Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Bruce Springsteen pays tribute to 'Jungleland' violinist Suki Lahav
Bruce Springsteen performs onstage during the Academy Museum 5th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 18, 2025 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/...
Apr 03, 2026
U2’s The Edge on releasing new EP 'Easter Lily': ‘The songs are the boss’
'U2 – Easter Lily' (Island Records)In conjunction with their newly released EP Easter Lily, U2 released a digital edition of their fanzine Propaganda in which guitarist The Edge g...
Apr 03, 2026
Ringo Starr releases new take on ‘Choose Love’ from upcoming album, 'Long Long Road'
Ringo Starr 'Long Long Road' album artwork. (Universal Music)Ringo Starr has released a second track from his upcoming country-inspired album, Long Long Road.The latest is “Choose Love,&rdq...
Apr 03, 2026
Suki Lahav, violinist on Bruce Springsteen’s 'Born to Run' track ‘Jungleland,’ dead at 74
Cover of Bruce Springsteen's 'Born to Run' (Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings)Israeli-born musician Suki Lahav, whose violin work is heard on Bruce Springsteen’s iconic Born to Run track &ldquo...
Apr 03, 2026
Paul Simon performs ‘Something So Right’ on 'The Late Show'
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guest Paul Simon during Thursday’s April 2, 2026 show. (Photo: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS)Paul Simon broke out a classic tune for his latest appearance on The Lat...
Apr 03, 2026
Sting drops new EP featuring ‘Desert Rose’ remixes
Sting's 'Desert Rose Reimagined' (UMe)Sting has dropped a new EP dedicated to his 2000 single “Desert Rose.”Desert Rose Reimagined includes three new mixes and three extended mixes of...
Apr 03, 2026
On This Day, April 3, 2015: Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Bob Burns died
On This Day, April 3, 2015 ...Bob Burns, the original drummer for Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, died in a car crash near his home in Cartersville, Georgia.Burns helped form Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964...
Apr 03, 2026
Elton John Record Store Day remix album getting digital release
Positiva Presents: Elton John - The Remixes (Positiva/UMe)Dance remixes of Elton John songs make up the upcoming Record Store Day release Positiva Presents: Elton John - The Remixes, and now fans...
Apr 03, 2026
U2 releases another surprise EP, 'U2 – Easter Lily'
'U2 – Easter Lily' (Island Records)U2 just surprised fans with some more new music.After releasing the surprise EP U2 - Days of Ash in February, the Irish rockers are ba...
Apr 02, 2026
Gov’t Mule announces new summer tour dates
Gov't Mule Kicking In Your Stall Tour (Courtesy of Gov't Mule)Gov’t Mule has revealed a new set of summer tour dates.The Warren Haynes-led band has added 10 new summer headlining shows to their ...
Apr 02, 2026