Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio

New Lollapalooza book due out in March
St. Martin’s PressHaving already gotten the docuseries treatment, the history of Lollapalooza is now being told through a different medium.A new book called Lollapalooza: The Uncensore...
Josh Johnson Jan 16, 2025

Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, Sting among the artists playing FireAid
Disney/Randy HolmesStevie Nicks, Rod Stewart and Sting are among the artists confirmed to play FireAid, a benefit concert to raise money for those affected by the California wildfires and to supp...
Jill Lances Jan 16, 2025

Peter Frampton to take part in Duane Eddy tribute concert
Disney/Michael J. Le Brecht IIPeter Frampton is one of the artists set to pay tribute to the late guitar legend Duane Eddy at a special tribute concert at the Opry House in Nashville.Titan of Twang: A...
Jill Lances Jan 16, 2025

Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh earns $1 million a year from MTV’s 'Ridiculousness'
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for AFIDevo’s biggest hit single may be the 1980 track “Whip It,” but it turns out it isn’t the group’s biggest moneymaker.According to Rolli...
Jill Lances Jan 16, 2025

James Taylor announces annual July 4 holiday shows at Tanglewood
Disney/Eric McCandlessJames Taylor has announced his annual Independence Day shows at Tanglewood, in the Berkshire area of Massachusetts.Taylor and his All-Star Band just announced they’ll play ...
Jill Lances Jan 16, 2025

R.E.M.'s Peter Buck to appear in new Vevo Music series 'Singing Earth'
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesR.E.M.’s Peter Buck is set to appear on a new music series, hosted by Screaming Trees/Mad Season drummer Barrett Martin.The series, Singing Earth, debuts Friday on the...
Jill Lances Jan 16, 2025

Dave Grohl responds to question about Foo Fighters playing LA fire benefit concert
ABC/Randy HolmesDave Grohl has responded to a question about whether Foo Fighters will be performing at the upcoming FireAid Relief benefit concert supporting those affected by the Los Angeles fires.T...
Josh Johnson Jan 16, 2025

David Bowie’s 'Young Americans' to be reissued on vinyl and picture disc for 50th anniversary
RhinoDavid Bowie’s ninth studio album, Young Americans, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and the milestone will be marked with the release of a new reissue.The album will be r...
Jill Lances Jan 16, 2025

On This Day, Jan. 16, 1988: George Harrison hit #1 with 'Got My Mind Set On You'
On This Day, Jan. 16, 1988 ...George Harrison hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Got My Mind Set On You,” a cover of a 1962 track originally recorded by James Ray.The recording was prod...
Jill Lances Jan 16, 2025

Alex Lifeson says there are no plans to resurrect Rush
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Comedy CentralWhile Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are still close, and still play music together, fans shouldn’t hold out hope that they’ll resurrect...
Jill Lances Jan 16, 2025
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