Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
D'oh! 'Simpsons' writer says Duff McKagan "had zero to do" with Duff Beer
Disney/Randy HolmesThe Simpsons is often lauded for its uncanny ability to predict the future, but could it have predicted Duff McKagan claiming credit for being the inspiration behind Duff Beer?In a ...
Jun 17, 2024
The Smashing Pumpkins poke fun at "classic songs" quote with hit-filled set list
Mike Lewis Photography/RedfernsThe Smashing Pumpkins are poking fun at frontman Billy Corgan's recent comments about including "classic" songs in the band's live show.In an Instagram post, the Pumpkin...
Jun 17, 2024
On This Day, June 17, 1972: The Rolling Stones hit #1 with 'Exile on Main St.'
On This Day, June 17, 1972 ...The Rolling Stones hit #1 with their double album Exile on Main St., which went on to spend four weeks on top of the chart. Recorded mostly in a villa in the So...
Jun 17, 2024
Pete Townshend performs with the cast of 'The Who’s Tommy' at the Tonys
Photo Credit: Mary Kouw/CBSAs rumored, Pete Townshend joined the cast of The Who’s Tommy for a performance on Sunday’s 77th annual Tony Awards Dressed in a suit and red hat, Tow...
Jun 17, 2024
The Moody Blues’ Justin Hayward on his Blue World tour: “It’s about the music”
Photo Credit: Valeria MaselliLongtime Moody Blues singer/guitarist Justin Hayward is ready to launch the latest leg of his Blue World tour, which is a unique concert experience.In addition to performi...
Jun 17, 2024
Report: Pete Townshend to perform at the Tony Awards
Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty ImagesThe 77th annual Tony Awards are happening Sunday in New York, with The Who's Pete Townshend previously confirmed as a presenter. Well, he may be doing more th...
Jun 14, 2024
U2 releases latest installment in digital series, dedicated to 'Pop' track “Mofo”
ABC/Randy HolmesU2 has released the next installment in their digital series, U2 To Love and Only Love - Deep Dives and B-Sides, this time dedicated to the track "Mofo," from their ninth stu...
Jun 14, 2024
Paul McCartney shares restored “Soily” video from 'One Hand Clapping'
UMePaul McCartney & Wings’ live album One Hand Clapping is finally out, and to celebrate the release, McCartney has shared a fully restored performance video of the track “Soily.&rdquo...
Jun 14, 2024
John Fogerty thanks Roger Daltrey for covering his song in concert
Robin Little/RedfernsWhen The Who's Roger Daltrey kicked off his solo tour on June 10 he included a cover John Fogerty’s Creedence Clearwater Revival classic “Have You Ever Seen The R...
Jun 14, 2024
Billie Joe Armstrong brings back Woodstock '94 tie for Green Day Berlin concert
ABC/Fred LeeOn their current world tour, Green Day's been revisiting their past by performing Dookie and American Idiot in full to celebrate their respective 30th and 20th anniversaries. Alo...
Jun 14, 2024