Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio

Blondie’s Debbie Harry and Chris Stein executive producing doc about songwriter/producer Mike Chapman
Dave J Hogan/Getty ImagesBlondie’s Debbie Harry and Chris Stein are set to executive produce a new documentary about producer/songwriter Mike Chapman, Deadline reports.Simply The Best: The Mike ...
Jill Lances Jun 04, 2024

Billie Joe Armstrong reviews Taylor Swift's France show: "Great voice. Great entertainer. Great songwriting."
ABC/Randy Holmes'90s rock is entering its Taylor Swift era.Following Billy Corgan's headline-making defense of the pop superstar — "Taylor Swift is one of the most gifted pop artists of all time...
Josh Johnson Jun 04, 2024

The Rolling Stones offer two tour debuts at Orlando Hackney Diamonds tour stop
Paul Hennessy/Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe Rolling Stones brought their Hackney Diamonds tour to Orlando’s Camping World Stadium on Monday, and fans attending the show were treated to two tour de...
Jill Lances Jun 04, 2024

On This Day, June 4, 1986: A Conspiracy of Hope tour, featuring U2, Sting & more, kicked off in California
On This Day, June 4, 1986…The six-show A Conspiracy of Hope tour, benefiting Amnesty International, kicked off at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, California. The tour’s lineup inclu...
Jill Lances Jun 04, 2024

Lzzy Hale reflects on Skid Row experience: "I'm overflowing with gratitude"
Dave Simpson/WireImageLzzy Hale is reflecting on her experience singing in Skid Row.The Halestorm frontwoman provided lead vocals for the "18 and Life" outfit for four shows in May and June. As previo...
Josh Johnson Jun 04, 2024

Isn't you, isn't me: STP's Jeff Gutt reflects on 30th anniversary of 'Purple'
AtlanticStone Temple Pilots' 1994 album, Purple, turns 30 on June 7.The follow-up to STP's 1992 debut, Core, spawned the singles "Big Empty," "Vasoline" and "Interstate Love Song," and is certifi...
Josh Johnson Jun 04, 2024

Bruce Springsteen’s 'Born in the U.S.A.' turns 40
Sony MusicOn June 4, 1984, Bruce Springsteen released what would become one of his most successful albums, Born in the U.S.A.The album, recorded with The E Street Band, spent seven weeks at #1 on...
Jill Lances Jun 04, 2024

Michael Anthony surprised by Alex Van Halen’s instrument auction
Scott Legato/Getty ImagesIn May, Van Halen co-founder and drummer Alex Van Halen announced he was auctioning off his personal collection of instruments and memorabilia, and the news was a surprise to ...
Jill Lances Jun 03, 2024

The Police’s Andy Summers releasing new EP, 'Vertiginous Canyons', on June 21
Blue Cloud MusicThe Police’s Andy Summers is getting ready to release a new EP of music inspired by his photographs. Vertiginous Canyons, dropping June 21, is a musical companion piece to h...
Jill Lances Jun 03, 2024

Playing Stevie Nicks in a biopic would be "the ultimate" for Kate Hudson
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images; Disney/Michael J. LeBrecht IIIKate Hudson is the daughter of musician Bill Hudson, has been married or engaged to three different musicians and recently released Glorious,...
Andrea Dresdale Jun 03, 2024
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