Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Guess which song Billy Corgan wants played at his funeral
Disney/Randy HolmesBilly Corgan plans to keep making artistic statements even beyond the grave.In an interview with The Guardian, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman was asked what song he'd pick to b...
Apr 08, 2025
Fender announces collaboration with Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell
Courtesy of FenderFender has announced a new set of guitars paying tribute to legendary Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell.The company is introducing two new Campbell-inspire...
Apr 08, 2025
Sam Mendes gives insight into why he's making Beatles films
L-R: Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Barry Keoghan, and Harris Dickinson; Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesDirector Sam Mendes has shared some of his thoughts about why he’s decided to make four films about ...
Apr 08, 2025
Melvins tour van, featuring original Kurt Cobain artwork, going on display
Courtesy of Julien's AuctionsA tour van used by the Melvins and decorated with original artwork by Kurt Cobain is going on display to the public for the first time.In connection with Record Store Day,...
Apr 08, 2025
Producer holds out hope for Aerosmith’s return: ‘If Steven can sing, believe me, he’ll want to be out there'
Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesAerosmith announced their retirement from touring back in August due to frontman Steven Tyler’s vocal issues, but one of their producers isn’t writing them off just...
Apr 08, 2025
Jackson Browne announces four-show residency at New York’s Beacon Theatre
Al Pereira/Getty ImagesJackson Browne is coming to New York in August.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just announced a four-night residency at Manhattan's Beacon Theatre, schedul...
Apr 08, 2025
Metallica announces new fan-focused film, 'Metallica Saved My Life'
ABC/Randy HolmesMetallica has announced a new film called Metallica Saved My Life, dedicated to the band's legions of fans.The doc "explores our world through the lives of fans who have supported...
Apr 08, 2025
Def Leppard fans crown ‘Hysteria’ the band’s greatest anthem of all time
Mercury Records LimitedDef Leppard fans have chosen their favorite song.To coincide with March Madness, the band launched the On Through The Music Bracket Challenge, where 64 of their tracks went head...
Apr 08, 2025
Eagles add nine Las Vegas Sphere shows, their 'final' shows of 2025
courtesy of Live NationThe Eagles have added even more shows to their Las Vegas residency at the Sphere.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have added eight new shows in October and November, which wil...
Apr 08, 2025
On This Day, April 8, 1975: Aerosmith releases breakthrough album 'Toys in the Attic'
On This Day, April 8, 1975…Aerosmith released their breakthrough album, Toys in the Attic, which featured future Aerosmith classics “Walk This Way," “Sweet Emotion” and the al...
Apr 08, 2025