Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Todd Rundgren says he's glad he gets to sing early Bowie classics on tribute tour
Courtesy of ScroteTodd Rundgren is among the well-known music artists taking part in the 2022 edition of the Celebrating David Bowie tribute tour, which kicked off earlier this month and is plotted ou...
Oct 25, 2022
Smokey Robinson to play two-night Las Vegas stand in April
Courtesy of Live NationSmokey Robinson will return to Las Vegas' Venetian Theatre next year for a two-show engagement on April 14 and 15. The Motown legend previously performed at the Sin City venue i...
Oct 24, 2022
Stewart Copeland's post-Police band Animal Logic reunites for two new singles
Photo: Nick Biemans/Layout: Anil PrasadAnimal Logic, the short-lived band featuring Police drummer Stewart Copeland, acclaimed jazz bassist Stanley Clarke and singer/songwriter Deborah Holland, has re...
Oct 24, 2022
Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs featured on new 'Front and Center' episode debuting Saturday
Credit: Chris PhelpsA new episode of PBS live music series Front and Center featuring a performance by longtime Tom Petty guitarist Mike Campbell and his current band The Dirty Knobs will start airing...
Oct 24, 2022
The Moody Blues' John Lodge to perform full 'Days of Future Passed' album on 2023 tour
Credit: Frank PiercyNext month marks the 55th anniversary of The Moody Blues' classic 1967 album, Days of Future Passed. To celebrate the milestone, the band's longtime singer/bassist, John ...
Oct 24, 2022
U2's Bono issues "mea culpa" for forcing 'Songs of Innocence' onto your iTunes: "I take full responsibility"
Penguin Random HouseBono is sorry he forced U2's 2014 album, Songs of Innocence, onto your iTunes. In an excerpt from his upcoming memoir Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, published via TheGua...
Oct 24, 2022
Carlos Santana relaunching women's footwear brand next month
Courtesy of Carlos SantanaCarlos Santana has revealed plans to relaunch his Carlos by Carlos Santana line of women's footwear in November. To reintroduce the brand, the guitar legend has teamed up wit...
Oct 24, 2022
Mariah Carey announces 'Merry Christmas to All!' shows
Courtesy of Live NationIt’s that time of year again: Mariah Carey has announced her new holiday shows. The so-called Queen of Christmas will perform a special two-date-only run, dubbed the Merry...
Oct 24, 2022
John Entwistle collaborator Steve Luongo says new solo compilation is for John's "devoted" fans
Deko EntertainmentThe new John Entwistle compilation Rarities Oxhumed - Volume One was released this past Friday. The 13-track collection features previously unheard studio tracks, demos, live pe...
Oct 24, 2022
ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons teams up with The Time's Morris Day on new duet, "Too Much Girl 4 Me"
Bungalo Records/UMGWhat happens when a sharp-dressed Texas blues-rock legend joins forces with a sharp-dressed funk/R&B great? Music fans can find out by checking out "Too Much Girl 4 Me," a new s...
Oct 21, 2022