Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Billy Idol holds nothing back in new documentary: 'You really do have to own it'
Photo credit: Theo WargoBilly Idol is subject of the new documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead, which had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on Tuesday.The film doesn't hold anything back...
Jun 13, 2025
The Kinks release two tracks off upcoming compilation, 'The Journey – Part 3'
BMGThe Kinks have shared another preview from their upcoming compilation The Journey – Part 3, which focuses on the band’s career with RCA/Arista from 1977 to 1984, a breakthrough for...
Jun 12, 2025
Enter sand-meme: Lars Ulrich lifts the curtain on Metallica's group chat
ABC/Randy HolmesIf you have a group chat where you and your friends send each other memes, then you and Lars Ulrich have something in common.The Metallica drummer tells Variety that he, James Het...
Jun 12, 2025
Bruce Springsteen calls Brian Wilson 'the most musically inventive voice in all of pop'
Donald Kravitz/Getty Images)Bruce Springsteen is the latest artist to pay tribute to the late Beach Boys singer/songwriter Brian Wilson, who died at the age of 82."Brian Wilson was the most musically ...
Jun 12, 2025
Elton John’s 'Live from the Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper' getting wide release in July
UMeElton John’s April Record Store Day contribution was a vinyl edition of the live album Elton John - Live from the Rainbow Theatre with Ray Cooper, and now the album is getting wider rele...
Jun 12, 2025
The Black Crowes & Jimmy Page release 'Live At The Greek' behind-the-scenes short film
Silver Arrow RecordsThe Black Crowes and Jimmy Page have shared a short film about the making of their collaborative live album, Live At The Greek.As part of the continued celebration of the album&rsq...
Jun 12, 2025
The story of 'Endless Summer', the only Beach Boys studio album to hit #1
Capitol RecordsThe Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson has died at age 82. Despite their legendary career, The Beach Boys only topped the album charts twice: in 1964 with their live album Beach Boys Co...
Jun 12, 2025
Lenny Kravitz to perform during Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks special
Dave Kotinsky/NBCLenny Kravitz will help the nation celebrate July 4 in New York.The rocker is set to perform during the 49th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, which kicks off at 8 ...
Jun 12, 2025
Sting covers ‘God Only Knows’ in tribute to Brian Wilson; Paul McCartney says he ‘loved him’
Kevin Kane/WireImageSting has shared a musical tribute to The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, who died at the age of 82.The Police frontman shared a clip on Instagram of him performing the Beach Boys c...
Jun 12, 2025
Bruce Springsteen releases ‘Sunday Love’ from 'Tracks II' album 'Twilight Hours'
Bruce Springsteen has shared another preview from his upcoming box set, Tracks II: The Lost Albums.The latest is the tune "Sunday Love," which appears on the lost album Twilight Hours, described as "a...
Jun 12, 2025