Category Archives: Classic Hits & Oldies News – ABC Audio

Queen’s Brian May makes surprise Coachella appearance
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CoachellaBrian May made a surprise appearance at Coachella Friday, turning up during Benson Boone’s set to help him perform a cover of the Queen classic "Bohemian Rh...
Jill Lances Apr 12, 2025

New John Lennon documentary to debut at London film festival
Vinnie Zuffante/Getty ImagesA new documentary about John Lennon will make its debut at the Cine International Film Festival in London in May.Borrowed Time: Lennon’s Last Decade, from director Al...
Jill Lances Apr 11, 2025

Second track released from posthumous Marianne Faithfull EP, 'Burning Moonlight'
DECCA RecordsA new track has been released off Burning Moonlight, the upcoming posthumous EP from Marianne Faithfull, who passed away in January at the age of 78.The latest is “She Moved Thru&rs...
Jill Lances Apr 11, 2025

Elton John scores his 10th UK #1 album with 'Who Believes In Angels?'
InterscopeElton John and Brandi Carlile hit the promo trail hard for their new album, Who Believes In Angels?, and it's paid off ... with Elton's second U.K. #1 album in six months.Back in Januar...
Andrea Dresdale Apr 11, 2025

Documentary on Boy George & Culture Club in the works
Jo Hale/WireImageWe’re about to learn a lot more about '80s hitmakers Culture Club.Deadline reports that production on a new documentary, Boy George & Culture Club, has just been completed, ...
Jill Lances Apr 11, 2025

Pink Floyd releases 'One Of These Days' video from 'Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII'
Sony Music Vision and Trafalgar ReleasingA newly restored version of Pink Floyd's 1972 concert film, Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, is set to hit theaters and IMAX on April 24, and the b...
Jill Lances Apr 11, 2025

Chrissie Hynde reveals Pretenders 2025 touring plans, live album
Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Black Sea film & Moon FoxPretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde is giving fans an update on their plans for 2025.The rocker shared a note on social media, w...
Jill Lances Apr 11, 2025

Mick Jagger’s girlfriend appears to confirm engagement
Dave Benett/VF25/WireImage for Vanity FairMick Jagger’s girlfriend, Melanie Hamrick, has appeared to confirm that she and the rock star are engaged.In a new interview with the French magazi...
Jill Lances Apr 11, 2025

AC/DC kicks off Power Up tour in Minneapolis
Adam Bettcher/Getty ImagesAC/DC returned to the stage Thursday, launching the U.S. leg of their Power Up tour in Minneapolis. It marks their first non-festival show in the U.S. since their 2015-2...
Jill Lances Apr 11, 2025

On This Day, April 11, 1961: Bob Dylan gives his first professional live performance
On This Day, April 11, 1961…Bob Dylan played his first professional live gig at Gerde’s Folk City in Greenwich Village, New York. He was the opening act for blues singer John Le...
Jill Lances Apr 11, 2025
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