Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Expanded 40th anniversary reissue of Michael Jackson's landmark album 'Thriller' due in November
Sony Music EntertainmentMichael Jackson's Thriller, the best-selling album of all time worldwide, marks its 40th anniversary this November 30, and in celebration of the milestone, an expanded version ...
May 16, 2022
Eric Clapton postpones two European concerts after testing positive for COVID-19; announces Sept. US shows
Harry Herd/RedfernsEric Clapton has postponed the first two dates of a new run of European concerts this week because he recently contracted the COVID-19 virus. The affected dates were scheduled for T...
May 16, 2022
Eurythmics' Dave Stewart says he and Annie Lennox are "very excited" about Rock Hall induction
Kevin Kane/Getty Images for The Rainforest FundAs announced earlier this month, Eurythmics are among the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, who will be honored at a November 5 ceremony in Lo...
May 16, 2022
'Billboard' Music Awards: Rolling Stones, Elton John among early winners
Jason Koerner/WireImageThe Rolling Stones were among the early winners of Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The St...
May 15, 2022
Listen to the title track of America singer Gerry Beckley's forthcoming solo album, 'Aurora'
Blue Élan RecordsAmerica's Gerry Beckley has released the title track of his upcoming album Aurora as the latest advance single from the record, which is due out on July 1. "Aurora," which kick...
May 13, 2022
The Clash's 'Combat Rock' was released 40 years ago this Saturday
Sony Music EntertainmentThis Saturday marks the 40th anniversary of the release of The Clash's fifth and most commercially successful studio album, Combat Rock. Released on May 14, 1982, the album was...
May 13, 2022
Letting the days go by: Talking Heads frontman David Byrne celebrates his 70th birthday on Saturday
Gus Stewart/WireImageFounding Talking Heads singer/guitarist David Byrne has led a wild, wild life, and this Saturday, May 14, the talented, quirky and prolific musician celebrates his 70th birthday. ...
May 13, 2022
What a concept! Smash Mouth releases Owl City remix of "All Star"
UMe/Interscope RecordsThe years start coming and they don't stop coming, but Smash Mouth's "All Star" still remains. The much-memed, Shrek-soundtracking hit has received a update in the form of a new ...
May 13, 2022
Rolling Stones' archival 1977 concert album 'Live at the El Mocambo' released today
UMeThe new archival Rolling Stones concert album Live at the El Mocambo, featuring performances from two shows that the British rock legends played at the famed Toronto club on March 4 and 5, 1977, wa...
May 13, 2022
Fran Drescher reveals she spent two years convincing Elton John to cameo on 'The Nanny'
Andrew Shawaf / Contributor / Getty ImagesElton John made a splash on The Nanny when he made a cameo in 1997 in the season five episode "First Date." Star Fran Descher r...
May 13, 2022