Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
KISS releasing fifth installment of 'Off The Soundboard' live bootleg series
Bernd Thissen/picture alliance via Getty ImagesKISS is delving into their archives to treat their fans to another classic live performance. The rockers announced the fifth installment i...
Jan 27, 2023
'Queen The Greatest Live' episode two shares footage of Live Aid rehearsals
Queen Production Ltd.Queen is out with the latest installment of their yearlong YouTube series Queen The Greatest Live, which, like episode one, focuses on the band’s rehearsals. ...
Jan 27, 2023
Duran Duran’s John Taylor says Andy Taylor’s Hall of Fame appearance was always “touch and go”
ABC/Randy HolmesWhen Duran Duran was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year, their original guitarist, Andy Taylor, wasn’t able to attend, revealing he was battl...
Jan 27, 2023
Dion sells catalog to Reservoir Media
Bobby Bank/Getty ImagesYet another artist has sold their catalog. Billboard reports Dion aka Dion Francis DiMucci has sold the rights to his publishing catalog and future...
Jan 26, 2023
Rod Stewart calls into news show to offer to pay for strangers’ health scans
Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesRod Stewart is so fed up with the British health system that he’s opening up his own wallet to help people in need. The rocker made a surprise call into S...
Jan 26, 2023
Artist lineup announced for 'A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys'
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesThe Beach Boys are the latest artists getting a special salute by the Recording Academy, and now we know who's on board to celebrate them. A Gram...
Jan 26, 2023
Bernie Taupin releasing memoir, 'Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton & Me,' next fall
Hachette BooksElton John’s songwriting partner Bernie Taupin is ready to tell his story. The songwriter just announced he’s releasing his memoir, Scattershot: Life, Mus...
Jan 26, 2023
Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott featured on new version of Ghost track “Spillways”
Loma Vista RecordingsDef Leppard frontman Joe Elliott appears on a new version of Ghost's “Spillways,” a track from the Swedish rockers' 2022 album, Impera. W...
Jan 26, 2023
Rick Wakeman returning to the U.S. for new tour in March
Chipster PRRick Wakeman has booked some U.S. shows for this spring. The Yes keyboardist just announced dates for his latest tour, An Evening with Rick Wakeman: His Music and Storie...
Jan 26, 2023
David Crosby’s 'Live at the Capitol Theatre' album sells out
Maxine Evans/BMGThe death of David Crosby last week has sparked renewed interest in his work, including his first-ever live album, David Crosby & The Lighthouse Band Live at the Cap...
Jan 26, 2023