Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Bruce Hornsby announces new album and tour
Cover of Bruce Hornsby's 'Indigo Park' (Zappo Productions/Thirty Tigers)Bruce Hornsby is back with new music and a new tour.The singer is set to release a new album, Indigo Park, on April 3. He’...
Jan 20, 2026
Def Leppard fans ‘Rejoice’ as band teases new music
Joe Elliott of Def Leppard performs onstage during Radio 2 In The Park at Hylands Park on September 7, 2025 in Chelmsford, England. (Photo by Katja Ogrin/Getty Images)Looks like we’re about to g...
Jan 20, 2026
Stevie Nicks to play Austin, Texas, in April
Stevie Nicks performs on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (Disney/Randy Holmes) Stevie Nicks has added another show to her 2026 schedule.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to play The Moody Center ...
Jan 20, 2026
Bono sends bagpiper to wish Dolly Parton a happy 80th birthday
Bono on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (Disney/Randy Holmes)The legendary Dolly Parton turned 80 on Monday, and she received a special birthday surprise from U2 frontman Bono.Dolly shared an Inst...
Jan 20, 2026
On This Day, Jan. 20, 1983: Def Leppard released 'Pyromania'
On This Day, Jan. 20, 1983…Def Leppard released Pyromania, their third studio album and the first to feature Phil Collen, who replaced the band’s original guitarist Pe...
Jan 20, 2026
Foo Fighters performing at 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year gala in honor of Mariah Carey
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (ABC/Randy Holmes)All I want for Christmas is ... Foo?Foo Fighters will be performing at the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year gala, which is honorin...
Jan 20, 2026
Rush to release super deluxe editions of 1984’s 'Grace Under Pressure'
Rush's 'Grace Under Pressure'/(UMe/Mercury and Anthem Records)Rush is set to revisit their 10th studio album, 1984's Grace Under Pressure.The band will release Grace Under Pressure: Super De...
Jan 20, 2026
Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst dead at 70
Rob Hirst from Midnight Oil perform on November 4, 2017 in Hanging Rock, Australia. (Sam Tabone/Getty Images)Rob Hirst, founding member and drummer of the Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has died a...
Jan 20, 2026
Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens reveals secret to Idol’s lasting appeal
Steve Stevens, Billy Idol and The Warning Rock Band with Alejandra Villarreal, Daniela Villarreal and Paulina Villarreal perform during the GRAMMY celebration of Latin Music on October 19, 2025 in Mia...
Jan 20, 2026
Phil Collins interviewed for new podcast on his life and career
Phil Collins from Genesis performs at U Arena on March 17, 2022 in Nanterre, France. (Photo by David Wolff-Patrick/Redferns)Phil Collins has sat down for an interview that will be part of a new p...
Jan 19, 2026