Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
David Lee Roth premieres new live version of Van Halen's "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love"
Theo Wargo/Getty Images for MTV/ViacomCBSEarlier this month, David Lee Roth debuted a new solo version of Van Halen's classic 1984 hit "Panama" recorded live in the studio and now he's premiered an up...
Sep 14, 2022
New tour celebrating The Band's farewell concert, The Last Waltz, scheduled for November
Courtesy of Blackbird PresentsA new edition of the touring celebration of The Band's historic, all-star 1976 farewell concert, "The Last Waltz," will take place this November. The Last Waltz Tour...
Sep 13, 2022
John Lennon killer Mark David Chapman denied parole for 12th time
Mark David Chapman in 2014; NYS Department of Corrections and Community SupervisionMark David Chapman, the man who shot music legend John Lennon to death in December 1980, has been denied parole for t...
Sep 13, 2022
Paul McCartney joins PETA India campaign to help allegedly abused elephant
Samir Hussein/WireImagePaul McCartney is speaking out in support of a campaign by PETA's Indian branch to have an allegedly abused elephant sent to a rescue center. PETA India claims that a captive fe...
Sep 13, 2022
Mariah Carey lists Atlanta mansion that was burglarized for $6.5 million
Amy Sussman/FilmMagicMariah Carey is ready to part ways with her sprawling Atlanta mansion after it was burglarized earlier this summer. Wall Street Journal reports the nine-bedroom, 13-bath...
Sep 13, 2022
Upcoming Doors compilation, 'Paris Blues,' features previously unreleased studio track
RhinoA limited-edition vinyl LP titled Paris Blues featuring the last known unreleased studio recording by The Doors will be issued on November 25 as part of Record Store Day's 2022 Black Friday event...
Sep 13, 2022
Olivia Newton-John fans outraged Emmys left her out of "In Memoriam" tribute
ABC AudioThe 2022 Emmy Awards were Monday night, and some fans of Olivia Newton-John are outraged over the "In Memoriam" segment that honored those who passed away since last year. While the...
Sep 13, 2022
Weird Al biopic director predicts Madonna will like her portrayal in the film: "She has a sense of humor"
Courtesy of RokuIn the new biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Westworld star Evan Rachel Wood portrays Madonna circa 1985 -- and the film's director predicts the Queen of Pop will enjoy it, because ...
Sep 13, 2022
Yes' 'Close to the Edge' album marks 50th anniversary today
Rhino Entertainment CompanyYes' classic fifth studio album, Close to the Edge, was released 50 years ago today, Tuesday. A follow-up to the English prog-rock band's popular 1971 album Fragile, Close t...
Sep 13, 2022
Track list, cover revealed for upcoming John Entwistle compilation, 'Rarities Oxhumed'
Deko EntertainmentThe track list and cover art have been unveiled for the upcoming John Entwistle compilation Rarities Oxhumed - Volume One, which will be released on CD on October 21. The 13-track co...
Sep 12, 2022