Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew, to star in biopic about his life
Kevin Mazur/WireImageMichael Jackson's life story will be hitting the big screen and his nephew Jaafar Jackson will help tell it. Lionsgate, which will release the upcoming film, announced J...
Jan 30, 2023
Olivia Newton-John’s husband shares the “magic” of their love at G’Day USA Gala
Scott Barbour/Getty ImagesOlivia Newton-John was honored at the G’Day USA Gala last weekend in Los Angeles. Her husband, John Easterling, shared a moving tribute to the legendary ...
Jan 30, 2023
The Who releasing new live album in March; announces UK tour dates
UMRIn 2019, The Who returned to London's Wembley Stadium for the first time in 40 years, and now fans who weren't there can experience the concert. The band is set to release ...
Jan 30, 2023
Motown singer/songwriter Barrett Strong dies at 81
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesBarrett Strong, known for writing some of Motown’s biggest hits, passed away in Detroit Sunday at the age of 81, the Detroit Free Press reports.&...
Jan 30, 2023
New cover of “We Will Rock You” by rock band Tempt to benefit Brian May charity
Sven Hoogerhuis/BSR Agency/Getty Images)The New York rock band Tempt recently released a cover of the Queen classic “We Will Rock You,” and now they are using it to rai...
Jan 30, 2023
The Rolling Stones drop “Doom and Gloom” from 'GRRR Live!'
Mercury StudiosIt’s only two weeks until The Rolling Stones drop their new live album, GRRR Live!, and they’re sharing yet another track from it. The band just dropped the l...
Jan 27, 2023
Elton John fans upset at last-minute New Zealand show cancelation due to flooding
Rob Ball/WireImageElton John was forced to cancel his Farewell Yellow Brick Road show in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday after heavy rains caused flooding in the city. Elton’s ...
Jan 27, 2023
Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott helps Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney preview next Wrexham/Sheffield match
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images For The Rock and Roll Hall of FameDef Leppard’s Joe Elliott has joined forced with actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to help promo...
Jan 27, 2023
U2 releases 'Songs of Surrender' version of “With or Without You”
Island Records/InterscopeU2 has dropped a new track from their upcoming album, Songs of Surrender. This time, they’re treating fans to their new take on The Joshua Tree class...
Jan 27, 2023
Smokey Robinson announces first album in more than nine years
ABC/Randy HolmesSmokey Robinson is ready to release some new music. People reports the 82-year-old Motown legend will drop GASMS, his first studio album in more than nine years, on...
Jan 27, 2023