Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Jimi Hendrix’s 'Angel' covered by former One Direction star
Experience Hendrix L.L.C./Sony Music EntertainmentThe late Jimi Hendrix would have turned 80 this past Sunday, and the milestone was just celebrated by an unlikely pop star. One Direction&rs...
Nov 28, 2022
Annie Lennox among the performers for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize ceremony
Courtesy of Earth Shot PrizeAnnie Lennox is set to perform at the second annual awards ceremony for The Earthshot Prize, the global environmental prize founded by Prince William. The ev...
Nov 28, 2022
Leonard Cohen’s 1973 Yom Kippur war concerts to be subject of new TV series
Paul Butterfield/Getty ImagesIn 1973, Leonard Cohen visited the frontlines of the Yom Kippur war in Israel and performed a series of concerts for soldiers. Now, that trip is being turned int...
Nov 28, 2022
John Mellencamp has no desire to play the Super Bowl
Gary Miller/Getty Images[Note Language] While a lot of artists hope to one day be big enough to be asked to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, John Mellencamp already is, but he isn...
Nov 28, 2022
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers share acoustic 'American Girl' video
Cover: Tom Garner/Warner RecordsA new video for the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers classic “American Girl” has just been released. The live acoustic version of the song com...
Nov 28, 2022
Michael Jackson’s 'Thriller' returns to 'Billboard' 200 top 10
Sony Music EntertainmentThere is a very familiar album in the Billboard 200 Album chart this week. Thanks to the 40th anniversary celebration of Michael Jackson’s classi...
Nov 28, 2022
Bob Dylan apologizes for signature controversy
Simon & SchusterJust days after Simon & Schuster agreed to refund Bob Dylan fans who thought they were buying a personally signed copy of his recent book, only to find out it was sig...
Nov 28, 2022
Jon Bon Jovi won't use his music to promote his rosé
Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)Jon Bon Jovi and his son Jesse have made a success of their rosé brand Hampton Water without using Jon’s music to promote the wine, something ...
Nov 28, 2022
Oscar-winning 'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer/actress Irene Cara dead at 63
Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesSinger and actress Irene Cara, best known for starring in and singing the title song of the movie Fame, and topping the charts with "Flashdance...Wha...
Nov 26, 2022
Marie Osmond wants Selena Gomez to play her in a biopic
Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagicIf Marie Osmond has her way, Selena Gomez would play her in a documentary about her life. Speaking to E! News, the singer opened up about the possibility...
Nov 23, 2022