Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Ricky Martin accuses nephew of trying to "assassinate" his reputation, launches $20 million lawsuit
Dominique Charriau/Getty ImagesRicky Martin is suing his nephew for trying to "assassinate" his reputation. To recap, the 21-year-old had accused the "Livin' La Vida Loc...
Megan Stone Sep 09, 2022

New Beach Boys video series begins today with debut of "Barbara Ann" clip
The Beach Boys in 1964; Gems/Redferns/Getty ImagesA new series of videos set to four classic Beach Boys songs from the mid-1960s launched Friday with the premiere of 1965's "Barbara Ann." Watched toge...
Matt Friedlander Sep 09, 2022

Rod Stewart mourns Queen Elizabeth II: "A shining star that will never fade"
Jeff Spicer - WPA Pool/Getty ImagesRod Stewart, who received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 2016, is not only mourning the loss of the monarch but also of a close family member. On Instagram,...
Andrea Dresdale Sep 09, 2022

Wolfgang Van Halen honors "Eruption" anniversary with video of throwback cover
ABC AudioWolfgang Van Halen is marking the anniversary of one of his father's most iconic musical contributions with his own version. The son of the late Eddie Van Halen tweeted a video of him sh...
Josh Johnson Sep 09, 2022

Elton John honors Queen Elizabeth II at Toronto concert
Courtesy Rocket EntertainmentFollowing the announcement of Queen Elizabeth II's death on Thursday at the age of 96, Elton John paid tribute to late monarch at his Toronto concert. “We have the s...
George Costantino Sep 09, 2022

The Kinks' deluxe 50th anniversary 'Muswell Hillbillies'/'Everybody's in Show-Biz' reissue released today
BMGThe latest installment of The Kinks' series of expanded 50th anniversary reissues, which focuses on two of the legendary U.K. band's albums -- 1971's Muswell Hillbillies and 1972's Everybody's in S...
Matt Friedlander Sep 09, 2022

Expanded picture-disc version of The Police's 'Ghost in the Machine' due in November
A&M RecordsA limited-edition vinyl picture version of The Police's popular 1981 album Ghost in the Machine, featuring the record's originally planned track list and sequencing, will be released No...
Matt Friedlander Sep 08, 2022

The Who's Roger Daltrey says he wants to stop touring "while we're still doing it well"
ABC AudioAs The Who gets ready to launch the second North American leg of its The Who Hits Back! tour next month, singer Roger Daltrey reveals this could be the British rock legends' final r...
Matt Friedlander Sep 08, 2022

Music community reacts to death of Queen Elizabeth II
Members of the music community are sharing their thoughts on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, who died Thursday at age 96. Here are reactions by some...
Josh Johnson and Matt Friedlander Sep 08, 2022

Queen's Roger Taylor releasing live album documenting 2021 UK solo tour
UMeIn October 2021, Queen drummer Roger Taylor toured the U.K. in support of his new latest album, Outsider. A collection of performances from the trek is set to be released on September 30....
Matt Friedlander Sep 08, 2022
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