Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Director of 'Midas Man,' upcoming biopic about Beatles manager Brian Epstein, expected to exit project
Courtesy of StudioPOWMidas Man, an upcoming biopic about late Beatles manager Brian Epstein, will continue production although its director, Jonas Akerlund, apparently will be dropping off the project...
Matt Friedlander Nov 02, 2021

All we want for Christmas? Another Mariah Carey AppleTV+ special, of course
Courtesy of Apple TV+Now that Mariah Carey has officially declared it to be the start of the Christmas season, what better time for her to announce her latest holiday project? For the second year in a...
Andrea Dresdale Nov 02, 2021

"Whisky Drinkers & Hell Raisers": ZZ Top introducing its own whisky brand, Tres Hombres
Courtesy of Balcones DistillingZZ Top has partnered with the Waco, Texas-based Balcones Distilling company to create the band's own unique brand of whiskey, Tres Hombres, named after the Rock & Ro...
Matt Friedlander Nov 02, 2021

Gwen Stefani donates $185,000 in ticket sales to children's charity
Robb DippleWith Gwen Stefani about to wrap up her ultra-successful Las Vegas residency at the end of the week, the singer is making sure to leave a lasting remark on a local charity. At the start...
Megan Stone Nov 02, 2021

Alice Cooper lines up brief 2022 US tour in January and February
Credit: Jenny RisherAlice Cooper has announced plans for his first series of U.S. shows in 2022. The shock rocker has lined up eight concerts in the Midwest and Southeast prior to his previously headl...
Matt Friedlander Nov 02, 2021

The Moody Blues' John Lodge releases 2019 performance of "Ride My See-Saw" featuring Yes' Jon Davison
Keeping the Faith for HalesouthLongtime Moody Blues singer/bassist John Lodge has released a live performance of his band's classic 1968 song "Ride My See-Saw" as an advance track from his forthcoming...
Matt Friedlander Nov 01, 2021

"11 O'Clock TikTok"? U2 joins the popular video-centered social media platform
Credit: Helena ChristensenU2 has joined the growing ranks of famous rock bands that have launched their own official account on TikTok. In conjunction with the debut of their TikTok site, @U2, the Iri...
Matt Friedlander Nov 01, 2021

Foreigner, Rob Thomas among stars performing at 2021 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Krishta Abruzzini; Randall SlavinForeigner and Rob Thomas will help bring some holiday cheer to the 95th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which will air live on NBC from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on Thursda...
Matt Friedlander Nov 01, 2021

Elton John scores top-10 album with 'The Lockdown Sessions'; launches his own line of eyewear
Interscope RecordsElton John has scored his 21st top-10 album on the Billboard 200 with his latest studio effort, The Lockdown Sessions, which debuted at #10 on the chart after earning 29,000 equivale...
Matt Friedlander and Andrea Dresdale Nov 01, 2021

Everybody loves you now: Billy Joel's debut album was released 50 years ago today
Columbia/LegacyIt's Billy Joel's golden anniversary as an artist: 50 years ago, on November 1, 1971, his first album, Cold Spring Harbor, was released. Here are some things you may not know about the ...
Andrea Dresdale Nov 01, 2021
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