Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Ringo Starr announces new All-Starr tour dates, including Vegas shows
Scott RitchieRingo Starr is ready to get back on the stage. The Beatles drummer just announced some spring 2023 dates with his All-Starr Band, made up of Steve Lukather, ...
Jill Lances Jan 12, 2023

Genesis announces new 'BBC Broadcasts' box set
Atlantic Catalog GroupGenesis is set to drop the new collection BBC Broadcasts on March 3, which will feature Genesis performances recorded by the BBC between 1970 and 1998. The se...
Jill Lances Jan 12, 2023

More artists pay tribute to the late Jeff Beck
Ross HalfinGuitarist Jeff Beck continues to be remembered on social media, with artists like Rod Stewart, ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons and more paying tribute to ...
Jill Lances Jan 12, 2023

John Fogerty regains control of Creedence Clearwater Revival songs
Steve Jennings/Getty ImagesAfter a 50-year battle, John Fogerty has regained control of the worldwide publishing rights to his music with Creedence Clearwater Revival. Unlike artists wh...
Jill Lances Jan 12, 2023

Johnny Depp was at Jeff Beck’s bedside when he passed
Ross HalfinJeff Beck’s sudden death Wednesday at the age of 78 was shocking to many. That’s particularly true for actor/rocker Johnny Depp, who was a close friend of the guitar legend...
Jill Lances Jan 12, 2023

Bruce Springsteen fans gather to try to hear tour rehearsals
Pedro Fiúza/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAs previously reported, rehearsals began this week for Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band’s upcoming tour, and some Bruce f...
Jill Lances Jan 12, 2023

Whitney Houston estate responds to Jerrod Carmichael's Golden Globes joke: 'It was in poor taste'
Rich Polk/NBCThe estate of late singer Whitney Houston has expressed disappointment over a joke made by comedian Jerrod Carmichael at the Golden Globe Awards. During the ceremony, ...
Danielle Long Jan 12, 2023

Artists pay tribute to the late Jeff Beck
Ross HalfinGuitarist Jeff Beck's death Tuesday from bacterial meningitis at the age of 78 was certainly a shock. Upon hearing the news, several artists, including many of his fellow rockers,...
Jill Lances Jan 11, 2023

Keith Richards hints that new Rolling Stones music is “on its way”
Sven Hoogerhuis/BSR Agency/Getty ImagesIt sounds like The Rolling Stones may be treating fans to new music this year. In a belated New Year’s message posted to Instagram, Keith Ri...
Jill Lances Jan 11, 2023

Legendary guitarist Jeff Beck dies at 78
Ross HalfinThe rock world has just lost another legend. Guitarist Jeff Beck passed away Tuesday from bacterial meningitis. He was 78. “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadne...
Jill Lances Jan 11, 2023
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