Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

David Byrne earns Oscar nomination for 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' tune
AMPAS/ABCDavid Byrne is in the running for an Oscar. The Talking Heads frontman earned a Best Original Song nomination for “This Is a Life,” the song he wrote with Mits...
Jill Lances Jan 24, 2023

Hometown to honor The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger, Keith Richards with statues
Nils Petter Nilsson/Getty ImagesThe Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are set to be immortalized with statues in their hometown of Dartford, in Kent, England, wi...
Jill Lances Jan 24, 2023

Billy Idol announces North American tour
Buda Mendes/Getty ImagesBilly Idol is hitting the road this spring. The rocker, who earlier this month received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, just announced a new set of tour dates, ...
Jill Lances Jan 23, 2023

Yes sells catalog to Warner Music Group
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)The members of Yes are the latest artists to sell their catalog. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have made a deal with Warner Music Group’...
Jill Lances Jan 23, 2023

Kansas announces 50th anniversary tour
Marc Whitaker / Chipster PRKansas is celebrating their 50th anniversary on the road this year. The band just announced dates for their 50th Anniversary Tour – Another Fork in the ...
Jill Lances Jan 23, 2023

Cruel World festival lineup revealed, including Siouxsie, Iggy Pop, Billy Idol and more
ABC/Randy HolmesThe Cruel World Festival is returning for a second year in May, and it’s secured quite a lineup. The one-day festival, going down May 20 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Califo...
Jill Lances Jan 23, 2023

Pink Floyd fans can’t believe people are upset over 'The Dark Side of the Moon' rainbow
Sony MusicPink Floyd’s classic album The Dark Side of the Moon has always featured a rainbow on its cover, but the recently announced 50th anniversary box set is causing a stir fr...
Jill Lances Jan 23, 2023

Graham Nash & Bruce Hornsby added to Paul McCartney tribute concert
Bob GruenGraham Nash and Bruce Hornsby are the latest musicians added to The Music of Paul McCartney, the tribute concert taking place March 15 at New York’s Carnegie Ha...
Jill Lances & Andrea Dresdale Jan 23, 2023

The Doors' Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek's estate sell publishing catalog to Primary Wave
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesThe Doors’ Robby Krieger and the late Ray Manzarek's estate are the latest artists to sell their music catalog, selling their interest in th...
Jill Lances Jan 23, 2023

James Taylor, Pat Benatar & more set for Love Rocks NYC benefit concert
Xavi Torrent/Getty ImagesJames Taylor, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo are among the stars headlining the seventh annual Love Rocks NYC benefit concert, scheduled for March 9 at ...
Jill Lances & Andrea Dresdale Jan 23, 2023
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