Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
BTO founding member Tim Bachman dies at 71
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesTim Bachman, guitarist and one of the co-founders of the Canadian band Bachman-Turner Overdrive, passed away Friday at age 71. The news was announced by the arti...
May 01, 2023
George Michael tops Rock Hall fan ballot; inductees officially announced Wednesday
Courtesy Rock & Roll Hall of FameGeorge Michael may not need "One More Try" to get into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame -- he might be going in this year. Voting for this year's "Fan Ballot"...
May 01, 2023
Barry Manilow being honored by New York Pops tonight, heading to Broadway in the fall
Paras Griffin/Getty ImagesOn Friday, Barry Manilow announced that his long-in-the-works musical Harmony is finally coming to Broadway. But he tells ABC Audio he wouldn't ...
May 01, 2023
Peace Out: Aerosmith announces farewell tour
courtesy of Live NationAs suspected, Aerosmith is saying goodbye to the road. The band just announced dates for their “Peace Out” farewell tour, featuring special guests The...
May 01, 2023
John Forgerty shares lessons he’s learned from 50-year battle for his song rights
Tim Mosenfelder/WireImageJohn Fogerty kicked off his Celebration Tour last week, marking his first tour since regaining the worldwide rights to his Creedence Clearwater Revival songs.&n...
May 01, 2023
Keith Richards makes surprise appearance at Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday bash
M. Caulfield/WireImage for NBC Universal Photo DepartmentKeith Richards made a surprise appearance at Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles over th...
Apr 30, 2023
Bono captivates NYC audience with two hours' worth of 'Stories of Surrender'
Adam Berry/Getty ImagesIn U2's 2004 song "Sometimes You Can't Make it on Your Own," which is about Bono's late father, he sings, "You're the reason the opera is in me." At his Stories of Surrend...
Apr 30, 2023
Michelle Obama & Kate Capshaw sing backup for Bruce Springsteen in Barcelona
Jordi Vidal/RedfernsBruce Springsteen and The E Street Band kicked off their European tour in Barcelona, Spain Friday with The Boss bringing out two very special guests to help him out. Aft...
Apr 29, 2023
Report: 'Top Gun: Maverick’s' Monica Barbaro in talks to play Joan Baez in Bob Dylan biopic
Araya Doheny/Getty ImagesThe upcoming long-in-the-works Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet may have found its Joan Baez. According to the Hollywood Report...
Apr 28, 2023
Steve Winwood added to King Charles’ coronation concert
Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesSteve Winwood is the latest performer ready to celebrate England’s new king. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has been added to King Charles’ The Coro...
Apr 28, 2023