Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

World premiere of Foreigner musical 'Feels Like The First Time' coming in 2026
Photo credit: Kamal AsarA new musical featuring the music of Foreigner is set to open next year in Long Island, New York.Feels Like The First Time – The Foreigner Musical is a collaboration betw...
Jill Lances May 08, 2025

On This Day, May 8, 1970: The Beatles released their final album, 'Let It Be'
On This Day, May 8, 1970 ...One month after they broke up, The Beatles released their 12th and final studio album, Let It Be.Although released after the split, Let It Be was actually recorded before t...
Jill Lances May 08, 2025

Smokey Robinson responds to lawsuit accusing him of rape and sexual assault
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesSinger Smokey Robinson has responded to a lawsuit that has accused him of sexual battery, assault and creating a hostile work environment.The four women -- all former hous...
Angeline Jane Bernabe May 08, 2025

Barry Keoghan shares his experience meeting Ringo Starr: 'I couldn’t look at him'
Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesBarry Keoghan is set to play Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes' four films about The Beatles and the actor revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he’s met the legendary rock ...
Jill Lances May 08, 2025

The Who announces dates for The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour
courtesy of Live NationAs speculated, The Who has announced dates for a new 2025 tour, which will be their final North American trek.The Song Is Over North American Farewell Tour, named afte...
Jill Lances May 08, 2025

Free exhibit of Bob Dylan’s art opening in London
An exhibit of Bob Dylan’s artwork is set to open at London’s Halcyon Gallery on Friday.The exhibit, Point Blank, will feature 97 paintings by the "Like A Rolling Stone" singer. The descrip...
Jill Lances May 08, 2025

Lynyrd Skynyrd releases live recording of ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ from 50th anniversary Ryman show
Frontiers Music SrlLynyrd Skynyrd has shared a live recording of their classic tune “Sweet Home Alabama.”The performance is taken from Celebrating 50 Years – Live At The Ryman, a spe...
Jill Lances May 07, 2025

Writers hired to pen Sam Mendes’ Beatles films
Gabe Ginsberg/WireImage)The writers of Sam Mendes’ upcoming films about The Beatles have just been revealed.Variety reports that three writers have been hired for the four films: Jez&n...
Jill Lances May 07, 2025

The Who to make 'special announcement' at London event on Thursday
Matthew Baker/Getty ImagesThe Who appear to have something brewing.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers shared a cryptic post on Instagram Wednesday, writing, “Stay tuned… in...
Jill Lances May 07, 2025

A Complete Unknown tops UK Official Film chart
Courtesy of Searchlight PicturesLooks like folks in the U.K. are really enjoying the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown.The movie, starring Timothée Chalamet, has...
Jill Lances May 07, 2025
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