Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Two Quincy Jones albums get expanded digital reissues in celebration of his 90th birthday
UMG RecordingsTwo of Quincy Jones' classic albums have gotten new, expanded edition digital releases as part of the continuing celebration of the legendary music producer’s 90th birthday th...
Jill Lances Aug 07, 2023

The Velvet Underground, The Beatles & more land on 'Billboard’s' list of the greatest album covers of all time
Universal Records/A division of UMGAlbum covers are often just as memorable as the music featured in the release, and there's no doubt some covers are truly iconic. Billboard is chiming in w...
Jill Lances Aug 07, 2023

Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde on getting older: “I’m more relaxed now, if you can believe it”
Harry Herd/RedfernsPretenders’ Chrissie Hynde is still rocking out at age 71, and while some artists may dread getting older, she seems to be embracing it. “I don’t mind getting...
Jill Lances Aug 07, 2023

KISS' Paul Stanley praises Taylor Swift after taking in Eras Tour
Paul Archuleta/Getty ImagesPaul Stanley is a Swiftie. The KISS rocker took to social media to praise Taylor Swift after taking his wife and daughters to see her Eras...
Jill Lances Aug 07, 2023

Paul McCartney bringing Got Back tour to Brazil
ABC/Heidi GutmanPaul McCartney is heading to Brazil. The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has just announced dates for a Brazilian leg of his Got Back tour, his first return to the cou...
Jill Lances Aug 07, 2023

Public invited to pay final respects to Sinéad O’Connor ahead of private burial
David Corio/RedfernsSinéad O’Connor's family is giving fans a chance to say goodbye to the singer, who passed away in late July at the age of 56. The Irish Times reports that a ...
Jill Lances Aug 07, 2023

The Police tunes get global interpretation for Stewart Copeland’s 'Police Beyond Borders'
BMGStewart Copeland is giving fans yet another way to enjoy The Police’s music. Earlier this year, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer released Police Deranged, featurin...
Jill Lances Aug 07, 2023

On This Day, August 7, 1987: Lindsey Buckingham quits Fleetwood Mac
On This Day, August 7, 1987… Lindsey Buckingham quit Fleetwood Mac, one day after a contentious group meeting at Christine McVie’s house led to a physical alterca...
Jill Lances Aug 07, 2023

Nils Lofgren on getting to play with Bruce Springsteen: “Just a joy and a dream and a gift for all of us”
Jeff Hahne/Getty ImagesBruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are ready to bring their tour back to the States, and guitarist Nils Lofgren is certainly happy about it. Lofgren tells AB...
Jill Lances Aug 07, 2023

Kinks keyboardist John Gosling dead at 75
The Kinks, with John Gosling second from left, wearing sunglasses; GAB Archive/RedfernsJohn Gosling, who played keyboards on 10 albums by The Kinks, has died, the band announced on social media o...
Andrea Dresdale Aug 06, 2023
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