Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Paul McCartney's first album with Wings, 'Wild Life,' released 50 years ago today; vinyl reissue due in February
UMeToday, December 7, marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Wild Life, Paul McCartney's first album with his backing band Wings, To mark the milestone, the record will be reissued on Febr...
Dec 07, 2021
The Doors' John Densmore celebrating release of paperback version of 'The Seekers' with virtual Q&A tonight
Hachette BooksDoors drummer John Densmore recently published a paperback version of his 2020 book The Seekers: Meetings with Remarkable Musicians (and Other Artists), and to promote the new release, D...
Dec 07, 2021
Ringo Starr to perform live with Joe Walsh on Walsh's virtual 2021 VetsAid benefit show
Courtesy of VetsAidRingo Starr has been confirmed as a guest performer on the recently announced fifth annual edition of his brother-in-law Joe Walsh's VetsAid charity concert, which will be held virt...
Dec 07, 2021
Santana announces "Blessings and Miracles" North American spring tour kicking off in March
Credit: Roberto FinizioSantana released its latest studio album, the star-studded Blessings and Miracles, in October, and now the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band led by guitar legend Carlos Santana ...
Dec 06, 2021
Foo Fighters announce new Minneapolis show following COVID policy disagreement
Credit: Danny ClinchFoo Fighters have announced a new show in Minneapolis after the initially scheduled date was canceled due to the original venue's "refusal to agree to the band's COVID safety measu...
Dec 06, 2021
Sting, Merry Clayton among stars performing at 2022 concerts celebrating A&M co-founder Jerry Moss
Tomoko Itoki; Mathieu BittonSting and acclaimed soul/gospel singer Merry Clayton are among the artists who perform at a pair of concerts celebrating legendary music executive Jerry Moss on February 11...
Dec 06, 2021
Elton John teases Ed Sheeran about Ed almost killing him with a Christmas bell: "Better luck next time"
Credit: Zakary WaltersSo, how close did Elton John come to being accidentally killed by Ed Sheeran when filming their "Merry Christmas" music video? According to the behind-the-scenes footage, pretty ...
Dec 06, 2021
Watch new surfing-themed video for remix of Paul McCartney song "Slidin'" by Radiohead's Ed O'Brien
Credit: Mary McCartneyA new surfing-themed music video for the recent remix of Paul McCartney's 2020 song "Slidin'" by Radiohead's Ed O'Brien has debuted at McCartney's official YouTube channel. The c...
Dec 06, 2021
Alice Cooper announces spring North American tour with support acts Buckcherry and Ace Frehley
Credit: Jenny RisherAlice Cooper recently announced a brief series of North American dates scheduled for January and February of 2022, and now the shock rocker has lined up a longer tour of the U.S. a...
Dec 06, 2021
David Lee Roth adds four shows to Las Vegas residency he announced would be his final concerts
Theo Wargo/Getty Images for MTV/ViacomCBSDavid Lee Roth apparently won't be jumping into retirement quite as early as he initially planned. Back in October, the 67-year-old founding Van Halen frontman...
Dec 06, 2021