Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Fans informed of obstructed views for U2’s Las Vegas residency at The Sphere
ABC/Michael YadaGetting tickets to U2’s upcoming residency in Las Vegas hasn’t been easy, and now some folks who were lucky enough to snag tickets are dealing with a bit of disappoint...
May 18, 2023
On This Day, May 18, 1978: 'The Buddy Holly Story' is released in U.S. theaters
On This Day, May 18, 1978 … The life of future Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Buddy Holly hit the big screen when The Buddy Holly Story opened in theaters in the U.S., ...
May 18, 2023
KISS celebrating 30th anniversary of 'Alive III' with new vinyl reissue
Island Def Jam Music GroupKISS is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their album Alive III with a new vinyl release set to come out June 2. Alive III was the first live albu...
May 18, 2023
Sting shares why he no longer performs “Don’t Stand So Close To Me” in concert
Rob Ball/WireImageSting fans may be disappointed when they see him in concert, because he’s no longer playing one of his classic tunes live. In an interview with People, Sting looks ba...
May 18, 2023
Def Leppard releases 'Drastic Symphonies' version of “When Love and Hate Collide”
Mercury RecordsDef Leppard’s new album, Drastic Symphonies, is out Friday, May 19, and the band has just released yet another track from the record. The album features 15 Def Lepp...
May 17, 2023
Queen’s Brian May hints at documentary appearance with Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi
Brian Rasic/Getty ImagesQueen’s Brian May and Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi had a chance to hang out together this week, but it looks like it may have been more than ...
May 17, 2023
Graham Nash on writing political songs: “I have a right to speak my mind”
Graham Nash, Inc./BMG Rights ManagementGraham Nash’s new album, Now, comes out Friday, May 19, and he isn’t afraid to sing about what’s bothering him about the current poli...
May 17, 2023
Patti Smith & Her Band booked for The National’s Homecoming Festival
Courtesy of The NationalPatti Smith & Her Band have been booked to play The National’s annual Homecoming Festival, this time returning to Cincinnati for the first time since t...
May 17, 2023
Lou Gramm announces All Stars 2023 tour
Elyse Jankowski/Getty ImagesWhile Foreigner is currently on their farewell tour, it is without original member Lou Gramm. But now fans have a chance to see Gramm onstage: the rock...
May 17, 2023
Eric Clapton shares “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” performance from 'The Definitive 24 Nights'
Warner RecordsEric Clapton has just shared a new track from his upcoming limited edition box set, The Definitive 24 Nights, which drops June 23. The three-time Rock & Roll Hall of F...
May 17, 2023