Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music reveals inaugural American Music Honors
Rick Kern/Getty ImagesE Street Band guitarist Steve Van Zandt, Sam & Dave's Sam Moore, Darlene Love and Steve Earle have been chosen as the honorees fo...
Jill Lances Mar 07, 2023

Rod Stewart offers to pay for young fan's medical treatment in America
Ian West/PA Images via Getty ImagesSir Rod Stewart is paying for a British fan to receive life-changing medical treatment in America. Sunday Express reports Rod met a 20-year-old fan na...
Megan Stone Mar 07, 2023

Former Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle pays tribute to Gary Rossington
Alicia Funderburk/Getty ImagesFormer Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle has paid tribute to his late bandmate Gary Rossington, who passed away Sunday at the age of 71. P...
Jill Lances Mar 07, 2023

On This Day – March 7, 1975: David Bowie releases 'Young Americans'
On This Day, March 7, 1975… David Bowie released his ninth studio album, Young Americans, which was considered a departure from his glam-rock style, focusing more on soul and R&B ...
Jill Lances Mar 07, 2023

Peter Gabriel drops new song; announces North American tour
Nadav KanderWhen Peter Gabriel recently announced his new album, i/o, he said he’d be dropping a new song with each full moon. For March’s full moon he’s shared the ne...
Jill Lances Mar 07, 2023

Cher is recording two albums, plans to tour later this year
Todd Williamson/NBCGet ready, Cher fans, because the legendary entertainer has what sounds like a lot of new music coming — as well as a tour. Speaking with E! News, Cher said, "I...
Andrea Dresdale Mar 07, 2023

U2’s The Edge discusses the band’s “more guitar driven” next album
Chung Sung-Jun/Getty ImagesU2 is releasing their new album, Songs of Surrender, on March 17, featuring reworked and rerecorded classics. But fans are anxious for new mate...
Jill Lances Mar 07, 2023

Netflix making documentary on disgraced rock star Gary Glitter
JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty ImagesNetflix is getting ready to delve into the story of disgraced rock 'n' roller Gary Glitter. Variety reports the streaming service is working ...
Jill Lances Mar 06, 2023

John Mellencamp to donate his archives to Indiana University
Johnny Louis/Getty ImagesJohn Mellencamp is bringing his legacy to Indiana University. In case you missed it, it was announced during the recent Mellencamp Symposium on the Bloomington ...
Jill Lances Mar 06, 2023

Billy F. Gibbons, Peter Frampton & more pay tribute to the late Gary Rossington
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for StagecoachGary Rossington, guitarist and last surviving original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, passed away Sunday at the age of 71. The news prompted several artists t...
Jill Lances Mar 06, 2023
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