Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Rolling Stones debut video for 'Tattoo You' 40th anniversary reissue track "Living in the Heart of Love"
Credit: Charles MehlingThe Rolling Stones have premiered an official music video for "Living in the Heart of Love," a recently released archival track that also will appear on the upcoming deluxe 40th...
Sep 22, 2021
StubHub says Rolling Stones are among the most in-demand live acts for 2021, Elton John tops for 2022
Courtesy of StubHubNow that many artists have returned to the road following the lockdowns of 2020, ticket marketplace StubHub is able to once again announce who the most in-demand touring artists are...
Sep 22, 2021
Whitesnake's David Coverdale celebrates his 70th birthday today, says "he's still kicking a** and singing appropriately"
Courtesy of WhitesnakeHere's wishing a very Happy 70th Birthday to Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale. Asked how he plans to celebrate the milestone, the British rocker tells ABC Audio, "I'm going to...
Sep 22, 2021
Don McLean sets "American Pie" 50th anniversary Europe/UK tour
David AbbottDon McLean is taking his "American Pie" to Europe. The singer/songwriter has booked a 35-date European tour for 2022, to mark the 50th anniversary of his signature song "American Pie."&nbs...
Sep 21, 2021
Everbody (Still) Hurts: 10 years ago today, R.E.M. called it a day
Warner Bros.Ten years ago today, it felt like the end of the world for R.E.M. fans, as the college radio favorites-turned-rock icons broke up for good. On September 21, 2011, the group -- down to a tr...
Sep 21, 2021
Watch Mick Jagger get "all emotional" speaking about Charlie Watts onstage
The Rolling Stones No Filter 2021 photo, taken prior to Watts' death/Credit: J. RoseAs previously reported, The Rolling Stones on Monday night played a private event at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA...
Sep 21, 2021
Write by Night: Rush's Geddy Lee to publish memoir in 2022
iStock/Michail_Petrov-96Geddy Lee made good use of his time in quarantine: He wrote a memoir that'll be out next year. The Rush bassist/vocalist writes on Instagram that during the year and a half he ...
Sep 21, 2021
"Everybody needs a great song": Jon Bon Jovi & Richie Sambora win prestigious UK songwriting award
Mercury/Island Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora may no longer be band mates, but the songs they wrote together will live forever. That's why the U.K.'s prestigious Ivor Novello Awards have honore...
Sep 21, 2021
The Sopranos' crew hated choice of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" for series finale, says creator
HBO EntertainmentIn a chat with Marc Maron on his WTF with Marc Maron podcast, Sopranos creator David Chase explained how Journey ended up soundtracking the show's controversial finale -- and how the ...
Sep 21, 2021
Celebrate International Day of Peace with new global version of Cat Stevens' "Peace Train"
Yusuf/Cat Stevens performs his contribution to "Peace Train" around the world live outside in Istanbul, Turkey; Credit: Playing for ChangeCat Stevens, the legendary singer/songwriter now known as Yusu...
Sep 21, 2021