Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Shock Rock Me! Alice Cooper to launch US tour with Ace Frehley in September
Courtesy of Live NationAlice Cooper has announced plans to hit the road this fall for a U.S. tour, and he'll be accompanied by original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley as his opening act on nearly all of t...
May 17, 2021
John Mellencamp reveals Springsteen collaboration during Clive Davis' virtual Grammy charity bash
Kevin Kane/Getty Images for The Rainforest FundRecord mogul Clive Davis held the second installment of his star-studded two-part virtual 2021 Grammy party on Saturday. The hours-long event featu...
May 17, 2021
Kurt Cobain's hair auctioned off for over $14K
Jeffrey Mayer/WireImageSomeone paid over $14,000 for some of Kurt Cobain's hair. Earlier this month, Iconic Auctions announced that it would be selling six strands of the late Nirvana frontman's hair ...
May 17, 2021
New Hulu docuseries featuring Paul McCartney interviewed by Rick Rubin premiering in July
Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesLast December, plans were announced for a new original documentary series featuring Paul McCartney examining his musical journey with acclaimed music producer Rick Rubin. N...
May 17, 2021
Eric Clapton details bad COVID-19 vaccine experience, questions general safety of the AstraZeneca vaccine
Gareth Cattermole/Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesEric Clapton has called claims that COVID-19 vaccines are safe for everyone "propaganda" after he says he had a severe reaction to the AstraZeneca vacci...
May 17, 2021
Stevie Nicks, Guns N' Roses, Foo Fighters headlining 2021 BottleRock Napa Valley festival
Courtesy of BottleRock Napa ValleyStevie Nicks, Guns N' Roses and Foo Fighters will headline the 2021 edition of the BottleRock Napa Valley music and wine festival, which now is scheduled for Septembe...
May 17, 2021
The Black Crowes announce rescheduled dates for 'Shake Your Money Maker' tour
Courtesy Live NationThe Black Crowes' Shake Your Money Maker tour will finally happen this summer. The trek, which had originally been scheduled for 2020 before getting postponed due to the COVID-19 p...
May 17, 2021
Hella Mega US tour confirmed for July; Green Day drops new song
Timothy Norris/Getty Images for Live NationHell yes: the Hella Mega tour is on for this summer. The U.S. leg of the much-hyped bill -- which includes Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy -- is now set t...
May 17, 2021
Rock Hall exec is "not discouraged" by lack of metal inductees: "I think it's just a matter of time"
Courtesy Rock and Roll Hall of FameIron Maiden and Rage Against the Machine were nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2021 class, but were ultimately not chosen for induction. For the meta...
May 17, 2021
Paul & Linda McCartney's 'Ram' album was released 50 years ago today; drummer Denny Seiwell recalls sessions
Capitol/UMeToday, May 17, marks the 50th anniversary of the release Paul and Linda McCartney's Ram album. Ram, Paul's second post-Beatles project and the only album credited to both him and his late w...
May 17, 2021