Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Christine McVie on Fleetwood Mac: "We've kind of broke up now"
Daniel Knighton/Getty ImagesAs Christine McVie prepares to release her first solo compilation, Songbird (A Solo Collection), on June 24, the Fleetwood Mac singer/keyboardist has shared some potentiall...
Jun 16, 2022
Rod Stewart to release video tribute to his dad, hold special concert in his honor
Warner MusicJust in time for Father's Day, Rod Stewart is paying tribute to his late father, Robert, with a video and a concert. Rod has dropped two teaser videos for "Touchline" from his most recent ...
Jun 16, 2022
Ringo Starr's All Starr Band announces rescheduled dates for recently postponed US shows
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesRingo Starr's All Starr Band recently postponed the last 12 concerts of the first leg of their 2022 North American tour after two members of the group -- Edgar Winter and Stev...
Jun 16, 2022
Mariah Carey thanks fans ahead of induction into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Courtesy of Songwriters Hall of FameMariah Carey will soon have her name added to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Ahead of the ceremony, the hitmaker sweetly thanked fans for the honor. Taking...
Jun 16, 2022
Def Leppard promises "crown jewels" & more on pandemic-delayed Stadium Tour: "It's gonna be even bigger"
Courtesy of Live NationDef Leppard has certainly been waiting ages to rock on The Stadium Tour. The much-anticipated run -- which also features the reunited Mötley Crüe, Poison and Joan Jett...
Jun 16, 2022
David Bowie's landmark 'Ziggy Stardust' album was released 50 years ago today
Parlophone RecordsFifty years ago today, on June 16, 1972, David Bowie released his classic fifth studio album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, one of the defining recor...
Jun 16, 2022
Ex-Poco/Buffalo Springfield member Richie Furay releases cover of "Walking in Memphis," companion video
BMG/Renew RecordsCountry-rock pioneer Richie Furay, a founding member of both Buffalo Springfield and Poco, has released his new cover of Marc Cohn's 1991 hit "Walking in Memphis" as an advance track ...
Jun 15, 2022
Star-studded streaming event celebrating new Everly Brothers compilation taking place Sunday
Warner RecordsThe new Everly Brothers compilation Hey Doll Baby gets its release this Friday, June 17. To celebrate that album's arrival, a star-studded streaming concert event will premiere this Sund...
Jun 15, 2022
Joan Jett, Gene Simmons, Alanis Morissette part of lineup for Taylor Hawkins tribute show in LA
Courtesy of Nasty Little ManAfter announcing the performers for the Taylor Hawkins tribute concert in London on September 3, Foo Fighters have now revealed the initial lineup for the Los Angeles tribu...
Jun 15, 2022
Mick Jagger "feeling much better" after COVID diagnosis; Rolling Stones reschedule Amsterdam concert
Dave J Hogan/Dave J. Hogan/Getty ImagesGood news from Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, who says he's recovering well after testing positive for COVID-19, which forced the band to postpone two show...
Jun 15, 2022