Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio
Smokey Robinson to be honored at the annual Songs of Hope gala this month
Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyMotown legend Smokey Robinson is among the artists who will be recognized at this year's Songs of Hope virtual gala. Rock & Roll Hall of Famer wi...
Sep 01, 2021
Elton John officially announces star-studded multi-genre album 'The Lockdown Sessions'
Interscope RecordsAfter teasing it on social media on Tuesday, Elton John has now confirmed plans to release a star-studded compilation called The Lockdown Sessions. Due out on October 22, the album c...
Sep 01, 2021
The Doobie Brothers postpone four concerts after a touring member tests positive for COVID-19
Credit: Clay Patrick McBrideThe Doobie Brothers kicked off their long-delayed 50th anniversary tour on August 22, but the band unfortunately has had to postpone a series of shows because "a member of ...
Sep 01, 2021
Deluxe 50th anniversary reissue of The Doors' 'L.A. Woman' due out in December
RhinoThe Doors will release a deluxe 50th anniversary reissue of their classic 1971 album, L.A. Woman, on December 3. L.A. Woman: 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition will be available as a three-CD/one-LP...
Sep 01, 2021
Sting's new album 'The Bridge' due out November 19, hear new single "If It's Love" now
Eric Ryan Anderson/A&M/Interscope/Cherrytree RecordsSting has announced plans for a new album, The Bridge, which will be released on November 19. The upbeat first single, "If It's Love," whi...
Sep 01, 2021
"Stayin' Alive": The Bee Gees' Barry Gibb turns 75 today
Larry Marano/Getty ImagesHere's wishing a Happy 75th Birthday to Barry Gibb, the last surviving member of The Bee Gees. Barry formed The Bee Gees with younger brothers Robin and Maurice, and the group...
Sep 01, 2021
Ex-GN'R drummer Matt Sorum explains how The Rollling Stones' Charlie Watts influenced him
Mark Maryanovich; Chris McKay/Getty ImagesFormer Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum counts himself among the many musicians who were influenced and inspired by late Rolling Stones dr...
Sep 01, 2021
Alan Parsons releasing new concert album & video, 'The NeverEnding Show,' in November
Frontiers Music srlA new concert album and video focusing on a 2019 show by veteran studio whiz, composer and musician Alan Parsons' current band, the Alan Parsons Live Project, will be released on No...
Aug 31, 2021
Is Elton John announcing a superstar duets project?
Ben Gibson © HST Global Limited/Courtesy of Rocket EntertainmentElton John has announced that he's, well, making an announcement tomorrow. And from some of the hints he's posted on social media, ...
Aug 31, 2021
2021 Bonnaroo festival canceled due to effects of Hurricane Ida
Charles Reagan Hackleman/Courtesy of BonnarooBonnaroo won't be happening in 2021. The Tennessee festival, which was canceled in 2020 and postponed from June 2021 to this week because of the COVID-19 p...
Aug 31, 2021