Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Huey Lewis thanks Foo Fighters for livestream shout-out
ABC/Randy HolmesHuey Lewis is showing his appreciation for Foo Fighters. The singer thanked the band for talking about Huey Lewis & The News’ music during their recent li...
Jill Lances May 24, 2023

On This Day, May 24, 1941: Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota
On This Day, May 24, 1941… Robert Allen Zimmerman, who later changed his name to Bob Dylan, was born in Duluth, Minnesota. Considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan&rsq...
Jill Lances & Andrea Dresdale May 24, 2023

The Doobie Brothers’ Tom Johnston reflects on the band's 50-year career
from left to right: Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, John McFee. Photo by Clay Patrick McBrideThe Doobie Brothers are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a new round of tour dates...
Jill Lances May 24, 2023

UK locals "distressed" and "inconvenienced" byThe Who, Rod Stewart concerts at 17th century estate
Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesImagine a rock concert by a legendary act taking place on an episode of TV's Downton Abbey in front of 25,000 screaming fans. In real life, something very similar is ...
Andrea Dresdale May 23, 2023

Chas Newby, The Beatles' "first" left-handed bass player, dead at 81
L-R: The Beatles, early 1961 -- Pete Best, Paul McCartney (at piano), George Harrison, John Lennon, Stuart Sutcliffe; Ellen Piel - K & K/RedfernsChas Newby, who played bass for The Beatles&nb...
Andrea Dresdale May 23, 2023

Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Grohl and more featured in new doc about famed Australian concert promoter
Graham Denholm/Getty ImagesMichael Gudinski may not have been a household name, but he was a major player in the music business. That's why the likes of Sting, Bruce Springsteen, D...
Andrea Dresdale May 23, 2023

Purple Plays: Jimi Hendrix games have arrived for your smart TV
Walter Iooss Jr./Getty ImagesThese days a lot of streaming platforms offer games, both free and paid, in addition to movies and TV shows. And as of May 23, you can play a Jimi Hendrix-themed...
Andrea Dresdale May 23, 2023

Joe Perry explains why shows featuring albums in their entirety didn't work for Aerosmith
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicAerosmith's recorded their share of legendary albums that are packed with classic tracks, but unlike many of their peers, the band never really did one of those tours where they ...
Andrea Dresdale May 23, 2023

Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, Billy Gibbons, Johnny Depp and more salute Jeff Beck in London
Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton in 2010; Samir Hussein/Getty ImagesA who's who of guitar rock royalty gathered at London's Royal Albert Hall on Monday night for the first of two concerts honoring the late&...
Andrea Dresdale May 23, 2023

Stevie Nicks thanks Taylor Swift for helping her grieve Christine McVie
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicStevie Nicks is crediting Taylor Swift with helping her mourn the death of her Fleetwood Mac bandmate Christine McVie. During a show in Atlanta Monday night, Stevie thanked Taylo...
Andrea Tuccillo May 23, 2023
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