Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Members of The Who, Journey, Doobie Brothers & more send birthday wishes to Paul McCartney
Mat Hayward/Getty ImagesPaul McCartney's magical mystery tour of a life brings him to his 80th birthday this Saturday. The music that McCartney has made as a member of The Beatles and a solo artist ha...
Jun 16, 2022
Mariah Carey thanks fans ahead of induction into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Courtesy of Songwriters Hall of FameMariah Carey will soon have her name added to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Ahead of the ceremony, the hitmaker sweetly thanked fans for the honor. Taking...
Jun 16, 2022
Def Leppard promises "crown jewels" & more on pandemic-delayed Stadium Tour: "It's gonna be even bigger"
Courtesy of Live NationDef Leppard has certainly been waiting ages to rock on The Stadium Tour. The much-anticipated run -- which also features the reunited Mötley Crüe, Poison and Joan Jett...
Jun 16, 2022
David Bowie's landmark 'Ziggy Stardust' album was released 50 years ago today
Parlophone RecordsFifty years ago today, on June 16, 1972, David Bowie released his classic fifth studio album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, one of the defining recor...
Jun 16, 2022
Ex-Poco/Buffalo Springfield member Richie Furay releases cover of "Walking in Memphis," companion video
BMG/Renew RecordsCountry-rock pioneer Richie Furay, a founding member of both Buffalo Springfield and Poco, has released his new cover of Marc Cohn's 1991 hit "Walking in Memphis" as an advance track ...
Jun 15, 2022
Star-studded streaming event celebrating new Everly Brothers compilation taking place Sunday
Warner RecordsThe new Everly Brothers compilation Hey Doll Baby gets its release this Friday, June 17. To celebrate that album's arrival, a star-studded streaming concert event will premiere this Sund...
Jun 15, 2022
Joan Jett, Gene Simmons, Alanis Morissette part of lineup for Taylor Hawkins tribute show in LA
Courtesy of Nasty Little ManAfter announcing the performers for the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London on September 3, Foo Fighters have now revealed the initial lineup for the Los Angeles tribu...
Jun 15, 2022
Mick Jagger "feeling much better" after COVID diagnosis; Rolling Stones reschedule Amsterdam concert
Dave J Hogan/Dave J. Hogan/Getty ImagesGood news from Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, who says he's recovering well after testing positive for COVID-19, which forced the band to postpone two show...
Jun 15, 2022
Kate Bush shares new statement after "Running Up That Hill" hits top five on 'Billboard' Hot 100
ZIK Images/United Archives via Getty ImagesKate Bush's "rare" public statements are becoming much more common. The normally press-shy artist has issued a number of posts on her website in response to ...
Jun 15, 2022
Janet Jackson graces the cover of 'Essence'
Yu TsaiAhead of her highly-anticipated performance as one of the headliners of the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture next month, legendary musician Janet Jackson lands the cover of the m...
Jun 15, 2022