Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Melissa Etheridge says Ellen DeGeneres, Ricky Martin, Barry Manilow and Jodie Foster all asked her for advice on coming out
Etheridge and DeGeneres in 1995, prior to DeGeneres' coming out; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc.Celebrities coming out as LGBTQ doesn't seem to be a big deal these days, but back in 1993, when Melissa Et...
Andrea Dresdale Sep 26, 2022

Read excerpt from Linda Ronstadt's upcoming book, 'Feels Like Home'
Heyday BooksLinda Ronstadt will release a new memoir, Feels Like Home: A Song for the Sonora Borderlands, on October 4 that focuses on her family connections to the culture and music of the Sonoran De...
Matt Friedlander Sep 26, 2022

Hard-rockers Ruffyunz's new album features appearances from Deep Purple, Night Ranger members
Hyperspace RecordsHard-rock band Ruffyunz has just released its second album, Ruffyunz II, which includes contributions from a variety of well-known musicians. Among the guest artists featured on the ...
Matt Friedlander Sep 26, 2022

Heart's Nancy Wilson releases solo song paying tribute to Taylor Hawkins
Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesHeart guitarist Nancy Wilson has released a new song called "Amigo Amiga" that pays tribute to her friend, late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins. The melancholy tune, which...
Matt Friedlander Sep 26, 2022

Elton John wants a fan to design the official artwork for "Hold Me Closer"
InterscopeElton John shouted out his artistically gifted fans by unveiling an exciting opportunity for two of them -- the chance to design the official artwork for his and Britney Spears' ne...
Megan Stone Sep 26, 2022

Styx sailing back to Las Vegas for 2023 residency
Scott Legato/Getty ImagesStyx has unveiled plans to return to The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas early next year for a new five-show residency. The concerts will take place on January 27 and 28, and Fe...
Matt Friedlander Sep 26, 2022

Elton John receives National Humanities Medal from President Biden at White House: "I'm flabbergasted"
Alex Wong/Getty ImagesWhen Elton John dropped by the White House on Friday to perform at an event on the South Lawn, he was surprised by a special gift from President Biden: the National Humanities Me...
Andrea Dresdale Sep 26, 2022

David Lee Roth premieres new live version of Van Halen's "Dance the Night Away"
Kevin Mazur/MTV VMAs 2021/Getty Images for MTV/ ViacomCBSDavid Lee Roth has posted the third in a series of new, live-in-the-studio solo versions of classic Van Halen songs at his official YouTube cha...
Matt Friedlander Sep 26, 2022

Members of The Cars, Def Leppard, Yes & more added to lineup for Foo Fighters' LA Taylor Hawkins tribute
Courtesy of Foo FightersCars guitarist Elliot Easton and Def Leppard bassist Rick Savage are among the new additions to the lineup for Foo Fighters' upcoming Los Angeles-area tribute concert to late d...
Josh Johnson and Matt Friedlander Sep 25, 2022

Dave Mason to hit the road this fall, autobiography coming next year
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesDave Mason has announced a fall tour, followed by the release of his autobiography in early 2023. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will kick off the trek October 29 in...
Andrea Dresdale Sep 23, 2022
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