Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Elton John mourns the queen: "I will miss her dearly"
DAVE THOMPSON/POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesElton John had a closer relationship with Queen Elizabeth II than most global music stars: not only did she knight him and make a member of the Order of Com...
Sep 08, 2022
Arise, Sir Paul: All the rock and pop stars who were honored by Queen Elizabeth II
Avalon/Getty ImagesThe passing of Queen Elizabeth II is likely to hit some of the world's most famous musicians hard because during her reign, she bestowed royal honors on many of them, including knig...
Sep 08, 2022
Archival 1969 Jimi Hendrix Experience live album arriving in November
Experience Hendrix LLC/Legacy RecordingsAn archival live album capturing The Jimi Hendrix Experience's 1969 performance at the Los Angeles Forum will be released on November 18, nine da...
Sep 08, 2022
Fatherhood in the age of social media? Goo Goo Dolls singer says there's "a lot of panic" involved
John Rzeznik, wife Melina and daughter; Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Little Kids RockGoo Goo Dolls' latest single "You Are the Answer" is a message of encouragement, urging someone to look withi...
Sep 08, 2022
John Mellencamp joins performance lineup for Colts owner Jim Irsay's guitar exhibit in Indianapolis
Mark Sagliocco/Getty ImagesJohn Mellencamp, blues legend Buddy Guy and singer/songwriter John Hiatt have joined the lineup artists who will perform at the latest exhibit of Indianapolis Colts owner Ji...
Sep 08, 2022
McCartney, Rolling Stones among stars taking part in Gibson's Guitars for Peace initiative
Credit: MJ KimPaul McCartney, The Rolling Stones and Slash are among a variety of famous musicians who recently performed live with one of a series of Ukraine-themed Gibson Les Paul electric guitars t...
Sep 07, 2022
Interactive Bruce Springsteen exhibit opening at LA's Grammy Museum next month
Courtesy of The Grammy MuseumA new exhibition celebrating the performance history of Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band will open October 15 at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. "Bruce Springstee...
Sep 07, 2022
Elton John says he's done with touring, but is keeping his options open: "Life is full of surprises!"
Rocket Entertainment/Ben GibsonElton John remains firm that once he wraps his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour he's permanently closing the chapter on touring. Speaking with the U.K.'s&n...
Sep 07, 2022
Isle of Man post office issuing series of collectible David Bowie stamps
Courtesy of Isle of Man Post OfficeThe British Crown Dependency of the Isle of Man will issue a new collection of eight David Bowie-themed stamps on September 12 in honor of the late rock le...
Sep 07, 2022
Bruce Springsteen to perform at Stand Up for Heroes benefit in NYC this November
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for SUFHAs has become tradition, Bruce Springsteen will perform at the 2022 edition of the annual Stand Up for Heroes benefit event, which will take place November 7 at the...
Sep 07, 2022