Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
The Rolling Stones post video tribute to Charlie Watts
Dave J Hogan/Getty ImagesThe Rolling Stones have posted a video montage on their social media sites paying tribute to their longtime drummer, Charlie Watts, who died Tuesday, August 24, at age 80. The...
Aug 30, 2021
Elton John & his family show off their matching Versace robes
John Sciulli/WireImage for Audi of America, Inc.Someone like Elton John isn't just going to wear a regular old terrycloth bathrobe now, is he? On the Rocket Man's Instagram, he's posted a photo of him...
Aug 30, 2021
Two Van Morrison streaming concerts events to premiere on nugs.net in September
Courtesy of nugs.netA pair a virtual Van Morrison concerts will stream globally at nugs.net on consecutive days, September 10 and 11. The first show will feature Morrison delivering a 65-minute concer...
Aug 30, 2021
Watch first trailer for director Todd Haynes' upcoming Velvet Underground documentary
Courtesy of Apple TV+The first trailer has been released for acclaimed indie-film director Todd Haynes' upcoming documentary about The Velvet Underground, the influential New York City-based band fron...
Aug 30, 2021
Founding Iron Butterfly drummer Ron Bushy, who played on "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida," dead at 79
Iron Butterfly in 1969, Ron Bushy second from left; ullstein bild/ullstein bild via Getty ImagesRon Bushy, longtime drummer of the psychedelic band Iron Butterfly, who played on the band's classic 196...
Aug 30, 2021
Eric Clapton releases new song, "This Has Gotta Stop," apparently lashing out at recent media criticism
Bushbranch/Surfdog Records/EPC Enterprises LLPEric Clapton released a brand-new single on Friday titled "This Has Gotta Stop" that available now as a digital download and via streaming services. The m...
Aug 30, 2021
Reggae legend Lee "Scratch" Perry passes away at 85
Daniel Boczarski/RedfernsThe music world is mourning one of its greats. Lee "Scratch" Perry, hailed for breaking boundaries for reggae and dub music during the '60s and '70s, has died at age 85. ...
Aug 30, 2021
CCR's Cosmo Clifford recalls "easy and productive" 1980s collaboration with late Greg Kihn Band bassist
CliffSongs RecordsEx-Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug "Cosmo" Clifford has just released an archival album called For All the Money in the World that he recorded in 1986 with then-Greg Kihn B...
Aug 30, 2021
War premieres "Behind the Hits" animated video; releasing 'Greatest Hits 2.0' compilation in October
RhinoWar has been celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and as part of the festivities, a new animated video looking at the stories behind some of the funk/rock/soul group's biggest hits has deb...
Aug 27, 2021
Sixx:A.M. announces new 'Hits' best-of compilation
Better Noise Music Sixx:A.M. has announced a new best-of compilation, titled Hits. The 20-track album is set to arrive October 22. In addition to some of the biggest tracks from throughout the trio's ...
Aug 27, 2021