Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Asia planning 40th anniversary tour, introduces new singer/guitarist Marc Bonilla
Courtesy of AsiaProg-rock supergroup Asia has announced plans to launch a 40th anniversary tour this summer, while also revealing that the band has welcomed a new member into the lineup. Joining Asia ...
Jan 28, 2022
Audio of The Beatles' historic 1969 rooftop concert to debut on streaming services tonight
Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMeThis Sunday marks the 53rd anniversary of The Beatles' historic performance on the roof of the band's Apple Corps headquarters in London, and the milestone is being celebra...
Jan 27, 2022
Bonnie Raitt to receive prestigious honor at Billboard's 2022 Women in Music Awards
David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesBonnie Raitt is among a variety of female artists who will be honored at Billboard's 2022 Women in Music Awards, which takes place March 2 at the YouTube ...
Jan 27, 2022
2020 documentary on Jimi Hendrix's 1970 concerts in Maui to be screened in theaters next month
Courtesy of Experience Hendrix/Abramorama Music, Money, Madness...Jimi Hendrix in Maui, the 2020 documentary focusing on two legendary 1970 shows that the Jimi Hendrix Experience played in Hawaii, wil...
Jan 27, 2022
Elton John looks back on his outfits over the years: "I wanted to become more outrageous"
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesNo artist has been better suited to take part in Vogue's ongoing video series "Life in Looks" than Elton John. The series features celebrities going through photograp...
Jan 27, 2022
Janet Jackson shuts down rumors she secretly welcomed a child
Gabriel Olsen/FilmMagicJanet Jackson has personally weighed in on the rumors that she and ex-husband James DeBarge secretly welcomed a child during their brief marriage. The two were married betw...
Jan 27, 2022
Rock Hall exhibition inspired by 'The Beatles: Get Back' documentary series to open in March
Express/Express/Getty ImagesA new exhibit inspired by the recent Peter Jackson-directed Beatles docuseries The Beatles: Get Back will open at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on Marc...
Jan 27, 2022
America's Gerry Beckley recalls band's "rocket ship" ride that began with debut album's release 50 years ago
Warner RecordsAmerica's self-titled debut album was released 50 years ago this month in the U.S. The trio of Dewey Bunnell, Gerry Beckley and Dan Peek, whose fathers were U.S. Air Force personnel stat...
Jan 27, 2022
Aldo Nova releasing first part of new rock opera and album of "reloaded" versions of older tunes in April
MRIVeteran Canadian rocker Aldo Nova, best known for his 1982 hit "Fantasy," has unveiled plans for two album projects that will be released in April. The first is a 10-track EP titled The Life and Ti...
Jan 26, 2022
Spotify grants Neil Young's request to stop streaming his music; Young posts message explaining his decision
Jo Hale/RedfernsSpotify has announced that it's officially removed Neil Young's music from the streaming service as per the folk-rock legend's request because he didn't want share the platform with Jo...
Jan 26, 2022