Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Alice Cooper now confirmed to headline 2022 Monsters of Rock Cruise, scheduled for next February
Courtesy of On the BlueThe 2021 edition of the Monsters of Rock Cruise was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but now the organizers of the nautical extravaganza have announced plans for next ...
May 12, 2021
Don McLean releasing "American Pie"-inspired children's book in September
Globe Pequot/BackbeatAs part of the 50th anniversary celebrations for Don McLean's classic anthem "American Pie" this year, a children's book inspired by the song and McLean's early life will be publi...
May 11, 2021
Sting to perform on MTV's See Us Unite for Change special celebrating the Asian American experience
Dave J Hogan/Getty Images for CitiSting has joined the lineup of artists and celebrities that will appear on See Us Unite for Change, a multi-network special that "celebrates and pays tribute" to the ...
May 11, 2021
Elton John to be honored at 'AIDS Walk: Live at Home 2021,' releases charity Pet Shop Boys cover
Elton John AIDS Foundation/Getty Images for the Elton John AIDS FoundationElton John and his husband David Furnish will be the special honorees at AIDS Walk: Live at Home 2021, a May 16 virtual fundra...
May 11, 2021
Ex-Styx singer Dennis DeYoung releases new solo tune "The Last Guitar Hero," featuring Tom Morello
Courtesy of Dennis DeYoungFormer Styx singer/keyboardist Dennis DeYoung has debuted a second advance single from his upcoming farewell studio album, 26 East, Volume 2, a blazing rock tune called "The ...
May 11, 2021
Album capturing Tedeschi Trucks Band and Trey Anastasio's 2019 performance of 'Layla' at Lockn' due in July
Fantasy RecordsIn August 2019, Tedeschi Trucks Band hit the Lockn' Festival stage in Arrington, Virginia, with special guest Trey Anastasio of Phish for a one-off performance of Derek & the Domino...
May 11, 2021
Melissa Etheridge to stream a live full-band concert in Los Angeles this month, with a small audience
Credit: Darren MelchiorreMelissa Etheridge will be performing for fans both online and in real life later on this month. The singer has booked the Theater at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles for a May 29 ...
May 11, 2021
It's his birthday, and he'll do what he wants! Animals frontman Eric Burdon turns 80 today
Erika Goldring/FilmMagicEric Burdon, frontman of the famous blues-infused British Invasion band The Animals, celebrates his 80th birthday today. Burdon co-founded The Animals in 1963 in his hometown o...
May 11, 2021
Mariah Carey drops exclusive Pride Month merch
Merch TrafficMariah Carey is helping her fans celebrate Pride Month in style. The singer has dropped a colorful new merch collection ahead of this summer’s LGBTQ Pride festivities. The limited e...
May 10, 2021
Elton John says he'll "probably throw a party" the last time he sings *this* hit
David M. Benett/Getty Images for the Elton John AIDS FoundationElton John is set to resume his Farewell tour in Europe this fall, with North American dates following in January of 2022. But Elto...
May 10, 2021