Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio

Romantics guitarist Mike Skill debut solo album, 'Skill...Mike Skill,' now due out in October
Courtesy of Mike SkillFounding Romantics guitarist Mike Skill has announced updated plans for his debut solo album, Skill...Mike Skill, which now will be released on October 8 after it initially was s...
Matt Friedlander Sep 22, 2021

Iron Maiden announces Eddie Funko Digital Pop! NFT
FunkoPlenty of bands have been turned into Funko Pop! figures, but Iron Maiden is the first to release one as an NFT. The legendary metal group's iconic mascot, Eddie, will be Funko's first-ever music...
Josh Johnson Sep 22, 2021

Elton John premieres his lockdown duet with pop star Charlie Puth, "After All"
Interscope RecordsElton John has unveiled his new duet with pop singer/songwriter Charlie Puth, "After All," which will appear on Elton's upcoming all-star album of collaborations, The Lockdown Sessio...
Andrea Dresdale Sep 22, 2021

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts cancel 2021 tour plans because of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
ABC AudioLast month, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts returned to the road for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the band has now decided to postpone most of the remainder of...
Matt Friedlander Sep 22, 2021

Rolling Stones debut video for 'Tattoo You' 40th anniversary reissue track "Living in the Heart of Love"
Credit: Charles MehlingThe Rolling Stones have premiered an official music video for "Living in the Heart of Love," a recently released archival track that also will appear on the upcoming deluxe 40th...
Matt Friedlander Sep 22, 2021

Billy Corgan selling studio- and tour-used Smashing Pumpkins gear
Courtesy of Reverb Billy Corgan is partnering with the site Reverb to sell various instruments and gear he's used in-studio and onstage with The Smashing Pumpkins. Among the over 100 pieces available ...
Josh Johnson Sep 22, 2021

StubHub says Rolling Stones are among the most in-demand live acts for 2021, Elton John tops for 2022
Courtesy of StubHubNow that many artists have returned to the road following the lockdowns of 2020, ticket marketplace StubHub is able to once again announce who the most in-demand touring artists are...
Andrea Dresdale and Matt Friedlander Sep 22, 2021

Dave Grohl taking part in 'The New Yorker' Festival event
Dey Street BooksDave Grohl is taking part in this year's edition of The New Yorker Festival, an annual week-long event held by the famed magazine. On October 8, the Foo Fighters frontman will join New...
Josh Johnson Sep 22, 2021

Whitesnake's David Coverdale celebrates his 70th birthday today, says "he's still kicking a** and singing appropriately"
Courtesy of WhitesnakeHere's wishing a very Happy 70th Birthday to Whitesnake frontman David Coverdale. Asked how he plans to celebrate the milestone, the British rocker tells ABC Audio, "I'm going to...
Matt Friedlander Sep 22, 2021

Everbody (Still) Hurts: 10 years ago today, R.E.M. called it a day
Warner Bros.Ten years ago today, it felt like the end of the world for R.E.M. fans, as the college radio favorites-turned-rock icons broke up for good. On September 21, 2011, the group -- down to a tr...
Andrea Dresdale Sep 21, 2021
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