Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio

Sammy Hagar announces dates for annual birthday bash in Cabo
Disney/Michael Le Brecht IISammy Hagar will once again be celebrating his birthday in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.The rocker announced on Instagram that his annual birthday bash will take pl...
Jill Lances Jun 24, 2025

E Street Band guitarist Stevie Van Zandt to miss Bruce Springsteen shows due to appendicitis
Taylor Hill/WireImageE Street Band guitarist Stevie Van Zandt is going to miss some shows on Bruce Springsteen's current Land of Hope and Dreams tour after undergoing surgery for a...
Jill Lances Jun 23, 2025

Mick Ralphs, guitarist for Bad Company, Mott the Hoople, dies at 81
Scott Legato/Getty ImagesBad Company and Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs has passed away at the age of 81."Our Mick has passed, my heart just hit the ground. He has left us with exceptional song...
Jill Lances Jun 23, 2025

Bruce Springsteen on how he feels about his '80s fame: 'That’s a fool’s game'
Gari Garaialde/RedfernsWhile there’s no doubt that Bruce Springsteen is famous, he is very happy that he’s not enjoying the type of fame he had in the '80s, when he released the hugely suc...
Jill Lances Jun 23, 2025

Surfers honor The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson with a paddle-out in California
Surfers honor Brian Wilson at paddle-out in Huntington Beach, California;Mark Rightmire/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty ImagesThe late Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson was celebrat...
Jill Lances Jun 23, 2025

U2 guitarist The Edge becomes an Irish citizen
ABC/Isa Mae AstuteHe may be the guitarist in one of Ireland’s biggest rock groups, but believe it or not, U2's The Edge just became an Irish citizen.The Irish Times reports that the&nb...
Jill Lances Jun 23, 2025

Eric Clapton announces Ohio concert benefiting his Crossroads Centre
Harry Herd/RedfernsEric Clapton has added a new show to his upcoming U.S. tour.The three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to play Mershon Auditorium at Ohio State University on Sept. 5.All pr...
Jill Lances Jun 23, 2025

On This Day, June 23, 1980: The Rolling Stones released 'Emotional Rescue'
On This Day, June 23, 1980 ... The Rolling Stones released their 15th studio album, Emotional Rescue.The album was recorded in Nassau, Bahamas, and Paris, with additional work completed in N...
Jill Lances Jun 23, 2025

AC/DC announces Australian Power Up tour dates
Scott Legato/Getty ImagesAC/DC is bringing their Power Up tour home.The Aussie Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced a five-date Australian leg of the tour, kicking off Nov. 12 in Melbour...
Jill Lances Jun 23, 2025

Dave Grohl makes surprise appearance during Kim Deal London show
ABC/Andrea McCallinDave Grohl made a surprise appearance during The Breeders frontwoman and ex-Pixies bassist Kim Deal's solo show in London Friday.The Foo Fighters frontman joined Deal for a ren...
Josh Johnson Jun 23, 2025
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