Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Sting says "no thanks" to the idea of retirement: "I can't imagine life without working onstage
Credit: DeniseTruscelloSting recently turned 70, but unlike fellow rock star Elton John, he has no plans to retire any time soon...or ever, actually. Speaking to USA Today, Sting says asking him to im...
Nov 08, 2021
'Led Zeppelin IV' RIAA-certified 24x Platinum on 50th anniversary of album's release
Atlantic Records/Swan SongWith Led Zeppelin celebrating the 50th anniversary today of the release of its classic 1971 untitled studio album, better known as Led Zeppelin IV, comes news that the record...
Nov 08, 2021
Van Morrison sued for libel by Northern Ireland's Health Minister over singer's critical comments
Mike Marsland/WireImageVan Morrison is being sued for libel by Northern Ireland Health Minister Robin Swann after the singer called the politician "dangerous" in a series of recent outbursts criticizi...
Nov 08, 2021
Steppenwolf releasing eight-CD box set this month featuring all of band's early albums
Esoteric RecordingsA new eight-CD Steppenwolf box set featuring remastered versions of the band's first six studio efforts and first two live albums will be released on November 19. Magic Carpet Ride:...
Nov 08, 2021
Former UB40 member Terence "Astro" Wilson dead at 64
Gerardo Mora/Getty ImagesEx-UB40 member Terence Wilson, better known as Astro, died Saturday. He was 64. The vocalist passed away following "a very short illness," according to a tweet posted on ...
Nov 08, 2021
Been a long time! Led Zeppelin's classic album 'Led Zeppelin IV' was released 50 years ago today
Atlantic Records/Swan SongFifty years ago today, November 8, Led Zeppelin released its classic fourth studio album, an untitled collection commonly known as Led Zeppelin IV. The massively successful a...
Nov 08, 2021
'Tis the season: Watch Mariah Carey's new holiday video, "Fall In Love at Christmas"
RCA Inspiration/Sony Music EntertainmentSnow? Check. Christmas tree? Check. Mariah Carey in a glamorous gown, hitting those high notes and singing with a gospel choir? Check. "Fall In Love at Ch...
Nov 05, 2021
Recent documentary about Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott released as a digital video
Mercury StudiosPhil Lynott: Songs for While I'm Away, a 2020 documentary about the life and music of late Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott, got its release on digital video today, November 5. The film ...
Nov 05, 2021
Watch Billy Joel's first-ever video -- from 1971! -- now on YouTube
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesOn November 1, Billy Joel celebrated his 50th anniversary as a recording artist, and now he's turning back the clock by posting his very first music video. But maybe ...
Nov 05, 2021
Brian Wilson, Carole King, U2, Van Morrison among nominees for 2021 Hollywood Music in Media Awards
Courtesy of Hollywood Music in Media AwardsA number of well-known veteran music artists have received nominations for the 2021 Hollywood Music in Media Awards -- the HMMAs -- which honor composers, so...
Nov 05, 2021