Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

On This Day, Jan. 28, 1985: 'We Are the World' was recorded in Los Angeles
On This Day, Jan 28, 1985…An all-star lineup of musicians came together in a studio in Los Angeles to record the charity single “We Are the World.”Written by Michael Jackson and Lio...
Jill Lances Jan 28, 2026

Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music looking for volunteer docents
Bruce Springsteen on Jimmy Kimmel Live!/(Disney/Randy Holmes)The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music is looking for volunteers.The center, located on the campus of Monmouth University in ...
Jill Lances Jan 28, 2026

UB40 announces dates for The Unstoppable Tour
Robin Campbell performs with UB40 at The OVO Hydro on November 16, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Martin Grimes/Getty Images)UB40 has announced dates for The Unstoppable Tour, which will have th...
Jill Lances Jan 27, 2026

Fleetwood Mac’s 'Landslide' joins Spotify’s Billions Club
Rock band Fleetwood Mac, circa 1975; they are (not in order) Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, John McVie, Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks. (Photo by Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images)Fleetwood Ma...
Jill Lances Jan 27, 2026

Dope frontman responds to Doors/Chuck D project, doPE
Cover of doPE album 'no country for old men,' featuring The Doors' John Densmore and Public Enemy's Chuck D (Org Music)Earlier in January, The Doors drummer John Densmore and Public Enemy rapper Chuck...
Josh Johnson Jan 27, 2026

New cover of Van Halen's 'Jump' featured in Coca-Cola World Cup campaign
Cover of Van Halen's '1984,' which feautures their #1 song 'Jump' (Warner Records/Rhino)A new cover of Van Halen’s classic track “Jump” is featured in Coca-Cola's ad campaign leading...
Josh Johnson Jan 27, 2026

Bonnie Raitt adds more 2026 tour dates
Bonnie Raitt performs onstage during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)Bonnie Raitt has added som...
Jill Lances Jan 27, 2026

Smokey Robinson and Gladys Knight announce 'Just the Two of Us' Vegas concert
'Just the Two of Us' show poster (Live Nation)Two music legends will unite in Las Vegas for a special performance titled Just the Two of Us. Smokey Robinson and Gladys Knight will come toget...
Sweenie Saint-Vil Jan 27, 2026

On This Day, Jan. 27, 1970: John Lennon wrote and recorded 'Instant Karma'
On This Day, Jan. 27, 1970…John Lennon wrote and recorded the single “Instant Karma” in one day, at one point telling reporters he “wrote it for breakfast, recorded it for lun...
Jill Lances Jan 27, 2026

Neil Young offers Greenland residents free access to his archives
eil Young performs onstage during the Light Up The Blues 7 Concert celebrating Autism Speaks' 20th Anniversary at the Greek Theatre on April 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter...
Jill Lances Jan 27, 2026
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