Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Rod Stewart talks new album 'The Tears of Hercules' and his pandemic experience: "I'm lucky"
Warner MusicWhile many artists ended up making albums during the COVID-19 lockdown just to have something to do, Rod Stewart says his new album, The Tears of Hercules was something he'd planned to do ...
Nov 16, 2021
Doobie Brothers memoir co-written by band mates Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons due out in July 2022
St. Martin's PressCo-founding Doobie Brothers singer/guitarists Tom Johnston and Pat Simmons have joined forces to write a new memoir about their famous band titled Long Train Runnin': Our Story of Th...
Nov 16, 2021
The Zombies unveil dates for 2022 US trek dubbed Life Is a Merry-Go-Round Tour
Credit: Alex LakeEarly spring will be the time of the season for British Invasion legends The Zombies to return to the U.S. for a 2022 tour. The monthlong trek, dubbed the Life Is a Merry-Go-Round Tou...
Nov 15, 2021
Liquored Up! KISS introduces its Drink It Up line of alcoholic spirits to the US
Courtesy of KISS Catalog Ltd./Epic RightsKISS has just introduced its Drink It Up brand of liquors to the U.S. The alcoholic beverage line, which already was available in Europe, Australia and Japan, ...
Nov 15, 2021
Darius Rucker partners with NFL on clothing line
ABCDarius Rucker is fulfilling a lifelong dream with his new partnership with the NFL. The Hootie and the Blowfish frontman and solo country star has launched a merchandise line with the NF...
Nov 15, 2021
Vanilla Fudge to release remastered version of "Ramble On" in advance of full Led Zeppelin's cover album
Golden Robot RecordsVanilla Fudge has announced plans to release a remastered version its 2007 cover of Led Zeppelin's "Ramble On" as a digital download and via streaming services on November 30. The ...
Nov 15, 2021
One love, one life, three decades later: U2 announces 30th anniversary 'Achtung Baby' reissue
Island Records/Interscope/UMe U2 has announced a deluxe reissue celebrating the 30th anniversary of the band's 1991 album, Achtung Baby. The package will arrive on vinyl November 19, followed by a dig...
Nov 15, 2021
ABBA's 'Voyage' debuts at #2, the group's highest-charting album ever in the US
Capitol RecordsTurns out ABBA's comeback was something fans didn't know they needed. The group's new albumm Voyage -- their first in about 40 years -- has debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 al...
Nov 15, 2021
Who's Touring Now: Journey launching 2022 North American tour in February with Billy Idol, Toto
AEG PresentsJourney has announced plans for a major 2022 North American tour that will also feature Billy Idol and Toto as support acts during different parts of the outing. The 40-date trek, which ha...
Nov 15, 2021
Documentary about Chrissie Hynde's new Bob Dylan covers album to get US debut on AXS TV next month
White Light Film ProductionsA documentary focusing on Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde's recently released covers album, Standing in the Doorway: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan, will get its U.S. ...
Nov 15, 2021