Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Come to my island: Melissa Etheridge sets Mexico resort vacation festival for Labor Day weekend
Courtesy of SixthmanAfter treating fans to a festival experience on the high seas, Melissa Etheridge is returning to dry land for her next event. Melissa, who hosted The Melissa Etheridge Cruise in 20...
Apr 15, 2022
Edgar Winter says making 'Brother Johnny' tribute album was a "joyous experience"; talks Ringo collaboration
Quarto Valley RecordsEdgar Winter's new album, Brother Johnny: An All-Star Tribute to Johnny Winter, hit stores Friday. As its title suggests, the 17-track collection features Edgar teaming up with a ...
Apr 15, 2022
Peter Frampton, George Thorogood, Dion performing on Joe Bonamassa's Stream-A-Thon charity event on May 1
Daniel Knighton/Getty Images; Bobby Bank/Getty ImagesPeter Frampton, George Thorogood and doo-wop/rock 'n' roll legend Dion DiMucci are among the artists who will be taking part in acclaimed blues gui...
Apr 14, 2022
John Fogerty featured on new train-themed compilation album 'Americana Railroad'
BMG/Renew RecordsJohn Fogerty is featured on a new album called Americana Railroad made up of train-themed songs recorded by a variety of artists. The 19-track collection, which will be released on CD...
Apr 14, 2022
Here's what you can expect to learn in Mariah Carey's MasterClass
Gisela Schober/Getty Images for amFARMariah Carey is teaching her very own MasterClass that will train students how to use their voice like an instrument. According to the official press rel...
Apr 14, 2022
New David Bowie-themed film 'Moonage Daydream,' sanctioned by Bowie's estate, to be released soon
Express/Express/Getty ImagesA new film titled Moonage Daydream billed as "a definitive…portrait" of the late David Bowie will be released soon, BMG has announced. The movie, which has been in t...
Apr 14, 2022
Poison's Bret Michaels supporting legislation calling for more affordable insulin for diabetics
Stephen J. Cohen/Getty ImagesPoison frontman Bret Michaels, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child, is voicing his support for the Affordable Insulin Now Act, legislation that would put a $...
Apr 14, 2022
Van Halen's fifth album, 'Diver Down,' was released 40 years ago today
Warner RecordsToday marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Van Halen's fifth studio album, Diver Down. Diver Down became the group's highest-charting album up to that time, peaking at #3 on the ...
Apr 14, 2022
Queen's Brian May shares story behind his solo album Another World's cover photo in new YouTube series
Universal Music EnterprisesQueen guitarist Brian May has launched a new YouTube series to promote the reissue of his second solo album, 1998's Another World, which will be released in multiple formats...
Apr 13, 2022
Barry Manilow to miss premiere of his new stage musical 'Harmony' after testing positive for COVID
Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for Live NationThe official New York City premiere of Barry Manilow's stage musical Harmony is taking place tonight, but unfortunately the legendary singer and songwriter won...
Apr 13, 2022