1959, Sam Cooke became one of the first Black artists to establish his own publishing company (KAGS Music) and record label (SAR Records), therefore retaining the rights to his music, and setting a revolutionary precedent for entertainters of the future to control their catalogs.