Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Rick Astley announces new album, 'Are We There Yet?'; drops new single
Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesRick Astley is set to release his first album in five years. The singer just announced he’ll drop his ninth studio album, Are We There Yet?, on October...
Jun 20, 2023
Aerosmith announces career-spanning 'Greatest Hits' set
UMe/Capitol RecordsAerosmith is ready to start their goodbye to the road later this year, and now they are looking back at their career with a new compilation of their biggest hits. The band ...
Jun 20, 2023
On This Day, June 20, 1942: The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson is born
On This Day, June 20, 1942 ... Brian Wilson was born in Inglewood, California. In 1961, he co-founded The Beach Boys and changed the face of popular music with his gift for musica...
Jun 20, 2023
James Taylor postpones shows due to laryngitis
Norman SeeffJames Taylor has been forced to postpone a trio of shows after coming down with a case of laryngitis. “I really hate to have to postpone these shows and it’s not something...
Jun 20, 2023
Elton John to record a new album; talks EGOT hopes
Craig Sjodin/ABCElton John is winding down his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, which he promises will be his last tour ever. But fans shouldn’t worry, it won’t be the last we’l...
Jun 20, 2023
Debbie Harry on being flashed by David Bowie: “Most women would really die to be in that room”
IAN HODGSON/AFP via Getty ImagesBlondie's Debbie Harry infamously revealed in her 2019 autobiography, Face It, that during a 1977 tour, after she offered David Bowie and&...
Jun 19, 2023
Paul McCartney says new photography book filled with “little memories which make up a life”
Liveright / W.W. NortonPaul McCartney’s recently released photography book, 1964: Eyes of the Storm, features pictures from the early days of Beatlemania, and putting it together ...
Jun 19, 2023
Elton John adds new puppy to the family
Craig Sjodin/ABCElton John has added a new member to the family. The singer’s husband, David Furnish, revealed on social media that the family has just gotten a new puppy. &ldquo...
Jun 19, 2023
Mick Jagger & girlfriend Melanie Hamrick put Florida home on the market
ABC/ Craig SjodinIf you’ve ever wanted to live like Mick Jagger, now’s your chance. The Rolling Stones frontman and girlfriend Melanie Hamrick have put their Flori...
Jun 19, 2023
On This Day, June 19, 1950: Heart’s Ann Wilson is born
On This Day, June 19, 1950 ... Heart rocker Ann Wilson was born in San Diego, California. Founded in the 1970s with sister Nancy Wilson, Heart has sold over 35 million records worl...
Jun 19, 2023