Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Catch a glimpse of Megadeth's new bassist, who will be revealed "soon"
Mike Lewis Photography/RedfernsThe identity of Megadeth's new bass player will be revealed "soon," according to frontman Dave Mustaine. In a new Cameo video for a fan, which was posted on Reddit, Must...
Jul 12, 2021
Barack Obama's 2021 summer playlist includes songs by The Rolling Stones, George Harrison, Dylan
ABCAnother summer means another summer music playlist from Barack Obama. Over the weekend, the former president took to social media to share what he's listening to these days. Like past playlists, th...
Jul 12, 2021
American Federation of Teachers honors Steven Van Zandt with Making a Difference award
Credit: Heidi GutmanE Street Band guitarist Little Steven Van Zandt was honored by the American Federation of Teachers over the weekend and, during the emotional ceremony, praised ...
Jul 12, 2021
Hit the disco with Foo Fighters in new "You Should Be Dancing" live video
ABCFoo Fighters have shared a live performance video for their cover of the Bee Gees song "You Should Be Dancing." The clip transports Dave Grohl and company, here referred to as the Dee Gees, back to...
Jul 12, 2021
Grand Funk Railroad's Don Brewer says it's "a blessing "that band is back out on tour again
Credit: Allen ClarkGrand Funk Railroad returned to the road earlier this month for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March 2020. Founding Grand Funk drummer/singer Don Brewer tells...
Jul 12, 2021
Alice Cooper, Geezer Butler join lineup of virtual Ronnie James Dio birthday celebration taking place Saturday
Credit: Gene Kirkland/Courtesy of Rolling Live StudiosTwo legendary hard-rock artists -- Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath's Geezer Butler -- have joined the already-star-packed lineup for the Ronnie Jam...
Jul 09, 2021
Bass smashed by The Clash's Paul Simonon in 'London Calling' cover photo going on display at London museum
Sony Music EntertainmentAn instrument featured on one of the most iconic album covers of the punk-rock era, The Clash's London Calling, will go on permanent display at the Museum of London on July 23....
Jul 09, 2021
Updated and expanded home video of Rolling Stones' 2006 Rio de Janeiro concert released today
Mercury StudiosThe recently reported remixed and re-edited version of the concert film capturing The Rolling Stones' historic 2006 show at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach got its release today. The ...
Jul 09, 2021
New Jim Morrison documentary being developed with cooperation from late Doors frontman's estate
Credit: Paul FerraraA new documentary focusing on the poetry, prose and artistry of late Doors frontman Jim Morrison is being developed as part of a partnership between JAM Inc. -- the managers of Mor...
Jul 09, 2021
Check out demo of previously unreleased George Harrison song from upcoming 'All Things Must Pass' reissue
Credit: Barry FeinsteinA demo of a previously unreleased George Harrison song called "Cosmic Empire," from the sessions for his landmark 1970 solo effort All Things Must Pass, has just been made avail...
Jul 09, 2021