Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
George Michael's "greatest moment" coming as a deluxe limited-edition box set
Sony Music EntertainmentOf all the music he made both with Wham! and as a solo artist, George Michael thought most highly of his 1996 album Older, which he called "the best, most healing piece of musi...
Apr 07, 2022
Whitney Houson's former home goes on sale for $1.6 million
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesIf you ever dreamed of owning a celebrity's former home, this might be your chance. Whitney Houston's Mendham, New Jersey, ranch-style home has hit the market and h...
Apr 07, 2022
Grateful Dead announces series of releases and events celebrating 50th anniversary of 1972 European tour
Dead.net/RhinoThe Grateful Dead has unveiled plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the band's historic 1972 European tour -- highlights from which appear on the group's popular triple album, Euro...
Apr 07, 2022
Pink Floyd has recorded new original song, "Hey Hey Rise Up," with a Ukrainian rock singer; watch video now
Sony MusicPink Floyd has teamed up with singer Andriy Khlyvnyuk of Ukrainian band Boombox to record a new song titled "Hey Hey Rise Up" in support of the people of Ukraine in the wake of Russia's ongo...
Apr 07, 2022
Rock Hall hosting Beatles Fan Weekend, book signing by 'Let It Be' engineer and famed producer Glyn Johns
Express/Express/Getty ImagesIn celebration of last month's opening of the new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exhibit "The Beatles: Get Back to Let It Be," the Cleveland museum is hosting a series of Beatl...
Apr 07, 2022
The Clash releasing expanded version of classic 1982 album 'Combat Rock' with disc of bonus tracks
Legacy RecordingsThe Clash will mark the 40th anniversary of the band's classic 1982 album Combat Rock with a special expanded reissue titled Combat Rock/The People's Hall that will be released on May...
Apr 07, 2022
The Animals' first four albums being reissued on vinyl and as expanded CDs in May
ABKCO RecordsThe Animals' long-out-of-print first four U.S. studio albums -- their 1964 self-titled debut, 1965's The Animals on Tour and Animal Tracks, and 1966's Animalization -- will be released as...
Apr 06, 2022
The Eagles announce departure of Deacon Frey: "It is time for him to forge his own path"
Harry Herd/RedfernsFollowing the tragic 2016 death of Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey, his son Deacon stepped into his father's footsteps, playing guitar and singing with them during live performances.&n...
Apr 06, 2022
NFTs featuring photos of Jon Bon Jovi, Eddie Van Halen and more rockers being auctioned off in May
Fin Costello/Redferns; Larry Marano/Getty ImagesA new NFT collection featuring photos of various famous artists taken by legendary rock photographer Neil Zlozower, as well as signed prints of the pics...
Apr 06, 2022
Teen idol, 'Bye Bye Birdie' star Bobby Rydell dead at 79
Bobby Bank/WireImageBobby Rydell, the teen idol who scored a series of hits during the late 1950 and early '60s, died Tuesday, April 5, at age 79. The singer and actor, who was born Robert Ridarelli, ...
Apr 06, 2022