Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Rickey Medlocke on the band continuing: “Lynyrd Skynyrd has always been a live entity”
Gary Miller/Getty ImagesLynyrd Skynyrd revealed in March they decided to go on following the death of guitarist and original member Gary Rossington, and Skynyrd guitarist Rickey Medlock...
Apr 26, 2023
Frankie Goes to Hollywood reuniting for Eurovision opening ceremony
Gary Miller/Getty ImagesFrankie Goes to Hollywood is getting back together. The classic lineup — Holly Johnson, Brian Nash, Paul Rutherford, Mark O'Toole and P...
Apr 25, 2023
Paul Simonon on why The Clash never reunited: “For me The Clash story was over”
Michael Putland/Getty ImagesWhile The Clash broke up in 1986, there were rumors of a possible reunion in the '90s. But bassist Paul Simonon reveals in a new interview that it wasn&...
Apr 25, 2023
U2 add seven more Las Vegas shows
courtesy of Live NationBefore the tickets for U2’s Las Vegas residency have even gone on sale, the band is extending their stay in Sin City. Noting that there have already been over&n...
Apr 25, 2023
Little Feat releasing deluxe editions of 'Sailin’ Shoes' and 'Dixie Chicken'
RhinoLittle Feat is set to release remastered deluxe editions of two of their classic albums, 1972’s Sailin’ Shoes and 1973’s Dixie Chicken. The deluxe edition of...
Apr 25, 2023
Grammy-winning songwriter Desmond Child releasing memoir in September
Radius Book GroupGrammy-winning songwriter/producer Desmond Child is ready to tell his story. Child, who has written hits for artists like Bon Jovi, KISS, Aerosmith, ...
Apr 25, 2023
Lionel Richie announces all-new Las Vegas residency show
ABC/Gavin Bond Lionel Richie is extending his time in Las Vegas. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has just announced a new set of Las Vegas residency dates at the Encore Theater at the...
Apr 25, 2023
The Gap Band drops lawsuit over "Uptown Funk" royalties
OBYN BECK/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Gap Band has dropped their lawsuit against BMG. Back in January, the family of band members Ronnie J. Wilson and Robert Lynn Wilson sued the ...
Apr 25, 2023
Def Leppard to play Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Ross HalfinDef Leppard has added a new show to their summer schedule. The band announced on social media that they’ll be headlining an August 10 concert at the Sturgis Buffalo Chi...
Apr 25, 2023
Frankfurt court rules in favor of Roger Waters in canceled concert battle
Justin Berl/Getty ImagesLooks like Roger Waters’ concert in Frankfurt will go on as planned. As previously reported, the local city council canceled his May show in the city due to the ...
Apr 25, 2023