Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sheryl Crow is pulling for Frampton, Foreigner, Cher & Sinéad to be inducted
L-R: Peter Frampton, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks; Disney/Jennifer PottheiserSheryl Crow was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year and she invited Peter Frampton, the first artist she ...
Apr 19, 2024
Stevie Nicks writes heartfelt poem for Taylor Swift's new album
Beth GarrabrantIn one of her new songs, "Clara Bow," Taylor Swift mentions Stevie Nicks, and the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has actually penned a poem that's included in Taylor's new album...
Apr 19, 2024
It's strange these days: Pearl Jam's 'Dark Matter' is here
Monkeywrench Records/Republic RecordsPearl Jam's Dark Matter has arrived.Dark Matter is the 12th studio effort from the grunge veterans and their first since 2020's Gigaton. It was produced by Andrew ...
Apr 19, 2024
Gene Simmons to play first post-KISS show at new Rock & Brews opening
ABC/Michael DesmondGene Simmons is getting ready to return to the stage for the first time since KISS wrapped their End of The Road tour at New York's Madison Square Garden in December.Simmons wi...
Apr 19, 2024
Van Halen’s Michael Anthony hasn’t spoken to David Lee Roth in years
Scott Legato/Getty ImagesVan Halen bassist Michael Anthony says it’s been a while since he’s been in touch with the band’s original front man, David Lee Roth.In a video rec...
Apr 18, 2024
Stevie Van Zandt & brother Billy to be honored with a street in New Jersey hometown
Astrida Valigorsky/Getty ImagesE Street Band guitarist Stevie Van Zandt will soon be honored by his hometown.The New Jersey Hall of Fame and Middletown Township are partnering to name a street af...
Apr 18, 2024
Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun" tops Billboard chart following eclipse
A&M RecordsThe solar eclipse may not have washed away the rain, but it did push Soundgarden's "Black Hole Sun" to #1 on a Billboard chart.The Superunknown single saw an increase of 34% in str...
Apr 18, 2024
Allman Brothers Band pays tribute to co-founder Dickey Betts
Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Webster PRAllman Brothers Band has paid tribute to founding member Dickey Betts, who passed away Thursday at the age of 80.“With deep sadness the Allman Brothers Ba...
Apr 18, 2024
Watch Elton John's debut performance of his 1974 'Caribou' hit
Elton John performing at Watford, 1974; Anwar Hussein/WireImageElton John's 1974 album, Caribou, turns 50 this year, and a special sky-blue vinyl edition of the album, including a second disc of ...
Apr 18, 2024
The Guess Who and BTO guitarist Randy Bachman auctioning off guitar collection
courtesy of Julien's AuctionsLegendary musician Randy Bachman is cleaning out his closet.The rocker, founder of such bands as The Guess Who and Bachman-Turner Overdrive, is auctioning off over 200 gui...
Apr 18, 2024