Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

John Lennon’s sons spend a rare evening together
George Pimentel/WireImageJohn Lennon’s two sons, Julian Lennon and Sean Ono Lennon, spent some quality time together and gave the public a little peek at their evening.Julian shared a ...
Jill Lances Dec 16, 2024

Paul McCartney plays ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ for the first time since 2018
ABC/Heidi GutmanPaul McCartney is getting into the holiday spirit.The Beatles legend is currently on the U.K. leg of his Got Back tour, and while playing in Manchester he broke out his holiday tune &l...
Jill Lances Dec 16, 2024

Kevin Cronin on REO Speedwagon’s retirement: ‘Never in my wildest dreams did I ever see this coming’
Disney/Randy HolmesREO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin wants fans to know he didn't want the band to end.The group announced in September that after 2024 they would cease touring; in a new interview ...
Jill Lances Dec 16, 2024

AC/DC’s Brian Johnson makes surprise appearance on 'Carpool Karaoke'
Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesAC/DC’s Brian Johnson makes a surprise appearance in a special holiday edition of Apple TV+ and Apple Music’s Carpool Karaoke.A Carpool Karaoke Christmas, with Zane L...
Jill Lances Dec 16, 2024

On This Day, Dec. 16, 1984: ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill accidentally shot himself in the stomach
On This Day, Dec. 16, 1984 ...ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill accidentally shot himself in the stomach when, while taking off his boots, his gun fell out and went off. Hill was able to drive himself to the ...
Jill Lances Dec 16, 2024

Roger Daltrey, Eddie Vedder, Billy Idol & more play private holiday party in New York
FilmMagic/FilmMagic)The Who's Roger Daltrey, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Iggy Pop and Billy Idol were among the A-list talent who played a holiday party in New York on Friday.According to setlist.f...
Jill Lances Dec 16, 2024

Happy 75th birthday to ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesA happy birthday goes out to ZZ Top guitarist Billy F. Gibbons, who turns 75 on Monday.Gibbons, known for his signature long beard, formed ZZ Top in 1969, recruiting Dusty H...
Jill Lances Dec 16, 2024

Art Garfunkel admits he 'wanted to hurt' Paul Simon with interview comments that led to feud
Rita Barros/Getty ImagesArt Garfunkel has shared more details about his recent reunion with singing partner Paul Simon.Back in November, the musician shared that he and Simon had an emotional lunch to...
Jill Lances Dec 13, 2024

Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones among the top worldwide touring acts of 2024
Taylor Hill/WireImageBruce Springsteen and The Rolling Stones were among the top worldwide touring acts of 2024, according to a new report by Pollstar.While Taylor Swift topped the list with her Eras ...
Jill Lances Dec 13, 2024

The Beatles had the bestselling Record Store Day Black Friday single
Capitol RecordsFans of The Beatles were out in full force for Record Store Day Black Friday.Billboard reports that the Fab Four’s “I Want To Hold Your Hand”/”I Saw Her Sta...
Jill Lances Dec 13, 2024
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