Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Sting says he still misses George Michael: "We should have helped him more"
Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty ImagesLater this month, we'll mark the fifth anniversary of the tragic death of George Michael, who passed way on Christmas Day 2016 at the age of ...
Dec 01, 2021
John Mellencamp, Paul Williams, Josh Klinghoffer donate items to ASCAP Foundation holiday auction
The ASCAP FoundationJohn Mellencamp, famed pop songwriter Paul Williams and ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer are among the artists who have contributed items to a silent holiday auc...
Dec 01, 2021
Wife of legendary music executive Clarence Avant fatally shot during home invasion
Jacqueline and Clarence Avant in 2019; Paul Archuleta/FilmMagicJacqueline Avant, the wife of legendary music executive Clarence Avant, was fatally shot during a home invasion early Wednesday morn...
Dec 01, 2021
Goo Goo Dolls add over a dozen new dates to their North American tour
Credit: Maxine EvansGoo Goo Dolls are looking forward to a busy summer because the "Iris" hitmakers have added 15 new dates to their already jam-packed summer tour. The outdoor concert trek,...
Dec 01, 2021
Ex-Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett to launch new North American tour in March 2022
Courtesy of Steve HackettFormer Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett has announced plans to bring his Genesis Revisited: Seconds Out + More Tour to North America next spring. The 35-date outing will begin ...
Dec 01, 2021
Deep Purple drummer Ian Paice says band's new covers album "sounds like five guys in a room having fun"
earMUSICThis past week, British hard-rock legends Deep Purple released their first album of cover tunes, a 12-track collection titled Turning to Crime. Founding drummer Ian Paice tells ABC Audio that ...
Dec 01, 2021
The Jacksons team up with Hard Rock International for series of casino concerts in 2022
Courtesy of The JacksonsThe Jacksons are partnering with Hard Rock International for a series of performances at Hard Rock and Seminole casino venues around the U.S. that will kick off with four conce...
Nov 30, 2021
Mariah Carey reveals her biggest dating dealbreaker
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MCMariah Carey knows she's a catch, so she has this small piece of advice to the potential suitor who wants to win her heart: "You have to love Christm...
Nov 30, 2021
Chicago and The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson launching joint US tour in 2022
Courtesy of Live NationChicago and Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson have unveiled plans for a 2022 U.S. co-headlining tour that will take place during the late spring and summer. The 25-date trek wi...
Nov 30, 2021
Jon Bon Jovi, KISS' Gene Simmons, Green Day & more taking part in Giving Tuesday charity initiative
Courtesy of Fandiem and BandsintownJon Bon Jovi, KISS bassist/singer Gene Simmons and Green Day are among the music stars taking part in a charity initiative celebrating Giving Tuesday. The campaign, ...
Nov 30, 2021