Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh, Jeff Lynne appear in star-studded new video for George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord"
Capitol/UMeRingo Starr, Joe Walsh and Jeff Lynne are among the more than 40 celebrities featured in the first-ever official video for the late George Harrison's chart-topping 1970 hit "My Sweet Lord,"...
Dec 15, 2021
Elton John scores 70th 'Billboard' Hot 100 hit with "Merry Christmas"
Zachary WaltersElton John has notched a major milestone in his illustrious career: He's just scored his 70th entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Sir Elton's holiday collaboration with Ed Sheeran, "M...
Dec 15, 2021
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine announces first signature guitar with Gibson
Courtesy of GibsonMegadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has announced his first signature guitar as part of his new partnership with Gibson. The Gibson Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP is available in two finishe...
Dec 15, 2021
KISS' Paul Stanley undergoing shoulder surgery today
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesHere's wishing a speedy recovery to KISS frontman Paul Stanley, who revealed in a Twitter post that he's having an operation on his shoulder today. According to the message, t...
Dec 15, 2021
Ken Kragen, superstar music manager who organized "We Are the World," dead at 85
David Livingston/Getty ImagesKen Kragen, the music manager who organized the 1980s charity projects "We Are the World" and "Hands Across America," has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was...
Dec 15, 2021
New memoir by The Kinks' Dave Davies, 'Living on a Thin Line,' due out in July 2022
Headline Publishing GroupKinks guitarist Dave Davies has written a new autobiography titled Living on a Thin Line that's scheduled to be released on July 7, 2022, in hardcover and e-book editions. Acc...
Dec 15, 2021
KISS bassist/singer Gene Simmons says plans underway to open a KISS museum in Las Vegas next year
Credit: Brian LoweKISS bassist/singer Gene Simmons says a museum celebrating his famous band currently is being built in Las Vegas at the Rio hotel and casino, which already houses the KISS by Monster...
Dec 15, 2021
The Rolling Stones top 'Pollstar' list of highest-grossing worldwide tours of 2021
Credit: J.RoseThe Rolling Stones' No Filter Tour of the U.S. was by far the highest-grossing trek in the world this year, according to new data released by Pollstar, which tracks the live entertainmen...
Dec 14, 2021
Foo Fighters, Jane's Addiction, Marky Ramone among artists playing 2022 Lollapalooza Chile
Perry Farrell/William Morris Endeavor Entertainment/C3 Presents/Lotus ProduccionesFoo Fighters, Jane's Addiction and Ramones drummer Marky Ramone are among the many acts that will play the 2022 e...
Dec 14, 2021
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss performing on 'The Tonight Show' this Friday; featured on new "Tiny Desk Concert"
Credit: David McClisterLed Zeppelin's Robert Plant and acclaimed country/bluegrass artist Alison Krauss will be the musical guest this Friday, December 17, on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, w...
Dec 14, 2021