Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Red Hot Chili Peppers announce new album 'Unlimited Love,' release new single "Black Summer"
Warner RecordsIt's official: Red Hot Chili Peppers are giving fans another album, but first comes their new single, "Black Summer." After teasing the new track last week, the band released "Black Summ...
Feb 04, 2022
Julian Lennon explains significance of Beatles memorabilia that inspired the NFTs he's auctioning
Courtesy of Julien's AuctionsThis Monday, February 7, Julian Lennon will auction off six one-of-a-kind NFTs focusing on three prized Beatles-related items from his memorabilia collection and three gui...
Feb 04, 2022
Rock Hall nominees including Pat Benatar, Eurythmics' Annie Lennox, Carly Simon and more react to honor
Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameIn the wake of Tuesday's announcement of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's nominees for induction in 2022, some of the artists shared their feelings about the ...
Feb 03, 2022
Rod Stewart to tour North America this summer: "It's really gonna be fun!"
JMEnternational/Getty ImagesRod Stewart has announced that he's hitting the road this summer for a series of shows in the U.S. and Canada, with special guests Cheap Trick. In a video, Rod reveals that...
Feb 03, 2022
Janet Jackson selling vintage tour merchandise for charity
Theo Wargo/WireImageFollowing her Lifetime/A&E documentary, which was viewed by over 15 million people last weekend, Janet Jackson is raising money for a girls charity by selling so...
Feb 03, 2022
Immersive sensory presentation co-created by David Byrne to premiere in Denver this August
Bruce Glikas/WireImageFounding Talking Heads frontman David Byrne has teamed up with author Mala Gaonkar to create an immersive sensory experience called Theater of the Mind, which will premiere Augus...
Feb 03, 2022
Slash recalls his fake ID days during 'Kimmel' interview
Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesSlash is one of the most recognizable people in rock today, but when he was growing up, he often pretended to be someone else. Specifically, someone old enough to get into ...
Feb 03, 2022
Billy Idol forced to pull out of Journey tour support slot; Toto now opening entire trek
AEG PresentsBack in November, Journey announced plans for a lengthy U.S. trek this year dubbed the Freedom Tour 2022 featuring Billy Idol and Toto opening the first and second respective portions of t...
Feb 03, 2022
Hey '22: Steely Dan announces Earth After Hours Tour featuring openers Snarky Puppy, Aimee Mann
Brian Rasic/Getty ImagesSteely Dan has unveiled dates for a 2022 U.S. trek called the Earth After Hours Tour. The 23-city road trip gets underway on May 20 in Portland, Oregon and is mapped out throug...
Feb 02, 2022
Lionel Richie is "honored" to be a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominee
ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty ImagesLionel Richie has posted his appreciation at the news that he's now a nominee for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame....
Feb 02, 2022