Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
New track featuring David Gilmour and the late Peter Green being released as part of new Green photo book
Rufus Stone Limited Editions Ltd.Pink Floyd's David Gilmour plays guitar on a newly created version of the 1955 Little Willie John song "Need Your Love So Bad," featuring an archival vocal recording o...
Apr 28, 2021
Songs by The Cars, Paul Simon and more turned into illustrated children's books
Jon Resh/Courtesy of Akashic Books LyricPop, a new line of children's illustrated books that launched last year, is back with some new selections based on more classic songs. Last year saw the release...
Apr 28, 2021
Dave Grohl rolls up to Jimmy Kimmel Live! in the original Foo Fighters' touring van
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Children's Hospital Los Angeles)Dave Grohl drove up to Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday night in style by rolling up in the same red van he drove the countryside with o...
Apr 28, 2021
Mark Farner says Chilean audience at concert captured for his new live DVD "showed me the love"
Artwork: Mark Cramer Former Grand Funk Railroad frontman Mark Farner recently released a new live DVD called From Chile with Love that features footage of a concert he played with his solo band a few ...
Apr 28, 2021
Van Morrison on criticism for his anti-lockdown stance: "Freedom of speech used to be OK. Why not now?"
Mike Marsland/WireImageVan Morrison stirred up controversy last year when he urged his fellow artists to "fight the pseudoscience," meaning end the COVID-19 lockdown and return to performing live. He ...
Apr 27, 2021
Definitive ELP book, edited by Carl Palmer, coming later this year
Hans J. Hoffmann/ullstein bild via Getty ImagesAn official illustrated book about Emerson, Lake & Palmer, told in their own words, is due out later this year. The book, titled Emerson, Lake & Palmer, ...
Apr 27, 2021
Classic John Lennon & The Who albums on track to top the British charts this week
Capitol/UMeWhat year is it? The U.K. album charts are about to be invaded by albums that first came out more than than five decades ago. Britain's Official Charts Company reports that the new 50th ann...
Apr 27, 2021
Roger Daltrey explains appeal of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, reveals origin of his famous mic twirl
Andrew Lipovsky/NBCThe Who frontman Roger Daltrey is one of several legendary artists who appear in the new documentary Rock Camp: The Movie, detailing the experiences of fans who attend Rock 'n' Roll...
Apr 27, 2021
The Rolling Stones' RS No.9 Carnaby brand unveils new fashion collection
THE ROLLING STONES / BRAVADOLast year, The Rolling Stones launched their fashion and lifestyle brand, RS No. 9 Carnaby, named after London's famed fashion center of the '60s, Carnaby Street. The brand...
Apr 27, 2021
A&E to air definitive 'Biography: KISStory;' happy 70th birthday Ace Frehley
Brian LowePaul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS will reflect on their career in what's being called a new "definitive documentary" of the legendary group, titled Biography: KISStory. The A&E documenta...
Apr 27, 2021