Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Neil Young's 'Official Release Series Volume 5' to feature four classic albums
Reprise RecordsNeil Young fans have a lot to look forward to in July. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced the fifth installment in his Official Release Series, this time comprised of ...
Jun 05, 2023
Elton John invites fans to let their "inner Elton out" for new AIDS Foundation initiative
ABC NewsIn the 31 years since Elton John established his AIDS Foundation, he's raised millions of dollars for the cause, but their work is far from over. As part of a new initiative called The Ro...
Jun 05, 2023
On This Day, June 5, 1983: U2 films historic concert at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre
On This Day, June 5, 1983... During a stop on their War tour, U2 headlined Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and recorded the performance for what became their first video r...
Jun 05, 2023
Peter Gabriel drops sixth 'i/o' track, “Road to Joy”
Nadav KanderJune 4 marked the latest full moon, which means Peter Gabriel fans got a brand new song. The latest release is the tune “Road to Joy,” the sixth single he's...
Jun 05, 2023
Pride 2023: Barry Manilow says his coming out was a "nonevent," would "love" to perform at a Pride concert
Bruce Glikas/Getty ImagesJune is significant for Barry Manilow for two reasons: he'll celebrate his 80th birthday and it's Pride Month. Barry officially came out in 2017, and ...
Jun 05, 2023
Giles Martin hopes Dolby Atmos 'Pet Sounds' attracts new generations to iconic Beach Boys album
Capitol/UMeThe Beach Boys' iconic 1966 album, Pet Sounds, has just been released with a new mix in Dolby Atmos, so fans can now enjoy an immersive experience while listening to the record.&n...
Jun 05, 2023
Guitar once owned by Jimmy Page up for sale
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesLed Zeppelin fans now have a chance to get their hands on a guitar that was once owned by none other than Jimmy Page. ATB Guitars is selling the 1969 G...
Jun 02, 2023
Grammy-winning songwriter Cynthia Weil dies at 82
Rodin Eckenroth/WireImageGrammy-winning songwriter Cynthia Weil has passed away at the age of 82. According to The Associated Press, Dr. Jenn Mann, the daughter of Weil and her hus...
Jun 02, 2023
David Lee Roth shares solo take on “Atomic Punk,” Sammy Hagar releases live version of “When It’s Love”
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicDavid Lee Roth has once again shared a new take on a classic Van Halen track. The latest song he’s decided to tackle is “Atomic Punk,” wh...
Jun 02, 2023
Charlie Watts’ estate launches social media accounts; Rolling Stones remember late drummer on his birthday
David Wolff - Patrick/RedfernsJune 2 would have been Charlie Watts’ 82nd birthday, and to mark the occasion the estate of the late Rolling Stones drummer is bringing him...
Jun 02, 2023