Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Queen’s “I Want It All” reaches 100 million views on YouTube
Hollywood RecordsQueen has reached another milestone on YouTube. Guitarist Brian May revealed on social media that the video for the band’s track “I Want It All” ...
Apr 19, 2023
On This Day, April 19, 2012: Legendary performer Levon Helm dies at age 71
On This Day, April 19, 2012... Levon Helm, best known as the drummer, singer and multi-instrumentalist for The Band, died at age 71 of throat cancer. Helm was featured on m...
Apr 19, 2023
Duane Betts releasing announces solo album, 'Wild & Precious Life'
Royal Potato FamilyDuane Betts, son of Allman Brothers Band guitarist Dickey Betts, is set to release his debut solo album, Wild & Precious Life, on July 14. The first sin...
Apr 19, 2023
Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson delves into Norse mythology with new album, 'RökFlöte'
Inside Out RecordsJethro Tull’s new album, RökFlöte, drops Friday, and for their latest release frontman Ian Anderson was inspired by the characters and gods of old...
Apr 19, 2023
The Black Crowes headlining Memphis’ Mempho Fest
Burak Cingi/RedfernsThe Black Crowes are set to headline the annual Mempho Music Festival, taking place September 29 to October 1 in Memphis, Tennessee. The festival, happening at the Radians Amp...
Apr 18, 2023
Singer Leo Sayer marries partner of almost 39 years
Lorne Thomson/RedfernsTalk about a long courtship. Singer Leo Sayer married girlfriend Donatella Piccinetti on Saturday after almost 39 years together. The 74-year-old “You M...
Apr 18, 2023
Gloria Gaynor to perform at the Tribeca Film Festival
Medios y Media/Getty ImagesGloria Gaynor is headed to this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. The singer will perform at the festival, following the world premiere of the documentary about her l...
Apr 18, 2023
Jethro Tull announces North American tour dates
Ricrdo Rubio/Europa Press via Getty ImagesJethro Tull is hitting the road this summer. Ian Anderson and the band just announced dates for their The Seven Decades Tour, which hits such c...
Apr 18, 2023
Tina Turner: “I’m as famous for my legs as much as my voice”
Paul Bergen/RedfernsTina Turner was known for putting on dazzling performances — and most of the time she’d do so while showing off her famous set of legs, which were once r...
Apr 18, 2023
Bob Dylan, Keith Richards & more to appear in new documentary about the Chicago blues scene
Shout! Studios A new documentary about the Chicago blues scene is set to hit digital platforms this summer, featuring interviews with Keith Richards, Bob Dylan and more. Born in Chicago...
Apr 18, 2023