Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
John Fogerty “bewildered” by Country Fest cancellation
Scott Legato/Getty ImagesJohn Fogerty says he’s “bewildered” by the recent announcement that his appearance at Queensland's Country Fest in March had been canceled.“I stil...
Feb 28, 2024
Steven Van Zandt plays teacher at New Jersey middle school
Disney/Michael J. Le Brecht IIE Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt stopped by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Asbury Park, New Jersey, on Tuesday, where he played teacher using his Tea...
Feb 28, 2024
Sebastian Bach reveals dates for the What Do I Got To Lose Tour
Reigning Phoenix MusicSebastian Bach is set to hit the road this spring on a new tour. The former Skid Row frontman just announced dates for the What Do I Got To Lose Tour, named after his latest...
Feb 28, 2024
John Mellencamp, Carlos Santana & more playing Carnegie Hall in honor of Clive Davis
L-R: Carlos Santana, Clive Davis/Photo credit: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tribeca FestivalThe New York Pops orchestra will honor legendary record executive Clive Davis at its 41st Birthday Gala in Ap...
Feb 28, 2024
Artists celebrating Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s Gershwin Prize announced
Bernie Taupin and Elton John, the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song 2024 honorees; Photo Credit: Gavin BondElton John and Bernie Taupin are being honored with the Library of Congress...
Feb 28, 2024
Jon Bon Jovi is taking the Fastest Seat In Sports at NTT Indycar Series season opener
MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty ImagesJon Bon Jovi is getting ready to strap in. He will be a special guest at the NTT IndyCar Series season opener: the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, Florida, whi...
Feb 28, 2024
Metallica's classroom instruments performance among Jimmy Fallon's favorite 'Tonight Show' moments
NBCJimmy Fallon first began his role as host of NBC's The Tonight Show 10 years ago in February 2014. In an interview with Variety, he picks some of his favorite Tonight Show moments over th...
Feb 28, 2024
Def Leppard releasing 40th anniversary deluxe edition of 'Pyromania'
Virgin EMI/Mercury RecordsDef Leppard has announced a deluxe edition of their classic album Pyromania, which celebrated its 40th anniversary last year.Frontman Joe Elliott executive produced the new r...
Feb 28, 2024
The Kinks’ Dave Davies blasts latest claim Jimmy Page played on “You Really Got Me”
Al Pereira/Getty ImagesThe Kinks’ Dave Davies is taking issue with Guitar World magazine after they posted an article claiming rock producer Eddie Kramer confirmed the long-held rumor ...
Feb 28, 2024
On This Day, February 28, 1983: U2 releases their third studio album, 'War'
On this day, February 28, 1983 …U2 released their third studio album, War, produced by Steve Lillywhite. The album, which is considered the band's first overtly political re...
Feb 28, 2024