Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Duran Duran, Green Day & many more stars to perform on 'Global Citizen Live' broadcast in September
Courtesy of Global CitizenGlobal Citizen Live, a 24-hour live broadcast on Saturday, September 25, will feature performances from many of the music world's top stars, including Duran Duran and Green D...
Jul 13, 2021
The Moody Blues' Justin Hayward to launch the "Nights" US solo tour in September
Al Pereira/Getty ImagesAfter his solo touring plans were put on hold last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Moody Blues singer/guitarist Justin Hayward will get back on the road starting in Septe...
Jul 13, 2021
Smokey Robinson, The Black Crowes to perform at 2022 Stagecoach festival alongside country stars
Courtesy of Stagecoach FestivalThe annual Stagecoach festival focuses mainly on country music, but the event also has traditionally featured some big-name artists from other genres, and the forthcomin...
Jul 12, 2021
Write My Fire: Doors guitarist Robby Krieger publishing memoir in October
Little, Brown and CompanyDoors guitarist Robby Krieger will share his life story, including his adventures with his famous band, in an upcoming memoir tilted Set the Night on Fire: Living, Dying, and ...
Jul 12, 2021
Barack Obama's 2021 summer playlist includes songs by The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, Stevie Wonder
ABCAnother summer means another summer music playlist from Barack Obama. Over the weekend, the former president took to social media to share what he's listening to these days. Like past playlists, th...
Jul 12, 2021
American Federation of Teachers honors Steven Van Zandt with Making a Difference award
Credit: Heidi GutmanE Street Band guitarist Little Steven Van Zandt was honored by the American Federation of Teachers over the weekend and, during the emotional ceremony, praised ...
Jul 12, 2021
Grand Funk Railroad's Don Brewer says it's "a blessing "that band is back out on tour again
Credit: Allen ClarkGrand Funk Railroad returned to the road earlier this month for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020. Founding Grand Funk drummer/singer Don Brewer tells...
Jul 12, 2021
Kool & the Gang to release new album, 'Perfect Union,' in August; check out first single, "Pursuit of Happiness"
Ru-Jac Records/Omnivore RecordingsFunk/R&B legends Kool & the Gang will release Perfect Union, their first new studio album of original music in more than a decade, on August 20. The 10-track ...
Jul 09, 2021
Bass smashed by The Clash's Paul Simonon in 'London Calling' cover photo going on display at London museum
Sony Music EntertainmentAn instrument featured on one of the most iconic album covers of the punk-rock era, The Clash's London Calling, will go on permanent display at the Museum of London on July 23....
Jul 09, 2021
Updated and expanded home video of Rolling Stones' 2006 Rio de Janeiro concert released today
Mercury StudiosThe recently reported remixed and re-edited version of the concert film capturing The Rolling Stones' historic 2006 show at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach got its release today. The ...
Jul 09, 2021