Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Expanded 50th anniversary reissue of Cat Stevens' 'Teaser and the Firecat' album due in November
A&M/UMeCat Stevens' classic 1971 studio album Teaser and the Firecat will be reissued on November 12 in multiple formats and configurations in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Released on Octo...
Sep 23, 2021
Cyndi Lauper, Barbra Streisand call on entertainment bosses to demand congressional action on climate change
Credit: Helen MaybanksA variety of celebrities, including music stars such as Cyndi Lauper and Barbra Streisand, are calling on entertainment industry leaders to demand action on climate change from C...
Sep 23, 2021
Ringo Starr recalls the time he and Charlie Watts helped John Bonham jam on Starr's drum kit
Credit: Scott Robert RitchieRingo Starr took part in a Zoom press event this week to promote his forthcoming EP, Change the World. During the virtual Q&A, the former Beatles drummer shared a humor...
Sep 23, 2021
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band's 'Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts' film and album due in November
Sony Music Entertainment/Sony Pictures Home EntertainmentIn July, the popular Bruce Springsteen fan site Backstreets.com reported that an archival film focusing on the performances that The Boss and h...
Sep 23, 2021
The Rolling Stones share details about new US tour, which kicks off this Sunday
Credit: J.BouquetAs The Rolling Stones prepare to launch the 2021 leg of their No Filter Tour this Sunday in St. Louis, the band's main members have shared a new official interview in which they chat ...
Sep 23, 2021
Do a little dance & drink a little water: Red Hot Chili Peppers' 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' turns 30
Warner RecordsNotify your mama, papa and daughter: Blood Sugar Sex Magik is turning 30 years old. Red Hot Chili Peppers released their breakout album on September 24, 1991. Spawning the hit singles in...
Sep 23, 2021
Elton John says getting Dua Lipa to sing on "Cold Heart" was a "stroke of luck"
Interscope RecordsElton John is thrilled that "Cold Heart," his collaboration with U.K. pop star Dua Lipa and the electronic dance duo PNAU, is doing so well on the charts, but he says landing the "Le...
Sep 23, 2021
Prince honored for his historic 2007 "21 Nights in London" residency
Warner RecordsPrince was honored this week on the 14th anniversary of a record-setting residency in England. The Purple Rain star performed a record 21 shows in September 2007 at the fa...
Sep 23, 2021
Deluxe, expanded reissues of The Pretenders' first two albums due out in November
RhinoThe Pretenders' classic 1979 self-titled debut album and its 1981 follow-up, Pretenders II, will both be reissued on November 5 as deluxe three-CD sets. Frontwoman Chrissie Hynde curated both rel...
Sep 23, 2021
Romantics guitarist Mike Skill debut solo album, 'Skill...Mike Skill,' now due out in October
Courtesy of Mike SkillFounding Romantics guitarist Mike Skill has announced updated plans for his debut solo album, Skill...Mike Skill, which now will be released on October 8 after it initially was s...
Sep 22, 2021