Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Paul McCartney headlines Apple 50th anniversary celebration
Sir Paul McCartney performs at The O2 Arena during his 'Got Back' world tour on December 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)After performing two shows at the Fonda Theatre i...
Apr 01, 2026
Jon Bon Jovi's charity wins James Beard Impact Award for JBJ Soul Kitchen community restaurant
Jon Bon Jovi at the grand opening celebration of The Soul Kitchen on Oct. 19, 2011 in Red Bank, New Jersey. (John W. Ferguson/Getty Images)Jon Bon Jovi's not a chef, but he's just won a prestigious Ja...
Apr 01, 2026
On This Day, April 1, 2008: The Rolling Stones release the soundtrack to 'Shine a Light'
On This Day, April 1, 2008 …The Rolling Stones released Shine a Light, the soundtrack to their Martin Scorsese-directed concert film of the same name.The concert doc featured performances from ...
Apr 01, 2026
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band kick off politically charged Land of Hope and Dreams American tour
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band perform during Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour at Target Center on March 31, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)Bruce ...
Apr 01, 2026
New sustainability award named in honor of Bob Weir
Bobby Weir (Photo by Chloe Weir Photography)The late Bob Weir is being honored for his commitment to protecting the environment.The Music Sustainability Alliance has announced a new award na...
Apr 01, 2026
Journey frontman Arnel Pineda almost bailed on band’s Final Frontier farewell tour
Arnel Pineda of Journey performs at TD Coliseum on March 09, 2026 in Hamilton, Ontario. (Photo by Jeremychanphotography/Getty Images)Journey is currently on their Final Frontier farewell tour, but it ...
Mar 31, 2026
Smashing Pumpkins, Simple Minds to play 2026 Darker Waves Festival
Darker Waves 2026 lineup. (Darker Waves Festival)Smashing Pumpkins and Simple Minds are among the artists set to play the Darker Waves Festival, which mostly focuses on '80s and '90s alternative music...
Mar 31, 2026
Iron Maiden adds former frontman Blaze Bayley and more to EddFest
Heavy metal vocalist Blaze Bayley performing live on stage at the 2013 Hard Rock Hell festival in Pwllheli, Wales, on November 30, 2013. (Photo by Kevin Nixon/Metal Hammer Magazine/Future via Getty Im...
Mar 31, 2026
James Taylor, Van Morrison, Sting, Deep Purple set for 2026 Montreux Jazz Festival
James Taylor at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony (Disney/Eric McCandless)James Taylor, Van Morrison, Sting and Deep Purple are among the artists booked to play the 2026 Montreu...
Mar 31, 2026
On This Day, March 31, 1992: Bruce Springsteen releases two albums: 'Human Touch' & 'Lucky Town'
On This Day, March 31, 1992 ...Bruce Springsteen released two albums, Human Touch and Lucky Town, both made after breaking up The E Street Band.Human Touch was the first album The Boss recor...
Mar 31, 2026