Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Kevin Cronin introduces REO Speedwagon fans to new keyboardist
Steve Jennings/Getty ImagesREO Speedwagon keyboardist Neal Doughty retired last month after 55 years with the band, and now the group is introducing fans to his replacement, Derek ...
Jill Lances Feb 03, 2023

Bonnie Raitt, ABBA & more competing for multiple Grammy Awards Sunday
CBS/Recording AcademyThe Grammys are finally happening Sunday in Los Angeles and several of your favorite artists are in the running this year. Bonnie Raitt is up for four awards, including...
Jill Lances Feb 03, 2023

Steven Van Zandt makes deal with Primary Wave Music
Photo by Heidi GutmanSteven Van Zandt is teaming up with independent music publisher Primary Wave Music in a new deal that encompasses the E Street Band member’s music publishing ...
Jill Lances Feb 03, 2023

Joe Elliott spent most of the Mötley Crüe/Def Leppard tour in isolation
Jordi Vidal/Redferns via Getty ImagesDef Leppard spent last summer on tour with Mötley Crüe, and while you’d think there’d be a lot of partying going on behind the scen...
Jill Lances Feb 03, 2023

Irene Cara’s cause of death revealed
Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesWe now know the cause of death for singer/actress Irene Cara, who passed away November 25 at the age of 63. According to Yahoo Enterta...
Jill Lances Feb 03, 2023

'Queen The Greatest Live' episode three gives sneak peek at The Magic Tour rehearsals
Queen Production Ltd.Queen is out with the latest installment of their yearlong YouTube series Queen The Greatest Live. This week's episode focuses on rehearsals for 1986’s T...
Jill Lances Feb 03, 2023

Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson & more added to Sunday’s Grammy Awards
CBS/Recording AcademySome more artists have been added to Sunday night’s Grammy Awards. CBS Mornings revealed that the latest additions to the show include Stevie Wonder,&nbs...
Jill Lances Feb 03, 2023

New Bob Marley limited edition vinyl coming next month
Photo by Adrian BootMonday, February 6, would have been Bob Marley’s 78th birthday, and to celebrate the milestone the Marley Family is giving fans a present – new vinyl. T...
Jill Lances Feb 03, 2023

Previously unreleased Mary Wilson song “Soul Defender” coming next month
Sweet Face MusicMary Wilson may have passed away on February 8, 2021, but fans will soon get to hear her voice again in a never-before-heard tune. A previously unreleased Wilson track, ...
Jill Lances Feb 03, 2023

Is Madonna giving us a peek at her Celebration Tour set list?
Courtesy Live NationMadonna polled her fans on what songs they most want to hear her perform on her upcoming Celebration Tour — or, as she put it, "Think of me as your waitre...
Andrea Dresdale Feb 03, 2023
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