Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Paul Simon won’t be playing 'You Can Call Me Al' anymore due to hearing loss
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyPaul Simon has revealed that in the wake of his hearing loss he’ll no longer be playing one of his biggest hits.In an interview with CBS Morning...
Nov 21, 2024
Elton John wins his first Hollywood Music in Media Award
InterscopeElton John was one of the winners at the 2024 Hollywood Music in Media Awards, which took place Wednesday in Hollywood.The HMMAs recognize musical achievements in the movies in multiple cate...
Nov 21, 2024
On This Day, Nov. 21, 1991: Aerosmith became the first band to guest on 'The Simpsons'
On This Day, Nov. 21, 1991 ...Aerosmith made their debut on The Simpsons, becoming the first rock band to appear on the Fox animated series.The episode, Flaming Moe’s, revolved ar...
Nov 21, 2024
Early George Harrison guitar sets record at auction
ABCOne of George Harrison's early guitars sold for big bucks at Julien's Auctions' Played, Worn & Torn II auction, which took place Wednesday in Nashville.The legendary Beatle’s Re...
Nov 21, 2024
Dead & Company the subject of new coffee-table photo book
Rock Out Books/Retro Photo ArchiveA new book dedicated to Dead & Company is out just in time for the holidays.Dead & Company: Rainbow Full of Sound is a coffee-table book by famed rock photogr...
Nov 21, 2024
Elton John to perform on 'The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular'
Disney/Abigail NilssonAs usual, The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular has lined up some big-name guest stars for musical performances, and this year that includes Rock & Roll Hal...
Nov 20, 2024
Green Day headlining Coachella 2025
GoldenvoiceGreen Day has been confirmed to headline Coachella 2025.The festival takes place April 11-13 and April 18-20 in Indio, California. Lady Gaga, Post Malone and Travis Scott will headline...
Nov 20, 2024
Joe Walsh shares birthday message to himself as he turns 77
Scott Dudelson/WireImageRock & Roll Hall of Famer Joe Walsh turned 77 on Wednesday, and in a birthday post on social media, he looked back on the struggles he's faced throughout his life and how h...
Nov 20, 2024
Howard Jones & ABC to return to the US for co-headlining tour
Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty ImagesHoward Jones and ABC are returning to the U.S. for more shows next year.The two artists teamed up for a tour last summer with Haircut 100, and now they’ll r...
Nov 20, 2024
Rod Stewart clarifies why his tour is called One Last Time: 'I have no desire to retire'
Courtesy Live NationConsidering the fact that Rod Stewart's newly announced 2025 tour is called One Last Time, you'd be forgiven for thinking that it's the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer's far...
Nov 20, 2024