Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
U2 needs help naming their new Instagram broadcast channel
ABC/Randy HolmesU2 is asking their fans for some help. The Irish rockers are set to return to Las Vegas later this month, and to mark the occasion they are launching a new broadcast channel on In...
Jan 17, 2024
Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense returning to theaters
A24Talking Heads’ iconic concert film Stop Making Sense is headed back to theaters. Variety reports that in celebration of the movie’s 40th anniversary this summer, A24 is s...
Jan 17, 2024
The Allman Betts Band announces spring tour dates
Photo Credit: John NicholsThe Allman Betts Band is hitting the road this spring. The group, led by Devon Allman and Duane Betts, sons of the Allman Brothers Band’s&...
Jan 17, 2024
Mötley Crüe marks 43rd anniversary with launch of new virtual Crüeseum
Photo Credit: Neil ZlozowerMötley Crüe is celebrating their 43rd anniversary on January 17, and to mark the momentous occasion, the band has announced the launch of their Cr&u...
Jan 17, 2024
Former Journey bassist Ross Valory shares first single from debut solo album
OID MusicRoss Valory, bassist and original member of Journey, is set to release his debut solo album, All of the Above, in April, and he’s giving fans their first taste of the record. ...
Jan 17, 2024
Green Day's summer tour to feature full-album performances of 'American Idiot' and 'Dookie'
Disney/Chris WillardWhen Green Day first announced the details of their 2024 tour, they said the outing will celebrate the 30th and 20th anniversaries of their albums Dookie and American Idiot, respec...
Jan 17, 2024
The Smashing Pumpkins reviewing over 10,000 submissions for guitarist position
ABC/Disney ParksEarlier in January, The Smashing Pumpkins announced an open call for applications to become a guitarist in the band. Turns out, a whole lot of people are interested in the gig. In a Fa...
Jan 17, 2024
On This Day, January 17, 1996: David Bowie, Pink Floyd & more are inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
On This Day, January 17, 1996… David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane and The Velvet Underground were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in a ceremony he...
Jan 17, 2024
Members of R.E.M., Steely Dan among this year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees
Photo Credit: Anton CorbjinThe members of R.E.M. and Steely Dan are among the artists chosen for induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this year. R.E.M.’s Bi...
Jan 17, 2024
Martin Scorsese reflects on his friendship with Robbie Robertson: “I just miss Robbie, period”
Jim Spellman/WireImageDirector Martin Scorsese is reflecting on his relationship with the late Robbie Robertson in a new interview with Variety. “I just miss Robbie, per...
Jan 17, 2024