Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
At least one more book: Alice Cooper announces 'Devil on My Shoulder' memoir
'Devil on My Shoulder' book cover. (Da Capo)Over 50 years after singing "No more pencils, no more books" in "School's Out," Alice Cooper is softening his stance on at least one of those things.The sho...
Mar 09, 2026
Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks announce second leg of US tour
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jon Anderson, founding singer of the classic rock band Yes, performs onstage during his "1,000 Hands" solo tour at The Rose on August 29, 2019 in Pasadena, California...
Mar 09, 2026
R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe performs with Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy at Brooklyn concert
Michael Stipe attends HBO's "Rooster" New York Premiere on March 03, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe was the surprise guest at Michael Shannon...
Mar 09, 2026
On This Day: March 9, 1987: U2 releases their fifth studio album, 'The Joshua Tree'
On This Day, March 9, 1987...U2 released their fifth studio album, The Joshua Tree, which went on to be one of the world’s best-selling albums. It was the Irish rockers’ first #1 album in ...
Mar 09, 2026
Steven Tyler’s Jam for Janie Grammy party raised $4.1 million
Steven Tyler attends the 7th Annual Jam For Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party at Hollywood Palladium on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images)Steven Tyl...
Mar 09, 2026
David Gilmour releases classic ‘On an Island’ performance to mark 80th birthday, album anniversary
David Gilmour joins Richard Thompson on stage at his 70th Birthday Celebration show at the Royal Albert Hall on September 30, 2019 in London, England. (photo by Gus Stewart/Redferns)An archival perfor...
Mar 06, 2026
Hear a new cover of Van Halen's 'Jump' for 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026
"Jump" cover single artwork. (Real Thing Records/Capitol Records)A new cover of Van Halen's "Jump," put together by Coca-Cola as the anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has just been released.The cove...
Mar 06, 2026
Watch trailer for upcoming 'The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel' documentary
'The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel.' Pictured: Hillel Slovak, Anthony Kiedis, Flea. (Courtesy of Netflix ©2026)The trailer for the upcoming documentary The Rise of t...
Mar 06, 2026
The Who’s Pete Townshend takes the Colbert Questionert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guest Pete Townshend during Thursday’s March 5, 2026 show. (Photo: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS) The Who’s Pete Townshend is the latest celebrity to take part...
Mar 06, 2026
On This Day, March 6, 1946: Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour was born
On This March 6, 1946…Pink Floyd guitarist, singer and songwriter David Gilmour was born in Cambridge, England.The now 80-year-old joined Pink Floyd in 1967, a few months before the depart...
Mar 06, 2026