Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Elton John's Oscar viewing party returns in person, will feature performance by Brandi Carlile
L-David Furnish, R-Elton John; Phillip Faraone/FilmMagicLast year, Elton John's Oscar viewing party went virtual, but this year, it's returning in-person. The event on March 27 in West Hollywood Park ...
Andrea Dresdale Feb 07, 2022

Reissue of Natalie Cole's chart-topping 1991 album 'Unforgettable…with Love' released today
Craft RecordingsA deluxe, 30th anniversary edition of the late Natalie Cole's chart-topping 1991 album Unforgettable…with Love was released today on CD and digital formats. The expanded collect...
Matt Friedlander Feb 04, 2022

Ex-Yes keyboardist Oliver Wakeman releasing box set featuring reissue of 2001 album he made with Steve Howe
QEDG ManagementOliver Wakeman, longtime Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman's oldest son who followed in his dad's footsteps to play with the U.K. prog-rock legends from 2008 to 2011, will be releasing a new...
Matt Friedlander Feb 04, 2022

Olivia Newton-John featured on new remix of Jim Brickman's 1997 hit "Valentine"
Green Hill MusicOne of Jim Brickman's biggest hits was his 1997 single "Valentine," featuring country star Martina McBride. Now, to mark the song's 25th anniversary, the veteran pop songwriter/pianist...
Andrea Dresdale Feb 04, 2022

Elton John tops first-ever 'Pollstar' Artist Power Index; Billy Joel, Bryan Adams in tally's top 10
Erika Goldring/Getty ImagesElton John's recently relaunched Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour has put him on top of a new weekly chart: Pollstar's Artist Power Index. The ranking combines concert ticket...
Andrea Dresdale Feb 04, 2022

Elton John guitarist Davey Johnstone's new solo album, 'Deeper than My Roots,' released today
Spirit of Unicorn MusicLongtime Elton John guitarist Davey Johnstone's first new solo album in nearly 50 years, Deeper than My Roots, got its release today. Coinciding with the album's arrival, Johnst...
Matt Friedlander Feb 04, 2022

Robbie Robertson sells music catalog to new company Iconoclast, will serve as its creative adviser
Gary Gershoff/Getty ImagesRobbie Robertson, the founding lead guitarist and main songwriter of The Band, joins the list of rock greats who have recently sold the rights to their music catalogs for big...
Matt Friedlander Feb 04, 2022

Sweet Sexagenarian: Axl Rose celebrates his 60th birthday Sunday
Mark Horton/Getty ImagesWelcome to your 60s, Axl Rose! The Guns N' Roses frontman was born on February 6, 1962, 60 years ago this Sunday. He moved to Los Angeles in the early '80s, and in 1985, Guns N...
Josh Johnson Feb 04, 2022

Red Hot Chili Peppers announce new album 'Unlimited Love,' release new single "Black Summer"
Warner RecordsIt's official: Red Hot Chili Peppers are giving fans another album, but first comes their new single, "Black Summer." After teasing the new track last week, the band released "Black Summ...
Danielle Long Feb 04, 2022

Julian Lennon explains significance of Beatles memorabilia that inspired the NFTs he's auctioning
Courtesy of Julien's AuctionsThis Monday, February 7, Julian Lennon will auction off six one-of-a-kind NFTs focusing on three prized Beatles-related items from his memorabilia collection and three gui...
Matt Friedlander Feb 04, 2022
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