Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Producer holds out hope for Aerosmith’s return: ‘If Steven can sing, believe me, he’ll want to be out there'
Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesAerosmith announced their retirement from touring back in August due to frontman Steven Tyler’s vocal issues, but one of their producers isn’t writing them off just...
Apr 08, 2025
Jackson Browne announces four-show residency at New York’s Beacon Theatre
Al Pereira/Getty ImagesJackson Browne is coming to New York in August.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just announced a four-night residency at Manhattan's Beacon Theatre, schedul...
Apr 08, 2025
Def Leppard fans crown ‘Hysteria’ the band’s greatest anthem of all time
Mercury Records LimitedDef Leppard fans have chosen their favorite song.To coincide with March Madness, the band launched the On Through The Music Bracket Challenge, where 64 of their tracks went head...
Apr 08, 2025
Eagles add nine Las Vegas Sphere shows, their 'final' shows of 2025
courtesy of Live NationThe Eagles have added even more shows to their Las Vegas residency at the Sphere.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have added eight new shows in October and November, which wil...
Apr 08, 2025
On This Day, April 8, 1975: Aerosmith releases breakthrough album 'Toys in the Attic'
On This Day, April 8, 1975…Aerosmith released their breakthrough album, Toys in the Attic, which featured future Aerosmith classics “Walk This Way," “Sweet Emotion” and the al...
Apr 08, 2025
Sting sets worldwide release of 'Sting 3.0 Live' album
Universal Music GroupSting previously announced the release of a new live album, STING 3.0 Live, as a limited-edition deluxe vinyl for Record Store Day on Saturday. Well,...
Apr 08, 2025
John Lennon’s sister shares her thoughts on casting of Sam Mendes’ Beatles films
ABCJohn Lennon’s half sister Julia Baird has some opinions about the casting of Sam Mendes’ upcoming films about The Beatles.Although the band originated in Liverp...
Apr 07, 2025
Joan Jett, Steve Van Zandt and more pay tribute to Blondie’s Clem Burke
Dave J Hogan/Getty ImagesJoan Jett, Steve Van Zandt and Duran Duran are among the artists paying tribute to Blondie drummer Clem Burke, who died following a private battle with cancer. He was 70.&ldqu...
Apr 07, 2025
Tracy Chapman on 'Fast Car,' Chappell Roan & Charli XCX, and why she won't stream music
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesTracy Chapman reissued her self-titled debut album on vinyl on April 4, which is why the reclusive artist is doing some interviews. And while the socially conscious album,...
Apr 07, 2025
Original Beatles drummer Pete Best retiring
Bill Tompkins/Getty ImagesOriginal Beatles drummer Pete Best is retiring.The news was announced on social media by Pete’s brother Roag Best.“Well what an absolutely wonderful ride we&rsquo...
Apr 07, 2025