Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Toto releasing live album and video this June, documenting 2020 virtual concert that introduced new lineup
The Players Club/Mascot Label GroupLast November, Toto introduced its new lineup with a special virtual concert in Los Angeles that was livestreamed globally. Now an album and video documenting the sh...
Matt Friedlander Apr 14, 2021

Heart's Ann Wilson to sing national anthem to kick off NFL Draft
Credit: Criss CainHeart's Ann Wilson will perform the national anthem to kick off the 2021 NFL Draft, which takes place over two days later this month, starting Thursday, April 29, at 8 p.m. ET. In ad...
Josh Johnson Apr 14, 2021

Moderna music and J&J jams: Spotify shares "Vaccine Songs" playlist
iStock/Filip ViranovskiSpotify users seem to create playlists for nearly every activity imaginable, so why not one for getting a vaccine? The streaming platform notes that since January 1, users have ...
Andrea Dresdale and Matt Friedlander Apr 14, 2021

Watch Elton John duet with Rina Sawayama on "Chosen Family"
Credit: Harley WeirAfter being announced earlier this week, Elton John's new single and video with British pop artist Rina Sawayama, "Chosen Family," is out now. As previously reported, Elton is a hug...
Andrea Dresdale Apr 14, 2021

New David Bowie compilation 'The Width of a Circle,' featuring rare 1970 recordings, due out in May
ParlophoneA new archival David Bowie compilation called The Width of a Circle, conceived as a companion piece to the late rock legend's recently reissued 1970 studio album, The Man Who Sold the World,...
Matt Friedlander Apr 14, 2021

Brian Wilson joins lineup of Little Kids Rock Foundation's 2021 virtual benefit, taking place tonight
Courtesy of Little Kids Rock FoundationThe 2021 edition of the Little Kids Rock Foundation's annual benefit show takes place tonight and, as previously reported, will be a virtual event for a second c...
Matt Friedlander Apr 14, 2021

Procol Harum releasing new three-track EP, 'Missing Persons,' in May
Credit: Deacon CommsVeteran U.K. prog-rock band Procol Harum will release a new EP called Missing Persons on May 7. The three-track collection features two versions of the song "Missing Persons (Alive...
Matt Friedlander Apr 14, 2021

Sting and Kenny Loggins to perform at benefit for Gilda's Club NYC in May
Courtesy of Gilda's Club NYCGilda's Club NYC, founded in memory of beloved original Saturday Night Live cast member Gilda Radner, offers free cancer support programs to patients and their families. Bu...
Andrea Dresdale Apr 13, 2021

Paul McCartney taking part in producer Mark Ronson's new Apple TV+ series
Mary McCartneyPaul McCartney is one of a variety of music stars set to appear on Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson, a new Apple TV+ docuseries that will premiere on July 30. The six-part show will foll...
Josh Johnson and Matt Friedlander Apr 13, 2021

Born 70 years ago in the USA: E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg celebrates milestone birthday
Debra L Rothenberg/Getty ImagesHere's wishing Max Weinberg, longtime drummer of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, a very happy 70th birthday today. Born in Newark, New Jersey, "the Mighty Max," as he...
Matt Friedlander Apr 13, 2021
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