Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Queen honored with the Brit Billion Award
John Lamparski/WireImageQueen has earned quite an honor in the U.K. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have just been awarded the Brit Billion Award, which “celebrates the band’s outs...
Jul 20, 2023
Wham! Netflix doc gives a big bump to the pop duo's classic hits
Courtesy NetflixThe new Netflix documentary about Wham! evidently made a lot of fans wake themselves up and stream-stream. Billboard reports that the critically acclaimed documentary, w...
Jul 20, 2023
On This Day, July 20, 1975: Bruce Springsteen launches Born To Run tour
On This Day, July 20, 1975… Ahead of the release of his third studio album, Born To Run, Bruce Springsteen launched a new tour at the Palace Theater in Providence, Rhode Island.&...
Jul 20, 2023
Fleetwood Mac releasing 'Rumours Live' in September
Rhino/Warner RecordsFleetwood Mac fans are about to get a new way to enjoy the band's classic 1977 album, Rumours. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are set to release R...
Jul 20, 2023
Rod Stewart gives struggling family $3,000 after seeing daughter's heartfelt note
Roberto Ricciuti/RedfernsSoft-hearted Rod Stewart gave a struggling family in Scotland a cash gift after one of their kids wrote a heartfelt note about their situation. As a school project a...
Jul 20, 2023
Gov’t Mule’s Warren Haynes is “psyched” for Dark Side of the Mule tour
courtesy of Gov't MuleGov’t Mule kicks off their Dark Side of the Mule tour on July 22 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, which will have the band celebrating the music of Pink Floyd a...
Jul 20, 2023
New docuseries explores the San Francisco music scene of the '60s and '70s
Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesA new docuseries that explores the music of San Francisco is set to premiere in August on MGM+, formerly EPIX. San Francisco Sounds: A Place in Time...
Jul 19, 2023
R.E.M. biography 'Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M.' to be released in August
Nottingham PressThe story of legendary rock band R.E.M. is being told in a new biography, Maps and Legends: The Story of R.E.M., by John Hunter. Although Hunter did not ...
Jul 19, 2023
John Mayer gives update on Dead & Company’s future
Miikka Skaffari/Getty ImagesDead & Company recently wrapped their Final Tour with a three-night stand in San Francisco, but it turns out, that may not really be the end of the band. John Maye...
Jul 19, 2023
Def Leppard uses Queen classic to wish Brian May a happy birthday
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images For The Rock and Roll Hall of FameThe members of Def Leppard are helping Queen guitarist Brian May celebrate his 76th birthday. In honor of May&r...
Jul 19, 2023