Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Styx's Tommy Shaw on band's return to touring: Playing for our fans "lights every one of us up"
Credit: Jason PowellStyx kicks off a U.S. tour this month, coinciding with the release of the band's 17th studio album, Crash of the Crown. The outing, which begins with a June 16 headlining show in S...
Jun 07, 2021
In new Queen YouTube feature, Brian May recalls making "We Will Rock You" and reflects on song's legacy
© Queen Productions Ltd.The latest episode of Queen's weekly YouTube video series Queen The Greatest premiered today, and this installment focuses on the band's classic 1977 anthem "We Will Rock ...
Jun 04, 2021
Toto's Steve Lukather among musicians featured in new video for Kyle Gass' "Vaccinated" Ramones parody
Courtesy of Kyle GassToto guitarist Steve Lukather is one of many stars from the music and entertainment worlds who are featured in a new video for the song "Vaccinated," by Tenacious D member Kyle Ga...
Jun 04, 2021
Rod Stewart, Perry Farrell & more join social media campaign for World Environment Day
Samir Hussein/WireImageRod Stewart and Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell are among dozens of celebrities who will use their social media on Saturday to call for help in solving the issue of clim...
Jun 04, 2021
Jim Morrison's sister shares details about new book featuring late Doors singer's collected writings
Courtesy of HarperCollinsThis Tuesday, June 8, an expansive book of late Doors frontman Jim Morrison's writings called The Collected Works of Jim Morrison will be released, featuring the singer's prev...
Jun 04, 2021
Joe Walsh releases collaborative 'Prayers' EP recorded with virtuoso Indian musician Amjad Ali Khan
Courtesy of Joe WalshEagles guitarist Joe Walsh has teamed up with acclaimed Indian musician, composer and singer Amjad Ali Khan for a three-song collaborative EP titled Prayers that brings the sounds...
Jun 04, 2021
Grand Funk Railroad to kick off 2021 Some Kind of Wonderful Tour in July
Credit: Allen ClarkGrand Funk Railroad has announced dates for a 2021 U.S. tour that will mark the veteran rockers' first concerts since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last year. The outing, dubbe...
Jun 04, 2021
ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons says new solo album 'Hardware' is a "hard rockin'…muscular release"
Concord RecordsZZ Top frontman Billy Gibbons' third solo album, Hardware, gets its release today, June 4. As previously reported, Gibbons recorded the album last year with guitarist Austin Hanks and e...
Jun 04, 2021
RHCP's Flea notches role in 'La La Land' director's new movie
Alexandre Schneider/Getty ImagesFlea is heading back to the Roarin' '20s for his next film role. According to Deadline, the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist has been cast in Babylon, an upcoming movie se...
Jun 03, 2021
Celebrate Pride Month with Qello concert docs and films focused on Elton John, Freddie Mercury & more
Courtesy of Qello Concerts by StingrayThe concert streaming platform Qello by Stingray is marking Pride Month by showcasing live performances from, and documentaries about, some of the biggest LGBTQ+ ...
Jun 03, 2021