Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
On This Day, April 30, 1971: Paul McCartney and Wings released their sophomore album, 'Red Rose Speedway'
On This Day, April 30, 1971…Paul McCartney and Wings released their second studio album, Red Rose Speedway.Their debut album, Wild Life, was released under the name Wings, but Red Rose Spe...
Apr 30, 2026
Thanks to 'Michael' movie, the King of Pop's streaming numbers are off the wall
Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in the upcoming film 'Michael.' (Lionsgate)Michael Jackson's new biopic has topped the box office, and now his streaming numbers are off the wall. According to Billbo...
Apr 30, 2026
Deluxe edition of George Harrison’s photo book to include previously unreleased song
Cover of George Harrison's 'The Third Eye: Early Photographs' (Random House)A never-before-released recording by George Harrison will be part of the deluxe edition of the late Beatle’s upco...
Apr 30, 2026
Billy Idol and David Lee Roth playing Calgary’s The Roundup MusicFest
David Lee Roth on the Main Stage during day 1, weekend 2 of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival on April 17, 2026. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)/Billy Idol performs o...
Apr 29, 2026
Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi to perform national anthem at the Kentucky Derby
Tedeschi Trucks Band on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' (Disney/Randy Holmes)Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi are set to perform the national anthem at Saturday’s 152nd Kentucky ...
Apr 29, 2026
Michael McDonald to appear on Keith Urban’s new yacht rock album
Michael McDonald of The Doobie Brothers performs onstage during the 2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Marriott Marquis Times Square on June 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo ...
Apr 29, 2026
Elton John returning to Vegas to play Raiders benefit
Elton John performs at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, November 8, 2025 (Disney/Frank Micelotta)Elton John spent many years doing residencies in Las Vegas, and he's heading b...
Apr 29, 2026
Gene Simmons regrets not staging an intervention for Ace Frehley
Ace Frehley preforms with Gene Simmons at The Children Matter Benefit Concert Featuring Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Don Felder And Cheap Trick on September 2, 2017 at CHS Field Stadium in St Paul, Minn...
Apr 29, 2026
On This Day, April 29, 2008: Tom Petty’s first band, Mudcrutch, released their debut album
On This Day, April 29, 2008 …Mudcrutch, the band that helped launch Tom Petty's career, released its self-titled debut album.Formed in Gainesville, Florida, in 1970, the band included Pett...
Apr 29, 2026
Janet Jackson to appear at Grammy Hall of Fame Gala for induction of 'Rhythm Nation 1814'
Janet Jackson's 'Rhythm Nation 1814' (A&M Records)Janet Jackson's landmark album Rhythm Nation 1814 is being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame this Year, and she will be on hand for the occasi...
Apr 29, 2026