Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio

R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe added to annual Tibet House Benefit Concert
Photo by Michael Stipe/Courtesy of Tibet HouseR.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe had been added to the 38th annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, taking place March 3 at Carnegie Hall in New York Cit...
Jill Lances Feb 06, 2025

Record Store Day unveils list of 2025 releases
UMR/AppleRecord Store Day has unveiled its list of exclusive releases for its 2025 celebration, taking place in independent record stores on April 12.Among this year’s releases:John Lennon&rsquo...
Jill Lances & Josh Johnson Feb 06, 2025

Neil Young shares update on his upcoming album with Chrome Hearts
Gary Miller/Getty ImagesNeil Young is giving fans an update on his next album.In a post on his Archives website, Young shares that he has now completed the album with his new band Chrome Hea...
Jill Lances Feb 06, 2025

Royal Mail celebrating AC/DC’s 50th anniversary with new stamp collection
Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesThe Royal Mail is helping AC/DC celebrate their 50th anniversary with a new set of commemorative stamps.The set of eight stamps features various photos of the Rock &...
Jill Lances Feb 06, 2025

New box set of Pete Townshend solo albums coming in March
UMeThe Who’s Pete Townshend’s solo career is being celebrated with a new box set.Pete Townshend The Studio Albums, dropping March 28, will consist of eight CDs, featuring newly remastered ...
Jill Lances Feb 06, 2025

On This Day, Feb. 6, 1984: Talking Heads perform their final concert together
On This Day, Feb. 6, 1984...Talking Heads performed their last-ever concert at the Sweetwaters South Festival in Christchurch, New Zealand.The 12-song set featured such classic songs as “Psycho ...
Jill Lances Feb 06, 2025

The Brothers to reunite for two-night Allman Brothers Band celebration in New York
Courtesy of The BrothersThe music of the Allman Brothers Band will once again be celebrated in New York.The Brothers, a group made up of ABB former members, is set to headline Madison Square Gard...
Jill Lances Feb 06, 2025

Howie Mandel apologizes for Billy Corgan/Bill Burr confrontation
Disney/Randy HolmesHowie Mandel has offered an apology after surprising comedian Bill Burr with an appearance by Billy Corgan after the Smashing Pumpkins frontman suggested that the two could be relat...
Josh Johnson Feb 06, 2025

Def Leppard shares cryptic tease: ‘Something’s brewing’
Don Arnold/WireImageIs new music on the way from Def Leppard?The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers seem to be teasing fans with the possibility, sharing photos on Instagram of guitarist Phil Collen singi...
Jill Lances Feb 06, 2025

Styx and friends will be Rockin’ in Paradise with three-day Florida festival
Courtesy of StyxStyx is heading to the beach this fall and bringing their rock star friends with them.The band is set to headline Rockin’ in Paradise with Styx + Friends in Miramar Bea...
Jill Lances Feb 05, 2025
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