Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Colts owner Jim Irsay to display collection of historic rock guitars in NYC next week
Courtesy of The Jim Irsay CollectionIn recent years, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has purchased some of the music world's most historic guitars, as well as many other famous memorabilia items. H...
May 26, 2022
Jon Anderson, Geoff Downes among artists paying homage to late Yes drummer Alan White
Alan White and Jon Anderson in 2017; D Dipasupil/FilmMagicIn the wake of the sad news that longtime Yes drummer Alan White died today at age 72, a number of music artists have shared tributes to the l...
May 26, 2022
Depeche Mode's Andy Fletcher dead at 60
Sylvain Lefevre/Getty ImagesDepeche Mode member Andy Fletcher has died at age 60. The seminal synth-pop band announced the news in a statement Thursday, reading, "We are shocked and filled with overwh...
May 26, 2022
35 years ago today, Richard Marx released the "most important song" of his career: "I cherish it"
Bobby Bank/Getty ImagesThirty-five years ago today -- May 26, 1987 -- Richard Marx released his debut single, "Don't Mean Nothing." It hit #3, earned him a Grammy nomination and launched a career...
May 26, 2022
Yes drummer Alan White dead at 72
Will Ireland/Future Publishing via Getty ImagesAlan White, the drummer for, and longest continuously serving member of, Yes, has died at age 72. The band announced the news on its official T...
May 26, 2022
Will ABBA's high-tech show 'Voyage' head to Las Vegas? "We'll see," says Benny Andersson
Gus Stewart/RedfernsABBA's new show Voyage, featuring digital avatars of the legendary Swedish band performing their hits with a live band, officially opens on Friday night in a purpose-built theater ...
May 26, 2022
Def Leppard debuts "Fire It Up" video, performs on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
UMeDef Leppard has debuted the official music video for their latest single, "Fire It Up," a stadium-ready chant-along tune that appears on the band's upcoming studio album Diamond Star Halos. Th...
May 26, 2022
CCR debuts new "Travelin' Band" music video in advance of special Record Store Day vinyl single
Craft RecordingsA new official video for the classic 1970 Creedence Clearwater Revival hit "Travelin' Band" has just debuted on the Craft Recordings label's official YouTube channel in advance of the ...
May 26, 2022
Returning All Starr Band member Edgar Winter says new tour with Ringo Starr will be "a beautiful reunion"
Edgar Winter and Ringo Starr in 2010; David Livingston/Getty ImagesRingo Starr and his All Starr Band launch their 2022 North American tour this Friday, May 27, in Rama, Canada. The lineup of the form...
May 26, 2022
Def Leppard to rock 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' tonight; band's new "Fire It Up" video premieres Thursday
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images For The Rock and Roll Hall of FameAs Def Leppard prepares to release its latest studio album, Diamond Star Halos, on Friday, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will be...
May 25, 2022