Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Pre-orders for 40th anniversary reissue of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' start today
Sony Music EntertainmentNovember 30 marks the 40th anniversary of the best-selling album of all time -- Michael Jackson's Thriller. An expanded version of the Grammy-winning album arriv...
Aug 29, 2022
Yes announces 2022 US tour celebrating 'Close to the Edge' album's 50th anniversary
Steve Thorne/RedfernsIn June, Yes launched its "Album Series Tour 2022" with a run of concerts in the U.K. and Ireland, and now, the legendary prog-rock band has announced plans to bring the trek to t...
Aug 29, 2022
Red Hot Chili Peppers honored with Global Icon and Best Rock awards at MTV VMAs
Courtesy of MTVThe 2022 MTV Video Music Awards took place Sunday night. Here are the rock artists who took home a Moon Person: As was previously announced before the show, Red Hot Chili Peppers were r...
Aug 29, 2022
The Rascals' Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish teaming up for fall US tour
Bobby Bank/WireImageOne half of the original lineup of Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Rascals -- singer/keyboardist Felix Cavaliere and guitarist Gene Cornish -- are teaming up for a fall U.S. tou...
Aug 29, 2022
New stage in Eddie and Alex Van Halen's hometown to be named after Van Halen
Van Halen in 1978; David Tan/Shinko Music/Getty ImagesA performance stage at a new park in Pasadena, California, the city where Alex Van Halen and the late Eddie Van Halen grew up, will be named after...
Aug 26, 2022
Final episode of 'My Life as a Rolling Stone' docuseries, focusing on Charlie Watts, premieres Sunday
Courtesy of EPIXThe fourth and final episode of the new Rolling Stones docuseries My Life as a Rolling Stone premieres on EPIX this Sunday, August 28. The new installment focuses specifically on Charl...
Aug 26, 2022
Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Sheryl Crow to perform at NYC benefit in Central Park
Mike Lewis Photography/RedfernsNile Rodgers & CHIC and Sheryl Crow will both perform at a special benefit event in New York City for City Parks Foundation. The event will be held September 29 at t...
Aug 26, 2022
Take a look at me now: Judge dismisses $20 million lawsuit Phil Collins' ex-wife brought against him
Phil Collins and Orianne Cevey in 2018; John Parra/Getty ImagesLooks like the legal battle between Phil Collins and his third wife, Orianne Cevey, is over for now: Page Six reports that a judge h...
Aug 26, 2022
The Rolling Stones debut restored version of 1967 "We Love You" promo video
The Rolling Stones in 1967; GAB Archive/RedfernsAn official music video for The Rolling Stones' 1967 U.K. single "We Love You" got its premiere Friday on the ABKCO label's YouTube channel. The vi...
Aug 26, 2022
Aerosmith's '50 Years Live!' concert film series wraps up today with 2016 Mexico City show
Courtesy of ID PRThe fifth and final installment of Aerosmith's five-week archival streaming concert series, 50 Years Live!: From the Aerosmith Vaults, premieres Friday at 3 p.m. ET on the band's...
Aug 26, 2022