Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio

George Harrison's childhood home officially gets historical plaque recognition
George Harrison, age 12, in his Liverpool home; Keystone-France/Gamma-Keystone via Getty ImagesThe Liverpool home where the late George Harrison lived during his childhood has officially been designat...
Andrea Dresdale May 24, 2024

Nathan Lane: Elton John didn't want Timon & Pumbaa to sing 'Lion King' ballad "Can You Feel the Love Tonight"
ABC/Craig SjodinThe Lion King ballad "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" won Elton John the first of his two Oscars for Best Original Song. But perhaps it wouldn't have if the filmmakers had gone with th...
Andrea Dresdale May 24, 2024

Rush's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson reunite at Gordon Lightfoot tribute show in Toronto
George Pimentel/Getty ImagesRush's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson made a surprise appearance May 23 in Toronto, reuniting for a concert paying tribute to the late Canadian singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfo...
Andrea Dresdale May 24, 2024

Mick Jagger is "very, very proud" that a NJ diner named a sandwich after him
Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesThe Rolling Stones played the first of two show at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on Thursday, and Mick Jagger's onstage patter included a shot at Donald Trump and a discussion o...
Andrea Dresdale May 24, 2024

Robbie Robertson's children sue late rocker's widow, alleging elder abuse
Andrew Lipovsky/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty ImagesThe three children of late rocker Robbie Robertson are suing his widow, whom he married five months before his death ...
Andrea Dresdale May 24, 2024

On This Day, May 24, 1974: David Bowie released 'Diamond Dogs'
On This Day, May 24, 1974 ...Fifty years ago today, David Bowie released his eighth studio album, Diamond Dogs.Coming off the worldwide success of 1972’s Ziggy Stardust and 1973’s Aladdin ...
Jill Lances & Andrea Dresdale May 24, 2024

Classic Jane's Addiction lineup plays first show together in 14 years
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesJane's Addiction played an intimate concert at London's Bush Hall on Thursday, which featured the full reunion of the band's classic lineup.Prior to the performance, frontma...
Josh Johnson May 24, 2024

Spend Memorial Day weekend with The Beach Boys: New documentary debuts on Disney+
Courtesy of Disney+Why go to the beach when you can spend Memorial Day weekend with The Beach Boys? A new documentary about the group debuts May 24 on Disney +, giving fans insight into ...
Jill Lances & Jason Nathanson May 24, 2024

Can’t get enough of Bad Company: Supergroup’s debut album turns 50
Swan Song/Rhino EntertainmentOn May 24, 1974, Bad Company, the English supergroup made up of former Free members Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke, former Mott The Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs and former&n...
Jill Lances May 24, 2024

Bruce Springsteen becomes first international songwriter honored with Ivors Academy fellowship
Mike Lewis Photography/RedfernsBruce Springsteen was celebrated in London on Thursday, being honored as an Academy Fellow of The Ivors Academy. He's the first international songwri...
Jill Lances May 23, 2024
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