Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

New photo book to celebrate The Who’s early US tours
Omnibus PressA new photo book focused on The Who’s early tours of America is coming in May.According to the announcement on The Who's Instagram account, Their Generation: The Who In America...
Jill Lances Feb 19, 2025

KISS commemorates 50th anniversary of 'Strutter' with precious metal collectibles
ABC/TsuniKISS is commemorating the 50th anniversary of their classic track “Strutter” with a set of brand-new precious metal collectibles.The band has teamed with Precious Sound to re...
Jill Lances Feb 18, 2025

Jackson Browne added to Tibet House US Benefit Concert lineup
Photo Credit: Danny Clinch/Courtesy of Tibet HouseJackson Browne has been added to the 38th annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, taking place March 3 at Carnegie Hall in New York City.The Rock ...
Jill Lances Feb 18, 2025

Queen's Brian May & Gibson collaborate on new acoustic guitar celebrating his passion for astronomy
Courtesy of GibsonGibson has teamed with legendary Queen guitarist Brian May for a new acoustic guitar.The rocker worked closely with the guitar company on the Brian May SJ-200 12-String acoustic guit...
Jill Lances Feb 18, 2025

Report: Actors cast to play Marianne Faithfull and Mick Jagger in 'Faithfull' biopic
Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty ImagesA new biopic about singer Marianne Faithfull is in the works and actors have now been cast to play the “Tears Go By” singer, as well as her f...
Jill Lances Feb 18, 2025

Jimmy Page calls reaction to 'Becoming Led Zeppelin' 'humbling and inspiring'
Sony Pictures ClassicJimmy Page is sharing his gratitude for the positive reaction from fans who’ve seen the new Led Zeppelin documentary, Becoming Led Zeppelin.“In light of your incredibl...
Jill Lances Feb 18, 2025

Paul Simon to return to the road with new A Quiet Celebration tour
Photo credit: Rick DiamondPaul Simon is headed back out on the road.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has just announced dates for the A Quiet Celebration tour, marking his first full tour since 2018 ...
Jill Lances Feb 18, 2025

Lenny Kravitz to headline Roots Picnic 2025
ABC/Randy HolmesLenny Kravitz is set to headline Roots Picnic 2025, taking place May 31 to June 1 at The Mann in Fairmont Park in Philadelphia.Info on the full lineup and tickets can be found at thero...
Jill Lances Feb 18, 2025

On This Day, Feb. 18, 1990: Queen's Freddie Mercury makes his final onstage appearance at the BRIT Awards
On This Day, Feb. 18, 1990…Queen frontman Freddie Mercury joined his bandmates at the BRIT Awards in London to accept the award for outstanding contribution to British music.It would wind up be...
Jill Lances Feb 18, 2025

Producer/co-writer Andrew Watt on Elton John's 'special, real, raw' Oscar-nominated song 'Never Too Late'
Oscar nominees Elton John, Bernie Taupin, Brandi Carlile & Andrew Watt; Disney/Frank MicelottaElton John and Brandi Carlile's duet "Never Too Late," from Elton's Disney+ documentary of the sa...
Andrea Dresdale Feb 18, 2025
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