Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Bono sends bagpiper to wish Dolly Parton a happy 80th birthday
Bono on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (Disney/Randy Holmes)The legendary Dolly Parton turned 80 on Monday, and she received a special birthday surprise from U2 frontman Bono.Dolly shared an Inst...
Jan 20, 2026
On This Day, Jan. 20, 1983: Def Leppard released 'Pyromania'
On This Day, Jan. 20, 1983…Def Leppard released Pyromania, their third studio album and the first to feature Phil Collen, who replaced the band’s original guitarist Pe...
Jan 20, 2026
Rush to release super deluxe editions of 1984’s 'Grace Under Pressure'
Rush's 'Grace Under Pressure'/(UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records)Rush is set to revisit their 10th studio album, 1984's Grace Under Pressure.The band will release Grace Under Pressure: Super De...
Jan 20, 2026
Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst dead at 70
Rob Hirst from Midnight Oil perform on November 4, 2017 in Hanging Rock, Australia. (Sam Tabone/Getty Images)Rob Hirst, founding member and drummer of the Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has died a...
Jan 20, 2026
Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens reveals secret to Idol’s lasting appeal
Steve Stevens, Billy Idol and The Warning Rock Band with Alejandra Villarreal, Daniela Villarreal and Paulina Villarreal perform during the GRAMMY celebration of Latin Music on October 19, 2025 in Mia...
Jan 20, 2026
Phil Collins interviewed for new podcast on his life and career
Phil Collins from Genesis performs at U Arena on March 17, 2022 in Nanterre, France. (Photo by David Wolff-Patrick/Redferns)Phil Collins has sat down for an interview that will be part of a new p...
Jan 19, 2026
Girls just want to have fun — shopping Cyndi Lauper's closet
Cyndi Lauper performs at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Los Angeles, Nov. 8, 2025 (Disney/Frank Micelotta)Cyndi Lauper's wardrobe is one of the most unique in pop music, a...
Jan 16, 2026
Bryan Adams releases ‘Anything is Possible’ from new 'Charlie the Wonderdog' EP
Bryan Adams speaks at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, November, 2025 (Disney/Frank Micelotta)Bryan Adams is out with a new song.The rocker just released the new track “Anyth...
Jan 16, 2026
Richard Marx releases Rod Stewart duet, new album 'After Hours'
Richard Marx (Brandon Marx)If you miss hearing Rod Stewart sing the Great American Songbook, Richard Marx has got you.Richard's just released his new album, After Hours, which is half standards a...
Jan 16, 2026
Mia McKenna-Bruce says Sam Mendes' Beatles films are ‘absolutely next level’
Mia Mckenna-Bruce attends the "The Fence" screening during the 69th BFI London Film Festival at the Vue West End on October 18, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for BFI...
Jan 15, 2026