Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

The surprising people who motivated Peter Frampton to complete his final tour
Austin LordIn 2019, Peter Frampton announced he was retiring from touring after being diagnosed with inclusion body myositis, a degenerative muscular disease that affects his ability to...
Jill Lances Feb 09, 2023

Bonnie Raitt’s “Just Like That” sees post-Grammy streams & sales bump
Redwing RecordsWhen Bonnie Raitt’s “Just Like That” beat out Beyonce, Harry Styles and Adele for Song of the Year at Sunday’s Grammys, there were ...
Jill Lances Feb 08, 2023

Journey lead singer Arnel Pineda hints at more band drama
Scott Legato/Getty ImagesWe’ve been hearing a lot about the legal battles between Journey members Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain, but it seems there’s even more dram...
Jill Lances Feb 08, 2023

Roger Waters speaks at the United Nations Security Council about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Roger Waters made a Zoom appearance at the United Nations Security Council Wednesday after being invited by Russian diplomats. He called for an “immediate cease-fire” to Russia’...
Jill Lances Feb 08, 2023

Don't miss Elton John in Super Bowl ad for Doritos
PRNewsfoto/PepsiCo,Frito-Lay North AmericaIn 2021, Elton John did a commercial for UberEats with rapper Lil Nas X. This Sunday you can watch for him in a Super Bowl commercia...
Andrea Dresdale Feb 08, 2023

David Bowie’s handwritten “The Jean Genie” lyrics sell at auction for over $68,000
Sony Music The handwritten lyrics to David Bowie’s 1972 Aladdin Sane single “The Jean Genie" have brought in big bucks at auction. The BBC reports that t...
Jill Lances Feb 08, 2023

Journey’s Neal Schon teases “surprise” at upcoming Austin show; fans think it’s Gregg Rolie
AEG PresentsJourney is currently on their 50th anniversary tour, and it looks like there’s something special in store for fans going to their upcoming show in Austin, Texas. Guitarist ...
Jill Lances Feb 08, 2023

Stars chime in on Steve Albini’s Steely Dan hate
Brian Rasic/Getty ImagesMusic producer Steve Albini recently went on a Twitter rant about how much he hates Steely Dan, and now other artists have chimed in on the debate. “I will...
Jill Lances Feb 08, 2023

Duran Duran announces 2023 North American Future Past tour dates
Tape Modern/BMGDuran Duran is extending their time on the road. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced dates for their 2023 North American Future Past tour, featuring special gues...
Jill Lances Feb 08, 2023

On This Day – February 8, 1975: Bob Dylan’s 'Blood on the Tracks' enters the 'Billboard' album chart
On this Day, February 8, 1975: Bob Dylan’s fifteenth studio album Blood on the Tracks enters the Billboard 200 album chart, eventually peaking at number one. The a...
Jill Lances Feb 08, 2023
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