Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Unlimited Love' debuts at number one in the UK & Australia
Warner RecordsRed Hot Chili Peppers' new album, Unlimited Love, has debuted at number one in the U.K. and in Australia. The record gives the "Under the Bridge" outfit their fifth chart-topper across t...
Apr 08, 2022
Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Stevie Nicks, U2 and more stars take part in today's Stand Up for Ukraine campaign
Courtesy of Global CitizenArtists across social media took part in the Stand Up for Ukraine outreach effort on Friday to raise awareness about the toll of Russia's war on that country. Among those joi...
Apr 08, 2022
Update: Bob Weir denies report that Dead & Company are planing to stop touring after 2022
Miikka Skaffari/FilmMagicEarlier today, Rolling Stone reported that unspecified sources had confirmed that Grateful Dead spin-off group Dead & Company were planning to stop touring after 2022, but...
Apr 08, 2022
Sting releases duet version of his Spanish-language tune "Por Su Amor," featuring Mexican singer KURT
Photo: Ernesto Zarur/A&M RecordsSting has just released an updated duet version of "Por Su Amor," the recent Spanish-language adaptation of his 2021 song, "For Her Love." The new recording feature...
Apr 08, 2022
Rolling Stones, Genesis, Green Day receive multiple nominations for 2022 'Billboard' Music Awards
Gary Miller/WireImage; Gina Wetzler/RedfernsThe Rolling Stones, Genesis and Green Day are among the artists who have been nominated for multiple honors at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. All three ba...
Apr 08, 2022
Toto's smash album Toto IV, which features "Africa" and "Rosanna," celebrates 40th anniversary today
Sony Music EntertainmentToto's landmark fourth studio album, the aptly titled Toto IV, was released 40 years ago today. The album yielded four top-40 singles, including the melodic rock band's two big...
Apr 08, 2022
Edgar Winter says Taylor Hawkins singing on his 'Brother Johnny' album is "like a tribute within a tribute"
Quarto Valley Records; Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesEdgar Winter's upcoming album, Brother Johnny: An All-Star Tribute to Johnny Winter, is a loving homage to his late older sibling that features an imp...
Apr 08, 2022
New Gilbert O'Sullivan album, 'Driven,' due in July; lead single featuring KT Tunstall out now
BMGGilbert O'Sullivan, the Irish-born U.K. pop veteran best known for his 1972 chart-topping ballad "Alone Again (Naturally)," will release his 20th studio album, Driven, on July 22. In advance of the...
Apr 07, 2022
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson's new band, Envy of None, releasing vinyl single to benefit Ukrainian relief efforts
KscopeIn the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson's new band, Envy of None, will release a seven-inch single pressed on yellow-and-blue vinyl, reflecting the colors of the...
Apr 07, 2022
BMG strikes new publishing agreement with George Harrison estate; expands deal with Dark Horse label
Steve Morley/Redferns/Getty ImagesGeorge Harrison's estate has partnered with BMG on a new global publishing deal for the label to oversee the late rock legend's Harrisongs catalog, which includes ove...
Apr 07, 2022