Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Milwaukee's Summerfest 2021 will require attendees to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test
Courtesy of SummerfestEarlier this year, Milwaukee's all-genre Summerfest announced its return in September of 2021, featuring a lineup of over 100 performers, including such well-known veteran acts a...
Carena Liptak and Matt Friedlander Aug 10, 2021

Paul McCartney says the Beatles "keep going" because there are still "little things" to discover
Courtesy of HuluPaul McCartney's new Hulu docuseries McCartney 3, 2, 1 is the latest installment of what's shaping up to be a huge year for Beatles and Beatles-adjacent material. That includes t...
Andrea Dresdale Aug 10, 2021

Romantics guitarist Mike Skill says his new solo version of "What I Like About You" "kicks a**"
Courtesy of Mike SkillRomantics lead guitarist Mike Skill recently released a new version of his band's classic 1980 tune "What I Like About You." It's available now via streaming services and will be...
Matt Friedlander Aug 10, 2021

Whitney Houston's story to be examined Wednesday on ABC special 'Superstar'
ABCToday would have been Whitney Houston's 58th birthday, and a new special focusing on the late icon's life and career will air on ABC Wednesday night. The special, Superstar: Whitney Houston, featur...
Andrea Dresdale Aug 09, 2021

Joni Mitchell's 'Blue' to be performed in its entirety at Carnegie Hall by Brandi Carlile
RhinoIn 2019, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile performed Joni Mitchell's classic album Blue in its entirety at Los Angeles' Disney Hall. Now she's set to do it again in New York C...
Andrea Dresdale Aug 09, 2021

The Eagles schedule vaccinated fans-only show in Seattle in November
Ron KochThe Eagles have added a new date to their current touring schedule, but there are different parameters for attending this particular concert. All attendees of the November 5 show at Seattle's ...
Andrea Dresdale Aug 09, 2021

Hear two new tracks from Ronnie Wood's live Jimmy Reed tribute album
BMGRonnie Wood and his Ronnie Wood Band have released two additional tracks from his upcoming live album Mr. Luck -- A Tribute to Jimmy Reed: Live at the Royal Albert Hall. One track, "Shame, Shame, S...
Andrea Dresdale Aug 09, 2021

Kathy Valentine, members of The Romantics, Stray Cats & Blondie featured on upcoming Go-Go's tribute album
Aaron Marshall/Courtesy of Sympathy for the Record IndustryA new Go-Go's tribute album featuring cover tunes by a wide variety of artists is slated to be released as a two-LP set in the coming weeks. ...
Matt Friedlander Aug 09, 2021

Prince's 'Welcome 2 America' is his highest-charting new album since 2009
The Prince Estate/Legacy RecordingsPrince's album Welcome 2 America, originally recorded in 2010 but just recently released, has debuted at number four on the Billboard album chart. It marks the...
Andrea Dresdale Aug 09, 2021

Mick Jagger, Annie Lennox join 'We For India' virtual fundraiser
Matteo Chinellato/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Mick Jagger and Annie Lennox are two of the many stars who'll take part in We for India, a three-hour virtual benefit show that'll be broadcast on Facebook ...
Andrea Dresdale Aug 09, 2021
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