Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band releasing new live album and video in November
Roccabella/BFD/The OrchardRingo Starr is releasing a new concert album and video capturing a 2019 performance with his All Starr Band at Los Angeles' famous Greek Theatre. The project will d...
Matt Friedlander Oct 05, 2022

The Beatles' debut single, "Love Me Do," was released in the UK 60 years ago
The Beatles in 1962; Harry Hammond/V&A Images/Getty ImagesWednesday, October 5, marks the 60th anniversary of the release of The Beatles' first U.K. single, "Love Me Do." According to BeatlesBible...
Matt Friedlander Oct 05, 2022

Jefferson Airplane to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame next week
Jefferson Airplane, circa 1970; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesInfluential San Francisco psychedelic band Jefferson Airplane will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next week. The...
Matt Friedlander Oct 05, 2022

Black Crowes members, others to celebrate R.E.M. at two Georgia benefit shows
I.R.S./UMeA two-night benefit concert series celebrating the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.'s 1982 debut EP, Chronic Town, will take place in Athens and Atlanta, Georgia, this December. The lineup for bot...
Matt Friedlander Oct 04, 2022

Julian Lennon to serve as ambassador for 2022 World College Radio Day
ABC AudioJulian Lennon has been named the official 2022 ambassador for the 12th annual edition of World College Radio Day, which takes place Friday, October 7. The celebration, which is organized by t...
Matt Friedlander Oct 04, 2022

R.E.M., David Byrne & more contributing unreleased recordings to pro-choice-themed benefit compilation
Credit: Kim GordonArtists including R.E.M., David Byrne of Talking Heads, Devo and The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir are contributing unreleased recordings to an upcoming benefit compilation titled Good Mu...
Josh Johnson and Matt Friedlander Oct 04, 2022

Bobby Brown announces Celebration of Serenity in honor of Bobbi Kristina, domestic violence awareness month
Brown Ribbon Entertainment R&B legend Bobby Brown and his wife, Alicia Etheredge-Brown, have announced the return of the Celebration of Serenity Gala and golf to...
Jamia Pugh Oct 04, 2022

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' to be focus of new documentary
Kevin Mazur/WireImageWe will finally learn the complete story of Michael Jackson's groundbreaking album, Thriller, in a forthcoming documentary. Billboard reports the do...
Megan Stone Oct 04, 2022

David Crosby releasing live album/video recorded in 2018 with his Lighthouse Band
Photo credit: Maxine Evans/BMGDavid Crosby has unveiled plans to release a new concert album and video that captures a 2018 performance with his group The Lighthouse Band at the historic Capitol ...
Matt Friedlander Oct 04, 2022

Depeche Mode announces new album & tour following passing of Andy Fletcher
Credit: Sven DarmerDepeche Mode has announced their first new album and tour since the passing of member Andy "Fletch" Fletcher in May. The record, the follow-up to 2017's Spirit, is titled Memento Mo...
Josh Johnson Oct 04, 2022
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