Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
John Lennon’s sons spend a rare evening together
George Pimentel/WireImageJohn Lennon’s two sons, Julian Lennon and Sean Ono Lennon, spent some quality time together and gave the public a little peek at their evening.Julian shared a ...
Dec 16, 2024
Paul McCartney plays ‘Wonderful Christmastime’ for the first time since 2018
ABC/Heidi GutmanPaul McCartney is getting into the holiday spirit.The Beatles legend is currently on the U.K. leg of his Got Back tour, and while playing in Manchester he broke out his holiday tune &l...
Dec 16, 2024
Kevin Cronin on REO Speedwagon’s retirement: ‘Never in my wildest dreams did I ever see this coming’
Disney/Randy HolmesREO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin wants fans to know he didn't want the band to end.The group announced in September that after 2024 they would cease touring; in a new interview ...
Dec 16, 2024
Metallica offers covers, live debuts and rarities at their 2024 Helping Hands benefit
ABC/Randy HolmesMetallica headlined their 2024 Helping Hands benefit Friday at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, treating fans to two sets — one acoustic, one electric...
Dec 16, 2024
AC/DC’s Brian Johnson makes surprise appearance on 'Carpool Karaoke'
Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesAC/DC’s Brian Johnson makes a surprise appearance in a special holiday edition of Apple TV+ and Apple Music’s Carpool Karaoke.A Carpool Karaoke Christmas, with Zane L...
Dec 16, 2024
On This Day, Dec. 16, 1984: ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill accidentally shot himself in the stomach
On This Day, Dec. 16, 1984 ...ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill accidentally shot himself in the stomach when, while taking off his boots, his gun fell out and went off. Hill was able to drive himself to the ...
Dec 16, 2024
Surviving Soundgarden members perform at Seattle benefit concert
(L-R) Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron, Shaina Shepherd, and Ben Shepherd ; Mat Hayward/Getty ImagesUnder the name Nudedragons, the surviving members of Soundgarden reunited Dec. 14 at a Seattle benefit ...
Dec 16, 2024
Roger Daltrey, Eddie Vedder, Billy Idol & more play private holiday party in New York
FilmMagic/FilmMagic)The Who's Roger Daltrey, Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, Iggy Pop and Billy Idol were among the A-list talent who played a holiday party in New York on Friday.According to setlist.f...
Dec 16, 2024
Happy 75th birthday to ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesA happy birthday goes out to ZZ Top guitarist Billy F. Gibbons, who turns 75 on Monday.Gibbons, known for his signature long beard, formed ZZ Top in 1969, recruiting Dusty H...
Dec 16, 2024
Art Garfunkel admits he 'wanted to hurt' Paul Simon with interview comments that led to feud
Rita Barros/Getty ImagesArt Garfunkel has shared more details about his recent reunion with singing partner Paul Simon.Back in November, the musician shared that he and Simon had an emotional lunch to...
Dec 13, 2024