Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Bonnie Raitt announces new tour dates, including first Canadian shows since 2017
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicBonnie Raitt has announced some new tour dates for 2023, including her first Canadian shows since 2017. The new leg of the Just Like That... tour, featuri...
Jan 30, 2023
On This Day – January 30, 1969: The Beatles gave their final public performance
On this day, January 30, 1969 … The Beatles gave their final public performance on Apple Records' rooftop in London. In 42 minutes, the band, which was joined by guest keyboardis...
Jan 30, 2023
Producer Rick Rubin calls Paul McCartney “the best of all bass players”
Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesProducer Rick Rubin thinks Paul McCartney doesn’t get enough credit when it comes to his bass playing. In fact, in a new interview he claims Sir Paul is...
Jan 30, 2023
Dolly Parton reveals the songs she’s recording for rock album with Stevie Nicks, Steve Perry and more
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of FameDolly Parton continues to share bits of information on her upcoming rock album, which is due out in the late spring/early fall. She tell...
Jan 30, 2023
Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew, to star in biopic about his life
Kevin Mazur/WireImageMichael Jackson's life story will be hitting the big screen and his nephew Jaafar Jackson will help tell it. Lionsgate, which will release the upcoming film, announced J...
Jan 30, 2023
Olivia Newton-John’s husband shares the “magic” of their love at G’Day USA Gala
Scott Barbour/Getty ImagesOlivia Newton-John was honored at the G’Day USA Gala last weekend in Los Angeles. Her husband, John Easterling, shared a moving tribute to the legendary ...
Jan 30, 2023
Paul McCartney shares unheard Jeff Beck music used in vegetarianism campaign
R. Diamond/Getty ImagesPaul McCartney has shared some never-before-heard music by the late guitarist Jeff Beck, who died earlier this month. The music was part of a pro-vegetarian ...
Jan 30, 2023
The Who releasing new live album in March; announces UK tour dates
UMRIn 2019, The Who returned to London's Wembley Stadium for the first time in 40 years, and now fans who weren't there can experience the concert. The band is set to release ...
Jan 30, 2023
Motown singer/songwriter Barrett Strong dies at 81
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesBarrett Strong, known for writing some of Motown’s biggest hits, passed away in Detroit Sunday at the age of 81, the Detroit Free Press reports.&...
Jan 30, 2023
New cover of “We Will Rock You” by rock band Tempt to benefit Brian May charity
Sven Hoogerhuis/BSR Agency/Getty Images)The New York rock band Tempt recently released a cover of the Queen classic “We Will Rock You,” and now they are using it to rai...
Jan 30, 2023