Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Ronnie Wood becomes ambassador for addiction-recovery organization founded by Eric Clapton's wife
Credit: Kevin MazurRolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood has signed on to be an ambassador for Turn Up for Recovery, a charitable movement founded by Eric Clapton's wife, Melia, that promotes abstinenc...
Matt Friedlander May 06, 2021

REO Speedwagon, Styx, Joan Jett to perform at Milwaukee's 2021 Summerfest
Courtesy of SummerfestThe full lineup for the 2021 edition of Milwaukee's 2021 Summerfest, which will take place this September, has been revealed. Among the many veteran acts slated to perform headli...
Matt Friedlander and Josh Johnson May 06, 2021

Hitmaking songwriter & perennial Oscar nominee Diane Warren is getting her very own movie
Credit: Nick SpanosShe's written hit songs for many movies, but now Diane Warren is getting a whole movie devoted to just her. Warren has written hits like Aerosmith's "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing," ...
Andrea Dresdale May 06, 2021

Next Rock Legends Cruise rescheduled for February 2022, lineup includes Deep Purple, Styx & more stars
Courtesy of Native American Heritage AssociationThe ninth installment of the star-studded Rock Legends Cruise originally was supposed to set sail in February of 2021, but was postponed because of the ...
Matt Friedlander May 06, 2021

Graham Nash, Jackson Browne, Bob Weir performing at virtual 85th birthday bash for Wavy Gravy
Courtesy of Tapestry ProductionsGraham Nash, Jackson Browne and The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir are among the many stars who will take part in a three-day virtual charity event next week celebrating the ...
Matt Friedlander May 06, 2021

Rare digital artwork created by Jerry Garcia now available as an NFT
Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesA rare piece of digital artwork titled "Gift" that was created by the late Jerry Garcia is available now as an NFT, or a non-fungible token -- essentially a unique digital ...
Matt Friedlander May 05, 2021

Micky Dolenz, Peter Buck and many others taking part in virtual Adam Schlesinger tribute show tonight
Courtesy of Rolling Live StudiosJust a reminder that The Monkees' Micky Dolenz, R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck and dozens of other artists will participate in a virtual tribute concert saluting late Foun...
Matt Friedlander and Josh Johnson May 05, 2021

Paul McCartney posts enigmatic photo of a vintage UK mailbox on his Twitter feed; pays tribute to Al Schmitt
©Mary McCartneyPaul McCartney has posted an enigmatic new message on his Twitter page that includes a photo of an old brick British mailbox. The mailbox in the pic features a metal plate and slot...
Matt Friedlander May 05, 2021

Pink Floyd's "Their Mortal Remains" exhibit to get its US premiere this August in Los Angeles
Courtesy of S2BN EntertainmentAmerican Pink Floyd fans wishing that the band's expansive "Their Mortal Remains" exhibition was here in the U.S. will get their wish this August. The attraction, which d...
Matt Friedlander May 05, 2021

The Four Tops, Gladys Knight among stars set to perform at 2021 National Memorial Day Concert
Courtesy of PBS; Courtesy of Gladys KnightThe Four Tops and Gladys Knight are among the many performers who'll appear at this year's National Memorial Day Concert on PBS. The concert is normally stage...
Andrea Dresdale May 05, 2021
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