Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Graham Nash says David Crosby tried to mend their relationship before his death
Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesGraham Nash reveals in a new interview with AARP that he believes his former bandmate David Crosby was trying to mend fences with him before his de...
Jill Lances Feb 09, 2023

Legendary composer Burt Bacharach dies at 94
Samir Hussein/Redferns via Getty ImagesLegendary composer Burt Bacharach passed away Wednesday, February 8, at the age of 94. His publicist confirmed the news, sharing that he died of natura...
Jill Lances Feb 09, 2023

On This Day – February 9, 1964: The Beatles perform on The Ed Sullivan Show
On This Day, February 9, 1964 The Beatles made their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, which was their first exposure to an American audience. The band performed the songs "All...
Jill Lances Feb 09, 2023

Whitney Houston gospel album 'I Go to the Rock' coming March 24
Gaither Music Group/Arista/Legacy RecordingsMost Whitney Houston fans know she was deeply rooted in gospel music, and soon they'll get to hear — and see — that side of...
Andrea Dresdale Feb 09, 2023

The surprising people who motivated Peter Frampton to complete his final tour
Austin LordIn 2019, Peter Frampton announced he was retiring from touring after being diagnosed with inclusion body myositis, a degenerative muscular disease that affects his ability to...
Jill Lances Feb 09, 2023

Bonnie Raitt’s “Just Like That” sees post-Grammy streams & sales bump
Redwing RecordsWhen Bonnie Raitt’s “Just Like That” beat out Beyonce, Harry Styles and Adele for Song of the Year at Sunday’s Grammys, there were ...
Jill Lances Feb 08, 2023

Roger Waters speaks at the United Nations Security Council about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Roger Waters made a Zoom appearance at the United Nations Security Council Wednesday after being invited by Russian diplomats. He called for an “immediate cease-fire” to Russia’...
Jill Lances Feb 08, 2023

David Bowie’s handwritten “The Jean Genie” lyrics sell at auction for over $68,000
Sony Music The handwritten lyrics to David Bowie’s 1972 Aladdin Sane single “The Jean Genie" have brought in big bucks at auction. The BBC reports that t...
Jill Lances Feb 08, 2023

Journey’s Neal Schon teases “surprise” at upcoming Austin show; fans think it’s Gregg Rolie
AEG PresentsJourney is currently on their 50th anniversary tour, and it looks like there’s something special in store for fans going to their upcoming show in Austin, Texas. Guitarist ...
Jill Lances Feb 08, 2023

Stars chime in on Steve Albini’s Steely Dan hate
Brian Rasic/Getty ImagesMusic producer Steve Albini recently went on a Twitter rant about how much he hates Steely Dan, and now other artists have chimed in on the debate. “I will...
Jill Lances Feb 08, 2023
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