Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Ringo Starr planning global -- and celestial -- "Peace and Love" birthday celebration next week
Randy Holmes/ABC via Getty ImagesRingo Starr turns 82 on Thursday, July 7, and as has become an annual tradition, the legendary Beatles drummer is planning to mark the occasion with a special "Peace a...
Jul 01, 2022
Journey's Jonathan Cain says faith-based album 'Arise' offers "call to standing for freedom"
Identity Records/The Fuel MusicJourney will release its first new studio album in 11 years, Freedom, in one week. But the band's longtime keyboardist and co-songwriter Jonathan Cain has also been...
Jul 01, 2022
Red Hot Chili Peppers battling "illness"; Scotland concert to be rescheduled
Douglas Mason/Getty ImagesRed Hot Chili Peppers are calling out sick for Friday's scheduled concert in Glasgow, Scotland. A statement posted by the band early Friday reads, "Due to illness RHCP will n...
Jul 01, 2022
Bret Michaels hospitalized while touring with Poison
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live NationBret Michaels was reportedly hospitalized in Nashville, just before taking the stage on Thursday. While there's no official word on why he was hospit...
Jul 01, 2022
The Doobie Brothers' hit sophomore album, 'Toulouse Street,' celebrates its 50th anniversary today
Warner MusicThe Doobie Brothers' breakthrough second album, Toulouse Street, was released 50 years ago today. The 10-track collection features the band's first two top-40 hits, "Listen to the Music" a...
Jul 01, 2022
New David Bowie-themed Barbie celebrates 50th anniversary of 'Hunky Dory' album
Mattel Inc.A new collectible David Bowie-themed Barbie doll has been released in honor of the 50th anniversary of the late rock legend's classic fifth studio album, 1971's Hunky Dory. The new doll is ...
Jun 30, 2022
Ozzy Osbourne's "Patient Number 9" gives Jeff Beck new 'Billboard' chart record
Epic RecordsIn addition to being the lead single and title track off his upcoming solo album, Ozzy Osbourne's new song "Patient Number 9" has given Jeff Beck a new Billboard record. With "Patient...
Jun 30, 2022
2022 Peach Music Festival kicks off; select sets streaming online
Courtesy of The Peach Music FestivalThe 10th anniversary edition of the Allman Brothers Band-founded Peach Music Festival got underway Thursday. The four-day event, which runs through Sunday, July 3, ...
Jun 30, 2022
The Doobie Brothers to play concert at famed Radio City Music Hall in September
Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Caesars EntertainmentThe Doobie Brothers have added a special gig to the 2022 leg of their 50th anniversary tour, a September 8 performance at New York City's famous ...
Jun 30, 2022
Ricky Martin sued for $3 million over alleged breach of contract and mistreatment
Phillip Faraone/Getty ImagesRicky Martin will have his day in court after an ex-manager sued him for $3 million. Rebecca Drucker, who managed the "She Bangs" singer on two separate occasions, is ...
Jun 30, 2022