Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
John Mellencamp's new album, 'Strictly a One-Eyed Jack,' arrives today, featuring three Springsteen collabs
Cover: Speck Mellencamp/Republic RecordsJohn Mellencamp's first studio album in five years, Strictly a One-Eyed Jack, was released today. As previously reported, Bruce Springsteen appears on three of ...
Jan 21, 2022
Meat Loaf passes away at age 74
Jo Hale/RedfernsMeat Loaf has passed away at age 74. The news was confirmed in a statement on the rocker and actor’s Facebook page. “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable...
Jan 21, 2022
Patti Smith to present livestream event next month showcasing her songs and writing
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Electric LadyPatti Smith has announced plans for a special livestream event that will take place February 2 at Electric Lady Studios in New York City, that will feature...
Jan 20, 2022
Ladies in waiting: All-female Rock Fantasy Camp featuring Nancy Wilson, Melissa Etheridge & others postponed
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for God’s Love we Deliver The first all-female edition of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, which originally was scheduled to take place in Los Angeles from January 27 to Janu...
Jan 20, 2022
Patti Smith, Iggy Pop, Bernard Sumner & more taking part in 2022 Tibet House US virtual benefit concert
Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images for Tibet HousePatti Smith, Iggy Pop and New Order's Bernard Sumner are among the music artists who will be taking part in the 2022 Tibet House US virtual benefit concert,...
Jan 20, 2022
The Who, Stevie Nicks, Lionel Richie among artists headlining 2022 New Orleans Jazz Fest
Win McNamee/Getty Images; ABC AudioAfter being canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is scheduled to return this spring with a lineup t...
Jan 20, 2022
Jimi Hendrix's estate sues heirs of Hendrix's ex-band mates to block copyright-infringement lawsuit
Gilles Petard/RedfernsJimi Hendrix's estate has filed a lawsuit against the heirs of the two other original members of The Jimi Hendrix Experience -- bassist Noel Redding and drummer Mitch Mitchell --...
Jan 20, 2022
Elton John returns to the stage, adds "Cold Heart" to set list
Erika Goldring/Getty ImagesElton John's much-delayed Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour resumed Wednesday night in New Orleans, with a fresh new addition to his set list. Not only did Elton play pretty m...
Jan 20, 2022
Shout It Out Loud! Happy 70th Birthday to KISS frontman Paul Stanley!
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesHere's wishing a very happy birthday to KISS' Paul Stanley, who was born 70 years ago today. The band's frontman, co-lead singer and rhythm guitarist was born Stanley Eisen in...
Jan 20, 2022
The Scorpions debut music video for title track of forthcoming album, 'Rock Believer'
Klaus Voormann/Spinefarm RecordsThe Scorpions celebrate the joy of rocking their fans like a hurricane in the official video for the title track of their forthcoming studio album, Rock Believer. The c...
Jan 19, 2022