Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Janis Ian is 'Breaking Silence' with new documentary
Greenwich EntertainmentThe new documentary Janis Ian: Breaking Silence gives fan insight into the life and career of singer/songwriter Janis Ian, and it’s a film people have been wanting to...
Jill Lances Mar 27, 2025

The 75-year history of Atlantic Records explored in new photo book
TASCHEN/Atlantic RecordsThe history of Atlantic Records, home to such artists as Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Nicks and Aretha Franklin, is being celebrated in a new book.75 Years of ...
Jill Lances Mar 27, 2025

The Who’s Pete Townshend opens up about his future: 'I’ve got maybe 10 years left as a creative'
Bruce Glikas/WireImageThe Who’s Pete Townshend is turning 80 in May, and while he’s still working on music and other projects, he doesn’t know how much longer he’ll be able to ...
Jill Lances Mar 26, 2025

Gene Simmons stands by his $12,000 roadie experience
Disney/Eric McCandlessGene Simmons made headlines when it was revealed he was offering up the chance to be his roadie for a day to a fan willing to shell out $12,495 for the experience. While man...
Jill Lances Mar 26, 2025

His Life: Billy Joel documentary coming to Max this summer
Art Maillett/Sony Music Archives/HBOIt's been "The Longest Time" but we're finally getting a documentary on Billy Joel.Billy Joel: And So It Goes, named after a song on his album Storm Front, will deb...
Andrea Dresdale Mar 26, 2025

Duran Duran teams with luxury perfume company for two new fragrances
ABC/Randy HolmesDuran Duran has teamed with luxury perfume company Xerjoff for two new fragrances – Black Moonlight and NeoRio.Black Moonlight, named after a track on Duran Duran's 2023 alb...
Jill Lances Mar 26, 2025

Barry Jenkins will direct Zendaya in Ronnie Spector biopic
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesWe now know who will direct Zendaya in the Ronnie Spector biopic.Barry Jenkins will helm the film about the lead singer of The Ronettes for A24, ABC Audio has confirmed.David Ka...
Mary Pat Thompson Mar 26, 2025

Dua Lipa pays tribute to INXS at Sydney concert
Disney/Michael Le Brecht II; Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesINXS is the latest Australian act to get a shoutout from Dua Lipa during her tour Down Under.Fan-shot footage posted to social media shows the ...
Jill Lances Mar 26, 2025

On This Day, March 26, 1948: Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was born
On This Day, March 26, 1948…Steven Victor Tallarico, who went on to become Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, was born in New York City.Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer and guitarist R...
Jill Lances Mar 26, 2025

Graham Nash announces summer US tour dates
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for FIREAIDGraham Nash has announced a new leg of his 2025 North American tour, which will have the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer spending his summer on the road.The n...
Jill Lances Mar 26, 2025
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