Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Kool & The Gang announce new album, 'People Just Wanna Have Fun'
Astana Music Inc/ BFD/The OrchardKool & The Gang is back with new music. The band, led by founding members Robert “Kool” Bell and George “Funky” Brown, ...
May 03, 2023
Def Leppard announces intimate hometown show
Ross HalfinDef Leppard is treating their hometown fans to a very special show. The band just announced they’ll be playing an intimate club show at The Leadmill in Sheffield, Engla...
May 03, 2023
New Music Icons auction includes items from Freddie Mercury, The Rolling Stones and more
Julien's AuctionsNow’s your chance to own a piece of rock history. Julien’s Auctions is holding a new Music Icons auction, featuring over 1,200 unique pieces of memorabilia from the likes ...
May 03, 2023
On This Day, May 3, 1986: Robert Palmer’s “Addicted to Love” lands at number one
On This Day, May 3, 1986… English singer/songwriter Robert Palmer landed his first and only Billboard Hot 100 number one with “Addicted to Love,” which went on t...
May 03, 2023
The Spinners’ Henry Fambrough reacts to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction: “It really is a great honor”
Courtesy of the Rock & Roll Hall of FameThe Spinners are finally being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Henry Fambrough, the last surviving founding member, couldn&rsqu...
May 03, 2023
Kate Bush reacts to Rock Hall induction: "Completely shocked"
Courtesy Rock & Roll Hall of FameIf Kate Bush was surprised by the Stranger Things-fueled resurgence of her 1985 hit "Running Up that Hill," she's absolutely blown away that she's g...
May 03, 2023
Neil Young pays tribute to “Canadian legend” Gordon Lightfoot: “a songwriter without parallel”
Daniel Knighton/Getty ImagesNeil Young is the latest artist to pay tribute to fellow Canadian, singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, who passed away Monday at the age of 84. “I just...
May 03, 2023
George Michael, Willie Nelson & The Spinners among this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees
Courtesy of the Rock & Roll Hall of FameThe 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been announced, with George Michael, Willie Nelson and The Spinners among this...
May 03, 2023
Steven Tyler fights the use of his memoir in sexual assault suit
Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Janie's FundSteven Tyler is claiming free speech in his latest attempt to thwart the lawsuit brought by the woman accusing him of sexual assault in the '70s. ...
May 02, 2023
Steve Vai leads almost 8,000 guitarists in attempt to break “Hey Joe” world record
Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty ImagesSteve Vai helped a group of almost 8,000 guitarists break a world record. The legendary axe man was in Wrocław, Poland, last weekend to take part in th...
May 02, 2023