Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Check out Sammy Hagar & The Circle's new cover of Elvis Costello's "Pump It Up"
UMeSammy Hagar & The Circle have released a raucous, hard-rocking version of Elvis Costello and the Attractions' classic 1978 song "Pump It Up" as the second advance track from their forthcoming s...
Aug 19, 2022
Late Clash frontman Joe Strummer was born 70 years ago this Sunday
Joe Strummer in 1999; Martyn Goodacre/Getty ImagesThis Sunday, August 21, would've been the 70th birthday of the late Joe Strummer, frontman of the hugely influential British punk band The Clash. Stru...
Aug 19, 2022
Madonna complains that today's dance music is too "confusing" and "chaotic"
Warner RecordsMadonna released Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones, a massive compilation of all 50 of her #1 hits on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart, today. But the Queen of Pop says she find...
Aug 19, 2022
Red Hot Chili Peppers to receive 2022 Global Icon Award VMA, release new single "Tippa My Tongue"
Courtesy of MTVRed Hot Chili Peppers will receive the Global Icon Award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. The honor, which was given to Foo Fighters in 2021, "celebrates an artist or band whose unpa...
Aug 19, 2022
Toto's David Paich on releasing his debut solo EP, 'Forgotten Toys': "I'm giddy and have butterflies"
The Players Club/Mascot Label GroupAlmost 50 years after beginning his professional music career, founding Toto keyboardist/singer/songwriter David Paich has released his debut solo EP, Forgotten Toys...
Aug 19, 2022
Who-themed VW camper van inspired by "Magic Bus" to be auctioned next week
Roger Daltrey with The Magic Bus in 2008; Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesHere's exciting news for Who fans with some disposable cash available: A 1965 Volkswagen camper van that was customized and restored i...
Aug 18, 2022
INXS' Andrew Farriss debuts video for country-influenced new solo single "You Are My Rock"
BMGFounding INXS multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Andrew Farriss has just released a music video for the latest single from his 2021 self-titled debut solo album, the uplifting "You Are My Rock," ...
Aug 18, 2022
The Band marking 'Rock of Ages' 50th anniversary by debuting unseen photos, restored videos
Capitol Records/UMeThe Band's classic 1972 double live album, Rock of Ages, was released 50 years ago this week. To commemorate its anniversary, a series of previously unseen photos taken at the ...
Aug 18, 2022
Elton John relaxes in the South of France ahead of Britney collab release
InterscopeElton John's been traveling the world on his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, but he's finally enjoying some much-deserved time off with his family. As the Daily Mail reports, Elto...
Aug 18, 2022
"Queen of Christmas" trademark battle update: Darlene Love issues statement about Mariah Carey
John Paul Filo/CBS via Getty ImagesMariah Carey's attempt to trademark the phrase "Queen of Christmas" has encountered more pushback from Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love, who has been calle...
Aug 18, 2022