Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen to appear at three exhibits of his artwork next month in Florida
Courtesy of Rick AllenDef Leppard drummer Rick Allen will attend exhibitions of his artwork at three Wentworth Gallery locations next month in South Florida. The events will mark Allen's first public ...
Apr 22, 2021
Rocket Mint: Elton John auctioning off unique silver medallion for charity
Courtesy of The Royal MintElton John has teamed with the U.K.'s Royal Mint to create a one-of-a-kind collectible for charity, and you can bid on it now. The Mint has created a hand-engraved, gold-plat...
Apr 22, 2021
Robert Plant, Simple Minds members featured in new documentary about historic U.K. studio Rockfield
Courtesy of AbramoramaLed Zeppelin's Robert Plant and Simple Minds' Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill are among the many rock musicians interviewed in a new documentary called Rockfield: The Studio on the...
Apr 22, 2021
Items from Madonna, Michael Jackson & Duran Duran part of MTV 40th Anniversary Grammy Museum exhibit
Courtesy of GRAMMY Museum MississippiIn another installment of the "this will make you feel old" series, MTV marks its 40th anniversary on August 1 of this year, and the milestone will be celebrated w...
Apr 22, 2021
Bay City Rollers lead singer Les McKeown dies at age 65
Scott Campbell/Redferns via Getty ImagesLes McKeown, original lead singer of 1970s Scottish pop-rock idols The Bay City Rollers died Tuesday, April 20, according to a message posted by his family on h...
Apr 22, 2021
New documentary about The Who's 1967 'Sell Out' album to be livestreamed tonight
Courtesy of nugs.netHere's a reminder that a brand-new installment of the Classic Albums documentary series focused on The Who's 1967 studio album The Who Sell Out will be streamed for free starting t...
Apr 22, 2021
Mick Fleetwood discusses highlights of film documenting all-star 2020 Peter Green tribute concert
BMG/nugs.netThe film documenting the star-studded London concert that Mick Fleetwood organized last year celebrating Fleetwood Mac's early music and the group's original frontman, guitarist Peter Gree...
Apr 22, 2021
Igloo coolers inspired by The Beatles' Yellow Submarine animated film available now
Courtesy of IglooBeatles fans who think they have all they need when it comes to Fab Four collectibles may want think again, now that the Igloo company has just introduced a new collection of Yellow S...
Apr 21, 2021
Fans recall their favorite Prince memories on the fifth anniversary of his death
Jamie Squire/Getty Images Today marks the fifth anniversary of the passing of Prince, who died on April 21, 2016, an overdose of the painkiller fentanyl. On Wednesday, fans on social media shared thei...
Apr 21, 2021
Kenny Loggins releasing At the Movies LP for 2021 Record Store Day; performing tonight at livestreamed benefit
Legacy RecordingsKenny Loggins is among the many artists who will issue exclusive limited-edition vinyl releases in conjunction with the 2021 Record Store Day campaign, which this year will be held on...
Apr 21, 2021