Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Wham!'s "Careless Whisper" joins YouTube's billion views club
Columbia RecordsWham!'s massive 1984 hit "Careless Whisper" continues to dominate the music landscape — especially when it comes to YouTube. That song is now the latest offering to join You...
Mar 29, 2023
Tom Petty’s family pays tribute to the late Tom Leadon
Daniel Knighton/Getty ImagesTom Petty’s family has paid tribute to the rocker’s former Mudcrutch bandmate Tom Leadon, who passed away March 22 at the age of 71. Sharing a co...
Mar 29, 2023
On This Day, March 29, 1980: Malcom Young invites Brian Johnson to join AC/DC
On This Day, March 29, 1980 ... AC/DC’s Malcolm Young called Brian Johnson, former singer of the band Geordie, and invited him to replace their late frontman, Bon Scott....
Mar 29, 2023
Jimmy Page shares unheard demo that became “The Rain Song” for 'Houses of the Holy' 50th anniversary
Atlantic Recording Company, A Warner Music Group CompanyMarch 28 marked the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy, and guitarist Jimmy Page marked the occasio...
Mar 29, 2023
Colin Blunstone on The Zombies’ new album, 'Different Game:' “This is very close to a live album”
Cooking Vinyl RecordsThe Zombies are set to release their new album, Different Game, on Friday, but it may have been out earlier if the pandemic hadn't gotten in the way. Lea...
Mar 29, 2023
Dead & Company launches charity sweepstakes for VIP tickets to Cornell show
C Flanigan/FilmMagicDead & Company is set to play Cornell University’s Barton Hall on May 8, as previously reported, and now they are giving fans a chance to win a VIP experience at the...
Mar 28, 2023
Lionel Richie admits he no longer lasts “All Night Long”
ABC/Gavin BondLionel Richie’s classic “All Night Long (All Night)” celebrates its 40th anniversary this summer, but if Lionel wants to sing the truth he may have to change the lyrics...
Mar 28, 2023
The Who releases “Eminence Front” from upcoming Wembley concert album
UMRThe Who’s new live album, The Who with Orchestra Live At Wembley, drops Friday, and they have shared one more track ahead of its release. The latest is their live performance of "Em...
Mar 28, 2023
Classics from David Bowie, Bob Seger & more featured on 'Prom Pact' soundtrack
DisneyDisney Channel’s upcoming movie Prom Pact may take place in the present, but it features an '80s-themed prom, which means there's a lot of '80s music on the soundtrack. Bill...
Mar 28, 2023
Humble Pie Legacy announces September tour
courtesy of Humble Pie LegacyHumble Pie founding drummer Jerry Shirley is ready to celebrate the band’s legacy, launching a new incarnation of the late '60s/early '70s group. Shir...
Mar 28, 2023