Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

On This Day, Jan. 16, 1988: George Harrison hit #1 with 'Got My Mind Set On You'
On This Day, Jan. 16, 1988 ...George Harrison hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Got My Mind Set On You,” a cover of a 1962 track originally recorded by James Ray.The recording was prod...
Jill Lances Jan 16, 2025

Alex Lifeson says there are no plans to resurrect Rush
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Comedy CentralWhile Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are still close, and still play music together, fans shouldn’t hold out hope that they’ll resurrect...
Jill Lances Jan 16, 2025

Watch Timothée Chalamet and Monica Barbaro perform Bob Dylan’s ‘It Ain’t Me Babe’
Courtesy of Searchlight PicturesThe Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown is filled with musical performances, and now one of them has been shared online.Searchlight Pictures has released a clip of Timo...
Jill Lances Jan 16, 2025

Rod Stewart and wife appointed ambassadors for King Charles' charity foundation
HRH King Charles, Penny Lancaster, Rod Stewart; Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesRod Stewart and his wife, Penny Lancaster, are friends with the U.K.'s King Charles, so it's no surpri...
Andrea Dresdale Jan 15, 2025

Billy F Gibbons to release new song ‘Livin’ It Up Down In Texas’ on Friday
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesBilly F Gibbons is getting ready to release some new music.The ZZ Top rocker is set to drop the new song “Livin’ It Up Down In Texas” on Friday, sharing a ...
Jill Lances Jan 15, 2025

KISS' Gene Simmons stands by ‘every word' of his 'Dancing with the Stars' commentary
Disney/Eric McCandlessBack in October Gene Simmons received backlash over his controversial appearance on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, and he continues to defend his actions.The KISS found...
Jill Lances Jan 15, 2025

Eagles donate $2.5 million to California wildfire benefit
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesThe Eagles are the latest artists to open their wallets to help those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.Sources confirm to ABC Audio that the Rock & Roll Hall of ...
Jill Lances Jan 15, 2025

Lenny Kravitz, John Fogerty, Santana on the bill for New Orleans Jazz Fest
ABC/Randy HolmesLenny Kravitz, John Fogerty and Santana are among the artists set to play the 2025 edition of New Orleans Jazz Fest, taking place over two weekends, April 24-27 and May 1-4.The an...
Jill Lances Jan 15, 2025

Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young & more contribute items to MusiCares Charity Relief Auction
courtesy of Julien's AuctionsBruce Springsteen and Neil Young are among the artists who have contributed items to the new MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, set to coincide with this year’s Gramm...
Jill Lances Jan 15, 2025

Bob Dylan joins TikTok ahead of platform’s potential ban
Isabel Infantes/PA Images via Getty ImagesThere’s a good chance that TikTok may be banned in the U.S. as of Sunday, but that doesn’t seem to bother Bob Dylan.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fa...
Jill Lances Jan 15, 2025
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