Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Robby Krieger reveals details about tonight's theatrical screening of The Doors' 'Live at the Bowl '68' film
Courtesy of Mercury Studios/Trafalger ReleasingThe recently reported special screenings of an updated version of the Doors concert film Live at the Bowl '68 take place in select theaters around the wo...
Nov 04, 2021
Cyndi Lauper, Cher, Melissa Etheridge & more team up for social media campaign for climate change action
Helen Maybanks; Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesThe United Nations Climate Change Conference is taking place in Glasgow, Scotland through November 12, and some of the world's top musical artists are using the...
Nov 03, 2021
Welcome Back! Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy kicks off new US tour tonight
Mauricio Santana/Getty ImagesAfter being off the road since 2019 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Carl Palmer and his current band ELP Legacy launches a new U.S. tour tonight in Warrendale, Pennsylva...
Nov 03, 2021
Patti LaBelle to testify before Congress on Thursday for National Diabetes Awareness Month
Getty Images/Getty Images for Capitol ConcertsPatti LaBelle, who has suffered from diabetes for over 25 years, is speaking to Congress on Thursday in conjunction with National Diabetes Awareness Month...
Nov 03, 2021
U2 premieres new single "Your Song Saved My Life" for 'Sing 2' movie
This Compilation/Univeversal Pictures/Republic RecordsU2 has premiered a new single called "Your Song Saved My Life." The characteristically uplifting tune was recorded for the upcoming animated film ...
Nov 03, 2021
Stevie Wonder’s House Full of Toys benefit concert returns this year
Business WireStevie Wonder’s House Full of Toys benefit concert is back this year. The 23rd installment of the charity event will take place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday D...
Nov 03, 2021
Watch short documentary about the making of the "333 Edition" vinyl version of the 'McCartney III' album
Courtesy of Third Man RecordsA new mini-documentary about the creation of the limited "333 Edition" vinyl version of Paul McCartney's latest solo album, 2020's McCartney III, has premiered at the Thir...
Nov 03, 2021
Ronnie Wilson, co-founder of The Gap Band, dies at 73
(L-R) Robert Wilson, Charlie Wilson and Ronnie Wilson of the Gap Band Alexander Tamargo/Getty ImagesRonnie Wilson, a founding member of legendary funk and soul group The Gap Band has died. He was 73. ...
Nov 03, 2021
The Beatles' 'Let It Be' to be focus of new episode of 'Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums' podcast
Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMeThe Beatles' Let It Be will be among the albums profiled during the second season of the Amazon Original weekly podcast Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums, which premieres...
Nov 03, 2021
Whitesnake's David Coverdale says new deluxe 'Restless Heart' reissue is "like [an] amazing box of chocolates"
RhinoWhitesnake recently released the latest installment of its deluxe reissue campaign, a four-CD/DVD set focusing on the band's 1997 studio album, Restless Heart. The Restless Heart: Super Deluxe Ed...
Nov 03, 2021