Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Bruce Springsteen releases ‘Blind Spot’ from 'Tracks II'
Sony MusicBruce Springsteen has shared another preview of his upcoming box set Tracks II: The Lost Albums.The Boss has released the song “Blind Spot,” off the set’s Streets of P...
Apr 17, 2025
New book takes in-depth look at Bruce Springsteen’s 'Born to Run' in time for 50th anniversary
DoubledayBruce Springsteen’s Born to Run will celebrate its 50th anniversary in August, and to coincide with the milestone, a new book is set to delve into the iconic album.T...
Apr 17, 2025
The Who part ways with drummer Zak Starkey after almost 30 years
Carsten Koall/picture alliance via Getty ImagesThe Who's Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey have parted ways with their longtime touring drummer Zak Starkey, son of Beatles drummer Ringo Starr...
Apr 16, 2025
Toto’s Steve Lukather says hit song ‘Africa' is a ‘blessing and a curse’
Per Ole Hagen/RedfernsWhile the song “Africa” was a huge hit for Toto, guitarist Steve Lukather reveals in a new interview that he has mixed feelings about the tune.During an appearance on...
Apr 16, 2025
Elton John and Brandi Carlile's charity foundations join forces with $1 million goal
Peggy SirotaElton John has his Elton John AIDS Foundation and his musical partner Brandi Carlile has her Looking Out Foundation. Following their musical team up, their charity initiatives&nb...
Apr 16, 2025
War celebrating 50th anniversary of 'Why Can’t We Be Friends?' with deluxe collector's edition
Avenue/RhinoWar is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their hit album Why Can’t We Be Friends? with a new deluxe release.Why Can’t We Be Friends? (50th Anniversary Collector&rsq...
Apr 16, 2025
Heart announces new August tour dates
Douglas Mason/WireImageHeart has announced a new set of summer tour dates.The latest additions to the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers' schedule kick off Aug. 8 in Quincy, Washington, with sto...
Apr 16, 2025
Aerosmith’s 'I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing’ featured in ad for the NBA Playoffs
Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesAerosmith’s hit song “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” is featured in a new ad campaign for the 2025 NBA Playoffs.The clip features footage of NBA pla...
Apr 16, 2025
On This Day, April 16, 1996: KISS announced reunion tour during New York City press conference
On This Day, April 16, 1996 ...The four original members of KISS – Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss and Ace Frehley – held a press conference aboard the USS Intrepid in New York Cit...
Apr 16, 2025
Eddie Vedder, Metallica, Depeche Mode & more premiering documentaries at Tribeca Festival
ABCPearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Metallica and Depeche Mode are among the musical acts premiering new documentaries at the 2025 Tribeca Festival, taking place June 4-15 in New York City.Vedder's film,&nbs...
Apr 16, 2025