Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Compilation of rare 1960s tracks by 10cc's Kevin Godley and Lol Creme due out in June
Cherry Red RecordsA collection of rare recordings by 10cc co-founders Kevin Godley and Lol Creme from the late 1960s will be released on June 10. Frabjous Days -- The Secret World of Godley & Crem...
Apr 21, 2022
"Who Says" a rocker can't open a Nashville bar? Jon Bon Jovi linked to new venue in Music City
Gabriel Grams/Getty ImagesThe latest trend among country music superstars is opening their own bar, restaurant or music venue in downtown Nashville. Now it seems as though Jon Bon Jovi may want a piec...
Apr 21, 2022
Ex-Poco/Buffalo Springfield member Richie Furay releasing an album of country covers in July
Cover design: Luke Partridge; Renew Records/BMGCountry-rock pioneer Richie Furay, a co-founding member of both Buffalo Springfield and Poco, will release a new studio album called In the Country on Ju...
Apr 21, 2022
George Harrison's widow, Olivia, to release a book of 20 poems dedicated to George
Genesis PublicationsGeorge Harrison's widow, Olivia Harrison, will publish an illustrated book of poetry called Came the Lightening on June 21, in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Beatles ...
Apr 21, 2022
'Dirty Dancing' star Jennifer Grey reveals she inspired Madonna's "Express Yourself"
Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for Billboard MagazineIf you ever wondered what Madonna inspired her to write "Express Yourself," look no further than Jennifer Grey. The Dirty Dan...
Apr 21, 2022
Eddie Van Valen left substantial donation to Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation charity in his will
Eddie Van Halen and Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation's Felice Mancini in 2012; Frazer Harrison/Getty Imagesin 2015; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for SoltersThe late Eddie Van Halen put aside a substantial am...
Apr 21, 2022
Elton John's 'Madman Across the Water,' featuring "Tiny Dancer," getting 50th anniversary reissue
UMeElton John's fourth studio album, Madman Across the Water, released in late 1971, is getting the 50th anniversary reissue treatment. You can choose from a three CD/1 Blue-ray Super Deluxe Box Set, ...
Apr 21, 2022
The Police's Stewart Copeland says he thinks it's cool that a "punk rock drummer [won a] New Age Grammy"
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesEarlier this month, Police drummer Stewart Copeland was honored with a Grammy for Best New Age Album for Divine Tides, a 2021 collaborative project he recorded with Indian...
Apr 21, 2022
Def Leppard releases soaring rock tune "Take What You Want" as second single from upcoming album
Mike Coppola/WireImageDef Leppard has debuted a second advance track from their forthcoming 12th studio effort, Diamond Star Halos, a melodic rock gem called "Take What You Want" that kicks off the al...
Apr 20, 2022
Police drummer Stewart Copeland, Sean Lennon among artists featured on collaborative Ukraine tribute song
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Jeff Hahne/Getty ImagesPolice drummer Stewart Copeland and Sean Lennon are among the musicians who have contributed to a song co-written by Primus frontman Les Claypool and Ukr...
Apr 20, 2022