Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Billy Idol releasing expanded edition of self-titled debut
Capitol/UMeBilly Idol is celebrating the album that started it all for him. The rocker is releasing an expanded edition of his 1982 self-titled debut, with lots of new goodies for fans. The new r...
Jill Lances Jun 21, 2023

Rod Stewart insists he’s not abandoning rock 'n' roll
Don Arnold/WireImageRod Stewart is shooting down reports of his retirement. In recent interviews, Rod suggested that his upcoming concerts in Edinburgh, Scotland, on July 6 and 7 would ...
Jill Lances Jun 21, 2023

On This Day, June 21, 1944: The Kinks’ Ray Davies is born
On This Day, June 21, 1944… Raymond Douglas Davies, better known as Ray Davies, was born in Fortis Green, London. He and his brother Dave Davies, formed The Kinks in 1963, r...
Jill Lances & Andrea Dresdale Jun 21, 2023

Nick Mason reveals what it would take to get Pink Floyd back together
Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty ImagesThere’s no doubt Pink Floyd fans would love to see the band members reunite and play the songs they love, but considering ...
Jill Lances Jun 21, 2023

Joe Perry says new Aerosmith album unlikely
ABC/Crag Sjodin Aerosmith just announced a new 44-track Greatest Hits box set, but if fans are hoping for some new music from the band, they may not want to get their hopes up. In...
Jill Lances Jun 21, 2023

Elton John’s planning “brand new show” for Glastonbury set
Craig Sjodin/ABCElton John is set to headline the U.K.’s Glastonbury Festival on Sunday, June 25, and if fans are expecting him to put on the same show he does each night on his Farewell Ye...
Jill Lances Jun 20, 2023

Pretenders announce surprise Glastonbury appearance
Harry Herd/RedfernsThe U.K. Glastonbury Festival’s already huge lineup just got a little bigger. The Pretenders announced they will be performing at the fest, which takes place Ju...
Jill Lances Jun 20, 2023

Tears For Fears, New Order & more set for Huntington Beach’s Darker Waves Festival
Daniel Bockwoldt/picture alliance via Getty ImagesThe lineup for the inaugural Darker Waves Festival in Huntington Beach, California, has just been announced and it’s jam-packed with some of the...
Jill Lances Jun 20, 2023

KISS’ Gene Simmons looks anything but menacing riding in little yellow cart backstage
ABC/Donna SvennevikKISS is currently on the European leg of their End of the Road Tour, and while you may think it’s hard for the band members to get around in their elaborate stage wear an...
Jill Lances Jun 20, 2023

The Zombies announce dates for Different Game North American tour
Cooking Vinyl RecordsThe Zombies are returning to North America this fall for a brand new tour. The band just announced dates for their Different Game tour, named after their lates...
Jill Lances Jun 20, 2023
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