Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Grammys will proceed as scheduled despite LA wildfires, says Recording Academy
CBS/Recording AcademyAfter much speculation, the Grammys, scheduled for Feb. 2, will proceed as scheduled despite the deadly LA wildfires.In a letter sent out to Recording Academy members on Jan. 13, ...
Andrea Dresdale Jan 13, 2025

The Doors’ Robby Kreiger, 4 Non Blondes to play BottleRock Napa Valley festival
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesThe Doors guitarist Robby Kreiger and 4 Non Blondes are among the acts booked to play the 2025 BottleRock Napa Valley festival, taking place May 23-25 in Napa, Californ...
Jill Lances & Josh Johnson Jan 13, 2025

Neil Young praises Bob Dylan movie 'A Complete Unknown': 'I loved it'
Dave J Hogan/Getty Images Neil Young has shared his thoughts on the new Bob Dylan movie A Complete Unknown, and it turns out he’s a big fan. “I love Bob Dylan and his music. Always ha...
Jill Lances Jan 13, 2025

Eric Clapton’s 'MTV Unplugged' performance to debut in theaters
Reprise RecordsEric Clapton’s iconic MTV Unplugged performance is coming to the big screen.Eric Clapton Unplugged … Over 30 Years Later is set to debut in select U.S. and U.K. theaters on...
Jill Lances Jan 13, 2025

On This Day, Jan. 13, 1973: Eric Clapton made his stage comeback at the Rainbow Theatre in London
On This Day, Jan. 13, 1973 ...Eric Clapton returned to the stage after a two-year hiatus with two back-to-back shows at the Rainbow Theatre in London. During that two-year break Clapton battled a hero...
Jill Lances Jan 13, 2025

Tony Levin looks back at his life on the road with new video for ‘Road Dogs’
Flatiron recordingsLegendary musician Tony Levin, best known for working with King Crimson and Peter Gabriel, is giving fans a glimpse of his life on the road with the video for &l...
Jill Lances Jan 13, 2025

Bruce Springsteen, Roger Daltrey among the musicians paying tribute to Sam Moore
Theo Wargo/WireImage)Bruce Springsteen is one of the many artists paying tribute to legendary Sam & Dave singer Sam Moore, who passed away Friday at the age of 89.“Over on E Street, we are h...
Jill Lances Jan 12, 2025

Sam Moore of Sam & Dave dead at 89
C Brandon/RedfernsSam Moore, the tenor half of the iconic soul duo Sam & Dave, has died. He was 89.A statement from Moore's rep shares that he passed away on Friday in his Florida home due to comp...
Josh Johnson Jan 11, 2025

Who needs Dylan? Timothée Chalamet to be host and musical guest on 'Saturday Night Live'
Joe Maher/Getty ImagesTimothée Chalamet does his own singing and guitar playing in the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, and it looks like he’s getting ready to do it live.The actor ha...
Jill Lances & Mary Pat Thompson Jan 10, 2025

After more than 300 weeks, Elton John’s 'Diamonds' tops the UK album chart
Disney/Michael J. Le Brecht IIElton John has landed another #1 album in the U.K., but it sure took him a long time to get there.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s 2017 best-of, Diamonds, t...
Jill Lances & Andrea Dresdale Jan 10, 2025
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