Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Neil Young drops off lineup of Farm Aid 2021, citing COVID fears
Neil Young at Farm Aid 2018; © Scott StrebleNeil Young has announced that he's decided not to perform at the Farm Aid 2021 festival scheduled for September 25 at Xfinity Theatre in Hartford, Conn...
Aug 19, 2021
Foghat offering free tickets to police, firefighters and EMS workers for band's 9/11 concert
Credit: Elijah SharkFoghat is commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11 by offering free tickets to all police officers, firefighters and emergency medical service workers who'd like to attend the ba...
Aug 19, 2021
The Rolling Stones' 40th anniversary Tattoo You reissue, featuring nine bonus tracks, due in October
Polydor/Interscope/UMeThe Rolling Stones have confirmed plans to release an expanded 40th anniversary version of their chart-topping 1981 album Tattoo You. The reissue, which will be available in mult...
Aug 19, 2021
Police guitarist Andy Summers' new book of short stories, 'Fretted and Moaning,' full of "dark comic tales"
Credit: Mo SummersPolice guitarist Andy Summers' first fiction book, Fretted and Moaning: Short Stories, a collection of 45 short tales that all in some way involve a guitar, was published today. The ...
Aug 19, 2021
Waiting on Some News: Rolling Stones hint at 'Tattoo You' reissue announcement
UMeLast month, Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood told The Times of London that he and Mick Jagger had been working on tracks that will be featured on an upcoming reissue of the band's 1981 album, T...
Aug 18, 2021
New illustrated Jimi Hendrix book written for young readers due out in October
Neal Porter Books/Holiday HouseA new illustrated biographical book about the late Jimi Hendrix geared toward young readers aged 7 to 11 will be published on October 19. Song for Jimi: The Story of Gui...
Aug 18, 2021
Go-Go's drummer Gina Schock releasing new photo book, 'Made in Hollywood,' charting band's 40-year journey
Black Dog & LeventhalA new book featuring candid photos taken by Go-Go's drummer Gina Schock during her 40-year music career will be published on October 26, just days before the band is inducted ...
Aug 18, 2021
Chris Jagger releasing new album featuring backing vocals from his brother, Mick; publishing memoir next month
Credit: Barry LewisRolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger's younger brother, veteran singer/songwriter Chris Jagger, will release a new studio album called Mixing Up the Medicine on September 10, and als...
Aug 18, 2021
Carlos Santana reveals details of new album 'Blessings and Miracles'; first single "Move" out today
BMGCarlos Santana has announced details of his new album, Blessings and Miracles, which is set to be released on October 15. The star-studded track list features the album’s first single, &ldquo...
Aug 18, 2021
Director's cut of Rush's 2019 'Cinema Strangiato' film to be screened in theaters on September 9
Trafalger ReleasingAn updated version of Rush's 2019 screening event Cinema Strangiato will be shown in select theaters for one night only on September 9 in honor of the 40th anniversary of the legend...
Aug 18, 2021