Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Eric Clapton revisiting 1991 Royal Albert Hall run with new 'The Definitive 24 Nights' box set
Warner RecordsIn 1991, Eric Clapton broke his own record for the longest run of shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall with 24 concerts. That legendary run was commemorated with a double ...
Apr 12, 2023
Paul Simon dropping new album, 'Seven Psalms,' on May 19
Owl Records and Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music EntertainmentPaul Simon is ready to share new music and there’s a specific way he wants you to listen to it. The Rock & Roll ...
Apr 12, 2023
On This Day, April 12, 1976: Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band release ''Live' Bullet'
Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band release the album ‘Live’ Bullet, recorded at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan. Now considered one of the greatest live albums of all time, it...
Apr 12, 2023
Library of Congress picks classics by John Lennon, Madonna and more for the National Recording Registry
UMGThe Library of Congress has chosen 25 new recordings to join the National Recording Registry, including classics by John Lennon, Madonna, Led Zeppelin, Maria...
Apr 12, 2023
R.E.M’s debut album 'Mumur' turns 40
Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.April 12 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of R.E.M.’s debut album, Murmur, which helped launch Michael Stip...
Apr 12, 2023
George Thorogood cancels tour to deal with “serious medical condition”
Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesGeorge Thorogood and the Destroyers have canceled their upcoming tour as Thorogood deals with some health issues. “George has been diagnosed with a v...
Apr 11, 2023
Dave Mason announces new summer tour dates
Photo by Chris JensenDave Mason is hitting the road this summer. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced a 22-date Endangered Species tour, which kicks off May 17 in Davenport, Iowa,...
Apr 11, 2023
Love and Rockets expand comeback tour
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicLove and Rockets' comeback tour just got a bit bigger. The "So Alive" group has added more dates to their upcoming U.S. outing, which marks their first live performances in 15 ye...
Apr 11, 2023
UB40 celebrating 45th anniversary with new U.S. tour
courtesy of UB40UB40 is ready to celebrate their 45th anniversary as a band with a brand new tour. The UB45 summer tour, featuring special guests Maxi Priest, Inner Circle, Third World&...
Apr 11, 2023
Pretenders booked for California’s Ohana Festival
Courtesy of Ohana FestivalThe Pretenders have added another show to their schedule. The band is set to play Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival, taking place September 29 to October 1 i...
Apr 11, 2023