Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Two David Bowie records among the UK’s bestselling vinyl records of the past decade
Parlaphone RecordsDavid Bowie fans are apparently really into vinyl records.The U.K.'s Official Charts recently came out with a list of the bestselling vinyl records of the past 10 years, an...
Jill Lances Apr 09, 2025

Sean Lennon supports Sam Mendes’ Beatles films: ‘I am not interested in second-guessing his casting choices’
L-R: Sean Lennon, Charlotte Kemp Muhl, Photo credit: Disney/Scott KirklandSean Lennon has weighed in on the casting of Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles films, and he is putting his faith in the dire...
Jill Lances Apr 09, 2025

Sex Pistols dedicate Sydney concert to Blondie drummer Clem Burke
L-R: Sex Pistols' Glen Matlock, Blondie's Clem Burke;Dave J Hogan/Getty ImagesSex Pistols brought their tour to Sydney, Australia, on Tuesday, and dedicated the show to late Blondie drummer Clem Burke...
Jill Lances Apr 09, 2025

Patti Smith to release new memoir, 'Bread of Angels', in November
Al Pereira/WireImagePatti Smith has written another memoir.The rocker shared a photo on Instagram Wednesday of her with her parents, writing, “This is with my mother and father who ins...
Jill Lances Apr 09, 2025

Van Morrison to celebrate his 80th birthday with hometown show in Belfast
Ki Price/Getty ImagesVan Morrison is turning 80 in August and he’s going to celebrate on the stage.The “Brown Eyed Girl” singer announced that on his birthday, Aug. 31, he’ll h...
Jill Lances Apr 09, 2025

On This Day, April 9, 1984: R.E.M. releases their second studio album, 'Reckoning'
On This Day, April 9, 1984…R.E.M. released their second studio album, Reckoning, which like their 1983 debut, Murmur, was produced by Mitch Easter and Don Dixon.The album, which was first relea...
Jill Lances Apr 09, 2025

Library of Congress picks classics by Elton John, Chicago & Tracy Chapman for the National Recording Registry
Mercury/UMeRecordings by Elton John, Chicago and Tracy Chapman been chosen by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry.In total 25 reco...
Jill Lances Apr 09, 2025

David Byrne to hold second annual 'Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things' variety show
Photo by Shervin LainezTalking Heads frontman David Byrne is bringing back his Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things variety show for a second year.The one-night-only event will be held May 29 at New Yo...
Jill Lances Apr 09, 2025

Fender announces collaboration with Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell
Courtesy of FenderFender has announced a new set of guitars paying tribute to legendary Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell.The company is introducing two new Campbell-inspire...
Jill Lances Apr 08, 2025

Sam Mendes gives insight into why he's making Beatles films
L-R: Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Barry Keoghan, and Harris Dickinson; Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesDirector Sam Mendes has shared some of his thoughts about why he’s decided to make four films about ...
Jill Lances Apr 08, 2025
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