Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
KISS' Gene Simmons introduces new signature Gibson bass, the G2 Thunderbird
Gibson BrandsLast year, KISS singer/bassist Gene Simmons and the Gibson company announced that they had partnered to launch a new line of electric guitars and basses called G2, pronounced G-squared.&n...
Apr 19, 2022
Takin' It "Easy": The Doobie Brothers release new single from 2021 studio album, 'Liberté'
Island RecordsThe Doobie Brothers have released a new single from their latest studio album, 2021's Liberté: the grooving, mid-tempo rock track "Easy." The tune was co-written by founding Doobi...
Apr 19, 2022
Red Hot Chili Peppers performing on 2022 'Billboard' Music Awards
NBCGet ready to do a little dance and drink a little water while watching the Billboard Music Awards. Red Hot Chili Peppers are set to perform at the 2022 edition of the ceremony, which airs May 15 at...
Apr 19, 2022
David Lee Roth, Joe Satriani weigh in on proposed Van Halen tribute after Jason Newsted revealed project
Kevin Mazur/MTV VMAs 2021/Getty Images for MTV/ViacomCBS; Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesA few days ago, former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted revealed in an interview with The Palm Beach Post that six m...
Apr 19, 2022
Highway 5 Revisited? Bob Dylan schedules West Coast tour in May and June
Dave J Hogan/Getty Images for ABABob Dylan has announced a new U.S. tour leg that will see the 80-year-old folk-rock legend and his band visiting a variety of West Coast cities. The trek kicks off May...
Apr 19, 2022
Papa Was a Beach Boy?: Beach Boys and Temptations performing together at a series of shows this summer
Courtesy of ID PRThe Beach Boys are celebrating their 60th anniversary this year with their "Sixty Years of the Sounds of Summer" tour, and now the legendary rock band has announced a series of six sh...
Apr 19, 2022
George Thorogood on getting to release compilation of original songs: "I'm still pinching myself"
UMeOn Friday, George Thorogood and the Destroyers released a compilation called The Original George Thorogood that focuses on some of the memorable songs written by the beloved roots-rock band's front...
Apr 19, 2022
Michael Stipe has recorded new song with Brian Eno to be released this week as part of Earth Day campaign
Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images; David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty ImagesMichael Stipe has collaborated with famed producer Brian Eno on a new single titled "Future If Future" that's one of about 100 songs...
Apr 18, 2022
"It's My Lunch": Jon Bon Jovi's kids had to explain Grubhub to him
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for iHeartMediaBon Jovi is currently on their long-delayed tour in support of their album 2020, but let's hope Jon Bon Jovi's got an easy way to eat his meals on the road. He...
Apr 18, 2022
Journey schedules four special orchestral concerts this Las Vegas in July
AEG PresentsThis past December, Journey played a special orchestral concert in Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and now the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers are set to return to Sin City this...
Apr 18, 2022