Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
John Densmore, Devo & more taking part in 'Musicians for Kamala' livestream event
Lester Cohen/Getty Images for JFAThe Doors’ John Densmore and Devo are among the musical artists taking part in a livestream event in support of the Kamala Harris and Tim Walz campaign...
Sep 17, 2024
Grateful Dead releases live performance of “Peggy-O” from 'Friend of the Devils: April 1978' box set
RhinoGrateful Dead is giving fans another preview of their upcoming Friend of the Devils: April 1978 box set ahead of its release on Friday.The band has just released a performance of “Peggy-O,&...
Sep 17, 2024
Lindsay Buckingham & Stevie Nicks’ 'Buckingham Nicks' album reimagined by Andrew Bird, Madison Cunningham
Vista Recordings / Verve ForecastLindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks’ pre-Fleetwood Mac album Buckingham Nicks has been reimagined by musicians Andrew Bird and Madison C...
Sep 17, 2024
R.E.M. releases politically themed compilation album to coincide with National Voter Registration Day
UMG RecordingsR.E.M. is hoping to encourage fans to vote and get involved in the political process with a newly released compilation album We Are Hope Despite The Times.Released to coincide with Natio...
Sep 17, 2024
REO Speedwagon’s Bruce Hall comments on tour retirement: “I’m heartbroken”
Steve Jennings/Getty ImagesREO Speedwagon bassist Bruce Hall wants fans to know he’s not happy about the recent announcement that the band will be retiring from the road in 2025.In a p...
Sep 17, 2024
On This Day, Sept. 17, 1967: The Doors' appearance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' ends in controversy
On This Day, Sept. 17, 1967…The Doors appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing their #1 single “Light My Fire.”But the performance wasn’t without controversy. Prior t...
Sep 17, 2024
Talking Heads to release super deluxe edition of debut album
RhinoTalking Heads are revisiting their debut album, Talking Heads: 77, with a brand new box set coming Nov 8.Talking Heads: 77 (Super Deluxe Edition) will be made up of four LPs, one of which is...
Sep 17, 2024
Gene Simmons is “too rich to care” what other people think
ABC/Michael DesmondWhile some musicians will insist they don’t do what they do for the money, KISS’ Gene Simmons isn’t necessarily one of them.In a new interview with Forbes, Simmons...
Sep 17, 2024
David Gilmour’s 'Luck and Strange' debuts in the 'Billboard' 200 top 10
Artwork by Anton Corbijn/Sony MusicDavid Gilmour has a top 10 album with his latest solo release, Luck and Strange.The former Pink Floyd member’s fifth solo release debuts at #10 on th...
Sep 16, 2024
Gov’t Mule celebrating 30 years during annual New Year’s run
courtesy of Gov't MuleGov’t Mule has made their New Year’s Eve plans.The band, fronted by Warren Haynes, has announced dates for their annual New Year’s run, which will consist of th...
Sep 16, 2024