Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
James Taylor announces 2026 US tour dates
James Taylor tour artwork (courtesy of Shore Fire Media)James Taylor let fans know in December that he’d be heading out on tour in 2026. Now, the details have been revealed.The “Fire and R...
Jan 13, 2026
Dead & Company Oteil Burbridge pays tribute to Bob Weir
(L-R) Oteil Burbridge, John Mayer and Bob Weir of Dead and Company perform at Shoreline Amphitheatre on July 30, 2016 in Mountain View, California. (Photo by John Medina/WireImage)Dead & Company b...
Jan 13, 2026
Foo Fighters headlining 2026 BottleRock Napa Valley festival
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' (ABC/Randy Holmes)Foo Fighters are headlining the 2026 BottleRock Napa Valley festival, taking place May 22-24 in Napa, California. The bill als...
Jan 13, 2026
Eddie Vedder announces first solo tour of Japan
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder. (ABC)Eddie Vedder has announced his first-ever solo tour of Japan.The shows will take place April 14 in Nagoya, April 16 in Osaka, April 17 in Kyoto and April 20 in Toky...
Jan 13, 2026
On This Day, Jan. 13, 1973: Eric Clapton made his stage comeback at the Rainbow Theatre in London
On This Day, Jan. 13, 1973 ...Eric Clapton returned to the stage with back-to-back shows at the Rainbow Theatre in London following a two-year hiatus. During that break, he battled a heroin addiction ...
Jan 13, 2026
Debbie Harry, Kate Pierson to perform at annual Tibet House Benefit Concert
(L-R) Singers Debbie Harry of Blondie and Kate Pierson of The B-52's perform during the 34th Annual John Lennon Tribute Benefit Concert at Symphony Space on December 5, 2014 in New York City. (Photo b...
Jan 13, 2026
Deadhead Andy Cohen pays tribute to Bob Weir
'Watch What Happens Live' with Andhy Cohen. Pictured: (l-r) Andy Cohen, Bob Weir -- (Photo by: Heidi Gutman/Bravo via Getty Images)Bravo personality Andy Cohen, a well-known Grateful Dead fan, has pen...
Jan 12, 2026
Lynyrd Skynyrd to play the 2026 Rock the Country festival
Johnny Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd performs onstage during the 2024 CMA Music festival at the Nissan Stadium on June 06, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)Lynyrd Skynyrd...
Jan 12, 2026
James Taylor to perform at The Nearness of You Concert in New York
James Taylor at the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony (Disney/Eric McCandless)James Taylor is one of the acts set to perform at The Nearness of You Concert, an all-star benefit conc...
Jan 12, 2026
'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' wins AARP Movies for Grownups Award
Poster for 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere'/(20th Century Studios)The Bruce Springsteen biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere hasn’t gotten much love this award season, but it d...
Jan 12, 2026