Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ronnie Spector, voice of The Ronettes, dead at 78
Santiago Felipe/Getty Images Ronnie Spector, the voice behind The Ronettes' hits like "Be My Baby" and "Baby, I Love You," has died. She was 78. A statement on her website reads, "Our beloved earth an...
Jan 12, 2022
Whitney Houston becomes the third female artist in history to achieve this record sales milestone
Scott Gries/ImageDirectWhitney Houston is dancing with a brand new record -- she is now the third female artist in history to achieve an RIAA-certified Diamond album and song. To be ce...
Jan 12, 2022
Jethro Tull debuts music video for title track of upcoming studio album, 'The Zealot Gene'
Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty ImagesJethro Tull has premiered a music video for a third advance track from its forthcoming studio album, The Zealot Gene, the record's ...
Jan 12, 2022
Mariah Carey announces new children's book, 'The Christmas Princess'
Gotham/GC ImagesMariah Carey is extending the holiday season thanks to her all-new children's book, The Christmas Princess. The singer unveiled the adorable cover art on Wedn...
Jan 12, 2022
Kenny Loggins releasing memoir, 'Still Alright,' in June
Hachette BooksKenny Loggins will reflect on his decades-long career in a new memoir, Still Alright, due out June 14, 2022. The title of the book is, of course, inspired by his 1980 top 10 hit "I'm Alr...
Jan 12, 2022
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson's new band Envy of None to release self-titled debut album in April
KscopeRush guitarist Alex Lifeson has formed a new band called Envy of None that will release its self-titled debut album on April 8. Envy of None also features bassist Andy Curran of the veteran Cana...
Jan 12, 2022
Marshall Tucker Band launching 50th anniversary tour tonight in Texas
Credit: Mariah GrayThe Marshall Tucker Band are set to launch a 2022 U.S. tour celebrating their 50th anniversary with a concert tonight in The Woodlands, Texas. The Southern rockers' trek currently f...
Jan 12, 2022
Topps introduces new series of collectible Elvis Presley trading cards
Courtesy of ToppsThe Topps trading card company has just announced plans for a new collection of cards focusing on the life and career of the "King of Rock and Roll," the late Elvis Presley. The first...
Jan 12, 2022
Sonic Satisfaction: New Rolling Stones-sanctioned high-fidelity headphones on sale now
Roland/V-MODA/BravadoThe Rolling Stones, in conjunction with Universal Music Group's merch company Bravado, have officially sanctioned a new line of high-quality headphones produced in partnership by ...
Jan 11, 2022
Sheryl Crow's alma mater names choral performance and rehearsal hall in her honor
Erika Goldring/Getty ImagesStudents attending the University of Missouri's School of Music will now be able to gather in Sheryl Crow Hall. The university, which is Sheryl's alma mater, has named a cho...
Jan 11, 2022