Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio

Sinéad O’Connor’s cause of death revealed
Martyn Goodacre/Getty ImagesSinéad O'Connor passed away of natural causes, according to the coroner in London. “This is to confirm that Ms O’Connor died of natural causes,&rdqu...
Jill Lances Jan 09, 2024

Van Halen’s '1984' turns 40
Warner RecordsIt was 40 years ago today, January 9, that Van Halen released their sixth studio album, 1984, which wound up being their final full-length album will all four original mem...
Jill Lances Jan 09, 2024

The Zombies announce two new U.S. shows
Warner RecordsThe Zombies are returning to the U.S. for new shows in March. Back in October, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were forced to cut their Different Game tour short after founding m...
Jill Lances Jan 08, 2024

Ace Frehley announces new 2024 tour dates
Daniel Knighton/Getty ImagesRocker Ace Frehley has announced some new tour dates for 2024. The former KISS guitarist will be hitting the road starting January 25 in Frankfort, Kent...
Jill Lances Jan 08, 2024

Special David Bowie Record Store Day release announced on what would have been his 77th birthday
Parlophone RecordsA special David Bowie release has been announced for the next Record Store Day, which is set for Saturday, April 20. Waiting In The Sky (Before The Starman Came T...
Jill Lances Jan 08, 2024

Stevie Nicks to headline BottleRock Napa Valley
Disney/Michael J. Le Brecht IIStevie Nicks is set to headline the 2024 BottleRock Napa Valley festival, taking place May 24-26 in Napa, California. The festival’s other headliners include&n...
Jill Lances Jan 08, 2024

Bruce Springsteen gets Golden Globe shout-out from 'Poor Things' director
L-R Bruce Springsteen, Gayle King, Patti Scialfa; Photo credit: Todd Williamson/CBS Bruce Springsteen may not have won a Golden Globe Sunday night, but he did attend the ceremony and even got a s...
Jill Lances Jan 08, 2024

On This Day, January 8, 2016: David Bowie releases his final album, 'Blackstar'
On This Day, January 8, 2016 … David Bowie released his 25th album, Blackstar, to coincide with his 69th birthday. The record, produced by longtime producer Tony Visconti, wound ...
Jill Lances Jan 08, 2024

Check out winners of Metallica's marching band competition
ABC/Randy HolmesMetallica has unveiled the winners of their marching band competition. The metal legends launched the contest, dubbed For Whom the Band Tolls, in April 2023, and asked colleges and hig...
Josh Johnson Jan 08, 2024

The Who, Robert Plant, Eddie Vedder set for Teenage Cancer Trust shows
Jo Hale/RedfernsThe Who has revealed the star-studded lineup for their annual Teenage Cancer Trust charity concerts, happening March 18-24 at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The Who, backe...
Jill Lances Jan 08, 2024
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