Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Cyndi Lauper pays tribute to Paul Reubens: “He was a nut and I just love that about him”
Chris Walter/WireImageCyndi Lauper is remembering her good friend, the late Pee-wee Herman creator Paul Reubens, who passed away July 30 after a secret battle with cancer. He was 70. “...
Aug 01, 2023
Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott reveals the albums that changed his life
Ross HalfinDef Leppard’s Joe Elliott is revealing some of the records that helped shape him into the rock star he is today. In an interview with Classic Rock, ...
Aug 01, 2023
Van Morrison releasing instrumental album under new record label
Astrida Valigorsky/Getty ImagesVan Morrison has started his own label in order to put out material from his archives. The singer announced the launch of Orangefield Records, which will be de...
Jul 31, 2023
Paul McCartney bringing Got Back tour to Australia
ABC/Heidi GutmanPaul McCartney has confirmed the rumors — he’s going on tour again. The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just announced dates for a new leg of his Got ...
Jul 31, 2023
"An unspoken rule": Why George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley never did a Wham! reunion
Courtesy NetflixIt seems that eventually every band that ever got near the Billboard Hot 100 chart reunites for an album, a tour or both. But one group that topped that chart multiple t...
Jul 31, 2023
Def Leppard’s Phil Collen breaks down 'Hysteria' ahead of album's 36th anniversary
Mercury Records Limited August 3 marks 36 years since Def Leppard released their fourth studio album, Hysteria, which went on to become their first Billboard 200 #1. Ahead of ...
Jul 31, 2023
James Taylor makes surprise appearance at the Newport Folk Festival
Brian Rasic/WireImageJames Taylor made a surprise appearance at the Newport Folk Festival, which took place July 28-30 in Newport, Rhode Island. According to Jambase, Taylor was a last ...
Jul 31, 2023
A new Paul McCartney tour? Rocker teases “news coming soon”
ABC/Heidi GutmanPaul McCartney appears to be teasing some big news on his social media accounts. The Beatle shared a tease on social media suggesting fans sign up f...
Jul 31, 2023
Bob Geldof on his last texts with Sinéad O’Connor: some were “laden with desperation and despair”
David Corio/RedfernsThe Boomtown Rats rocker Bob Geldof is giving folks a little insight into singer Sinéad O’Connor’s state of mind at the time of her deat...
Jul 31, 2023
Cher teases new Christmas album
Nick Argo/©Academy Museum FoundationLooks like Cher may be helping everyone get in the holiday spirit this year. The legendary singer teased fans on social media with an update about he...
Jul 31, 2023