Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Doors guitarist to play 'Morrison Hotel' at LA show
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesThe Doors are currently celebrating their 60th anniversary, and guitarist Robby Krieger will mark the milestone with a special show at LA's Greek Theatre.Tickets for the Oct...
Jul 31, 2025
Jackson Browne to perform at charity event celebrating Warren Zevon's music
Jackson Browne & Warren Zevon backstage in the '70s; Richard E. Aaron/RedfernsJackson Browne and Marshall Crenshaw are among the artists participating in Join Me in L.A.: The Songs of Warren ...
Jul 31, 2025
On This Day, July 31, 1980: The Eagles’ long run ended in Long Beach
On This Day, July 31, 1980…During a benefit gig in Long Beach, California, Eagles members Glenn Frey and Don Felder spent the show detailing how they planned to beat each other up after it was ...
Jul 31, 2025
Watch Elton John rock with Spinal Tap on 'Stonehenge,' from 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues'
Henry Diltz/Interscope RecordsElton John appears in the long-awaited Spinal Tap sequel Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, but before the film hits theaters, you can watch him rock out with the Tap in a...
Jul 31, 2025
‘Small Town’ celebration: John Mellencamp’s 'Scarecrow' turns 40
Mercury RecordsIt was 40 years ago that John Mellencamp, then known as John Cougar Mellencamp, released his critically acclaimed eighth studio album, Scarecrow, which was filled with songs about ...
Jul 31, 2025
Report: Foo Fighters recruit Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin; Josh Freese reunites with NIN
ABC/Travis BellFoo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails have reportedly traded drummers. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Dave Grohl and company have recruited longtime NIN drummer Ilan Rubin to...
Jul 30, 2025
With December shows, Lou Gramm wants to 'fly the flag' for the original Foreigner
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicThe current lineup of Foreigner doesn't include any founding members, but that will change in December, when original vocalist Lou Gramm joins the band for some songs during thei...
Jul 30, 2025
Billy Joel posts new archival performance; band members join Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp
Calle Hesslefors/ullstein bild via Getty ImagesIf watching the HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes has you fired up about Billy's music, now's your chance to jam with the members of his band, p...
Jul 30, 2025
Sammy Hagar, REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin to play benefit for first responders
Gary Miller/Getty ImagesSammy Hagar and REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin are among the performers who'll be headlining One805Live! 2025, an annual benefit that supports the first responders of Santa Barb...
Jul 30, 2025
Iron Maiden mourns death of original singer: 'We are deeply saddened'
Iron Maiden in 2025; Per Ole Hagen/RedfernsIron Maiden has shared a statement mourning the death of the band's original singer, Paul Mario Day."We are deeply saddened that Paul Mario Day, Iron Maiden&...
Jul 30, 2025