Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Paul McCartney praises Beyoncé’s "killer version" of "Blackbird"
ABC/ Heidi GutmanPaul McCartney is letting fans know that he more than approves of Beyoncé's cover of The Beatles’ “Blackbird.” “I am so happy with @beyonce&rs...
Apr 04, 2024
Neil Young reveals upcoming live Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young album featuring 1969 concert
George Pimentel/WireImageNeil Young has revealed some exciting news for fans of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. In a post on his Neil Young Archives site, the two-time Rock & Roll Hall...
Apr 04, 2024
On This Day, April 4, 1964: The Beatles hold the top 5 spots on the 'Billboard' Hot 100
On This Day, April 4, 1964 ... The Beatles made chart history by holding the top five spots on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously. The songs in the top five were &ldquo...
Apr 04, 2024
KISS sells catalog to Swedish company Pophouse
ABC/TsuniKISS is the latest group to sell their catalog.The rockers, who wrapped their final tour in New York in December, have made a deal with Pophouse, the Swedish company behind ABBA’s ...
Apr 04, 2024
The Rolling Stones launch sweepstakes for an autographed Ronnie Wood guitar
Samir Hussein/WireImageThe Rolling Stones are giving music fans a chance to own an autographed guitar that’s actually been played by Ronnie Wood, and it's all for a good cause. Th...
Apr 04, 2024
The Beatles, The Beach Boys & more get streaming bump thanks to Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter'
ABC/ Heidi GutmanBeyoncé’s latest release, Cowboy Carter, is a hit for more than just Beyoncé.According to Billboard, several tracks Bey has either covered, sampled or interpo...
Apr 03, 2024
Joey Ramone’s brother responds to lawsuit over Ramones movie
Tom Hill/WireImageoey Ramone’s brother Mitchel Hyman, better known by his stage name, Mickey Leigh, has responded to a lawsuit filed earlier this year by Linda Ramone, widow of guitarist&nb...
Apr 03, 2024
Upcoming film about Buddy Holly lands director Mario Van Peebles
Hulton Archive/Getty ImagesA new film about Buddy Holly is in the works, and it’s now snagged a director.Variety reports that Mario Van Peebles is set to direct That’ll Be the Da...
Apr 03, 2024
Gene Simmons defends JoJo Siwa and her KISS-inspired look
ABC/Michael DesmondKISS rocker Gene Simmons is defending JoJo Siwa after folks on social media criticized her recent look, which was vastly different from her usual bright colors, sparkles and bo...
Apr 03, 2024
Sheryl Crow says Billy Joel turned down offer to tour with her and Lionel Richie
Sheryl Crow and Billy Joel onstage in 2006; KMazur/WireImageBack in 2022, Sheryl Crow, Lionel Richie and Billy Joel teamed up for a one-off show in Atlanta. But Sheryl says when she broached the ...
Apr 03, 2024