Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Bono recalls the little white lie that led to U2's first big break
Scott Kowalchyk/CBSU2 frontman Bono was Stephen Colbert's guest on Thursday's edition of CBS' The Late Show with Stephen Colbert promoting his new book, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, and revealed th...
Nov 04, 2022
Peter Gabriel says new studio album is "reaching completion"
Jim Dyson/Redferns via Getty ImagesIt's been over 20 years since Peter Gabriel released an album of new, original songs, but the acclaimed singer/songwriter has hinted that his next record will likely...
Nov 04, 2022
Clive Davis shares thoughts on upcoming Whitney Houston biopic
James Devaney/WireImageSome have tried their hand at a Whitney Houston biopic, but an authorized story of the singer's life will soon make its debut. I Wanna Dance with Somebody, named ...
Nov 03, 2022
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Hello Metaverse: Elton John announces Roblox collaboration
Ethan Miller/Getty Images Earlier this year, Elton John's husband and manger, David Furnish, told MusicWeek about the possibility of bringing the Rocket Man into the metaverse. Now, that vir...
Nov 03, 2022
Sammy Hagar says Eddie Van Halen "deserves" tribute concert, but he and Alex Van Halen "don't talk" anymore
Sammy Hagar and Eddie Van Halen in 1986; Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesAnother day, another 'will-they-or-won't they?' story about a Van Halen tribute concert to Eddie Van Halen featuring past and present m...
Nov 03, 2022
Stevie Wonder's 24th annual House Full of Toys benefit concert announced
JC Olivera/WireImageStevie Wonder's House Full of Toys benefit concert is making a return this year, marking 24 years since its inception. As in previous years, the event will take place at ...
Nov 03, 2022
Watch a clip from 'Neil Young: Harvest Time' documentary, in theaters December 1
Warner RecordsDecember's a big month for Neil Young fans. Not only is the rock legend releasing a box set commemorating the 50th anniversary of his landmark Harvest album, we're also getting a film do...
Nov 03, 2022
Carlos Santana reflects on band's 1972 'Caravanserai' album: "It gave birth to multidimensional music"
Sony LegacySantana's fourth studio album, 1972's Caravanserai, celebrated its 50th anniversary last month, and to mark the milestone, Carlos Santana and the band's founding drummer, Michael Shrieve, r...
Nov 03, 2022
Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel team up for one-night-only concert in Texas
Stevie: Erika Goldring/WireImage; Billy: Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesEver since he stopped doing joint tours with Elton John a while back, Billy Joel has rarely shared the stage with anyone: It's unusual ...
Nov 02, 2022
Rick Springfield announces pair of Las Vegas residency dates
Courtesy of Golden Entertainment, Inc.Rick Springfield is coming to Las Vegas for his own residency this spring. The hitmaker will take over The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod theater...
Nov 02, 2022