Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Madonna's 'Will & Grace' role was "50% less funny" because of the way she dressed, says executive producer
Chris Haston/NBCU Photo BankWill & Grace executive producer Gary Janetti is looking back at Madonna's infamous cameo and hinted she made herself less funny beca...
Megan Stone Jun 22, 2022

New documentary about Don McLean's "American Pie" to premiere in theaters and on Paramount+ in July
Courtesy of Paramount+A new documentary focusing on Don McLean's epic 1971 song "American Pie" and its legacy will premiere in theaters in New York and Los Angeles on July 8 and will make its televisi...
Matt Friedlander Jun 22, 2022

ZZ Top teaming up with Jeff Beck, Heart's Ann Wilson for three shows in Texas this September
Jef Beck and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons in 2009; Kevin Mazur/WireImageZZ Top has added three new shows to their 2022 Raw Whisky Tour, all taking place in their home state of Texas in late September and fe...
Matt Friedlander Jun 22, 2022

Kate Bush gives rare interview to talk 'Stranger Things'-driven resurgence: "It's just extraordinary"
Courtesy of Netflix"Running Up That Hill" has accomplished a lot over the past month during its Stranger Things-driven resurgence, but, perhaps, nothing is more impressive than getting Kate Bush to gi...
Josh Johnson Jun 22, 2022

50th anniversary vinyl reissue of Jethro Tull's 1972 album 'Thick as a Brick' due out in July
RhinoA 50th anniversary vinyl reissue of Jethro Tull's classic 1972 concept album Thick as a Brick will be released on July 29. The reissue will offer a recreation of the original album's unique packa...
Matt Friedlander Jun 22, 2022

For June's Black Music Month, The Isley Brothers speak about the importance of Black music
Paras Griffin/Getty ImagesThe Isley Brothers were among the list of stars inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame last Thursday, and ahead of their nostalgic performance of past hits at the ce...
Jamia Pugh Jun 22, 2022

Al Jardine discusses Beach Boys' expanded 'Sounds of Summer' compilation, reflects on band's 60th anniversary
Capitol/UMeThe Beach Boys released an expanded and remastered version of their popular 2003 hits compilation Sounds of Summer: The Very Best of The Beach Boys this past Friday. The updated retrospecti...
Matt Friedlander Jun 22, 2022

Roger Waters drops by 'The Late Show' for a special performance of "Another Brick in the Wall"
Raphael Dias/Getty ImagesFounding Pink Floyd singer/bassist Roger Waters is getting ready to embark on his This Is Not a Drill tour of North America, and he gave us a little taste of what to expect du...
George Constantino Jun 22, 2022

Eurythmics' Dave Stewart & Evanescence's Amy Lee share video for "Love Hurts" duet; single dropping Friday
Bay Street RecordsEurythmics' Dave Stewart and Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee have premiered a video for their collaborative cover of The Everly Brothers' "Love Hurts." The black-and-white clip featur...
Josh Johnson Jun 21, 2022

New book focusing on Pink Floyd's 'Animals' album & tour to be published in August
Gonzo MultimediaA new book that tells the story of the making of Pink Floyd's 1977 concept album Animals and the tours in support of the record will be released on August 1 and can be preordered now a...
Matt Friedlander Jun 21, 2022
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