Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel & more appear in trailer for documentary, 'Ron Delsener Presents'
AbramoramaJon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen are among the A-list rock stars featured in the trailer for the upcoming documentary Ron Delsener Presents, about legendary New York concert pr...
Apr 29, 2025
Bruce Springsteen continues to praise Jeremy Allen White: 'He is tremendous'
Bobby Bank/GC ImagesBruce Springsteen is once again praising actor Jeremy Allen White, who’ll play him in the upcoming movie Deliver Me From Nowhere, due out later this year.Springstee...
Apr 29, 2025
John Densmore to take part in Tribeca Festival screening of The Doors documentary
Lester Cohen/Getty Images for JFAThe Doors' drummer John Densmore is taking part in the Tribeca Festival this year.As part of the 60th anniversary celebration of the band, the Rock & Roll Hal...
Apr 29, 2025
Sammy Hagar speculates on why Alex Van Halen won’t talk to him
Disney/Michael Le Brecht IISammy Hagar has said his new song "Encore, Thank You, Good Night," was inspired by a dream he had about Eddie Van Halen, but it turns out Eddie’s not the only Van Hale...
Apr 29, 2025
Billy Joel's 'Piano Man' hits a billion streams; ex-wife recounts Billy story she 'hesitated' to put in new memoir
Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel in 1999; Diane Freed / Liaison AgencyBilly Joel's signature song is the newest member of the Spotify Billions Club."Piano Man," the title track from Billy's 1973 break...
Apr 29, 2025
On This Day, April 29, 1989: Jon Bon Jovi married high school sweetheart, Dorothea Hurley
On This Day, April 29, 1989…Bon Jovi frontman Jon Bon Jovi married his high school sweetheart, Dorothea Hurley.Bon Jovi was in Los Angeles for their tour in support of their album New Jersey wh...
Apr 29, 2025
The Alarm frontman Mike Peters dies after 30-year battle with cancer
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesMike Peters, frontman for the '80s rock band The Alarm, has died after a 30-year battle with cancer. He was 66.Peters' death was confirmed on the band's Instagram, with a po...
Apr 29, 2025
John Mellencamp to perform at 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala
Gary Miller/Getty ImagesJohn Mellencamp is confirmed to perform at the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum’s 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala, happening May 16 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles....
Apr 29, 2025
Zak Starkey on working with The Who: 'It’s not a job, it’s a calling'
Carsten Koall/picture alliance via Getty ImagesZak Starkey is happy to have his job with The Who back.The drummer, son of Ringo Starr, was briefly let go by Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, before ev...
Apr 28, 2025
Joe Cocker’s family 'thrilled' by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction
Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameThe late Joe Cocker was one of the artists chosen for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, and his family is happy to see him finally recognized.Cocker, ...
Apr 28, 2025