Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Olivia Newton-John's official state funeral to be "more of a concert"
ABC AudioOlivia Newton-John's state memorial service in her home country of Australia will be "more of a concert than a funeral," said a government official. Born in England, Olivia grew up in Melbour...
Aug 11, 2022
Mariah Carey among many stars performing at Global Citizen Festival in NYC this September
Courtesy of Global CitizenThe 10th anniversary Global Citizen Festival will take place on September 24 in both New York City and in Accra, Ghana. And, as usual, the lineup is very star-studded. The Ne...
Aug 11, 2022
Madonna joins Jimmy Fallon and The Roots for a performance of "Music" using classroom instruments
Todd Owyoung/NBCOn Wednesday's The Tonight Show, Madonna joined host Jimmy Fallon and his house band The Roots in the Tonight Show Music Room for a version of "Music," from her new compilation al...
Aug 11, 2022
America's Gerry Beckley reflects on a couple of highlights from new solo album, 'Aurora'
Blue Élan RecordsAmerica's Gerry Beckley recently released his latest solo album, Aurora, an 11-track collection recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic at his two home studios -- in Sydney, Aust...
Aug 11, 2022
Talking Heads' Jerry Harrison among artists added to 2022 Hardly Strictly Bluegrass fest lineup
Steve Jennings/Getty ImagesTalking Heads guitarist/keyboardist Jerry Harrison and former King Crimson guitarist/singer Adrian Belew are among the artists who have been added to the lineup of the 2022 ...
Aug 11, 2022
Bangles frontwoman Susannah Hoffs to publish debut novel in 2023
Little, Brown Bangles singer Susannah Hoffs is going from walking like an Egyptian to writing like an author: She's publishing her first novel, This Bird Has Flown, next spring. The book is about a wa...
Aug 10, 2022
Blondie postpones one concert, cancels another because of "recent positive COVID test"
Robin Little/RedfernsBlondie was scheduled to play a concert Wednesday night at the Paramount theater in Huntington, New York, but the show has now been postponed "[o]ut of an abundance of caution due...
Aug 10, 2022
Olivia Newton-John's daughter pays tribute to her mom: "My life giver, my teacher"
Sam Tabone/WireImageOlivia Newton-John's only child, daughter Chloe Lattanzi, is paying tribute to her late mother, calling the beloved actress and singer "my life giver" and "my teacher." Chloe, who ...
Aug 10, 2022
Bangles frontwoman Susannah Hoffs to publish debut novel in 2023
Little, Brown Bangles singer Susannah Hoffs is going from walking like an Egyptian to writing like an author: She's publishing her first novel, This Bird Has Flown, next spring. The book is about a wa...
Aug 10, 2022
Steely Dan reveals plans to perform full albums at Capitol Theatre residency
Courtesy of The Capitol TheatreSteely Dan winds down its current U.S. trek, The Earth After Hours Tour, with a three-show residency this week at the historic Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York....
Aug 10, 2022