Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Joni Mitchell receives honorary degree from Berklee College of Music
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyJoni Mitchell was presented with an honorary doctorate by the prestigious Boston-based institution the Berklee College of Music during an event he...
Aug 25, 2022
Carole King advocates for forest preservation in 'NY Times' essay
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of FameCarole King has contributed a guest essay in Thursday’s The New York Times, advocating for the protection of America’s forests. T...
Aug 25, 2022
Soundtrack to new David Bowie film 'Moonage Daydream' due out digitally in September
Parlophone RecordsThe soundtrack album to the official David Bowie documentary Moonage Daydream will be released via digital formats on September 16, coinciding with the movie's theatrical premiere, w...
Aug 25, 2022
Blood Sugar Stoner Magik: Cheech & Chong presenting Red Hot Chili Peppers with Global Icon VMA
Courtesy of MTVRed Hot Chili Peppers will be celebrating at the VMAs with Cheech & Chong. According to Variety, the famed stoner comedy duo will present the "Californication" outfit with the Globa...
Aug 25, 2022
Billy Joel welcomes pop star Olivia Rodrigo for surprise performance at Madison Square Garden
Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesAfter name-dropping Billy Joel in her song "Deju Vu," teen pop star Olivia Rodrigo joined the Piano Man to perform the hit tune Wednesday night during the latest installment of...
Aug 25, 2022
Eric Clapton's chart-topping 1992 'Unplugged' album celebrates its 30th anniversary
Reprise RecordsThirty years ago today, Eric Clapton released what has become the best-selling album of his career, Unplugged. The 14-track acoustic live collection features performances from an episod...
Aug 25, 2022
Bret Michaels wants to write one great new rock song with Poison
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live NationIt's been over 20 years since Poison released an album of new original songs, 2002's Hollyweird. While frontman Bret Michaels says he's not anxious to make anot...
Aug 24, 2022
Britney Spears shares extended clip of Elton John collab "Hold Me Closer"
InterscopeThe other day, Elton John performed his forthcoming Britney Spears collab at a popular restaurant in Cannes, France. Now, Britney has shared an extended preview of the so...
Aug 24, 2022
Jackson Browne, Smokey Robinson among stars featured on Rita Wilson's 'Now & Forever: Duets' album
Sing It Loud RecordsJackson Browne, Smokey Robinson and Elvis Costello are among the collaborators featured on actress/singer Rita Wilson's forthcoming album, Now & Forever: Duets, a covers collec...
Aug 24, 2022
Paula Abdul sprinted down Broadway barefoot to make it to musical on time
ABC/Ser BaffoPaula Abdul knows what it's like when people arrive late to her shows -- so that may explain why she recently ran down Broadway barefoot to make it to a musical on time. Page Six rep...
Aug 24, 2022