Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Paul McCartney headlines Apple 50th anniversary celebration
Sir Paul McCartney performs at The O2 Arena during his 'Got Back' world tour on December 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)After performing two shows at the Fonda Theatre i...
Jill Lances Apr 01, 2026

Jon Bon Jovi's charity wins James Beard Impact Award for JBJ Soul Kitchen community restaurant
Jon Bon Jovi at the grand opening celebration of The Soul Kitchen on Oct. 19, 2011 in Red Bank, New Jersey. (John W. Ferguson/Getty Images)Jon Bon Jovi's not a chef, but he's just won a prestigious Ja...
Andrea Dresdale Apr 01, 2026

On This Day, April 1, 2008: The Rolling Stones release the soundtrack to 'Shine a Light'
On This Day, April 1, 2008 …The Rolling Stones released Shine a Light, the soundtrack to their Martin Scorsese-directed concert film of the same name.The concert doc featured performances from ...
Jill Lances Apr 01, 2026

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band kick off politically charged Land of Hope and Dreams American tour
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band perform during Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour at Target Center on March 31, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)Bruce ...
Jill Lances Apr 01, 2026

New sustainability award named in honor of Bob Weir
Bobby Weir (Photo by Chloe Weir Photography)The late Bob Weir is being honored for his commitment to protecting the environment.The Music Sustainability Alliance has announced a new award na...
Jill Lances Apr 01, 2026

Journey frontman Arnel Pineda almost bailed on band’s Final Frontier farewell tour
Arnel Pineda of Journey performs at TD Coliseum on March 09, 2026 in Hamilton, Ontario. (Photo by Jeremychanphotography/Getty Images)Journey is currently on their Final Frontier farewell tour, but it ...
Jill Lances Mar 31, 2026

Barry Manilow 'tried to write like' Billie Eilish for new album, but failed: 'Where is the chorus?'
Barry Manilow, 'What A Time.' (STILETTO Entertainment)Barry Manilow may be 83 years old, but he's aware of what's going on in today's music — and he just doesn't get it. He even tried to write s...
Andrea Dresdale Mar 31, 2026

Simple Minds, Adam Ant, Soft Cell playing 2026 Darker Waves Festival
Darker Waves 2026 lineup. (Darker Waves Festival)Simple Minds, Adam Ant and Soft Cell are among the artists set to play the Darker Waves Festival, taking place Nov. 14 at Huntington Beach City Be...
Jill Lances & Josh Johnson Mar 31, 2026

The soul of Carole King highlighted on new playlist
Inductee Carole King performs onstage during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 30, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kevin Mazur...
Jill Lances Mar 31, 2026

James Taylor, Van Morrison, Sting, Deep Purple set for 2026 Montreux Jazz Festival
James Taylor at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony (Disney/Eric McCandless)James Taylor, Van Morrison, Sting and Deep Purple are among the artists booked to play the 2026 Montreu...
Jill Lances Mar 31, 2026
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