Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio

Dead & Company’s Bob Weir hints at possible Sphere return
Erika Goldring/Getty ImagesDead & Company is currently in the midst of their Dead Forever residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, and while they're only committed to shows through Aug. 10, it s...
Jill Lances Jun 24, 2024

Paul McCartney announces Brazilian dates for Got Back tour
ABC/Heidi GutmanPaul McCartney is ready to return to Brazil. The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer brought his Got Back tour to Brazil in 2023, and now he’s announced two new shows the...
Jill Lances Jun 24, 2024

Talking Heads frontman David Byrne meets with Sen. Ted Cruz
Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images for A24Talking Heads frontman David Byrne met with Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on Friday, according to a post on Cruz’s social media accounts.“Once in a lifetime oppo...
Jill Lances Jun 24, 2024

On This Day, June 24, 1944: Jeff Beck was born
On This Day, June 24, 1944 ...Geoffrey Arnold Beck, better known as legendary guitarist Jeff Beck, was born in Surrey, England.Beck came to prominence as a member of the Yardbirds, with future gu...
Jill Lances Jun 24, 2024

Krist Novoselic revisits Nirvana's "Love Buzz" during show in Kurt Cobain's hometown
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Red Light Management and Live NationKrist Novoselic revisited Nirvana's song "Love Buzz" during a concert in Kurt Cobain's hometown of Aberdeen, Washington, on Fri...
Josh Johnson Jun 24, 2024

Eddie Vedder dedicates song to Shane MacGowan & Sinéad O'Connor during Pearl Jam Dublin show
ABCEddie Vedder took a moment during Pearl Jam's show in Dublin on Saturday to honor two of Ireland's late music legends, Shane MacGowan and Sinéad O'Connor.In introducing a cove...
Josh Johnson Jun 24, 2024

Did Taylor Swift just react to Dave Grohl's "We play live" comment?
Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights ManagementMany Swifties were convinced that Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl threw shade at Taylor Swift during the band's London show on June 22.&n...
Andrea Dresdale Jun 24, 2024

Mike Campbell believes Tom Petty would be “proud” of 'Petty Country' tribute album
Big Machine RecordsThe new tribute album to the late Tom Petty, Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, is out now, and Petty’s Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell i...
Jill Lances Jun 24, 2024

Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl takes swipe at Taylor Swift in concert
ABC/Travis BellDave Grohl may have found himself on the wrong side of Swifties. Foo Fighters were playing London Stadium Saturday night, the same night Taylor Swift was headlining her second...
Jill Lances & Josh Johnson Jun 23, 2024

Green Day offering Saviors tour guitars through Monster Energy Gear Program
Image Group LA/ABCGreen Day is offering a pair of signed Gibson Les Paul guitars through the Monster Energy Gear Program.Both instruments are autographed by Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and T...
Josh Johnson Jun 21, 2024
We use cookies for various purposes including analytics and marketing. By continuing to use this service, you agree to use cookies by us and our third-party service providers as described in the Privacy Policy.





