Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Elton John to be honored at 'AIDS Walk: Live at Home 2021,' releases charity Pet Shop Boys cover
Elton John AIDS Foundation/Getty Images for the Elton John AIDS FoundationElton John and his husband David Furnish will be the special honorees at AIDS Walk: Live at Home 2021, a May 16 virtual fundra...
May 11, 2021
Ex-Styx singer Dennis DeYoung releases new solo tune "The Last Guitar Hero," featuring Tom Morello
Courtesy of Dennis DeYoungFormer Styx singer/keyboardist Dennis DeYoung has debuted a second advance single from his upcoming farewell studio album, 26 East, Volume 2, a blazing rock tune called "The ...
May 11, 2021
Album capturing Tedeschi Trucks Band and Trey Anastasio's 2019 performance of 'Layla' at Lockn' due in July
Fantasy RecordsIn August 2019, Tedeschi Trucks Band hit the Lockn' Festival stage in Arrington, Virginia, with special guest Trey Anastasio of Phish for a one-off performance of Derek & the Domino...
May 11, 2021
Megadeth releases statement regarding David Ellefson situation
Katja Ogrin/RedfernsMegadeth has released a statement in regard to bassist David Ellefson, who this week admitted to having "private, adult interactions" with a woman other than his wife. "We are awar...
May 11, 2021
It's his birthday, and he'll do what he wants! Animals frontman Eric Burdon turns 80 today
Erika Goldring/FilmMagicEric Burdon, frontman of the famous blues-infused British Invasion band The Animals, celebrates his 80th birthday today. Burdon co-founded The Animals in 1963 in his hometown o...
May 11, 2021
Iron Maiden announces new signature beer, Hellcat
BrewDog USAIron Maiden has announced a new signature beer. The six percent ABV IPA, dubbed Hellcat, was created in collaboration with global craft brewer BrewDog, and will be available exclusively in ...
May 10, 2021
Elton John says he'll "probably throw a party" the last time he sings *this* hit
David M. Benett/Getty Images for the Elton John AIDS FoundationElton John is set to resume his Farewell tour in Europe this fall, with North American dates following in January of 2022. But Elto...
May 10, 2021
Rock Hall's 2021 inductees to be announced Wednesday; Tina Turner wins nominee fan poll
Courtesy of Rock & Roll Hall of FameThe Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed that its class of 2021 inductees will be announced this Wednesday, May 12. As previously reported, this year's nom...
May 10, 2021
The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde to release Bob Dylan covers album, 'Standing in the Doorway,' on May 21
BMGIn March, Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde revealed in a Facebook post that she was planning to release an album featuring the series of Bob Dylan covers she recorded last year with her band's ...
May 10, 2021
Genesis expands upcoming North American tour by adding extra dates in Philadelphia, Boston
Credit: Patrick Balls and Martin GriffinGenesis keeps expanding the recently announced North American leg of its The Last Domino? tour by continuing to add second shows to cities that the band already...
May 10, 2021