Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Michael Stipe and Peter Gabriel charity Earth Day tracks are available now
Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesFriday, April 22 is Earth Day, so here's a reminder that you can score some unique and rare tracks today -- and fight the global climate crisis at the same time. As previousl...
Apr 22, 2022
Happy Birthday, Babs! Barbra Streisand turns 80 on Sunday
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for BSBOn Sunday, April 24, Barbra Streisand celebrates her 80th birthday. A superstar of stage, screen, song and more, the Brooklyn, New York-born Streisand is one of the few...
Apr 22, 2022
Cynthia Plaster Caster, who "immortalized" Jimi Hendrix and others, dead at 74
Roger Kisby/Getty ImagesCynthia Albritton, who as Cynthia Plaster Caster became famous for immortalizing the genitalia of male musicians in plaster, has died, Variety reports. She was 74. Albritton st...
Apr 22, 2022
The Who kicks off 2022 North American tour tonight; band reveals opening acts joining them on the trek
Courtesy of Live NationThe Who launches its The Who Hits Back! tour tonight in Hollywood, Florida, which sees the British rock legends returning to the road for the first time since wrapping up their ...
Apr 22, 2022
Compilation of rare 1960s tracks by 10cc's Kevin Godley and Lol Creme due out in June
Cherry Red RecordsA collection of rare recordings by 10cc co-founders Kevin Godley and Lol Creme from the late 1960s will be released on June 10. Frabjous Days -- The Secret World of Godley & Crem...
Apr 21, 2022
"Who Says" a rocker can't open a Nashville bar? Jon Bon Jovi linked to new venue in Music City
Gabriel Grams/Getty ImagesThe latest trend among country music superstars is opening their own bar, restaurant or music venue in downtown Nashville. Now it seems as though Jon Bon Jovi may want a piec...
Apr 21, 2022
Ex-Poco/Buffalo Springfield member Richie Furay releasing an album of country covers in July
Cover design: Luke Partridge; Renew Records/BMGCountry-rock pioneer Richie Furay, a co-founding member of both Buffalo Springfield and Poco, will release a new studio album called In the Country on Ju...
Apr 21, 2022
George Harrison's widow, Olivia, to release a book of 20 poems dedicated to George
Genesis PublicationsGeorge Harrison's widow, Olivia Harrison, will publish an illustrated book of poetry called Came the Lightening on June 21, in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Beatles ...
Apr 21, 2022
'Dirty Dancing' star Jennifer Grey reveals she inspired Madonna's "Express Yourself"
Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for Billboard MagazineIf you ever wondered what Madonna inspired her to write "Express Yourself," look no further than Jennifer Grey. The Dirty Dan...
Apr 21, 2022
Eddie Van Valen left substantial donation to Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation charity in his will
Eddie Van Halen and Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation's Felice Mancini in 2012; Frazer Harrison/Getty Imagesin 2015; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for SoltersThe late Eddie Van Halen put aside a substantial am...
Apr 21, 2022