Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Classic John Lennon & The Who albums on track to top the British charts this week
Capitol/UMeWhat year is it? The U.K. album charts are about to be invaded by albums that first came out more than than five decades ago. Britain's Official Charts Company reports that the new 50th ann...
Apr 27, 2021
Roger Daltrey explains appeal of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, reveals origin of his famous mic twirl
Andrew Lipovsky/NBCThe Who frontman Roger Daltrey is one of several legendary artists who appear in the new documentary Rock Camp: The Movie, detailing the experiences of fans who attend Rock 'n' Roll...
Apr 27, 2021
The Rolling Stones' RS No.9 Carnaby brand unveils new fashion collection
THE ROLLING STONES / BRAVADOLast year, The Rolling Stones launched their fashion and lifestyle brand, RS No. 9 Carnaby, named after London's famed fashion center of the '60s, Carnaby Street. The brand...
Apr 27, 2021
A&E to air definitive 'Biography: KISStory;' happy 70th birthday Ace Frehley
Brian LowePaul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS will reflect on their career in what's being called a new "definitive documentary" of the legendary group, titled Biography: KISStory. The A&E documenta...
Apr 27, 2021
Documentaries about Brian Wilson and Blondie to be screened at 2021 Tribeca Film Festival in June
Courtesy of Tribeca Film FestivalNew documentaries focusing on The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson and Blondie are part of the lineup of the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, which will be held at a variety of out...
Apr 27, 2021
Judge dismisses Wade Robson's lawsuit against Michael Jackson's estate for a 3rd time
Kevork Djansezian-Pool/Getty ImagesWade Robson, who accused the late Michael Jackson of childhood sexual abuse, had his lawsuit tossed by an L.A. judge on Monday. This is the third time his case was d...
Apr 27, 2021
Santana lines up new 2021 Las Vegas performances; postpones tour with Earth, Wind & Fire until next year
Credit: Roberto FinizioWith Las Vegas venues planning to reopen soon, Carlos Santana has announced that his "An Intimate Evening with Santana: Greatest Hits Live" show will return to the House of Blue...
Apr 27, 2021
Never-before-seen Bon Jovi concert to screen in drive-ins and theaters worldwide
Courtesy of Encore Drive-In NightsWhile Bon Jovi is waiting for the day that they can tour in real life, they're offering fans the next best thing -- almost. On May 22, the band is teaming up with the...
Apr 26, 2021
Meat Loaf pays homage to friend Jim Steinman, says late songwriter was "the centerpiece to my life"
Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf in 1977; Gary Gershoff/Getty ImagesIn a recent pair of phone interviews with Rolling Stone, Meat Loaf delivered a lengthy, heartfelt tribute to his friend and main songwriti...
Apr 26, 2021
Matchbox Twenty postpones upcoming tour to 2022: "We are extremely disappointed"
Randall SlavinMatchbox Twenty is going from '21 to '22. The band's tour with The Wallflowers, originally scheduled for the summer of 2020 before being postponed to this summer, has now been pushed bac...
Apr 26, 2021