Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
It's no 'Rumour': Fleetwood Mac members' personal memorabilia heading to auction block
Juliens AuctionsFleetwood Mac's Christine McVie, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood have cleared out their closets and are putting some of their most iconic memorabilia on the auct...
Oct 06, 2022
R.E.M.'s eighth studio album, 'Automatic for the People,' was released 30 years ago this week
Concord Music GroupWednesday, October 5, marked the 30th anniversary of the release of R.E.M.'s eighth studio album, Automatic for the People. A follow-up to the influential alternative-rock band's ch...
Oct 06, 2022
Out-of-print Sly & the Family Stone biography to be published again next week
Permuted PressAn updated edition of the long-out-of-print 1998 Sly & the Family Stone biography is scheduled to be published on Tuesday, October 11. Sly & the Family Stone: An Oral History was...
Oct 05, 2022
Deluxe 50th anniversary reissue of Bob Weir's solo debut album, 'Ace,' due in January
Rhino Entertainment CompanyAn expanded 50th anniversary reissue of Grateful Dead singer/guitarist Bob Weir's 1972 debut solo album, Ace, will be released on January 13, 2023 in multiple formats. ...
Oct 05, 2022
Steve Perry gives fans a taste of new holiday tune via a TikTok video
Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of FameLast week, Steve Perry posted a message on social media teasing his plans to release new Christmas music soon. Now, the ex-Journey singer has shared...
Oct 05, 2022
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson celebrates 75th birthday
Jason Squires/WireImageHere's wishing a very happy 75th birthday to longtime AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson, who was born October 5, 1947. The gravel-voiced vocalist, who hails from Newcastle upon Tyne,...
Oct 05, 2022
Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band releasing new live album and video in November
Roccabella/BFD/The OrchardRingo Starr is releasing a new concert album and video capturing a 2019 performance with his All Starr Band at Los Angeles' famous Greek Theatre. The project will d...
Oct 05, 2022
The Beatles' debut single, "Love Me Do," was released in the UK 60 years ago
The Beatles in 1962; Harry Hammond/V&A Images/Getty ImagesWednesday, October 5, marks the 60th anniversary of the release of The Beatles' first U.K. single, "Love Me Do." According to BeatlesBible...
Oct 05, 2022
Jefferson Airplane to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame next week
Jefferson Airplane, circa 1970; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesInfluential San Francisco psychedelic band Jefferson Airplane will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next week. The...
Oct 05, 2022
Black Crowes members, others to celebrate R.E.M. at two Georgia benefit shows
I.R.S./UMeA two-night benefit concert series celebrating the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.'s 1982 debut EP, Chronic Town, will take place in Athens and Atlanta, Georgia, this December. The lineup for bot...
Oct 04, 2022