Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Sammy Hagar's 2021 Birthday Bash being held on Catalina Island this week; Saturday's show streaming at nugs.net
Credit: Leah SteigerSammy Hagar's 2021 edition of his annual Birthday Bash is taking place this week, featuring three special performances by the Red Rocker and his band The Circle at the Catalina Cas...
Oct 08, 2021
Listen to Joni Mitchell duet with James Taylor on Taylor's "You Can Close Your Eyes" at 1970 show
Credit: Sherry Rayn BarnettA rare duet between Joni Mitchell and James Taylor, featuring the famed singer/songwriters performing Taylor's song "You Can Close Your Eyes" in October 1970 at a concert at...
Oct 08, 2021
The Moody Blues' John Lodge to release new live solo album, 'The Royal Affair and After,' in December
Keeping the Faith for Halesouth Moody Blues singer/bassist John Lodge revealed earlier this year that he planned to release a live album featuring performances from his stint as an opening act on the ...
Oct 08, 2021
Virtual John Lennon tribute concert, featuring Peter Frampton, Matt Sorum and more, taking place Saturday
Courtesy of Veeps/Open Eyes RecordsThis Saturday, October 9, marks what would've been John Lennon's 81st birthday, and to commemorate the special day, the third annual "Dear John" charity tribute conc...
Oct 08, 2021
Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi inspires name of newly discovered fossil
Kevin Mazur/WireImageIn addition to inspiring countless metal musicians the world over, Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi has now inspired the name of a newly discovered fossil. The fossil, uncovered by a te...
Oct 08, 2021
Foo Fighters unite with Preservation Hall Jazz Band for "Re-Version" of "Chasing Birds"
Roswell Records/RCA RecordsFoo Fighters have released a new version of their song "Chasing Birds" in collaboration with acclaimed New Orleans jazz outfit the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. The updated r...
Oct 08, 2021
Neil Young performing during virtual event benefiting California camp for ailing children
Credit: dhlovelifeNeil Young is among the music artists and entertainers who will take part in a virtual charity event called CAMP-A-THON on October 28 that will raise funds for The Painted Turtle, a ...
Oct 08, 2021
Metallica has "new music coming," but "nothing cohesive" yet
ABC/Randy HolmesMetallica indeed has new music in the works, but it may be awhile before you hear it. Speaking with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, drummer Lars Ulrich assures that "of course there's new ...
Oct 07, 2021
Beach Boys cruise also featuring The Monkees, The Temptations to set sail in March 2022
Courtesy of SixthmanThey won't be stopping in Kokomo, but The Beach Boys will be hitting the high seas with some other famous music stars next year on a new musical-themed nautical extravaganza, The B...
Oct 07, 2021
John Lennon's "God" the subject of new 'Song Exploder' audio documentary
Illustration by Carlos Lerma/Courtesy of Song ExploderA new episode of the Song Exploder online audio series focusing on the late John Lennon's 1970 solo song "God" debuted this week. The presentation...
Oct 07, 2021