Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Paul McCartney set to get back on tour with concert tonight in Spokane, Washington
Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesIt's been almost three years since Paul McCartney last played a full-length concert -- with his long hiatus due, of course, to the COVID-19 pandemic -- but the former Beatles sta...
Apr 28, 2022
Devo's Gerald Casale says induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame would be "a feather in [our] cap"
Daniel Knighton/FilmMagicDevo is among the nominees for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, marking the third time that the quirky and influential New Wave band has been in the...
Apr 28, 2022
Gene Simmons invites Ace Frehley to "jump up on stage" with KISS during the band's encores
Ace Frehley and Gene Simmons in 2017; Hannah Foslien/Getty Images for The Children MatterKISS bassist/singer Gene Simmons has extended an invitation to the band's founding lead guitarist, Ace Frehley,...
Apr 27, 2022
Watch trailer for 'George Michael Freedom Uncut' documentary
Courtesy of Trafalgar Releasing & Sony Music EntertainmentFollowing the news that a new documentary about George Michael, narrated by the late star himself, would be heading to movie theaters worl...
Apr 27, 2022
Foreigner raised over $100,000 for Ukrainian relief during recent Las Vegas residency
Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesForeigner's recent eight-show Las Vegas residency at The Venetian Theatre raised more than $100,000 for the American Red Cross' Ukrainian relief efforts as part a partnersh...
Apr 27, 2022
Crowded House announces North American tour in support of last year's 'Dreamers Are Waiting' album
Dave Simpson/WireImageVeteran New Zealand/Australian pop-rock band Crowded House has lined up a 2022 North American tour in support of their latest studio album, 2021's Dreamers Are Waiting. The trek ...
Apr 27, 2022
New official book about late ELP keyboardist Keith Emerson available for pre-order
Keith Emerson in 1977; Ed Perlstein/Redferns/Getty ImagesA new book celebrating the life and music of late Emerson, Lake & Palmer keyboardist Keith Emerson can be pre-ordered now. The official boo...
Apr 27, 2022
Alex Lifeson's Envy of None band mate Andy Curran says group may be open to playing a few "special shows"
KscopeEnvy of None, the new band featuring Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson, released its self-titled debut album earlier this month. The band, which also features bassist Andy Curran of the veteran Canadi...
Apr 27, 2022
The O'Jays announce plans to launch farewell tour
Paras Griffin/Getty ImagesThe "Love Train" is preparing for its final journey: Legendary R&B/soul group The O'Jays have announced that they will be mounting a farewell tour. The group, which has b...
Apr 26, 2022
Bob Dylan has rerecorded some of his classic songs for release on T Bone Burnett's new hi-fi format
Gus Stewart/Redferns via Getty ImagesBob Dylan has recorded updated versions of some of his well-known songs with acclaimed producer T Bone Burnett in conjunction with Burnett's plans to introduce a n...
Apr 26, 2022