Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
John Mellencamp subject of new Woody Guthrie Center exhibit
Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for SeriousFun Children's NetworkA new exhibit about John Mellencamp is set to open at the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on November 30. The po...
Nov 23, 2022
Bonnie Raitt booked for Brandi Carlile’s Mothership Weekend festival
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicBonnie Raitt is set to help Brandi Carlile celebrate motherhood next May. The singer is one of several artists who have signed on for Brandi’s new Mothership...
Nov 22, 2022
Michael Hutchence’s former manager discusses last phone call with singer
Pete Still/RedfernsTuesday marked the 25th anniversary of the death of INXS frontman Michael Hutchence. The singer’s suicide at age 37 certainly came as a surprise to many, includ...
Nov 22, 2022
Van Morrison going home to Belfast for two Christmas shows
Astrida Valigorsky/Getty ImagesVan Morrison is ready to bring some Christmas cheer to his home city. The singer is set for two very special performances in Belfast, Ireland. The intimate “j...
Nov 22, 2022
The Black Crowes fight back against stage crasher at Aussie show
Javier Bragado/RedfernsWhen you buy a ticket to a concert, you are expected to stay in the audience. A Black Crowes fan found that out the hard way. The band was playing a gig in Melbourne, ...
Nov 22, 2022
Journey’s Neal Schon comments on lawsuit against bandmate
Brian Ach/Getty ImagesJourney’s Neal Schon is speaking out for the first time since it was revealed he is suing bandmate Jonathan Cain over their company Nomota’s finances, ...
Nov 22, 2022
Annie Lennox launches fundraiser to fight against gender bias
Andreas Rentz/Getty ImagesAnnie Lennox is spearheading a new fundraising effort to fight against gender bias. The newly inducted Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has just launched the Circle Mu...
Nov 22, 2022
Ringo Starr selling “Peace and Love” sculptures
Julien's AuctionsRingo Starr has always done his best to spread "peace and love," and now, he’s found another way to do it. Starting Wednesday, the former Beatle is selling a...
Nov 22, 2022
Men At Work’s “Down Under” earns Billions Award in Australia
ABCMen At Work’s “Down Under” may have come out in the '80s but it’s still a huge hit, especially in Australia, and now the tune is being recognized for its success. The t...
Nov 22, 2022
INXS almost went with a female singer after Michael Hutchence’s death
Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/VCG via Getty ImagesWhen Michael Hutchence passed away 25 years ago Tuesday, his band INXS was left wondering what to do next, and apparently they considered ...
Nov 22, 2022