Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
New David Bowie compilation 'The Width of a Circle,' featuring rare 1970 recordings, due out in May
ParlophoneA new archival David Bowie compilation called The Width of a Circle, conceived as a companion piece to the late rock legend's recently reissued 1970 studio album, The Man Who Sold the World,...
Apr 14, 2021
Eddie Vedder, Foo Fighters & more performing during Global Citizen's 'Vax Live' concert special
Courtesy of Global CitizenPearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and Foo Fighters are performing during Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World, a music special organized by Global Citizen. The program, which co...
Apr 14, 2021
Procol Harum releasing new three-track EP, 'Missing Persons,' in May
Credit: Deacon CommsVeteran U.K. prog-rock band Procol Harum will release a new EP called Missing Persons on May 7. The three-track collection features two versions of the song "Missing Persons (Alive...
Apr 14, 2021
Brian Wilson, Steve Vai join lineup of Little Kids Rock Foundation's 2021 virtual benefit, taking place tonight
Courtesy of Little Kids Rock FoundationThe 2021 edition of the Little Kids Rock Foundation's annual benefit show takes place tonight and, as previously reported, will be a virtual event for a second c...
Apr 14, 2021
Sting among artists who will perform at benefit for Gilda's Club NYC next month
Courtesy of Gilda's Club NYCGilda's Club NYC, founded in memory of beloved original Saturday Night Live cast member Gilda Radner, offers free cancer support programs to patients and their families. Bu...
Apr 13, 2021
Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl among stars taking part in producer Mark Ronson's new Apple TV+ series
Mary McCartney; ABCPaul McCartney and Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl are among a variety of music stars set to appear on Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson, a new Apple TV+ docuseries that will premiere on Ju...
Apr 13, 2021
Born 70 years ago in the USA: E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg celebrates milestone birthday
Debra L Rothenberg/Getty ImagesHere's wishing Max Weinberg, longtime drummer of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, a very happy 70th birthday today. Born in Newark, New Jersey, "the Mighty Max," as he...
Apr 13, 2021
Watch video of John Lennon's earliest known performance of "Give Peace a Chance"
Courtesy of Yoko Ono LennonPreviously unseen footage of John Lennon performing a loose version of his classic anthem "Give Peace a Chance" on May 25, 1969, in a Bahamas hotel room has premiered on Len...
Apr 13, 2021
Tattoo Foo: Mick Jagger releases new song, "Eazy Sleazy," a collaboration with Dave Grohl
Courtesy of Universal MusicMick Jagger has dropped a surprise new single recorded in collaboration with Dave Grohl. The punk-influenced track is called "Eazy Sleazy," and features vocals and guitars b...
Apr 13, 2021
Move It On Over, Hank: George Thorogood to make Grand Ole Opry debut later this month
Credit: David DobsonGeorge Thorogood will bring a little rock 'n' roll and blues to the Grand Ole Opry when he makes his debut appearance on Nashville's famous country-music showcase on Saturday, Apri...
Apr 13, 2021