Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Lynyrd Skynyrd co-founder Bob Burns’ royalty rights acquired by Primary Wave
Geffen RecordsPrimary Wave Music has acquired the catalog of yet another classic rocker. Billboard reports the company’s purchased the royalty rights of the late Lynyrd Skynyrd&nb...
Mar 28, 2023
The Alarm release new 'Forwards' single “Whatever”
Courtesy of The AlarmThe Alarm is giving fans another taste of their upcoming album, Forwards. The band has released the third single from the record, “Whatever,” along with...
Mar 28, 2023
Stevie Nicks postpones two more shows due to “continued Covid illness within the band”
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Billy Joel & Stevie NicksCOVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on Stevie Nicks’ solo tour. After postponing two shows earlier this month, she’s now postpo...
Mar 28, 2023
Elvis Costello & The Imposters announce 23-date We’re All Going On A Summer Holiday tou
courtesy of Elvis Costello & The ImpostersElvis Costello will be working during his summer vacation. The singer and his band The Imposters, featuring Charlie Sexton, just announced ...
Mar 28, 2023
On This Day, March 28, 1976: Phil Collins makes his U.S. live debut as Genesis lead singer
On This Day, March 28, 1976 ... Phil Collins makes his U.S. live debut as Genesis’ lead singer on the band's first tour since Peter Gabriel's departure. Gabriel announced his depa...
Mar 28, 2023
Tom Leadon, co-founder of Tom Petty's early band Mudcrutch, dies at 71
Daniel Knighton/Getty ImagesTom Leadon, co-founder of Tom Petty’s early '70s band Mudcrutch, passed away March 22 at the age of 71, Variety reports. The news of Leadon’...
Mar 28, 2023
Led Zeppelin’s 'Houses of the Holy' turns 50
Atlantic Recording Company, A Warner Music Group CompanyMarch 28 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Led Zeppelin’s iconic album Houses of the Holy, the band’s fift...
Mar 28, 2023
Sammy Hagar & The Circle announce Las Vegas show, promise to play Van Halen tunes
Bryan Steffy/Getty Images for Keep Memory AliveSammy Hagar & The Circle are coming to Las Vegas. The band is set to play the Pearl at the Palms Hotel on July 15, with The Circle made up ...
Mar 27, 2023
Def Leppard takes fans behind the scenes at recent shows
Ross HalfinDef Leppard is back with the fourth installment in their tour diary, sharing behind-the-scenes footage of their shows in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Hollywood, Florida. “Th...
Mar 27, 2023
David Lee Roth returns to the stage in Las Vegas
Daniel Knighton/Getty ImagesDavid Lee Roth made his return to performing last week, taking the stage at a private corporate event in Las Vegas. According to Consequence, the former Van ...
Mar 27, 2023