Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Lionel Richie to be honored with Icon Award at 2022 AMAs
Ramona RosalesFresh off his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame over the weekend, Lionel Richie has been announced as this year’s recipient of the Icon Award at the 2022 American Mus...
Nov 07, 2022
Lionel Richie, Duran Duran, Pat Benatar, Eurythmics: The '80s rule at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Lionel Richie sings "Easy" with Dave Grohl on guitar; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of FameThe 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which took place in L.A. on S...
Nov 07, 2022
Original Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor unable to join band mates at Rock Hall induction, reveals cancer diagnosis
Taylor plays with Duran Duran in 2004; Brian Rasic/Getty ImagesOriginal Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor, who left the band in 2006 but was set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame wi...
Nov 05, 2022
Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel announce more dates together
Stevie: Erika Goldring/WireImage; Billy: Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesA few days ago, Stevie Nicks wrote that she was "excited to hit the road with Billy Joel next year." However, the two had only announce...
Nov 04, 2022
Joni Mitchel attends 'Almost Famous' opening night on Broadway
Bruce Glikas/Getty ImagesJoni Mitchell’s re-emergence into public life continued Thursday when she attended the opening night of the Broadway musical adaptation of filmmaker Cameron Crowe’...
Nov 04, 2022
Def Leppard, The Beach Boys & more collaborating with Vault Comics for Headshell graphic novel project
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live NationArtists including Def Leppard and The Beach Boys have teamed up with Vault Comics for a new graphic novel project called Headshell. The endeavor aims to "presen...
Nov 04, 2022
'Eric Clapton: The Complete Reprise Studio Albums -- Volume 2' coming in January; hear rarities track now
Reprise/RhinoLast August saw the release of The Complete Reprise Studio Albums – Volume I, a vinyl box set featuring remastered versions of Eric Clapton's first six studio efforts for the Repris...
Nov 04, 2022
Journey's Jonathan Cain releases five-song holiday EP, 'Christmas Is Love'
Identity Records/The Fuel MusicJourney keyboardist Jonathan Cain released a new holiday EP titled Christmas Is Love on Friday, November 4. The five-song collection, which is available now via streamin...
Nov 04, 2022
Guns N' Roses release updated "November Rain" recording, accompanied by 50-piece orchestra
UMeSomehow, Guns N' Roses have found a way to make "November Rain" even more dramatic. The "Welcome the Jungle" rockers have released a new version of the Use Your Illusion epic, recorded alongside a ...
Nov 04, 2022
As Eurythmics prepare for Rock Hall induction, Dave Stewart says he hopes they tour again
FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty ImagesEurythmics are among the artists who will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this Saturday, November 5, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Th...
Nov 04, 2022