Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Tom Petty’s "Southern Accents" covered by Dolly Parton for upcoming tribute album
Big Machine RecordsWe’re getting another preview of the upcoming Tom Petty tribute album, Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty.The latest track released is Dolly Parton&r...
Apr 05, 2024
U2 launches new digital series, 'U2 To Love and Only Love - Deep Dives and B-Sides'
ABC/Michael YadaU2 has launched a new digital series that will treat fans to live recordings and remixes that came out before we all enjoyed our music online.The series, U2 To Love and Only Love - Dee...
Apr 05, 2024
On This Day, April 5, 1980: R.E.M. play their first-ever show
On This Day, April 5, 1980…R.E.M. played their first-ever show at a friend’s birthday party at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in their home city of Athens, Georgia, although at th...
Apr 05, 2024
Bruce Springsteen’s treats LA crowd to surprises and the return of Patti Scialfa
Daniel Knighton/Getty ImagesBruce Springsteen had a few surprises in store for his fans as he kicked off a two-night stand at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on Thursday, April 4, and they began right at...
Apr 05, 2024
All in all is all we are: Kurt Cobain died 30 years ago
Frank Micelotta/Getty ImagesKurt Cobain, Nirvana frontman and face of counterculture and the grunge and alternative movement of the early '90s, died April 5, 1994 — 30 years ago Friday.Born Febr...
Apr 05, 2024
U2 donates residency merch package to Irish charity auction
ABC/Randy HolmesU2 has donated a prize package of merch from their Las Vegas residency, U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at Sphere, to raise money for a trio of Irish charities.The package includes a poster, ...
Apr 05, 2024
Hear Pearl Jam's 'Dark Matter' early at record store listening parties
Monkeywrench Records/Republic RecordsIf you live near an independent record store, you may be able to hear Pearl Jam's Dark Matter album early.Record Store Day has announced that select shops across t...
Apr 04, 2024
Lenny Kravitz teases video for latest single, “Human”
Disney/Randy HolmesLenny Kravitz is giving fans a sneak peek at the music video for his latest single, “Human,” which is set to debut Friday, April 5, at 12 p.m. ET.The rocker shared a bri...
Apr 04, 2024
Mark Knopfler releases video for 'One Deep River' track, “Two Pairs of Hands”
Blue NoteDire Straits frontman Mark Knopfler has just released the official video for “Two Pairs of Hands,” the latest single off his upcoming album, One Deep River.The blac...
Apr 04, 2024
Sammy Hagar to appear on Sunday’s CMT Music Awards
Elyse Jankowski/Getty ImagesSammy Hagar is set to make an appearance at Sunday’s CMT Music Awards. The former Van Halen frontman will take part in a tribute to the late country star To...
Apr 04, 2024