Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Julian Lennon to serve as ambassador for 2022 World College Radio Day
ABC AudioJulian Lennon has been named the official 2022 ambassador for the 12th annual edition of World College Radio Day, which takes place Friday, October 7. The celebration, which is organized by t...
Oct 04, 2022
R.E.M., David Byrne & more contributing unreleased recordings to pro-choice-themed benefit compilation
Credit: Kim GordonArtists including R.E.M., David Byrne of Talking Heads, Devo and The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir are contributing unreleased recordings to an upcoming benefit compilation titled Good Mu...
Oct 04, 2022
Bobby Brown announces Celebration of Serenity in honor of Bobbi Kristina, domestic violence awareness month
Brown Ribbon Entertainment R&B legend Bobby Brown and his wife, Alicia Etheredge-Brown, have announced the return of the Celebration of Serenity Gala and golf to...
Oct 04, 2022
Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' to be focus of new documentary
Kevin Mazur/WireImageWe will finally learn the complete story of Michael Jackson's groundbreaking album, Thriller, in a forthcoming documentary. Billboard reports the do...
Oct 04, 2022
David Crosby releasing live album/video recorded in 2018 with his Lighthouse Band
Photo credit: Maxine Evans/BMGDavid Crosby has unveiled plans to release a new concert album and video that captures a 2018 performance with his group The Lighthouse Band at the historic Capitol ...
Oct 04, 2022
Depeche Mode announces new album & tour following passing of Andy Fletcher
Credit: Sven DarmerDepeche Mode has announced their first new album and tour since the passing of member Andy "Fletch" Fletcher in May. The record, the follow-up to 2017's Spirit, is titled Memento Mo...
Oct 04, 2022
Beatles, David Bowie collectibles going up for bid as part of British memorabilia auction
Courtesy of PropstoreHistoric collectibles associated with The Beatles, David Bowie, Elvis Presley and many other stars will be part of an entertainment memorabilia auction hosted by Propstore taking ...
Oct 04, 2022
See just-discovered photos of The Beatles playing The Cavern Club in 1961
OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty ImagesWednesday marks the 60th anniversary of the release of The Beatles' debut single, "Love Me Do." But the Beatles-themed Liverpool attraction The Beatles Story has just po...
Oct 03, 2022
John Waite excited that "Missing You" is featured on 'The Goldbergs' this week
ABCJohn Waite's smash "Missing You" is going to pop up in an unexpected place this week. The track, which hit #1 in 1984, is the featured song on Wednesday night's episode of ABC's The Goldbergs....
Oct 03, 2022
Ex-Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman is putting his entire visual history online -- for a price
Gonzo MultiMediaSince streaming seems to have made DVDs and Blu-rays all but extinct, former Yes keyboard whiz Rick Wakeman has come up with a unique way to share his visual history with his fans. Wak...
Oct 03, 2022