Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Paul Simon cancels two shows due to back problems
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyPaul Simon has been forced to cancel his June 28 and 29 shows at Philadelphia's Academy of Music due to back problems."Paul has been struggl...
Jun 28, 2025
Rod Stewart admits he stole one of his signature songs, claims he 'never earned a penny' from it
Rod Stewart at UNICEF concert in 1979; Richard E. Aaron/RedfernsWhile making the press rounds ahead of his performance at the U.K.'s Glastonbury Festival on Sunday, Rod Stewart openly admitted to...
Jun 27, 2025
Stephen Bishop to release final album, 'THIMK', in August
Life's a Bish RecordsSinger/songwriter Stephen Bishop is ready to close out his recording career.The artist, best known for such songs as "On and On" and "It Might Be You," is set to release his 20th ...
Jun 27, 2025
Rod Stewart helps design leopard-print boombox-shaped public toilet for Glastonbury
WaterAid/ Lucy Le BrocqRod Stewart is making the most of his upcoming performance at the U.K.'s Glastonbury Festival.He's teamed up with the charity Water Aid to design a public toilet for the festiva...
Jun 26, 2025
Rod Stewart says he doesn't 'remember a thing' about the last time he played famed UK festival
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for FIREAIDRod Stewart will perform in what's called the "Legends slot" at the U.K.'s iconic Glastonbury Festival on Sunday, and it will be his first time at that event since ...
Jun 25, 2025
John Oates gets back to 'kicking butt' on new album, 'Oates'
Courtesy John OatesAfter exploring more rootsy music with his last few solo albums, John Oates is putting the soul back into his music.John's new album, simply titled Oates, is due Aug. 29. "The ...
Jun 20, 2025
Steve Perry raises more than $200K for LA fire relief with memorabilia auction
David ZonshineSteve Perry's fans "Faithfully" showed up for the former Journey singer's charity auction of personal memorabilia.Perry raided his archives to raise money for LA wildfire relief; he...
Jun 16, 2025
Amid health struggle, Billy Joel's wife predicts he 'will be rocking out next year'
Alexis Roderick Joel, Billy Joel, Della Joel, Remy Joel; Stewart Cook/CBS via Getty ImagesBilly Joel recently had to cancel all his scheduled tour dates while he deals with his diagnosis of normal pre...
Jun 16, 2025
Elton John’s 'Live from the Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper' getting wide release in July
UMeElton John’s April Record Store Day contribution was a vinyl edition of the live album Elton John - Live from the Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper, and now the album is getting wider rele...
Jun 12, 2025
Connie Francis joins TikTok, talks viral success of 'Pretty Little Baby'
@CEA/Cashe AgencyYou can't go on TikTok these days without seeing a video set to "Pretty Little Baby," an obscure 1962 song by Connie Francis: It's gone viral with more than 27 billion views. Fra...
Jun 09, 2025