Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
"Gold" anniversary: "Heart of Gold" became Neil Young's first #1 hit in the US 50 years ago today
Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesFifty years ago today, March 18, 1972, Neil Young scored his only #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 when "Heart of Gold" ascended to the top spot on the cha...
Mar 18, 2022
Dionne Warwick among honorees for the 2022 She Rocks Awards
Rick Diamond/WireImageDionne Warwick is among the female music artists who will be honored at the 10th annual She Rocks Awards, which will be held Thursday, June 2, at 7 p.m. PT at The Ranch in Anahei...
Mar 17, 2022
David Crosby, Michael McDonald featured on upcoming album by Canadian singer/songwriter Michelle Willis
GroundUp MusicDavid Crosby and Michael McDonald are among the artists who have contributed their talents to the second album by Canadian singer/songwriter and keyboardist Michelle Willis, Just One Voi...
Mar 17, 2022
Donald Fagen apologizes to Aimee Mann after she was dropped as an opening act on 2022 Steely Dan tour
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesSinger/songwriter Aimee Mann recently revealed that she was removed from her previously announced slot as an opening act on Steely Dan's upcoming U.S...
Mar 17, 2022
Sweet, sweet merchandise, baby! Mariah Carey adds new merch to her online store
Courtesy of Mariah CareyThose hoping to stuff their Easter baskets or just simply spoil themselves with everything Mariah Carey, you're in luck! The singer added brand-new goodies to h...
Mar 17, 2022
Pink Floyd's Roger Waters adds three new shows to his 2022 This Is Not a Drill Tour
AEG PresentsFounding Pink Floyd singer/bassist Roger Waters has added three new shows to his upcoming This Is Not a Drill tour of North America, bringing the total number of dates on the trek to 40. T...
Mar 17, 2022
Rock Hall says Dolly Parton is still on the ballot, even though she declined her nomination
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for ACMDolly Parton is still in the running to join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, despite the fact that she asked the organization earlier this week to remove her from cons...
Mar 17, 2022
Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, Cyndi Lauper & more to salute Joni Mitchell at MusiCares Person of the Year gala
Kevin Mazur/VF20/WireImageA full, updated lineup has been announced for the 2022 MusiCares Person of the Year gala, which, as previously reported, will honor Joni Mitchell and take place April 1 at th...
Mar 17, 2022
Def Leppard to release new album, 'Diamond Star Halos,' in May; check out lead single, "Kick"
UMeAs Def Leppard prepares to launch the massive U.S. summer trek The Stadium Tour with Motley Crue, Poison and Joan Jett, the British rockers have unveiled plans to release their 12th studio album, D...
Mar 17, 2022
Ex-Yes/King Crimson drummer Bill Bruford releasing career-spanning box set, 'Making a Song and Dance'
Photo: Dave McKean/BMGAcclaimed prog-rock drummer Bill Bruford, best-known for his work with Yes, King Crimson and the supergroup U.K., will release a six-CD compilation titled Making a Song and Dance...
Mar 17, 2022