Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
U2’s Bono & The Edge rock Tiny Desk concert
Island Records/InterscopeBono and The Edge are used to playing big stadiums and arenas, but they just took over a much smaller space. To promote U2’s latest release, Son...
Mar 17, 2023
The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde blasts the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Donald Kravitz/Getty ImagesChrissie Hynde is the latest female artist to call out the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Following Courtney Love’s tweet and op-ed in&nbs...
Mar 17, 2023
Paul Rodgers says goodbye to Gary Rossington; Lynyrd Skynyrd music sees bump following guitarist's death
Geffen RecordsLynyrd Skynyrd's Gary Rossington passed away earlier this month, as previously reported, and now it appears he's been laid to rest. Rocker Paul Rodgers seem...
Mar 17, 2023
John Oates covers Timmy Thomas’ “Why Can’t We Live Together”
The OrchardJohn Oates is back with another new single: This time he’s shared a cover of the Timmy Thomas track "Why Can’t We Live Together," which some music fans may recogn...
Mar 17, 2023
U2 announces 40-city 'Songs of Surrender' celebration
Island Records/InterscopeU2 is celebrating the release of their new album, Songs of Surrender, all around the world, and fans can be a part of it. The band just announce...
Mar 17, 2023
Yes postpones European & U.K. Relayer tour due to insurance issues
Elektra Catalog GroupYes will not be bringing their Relayer tour overseas as planned. The band just announced they are postponing their European and U.K. tour “due to unforeseen circumstanc...
Mar 17, 2023
Rod Stewart to put on first major music performance in New Zealand's Hawke's Bay following Cyclone Gabrielle
Sam Tabone/WireImageRod Stewart is holding steadfast to plans to perform in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, following a devastating cyclone that hit the area last month. Cyclone Gabrielle bat...
Mar 17, 2023
On This Day, March 17, 1984: Van Halen’s 1984 peaks at #2 on the Billboard album chart
Van Halen’s sixth studio album, 1984, hit number two on the Billboard album chart and stayed there for five weeks. The album was denied the top spot by Michael Jackson&r...
Mar 17, 2023
Queen takes us “Under the Lights” in episode nine of 'Queen The Greatest Live'
Queen Production Ltd.Queen’s deep dive into their live performances continues with episode nine of Queen The Greatest Live taking a look at the importance of lighting in a show. The ep...
Mar 17, 2023
Robert Smith says Ticketmaster's giving partial refund of fees charged for The Cure tickets
Burak Cingi/RedfernsIf you bought a ticket to The Cure's upcoming U.S. tour during this week's Ticketmaster Verified Fan sale, you'll be getting some money back, thanks to frontman Robert Smith. As pr...
Mar 17, 2023