Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Jon Bon Jovi now $22 million richer after selling NYC home to former Disney prez
Jon Bon Jovi may be from New Jersey, but he's been a player in the New York City real estate market for a while. Back in 2015, he sold a six-bedroom penthouse for $34 million. Now, he's unloaded a fou...
Jun 28, 2022
Elton John gets legendary sequined Dodgers uniform back from the Hard Rock Cafe
Ben Gibson PhotoOne of Elton John's most iconic stage outfits is the sequined and bedazzled Los Angeles Dodgers uniform he wore when he headlined Dodger Stadium for two nights in 1975. It's been on di...
Jun 28, 2022
Whitesnake cancels three European concerts because frontman David Coverdale has a sinus infection
Per Ole Hagen/RedfernsWhitesnake pulled out of their performance at the Rock Imperium Festival in Cartagena, Spain this past Saturday because drummer Tommy Aldridge was "under the weather." Now, ...
Jun 28, 2022
R.E.M. reissuing debut 1982 EP 'Chronic Town' in honor of its 40th anniversary
IRS/UMeR.E.M. released its debut EP, Chronic Town, 40 years ago this August, and to mark the milestone, the band will be reissuing the five-song collection on August 19 in multiple formats. The EP wil...
Jun 28, 2022
Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant's debut solo album, 'Pictures at Eleven,' celebrates 40th anniversary
Es Paranza RecordsRobert Plant opened the first chapter of his post-Led Zeppelin career 40 years ago today with the release of his debut solo album, Pictures at Eleven. The eight-track collection peak...
Jun 28, 2022
Makeup-mania! Def Leppard launches limited-edition cosmetics line
© 2022 Bludgeon Riffola Limited. Under License to Epic Rights.In celebration of Def Leppard's 45th anniversary, the band has partnered with Rock and Roll Beauty to launch a limited-edition line o...
Jun 27, 2022
The King reigns at the box office: 'Elvis' edged out 'Top Gun: Maverick'
Warner Bros. PicturesIt was a dogfight at the box office over the weekend, but in the end, Elvis downed Top Gun: Maverick. Newly revised numbers quoted by Variety show that Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Presle...
Jun 27, 2022
Check out live version of ZZ Top's "Heard It on the X" from band's upcoming album, 'Raw'
Shelter Records/BMGZZ Top has released an updated live version of their 1975 gem "Heard It on the X" as the latest advance digital track from their upcoming album, Raw, which is due out July 22. As pr...
Jun 27, 2022
Stevie Nicks weighs in on Supreme Court decision: "History is repeating itself"
Stevie Nicks has good news and bad news: She didn't get COVID during her recent run of tour dates -- but she is very upset about the Supreme Court's ruling last week. In a letter posted to Twitte...
Jun 27, 2022
Depeche Mode member Andy Fletcher's cause of death revealed
Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesThe cause of death of Depeche Mode member Andy Fletcher has been revealed. In an Instagram post penned by DM vocalist Dave Gahan and multi-instrumentalist Martin Gore, the ...
Jun 27, 2022