Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Watch Bruce Springsteen chat with Eddie Vedder about Pearl Jam singer's new solo album 'Earthling'
Debra L Rothenberg/FilmMagicBruce Springsteen is helping Eddie Vedder celebrate the release of the Pearl Jam frontman's new solo album, Earthling. The Boss and Vedder got together at Springsteen's far...
Josh Johnson and Matt Friedlander Feb 11, 2022

Doobie Brothers and solo star Michael McDonald turns 70 this Saturday
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesMichael McDonald, the soulful singer and talented songwriter and keyboardist who found success with The Doobie Brothers, as a solo artist and as a collaborator with various ...
Matt Friedlander Feb 11, 2022

We will always love her: Whitney Houston died 10 years ago today
Lester Cohen/WireImageIt's hard to believe it's been a decade since Whitney Houston's shocking and tragic death on February 11, 2012. But we will always love her: Her life story, and her music, are st...
Andrea Dresdale Feb 11, 2022

Ian McDonald, founding member of King Crimson and Foreigner, dead at 75
Bobby Bank/Getty ImagesIan McDonald, a multi-instrumentalist and founding member of King Crimson and Foreigner, has died at the age of 75. The rocker "passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022 in his...
George Constantino Feb 11, 2022

Former Yes singer Jon Anderson to mount 2022 tour with Paul Green Rock Academy launching in April
Courtesy of Paul GreenLast summer, Jon Anderson teamed up with the students of the Paul Green Rock Academy for an 11-date U.S. tour, and the now former Yes frontman is set to join forces again with th...
Matt Friedlander Feb 10, 2022

Oscar-nominated Summer of Soul doc to air on ABC this month; expanded soundtrack LP coming in June
Searchlight PicturesWant to watch the Oscar-nominated documentary Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), but don't have Hulu or Disney+? You're in luck. The acclaimed film...
Andrea Dresdale Feb 10, 2022

The Black Crowes, Jaimoe, Trey Anastasio Band & many more to perform at 2022 Peach Music Festival
Courtesy of Live NationThe lineup for the 2022 edition of the Allman Brothers Band-founded Peach Music Festival has been unveiled, and The Black Crowes and Phish singer/guitarist Trey Anastasio's solo...
Matt Friedlander Feb 10, 2022

Elton John congratulates US figure skater Nathan Chen, who won Olympic gold while skating to "Rocket Man"
Erika Goldring/Getty Images; Jean Catuffe/Getty ImagesIn case you missed it, U.S. figure skater Nathan Chen won the gold medal Wednesday night at the Winter Olympics in Beijing in the men's singles co...
Matt Friedlander Feb 10, 2022

Every dollar you take: Sting sells songwriting catalog for a reported $250 million
Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Caesars EntertainmentSting is the latest rock legend to cash in by selling the rights to his music. MusicWeek reports that Sting has sold his entire songwriting catal...
Andrea Dresdale Feb 10, 2022

Mick Fleetwood reflects on Fleetwood Mac drama during making of 'Rumours,' released 45 years ago this month
Fleetwood Mac in 1977; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesFleetwood Mac's Rumours was released 45 years ago this past week, and in conjunction with the anniversary, drummer Mick Fleetwood reflecte...
Matt Friedlander Feb 10, 2022
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