Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Dutch rockers Focus releasing new multi-disc package, 'Focus 50,' featuring live album and video, studio CD
In Focus Records/Cherry Red RecordsVeteran Dutch prog-rock band Focus will release a new multi-disc audio and video collection titled Focus 50 -- Live in Rio on April 30. The four-disc set features au...
Matt Friedlander Apr 05, 2021

The Bee Gees' Barry Gibb explains how the group's classic hit "Stayin' Alive" has helped save lives
Credit: Desiree PrietoBee Gees singer Barry Gibb looks back on some of his group's most enduring hits in a new episode of Essentials Radio with Apple Music. During the interview, Gibb shares an intere...
Matt Friedlander Apr 05, 2021

Twitter swoons over Verzuz battle between The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire
Courtesy of Verzuz & TrillerSunday evening's Verzuz battle between The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire was epic, to say the least. Social media enjoyed the legendary groups performing their time...
Rachel George Apr 05, 2021

Carlos Santana, Todd Rundgren & more taking part in the Little Kids Rock Foundation's 2021 virtual benefit
Courtesy of Little Kids Rock FoundationFor a second straight year, the Little Kids Rock Foundation will present its annual benefit show as a virtual event because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 ev...
Matt Friedlander Apr 02, 2021

King of Page: The Police's Andy Summers to publish his first book of short stories in August
Credit: Mo SummersPolice guitarist Andy Summers has penned his first fiction book, titled Fretted and Moaning: Short Stories, a collection of 45 short tales that will be published on August 19. Accord...
Matt Friedlander Apr 02, 2021

Watch new video for John Lennon's 1970 tune "Look at Me" featuring previously unseen home footage
Footage: William Wareing Yoko Ono LennonA newly created official music video for John Lennon's acoustic ballad "Look at Me," a song from his 1970 debut solo studio album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band,...
Matt Friedlander Apr 01, 2021

Journey reaches "amicable settlement" in legal battle with ex-members Ross Valory and Steve Smith
L to R: Steve Smith, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory; Kevin Kane/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of FameJourney has settled its legal differences with two former members, bassist Ross Valory a...
Matt Friedlander Apr 01, 2021

Aerosmith joins forces with Harley-Davidson for limited-edition apparel collection
Bravado/Harley-DavidsonAerosmith has partnered with Harley-Davidson to launch a limited-edition apparel collection for men and women that incorporates images and designs associated with the legendary ...
Matt Friedlander Apr 01, 2021

New documentary about The Who's 'Sell Out' album to be livestreamed before deluxe reissue's release
Courtesy of nugs.netIn advance of the upcoming expanded reissue of The Who's 1967 album The Who Sell Out, a new installment of the Classic Albums documentary series focused on the inventive record wil...
Matt Friedlander Apr 01, 2021

Check out unreleased CSNY outtake "Ivory Tower" from upcoming deluxe 50th anniversary 'Déjà Vu' reissue
Rhino"Ivory Tower," a previously unreleased outtake from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's 1970 debut, Dj Vu, that will be featured on the forthcoming expanded 50th anniversary reissue of the classic alb...
Matt Friedlander Apr 01, 2021
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