Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell & Astro releasing new album, 'Unprecedented,' dedicated to the late Astro
UMeThe UB40 spin-off group UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell & Astro will release a new studio album called Unprecedented on June 17. The album is dedicated to Terence "Astro" Wilson, who died in Novemb...
Apr 15, 2022
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Anthony Kiedis reveals origin of "Black Summer" accent
ABC/Randy HolmesWhen you heard the new Red Hot Chili Peppers single "Black Summer," your first thought might've been, "Yay, new Red Hot Chili Peppers music!" Your second thought might've been, "Wait, ...
Apr 15, 2022
Mick Jagger featured on harmonica on Sheryl Crow's new cover of The Rolling Stones' "Live with Me"
Mick Jagger and Sheryl Crow in 2013; Paul Natkin/WireImageSheryl Crow has released a cover of the 1969 Rolling Stones song "Live with Me" that features none other than Mick Jagger playing some blues h...
Apr 15, 2022
Check out Brian May's 1998 cover of Buddy Holly's "Maybe Baby" from deluxe reissue of 'Another World'
Universal Music EnterprisesQueen guitarist Brian May has released his 1998 cover of rock 'n' roll great Buddy Holly's 1958 hit "Maybe Baby" as a digital single and via streaming services, along with a...
Apr 15, 2022
Blondie's Chris Stein missing band's upcoming tour dates because of "dumba**" heart condition
Chris McKay/Getty ImagesFounding Blondie guitarist Chris Stein has announced that he'll be sitting out the band's next series of concerts because of an issue with his heart. In a message posted on his...
Apr 15, 2022
Come to my island: Melissa Etheridge sets Mexico resort vacation festival for Labor Day weekend
Courtesy of SixthmanAfter treating fans to a festival experience on the high seas, Melissa Etheridge is returning to dry land for her next event. Melissa, who hosted The Melissa Etheridge Cruise in 20...
Apr 15, 2022
Edgar Winter says making 'Brother Johnny' tribute album was a "joyous experience"; talks Ringo collaboration
Quarto Valley RecordsEdgar Winter's new album, Brother Johnny: An All-Star Tribute to Johnny Winter, hit stores Friday. As its title suggests, the 17-track collection features Edgar teaming up with a ...
Apr 15, 2022
Peter Frampton, George Thorogood, Dion performing on Joe Bonamassa's Stream-A-Thon charity event on May 1
Daniel Knighton/Getty Images; Bobby Bank/Getty ImagesPeter Frampton, George Thorogood and doo-wop/rock 'n' roll legend Dion DiMucci are among the artists who will be taking part in acclaimed blues gui...
Apr 14, 2022
John Fogerty featured on new train-themed compilation album 'Americana Railroad'
BMG/Renew RecordsJohn Fogerty is featured on a new album called Americana Railroad made up of train-themed songs recorded by a variety of artists. The 19-track collection, which will be released on CD...
Apr 14, 2022
Here's what you can expect to learn in Mariah Carey's MasterClass
Gisela Schober/Getty Images for amFARMariah Carey is teaching her very own MasterClass that will train students how to use their voice like an instrument. According to the official press rel...
Apr 14, 2022