Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio

David Byrne covers Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘drivers license’
David Byrne & Olivia Rodrigo, 'drivers license'/'Burning Down the House' single (Geffen Records)David Byrne has recorded a cover of Olivia Rodrigo’s #1 hit "drivers license."The release is i...
Jill Lances & Andrea Dresdale Jan 08, 2026

Jimi Hendrix improvisational recordings part of new Third Man Records Vault release
;Jimi Hendrix's Valley of Jams 1969-1970' (Third Man Records/Experience Hendrix/Legacy Recordings)The legendary Jimi Hendrix is the latest artist to be featured as part of Third Man Records’ arc...
Jill Lances Jan 08, 2026

Ozzy Osbourne hometown exhibit extended until September
Ozzy Osbourne at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction 2024 (Disney/Eric McCandless)A museum exhibit in Ozzy Osbourne’s hometown of Birmingham, U.K., has been extended for a second time due...
Jill Lances Jan 08, 2026

On This Day, Jan. 8, 2016: David Bowie released his final album, 'Blackstar'
On This Day, Jan. 8, 2016 ...David Bowie released his 25th album, Blackstar, to coincide with his 69th birthday.The record, produced by longtime producer Tony Visconti, wound up being Bowie’s fi...
Jill Lances Jan 08, 2026

Elton John launches non-alcoholic sparkling wine, Elton John Zero
Elton John performs at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, November 8, 2025 (Kevin Kane/Getty Images for RRHOF)Elton John is getting into the non-alcoholic booze biz.The Rock &am...
Jill Lances Jan 08, 2026

Freddie Mercury’s 80th birthday celebration announced
Freddie Mercury of Queen performs on stage at Live Aid at Wembley Stadium on 13th July 1985 in London. (Photo by Phil Dent/Redferns)Queen frontman Freddie Mercury would have turned 80 in 2026, and&nbs...
Jill Lances Jan 08, 2026

Pink Floyd’s 'The Dark Side of the Moon' approaching new 'Billboard' 200 milestone
Cover of Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon' (Sony Music)Pink Floyd is close to reaching a huge milestone on the Billboard 200 chart.The band’s iconic album The Dark Side of the Moon r...
Jill Lances Jan 07, 2026

Yes releases remastered single edit of ‘The Ancient’ from Tales from 'Topographic Oceans'
Cover of Yes' 'Tales from Topographic Oceans' (Rhino)Yes is giving fans another preview of their upcoming super-deluxe reissue of 1973’s Tales from Topographic Oceans.The band has just released ...
Jill Lances Jan 07, 2026

Eagles and Dead & Company among nominees for 2026 'Pollstar' Awards
(L-R) John Mayer of Dead & Company, and Honorees Mickey Hart and Bob Weir of Dead & Company and of the Grateful Dead perform onstage during the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year Honoring The ...
Jill Lances Jan 07, 2026

Sting honored with 'Bass Magazine’s' Lifetime Achievement Award
Sting performs onstage during a concert at Eventim Apollo on October 26, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage)Sting has been honored with Bass Magazine’s Lifetime Achieveme...
Jill Lances Jan 07, 2026
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