Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Paul McCartney says the Beatles "keep going" because there are still "little things" to discover
Courtesy of HuluPaul McCartney's new Hulu docuseries McCartney 3, 2, 1 is the latest installment of what's shaping up to be a huge year for Beatles and Beatles-adjacent material. That includes t...
Aug 10, 2021
Romantics guitarist Mike Skill says his new solo version of "What I Like About You" "kicks a**"
Courtesy of Mike SkillRomantics lead guitarist Mike Skill recently released a new version of his band's classic 1980 tune "What I Like About You." It's available now via streaming services and will be...
Aug 10, 2021
Joni Mitchell's 'Blue' to be performed in its entirety at Carnegie Hall by Brandi Carlile
RhinoIn 2019, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile performed Joni Mitchell's classic album Blue in its entirety at Los Angeles' Disney Hall. Now she's set to do it again in New York C...
Aug 09, 2021
The Eagles schedule vaccinated fans-only show in Seattle in November
Ron KochThe Eagles have added a new date to their current touring schedule, but there are different parameters for attending this particular concert. All attendees of the November 5 show at Seattle's ...
Aug 09, 2021
The personal reason Elton John was thrilled about this year's Olympics
Ben Gibson/Rocket EntertainmentElton John was super-happy about this year's just-concluded Olympics -- and it's not just because he likes to watch sports. Among the Rocket Man's business interests is ...
Aug 09, 2021
Primus' Les Claypool "learning from the master" Geddy Lee ahead of Rush tribute tour
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesPrimus' Les Claypool will be quite prepared for the band's upcoming Rush tribute tour. Apparently, the "My Name Is Mud" singer has been jamming with none other than Geddy Le...
Aug 09, 2021
Kathy Valentine, members of The Romantics, Stray Cats & Blondie featured on upcoming Go-Go's tribute album
Aaron Marshall/Courtesy of Sympathy for the Record IndustryA new Go-Go's tribute album featuring cover tunes by a wide variety of artists is slated to be released as a two-LP set in the coming weeks. ...
Aug 09, 2021
Tesla postpones shows as guitarist confirms COVID-19 diagnosis
Santiago Bluguermann/Getty ImagesFollowing the news that Tesla would be postponing their next few shows due to "members of the touring party contracting COVID," the band's guitarist, Frank Hannon, has...
Aug 09, 2021
Mick Jagger, Annie Lennox join 'We For India' virtual fundraiser
Matteo Chinellato/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Mick Jagger and Annie Lennox are two of the many stars who'll take part in We for India, a three-hour virtual benefit show that'll be broadcast on Facebook ...
Aug 09, 2021
New Orleans Jazz Fest, featuring Foo Fighters, Stevie Nicks, Rolling Stones & more, canceled due to COVID-19
Courtesy New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalThe New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which was to have taken place this October, has been canceled due to a resurgence of COVID-19 in the area...
Aug 09, 2021