Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
On This Day, August 9, 1995: KISS reunites to tape 'MTV Unplugged'
On This day, August 9, 1995… The original KISS lineup — Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss — reunited at Sony Music...
Aug 09, 2023
Boyz II Men to perform at Miami's club LIV on Labor Day weekend
Austin HartgrovesLooking for Labor Day weekend plans? Boyz II Men is heading up Fontainebleau's famed LIV nightclub in Miami Beach on Friday, September 1. The Grammy-winning group, res...
Aug 09, 2023
James Taylor’s 1979 album, 'Flag', getting limited-edition pink vinyl release
Sony Music EntertainmentOne of James Taylor’s classic albums is getting a new vinyl reissue. The singer’s 1979 studio album, Flag, will be getting a limited-edition reissue by Mu...
Aug 09, 2023
Queen's Freddie Mercury to be inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame
by Pete Still/RedfernsFreddie Mercury will soon receive another prestigious honor. The late Queen frontman will be posthumously inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame later this year...
Aug 08, 2023
New Las Vegas immersive event to mark Michael Jackson’s 65th birthday
Photo by Bob King/RedfernsFans of Michael Jackson will be able to transport themselves into the world of his music thanks to a new installation happening in Las Vegas in late ...
Aug 08, 2023
2023 Allman Betts Family Revival to hit 16 cities
courtesy of The Allman Betts Family RevivalThe music of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts will once again be celebrated with the 2023 Allman Betts Family Revival, a 16-date tour kickin...
Aug 08, 2023
Olivia Newton-John's family feels they've had "supernatural" encounters with her since her death
L-R: Chloe Lattanzi, John Easterling, Olivia Newton-John; Sam Tabone/WireImageOlivia Newton-John died a year ago on Tuesday, August 8. And while her daughter and her husband miss the iconic singe...
Aug 08, 2023
Steely Dan to reissue classic album 'Aja' on vinyl
Geffen/UMeSteely Dan has announced the latest album in their vinyl reissue program, which will likely excite fans. The band’s classic Aja will be reissued on vinyl September...
Aug 08, 2023
Private funeral for Sinead O’Connor held in Ireland; U2, Bob Geldof among the mourners
David Corio/RedfernsSinéad O'Connor was laid to rest in Ireland Tuesday, August 8, in a private ceremony attended by fellow musicians like Bob Geldof and U2’s Bono and The Edge, as w...
Aug 08, 2023
On This Day, August 8, 1987: U2 scores their second #1 with “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”
On This Day, August 8, 1987… U2 found themselves atop the Billboard Hot 100 for the second time with “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” the sec...
Aug 08, 2023