Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
The Year in Music 2023: The Rolling Stones return with 'Hackney Diamonds', their first new album in 18 years
After more than 60 years making music, The Rolling Stones proved in 2023 that they won’t be slowing down anytime soon by releasing their first album of new music in 18 years: ...
Dec 26, 2023
Painting created by all four members of The Beatles going up for auction
ABCA painting made by all four members of The Beatles is going up for auction at Christie’s. The untitled piece of art, which has become known as Images of a Woman, was compl...
Dec 22, 2023
Roger Waters remake of “Money” makes 'Variety’s' "Worst Songs of 2023
Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesAs the year winds down, a lot of publications will be looking back at the best of the year, but Variety has decided to go in the opposite direction, sharing its picks f...
Dec 22, 2023
KISS avatar show coming in 2027
ABC/TsuniThe end is never really the end when it comes to KISS. When the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers said goodbye to the road earlier this month, they introduced fans to their next ...
Dec 22, 2023
The Rolling Stones’ 'Hackney Diamonds' claims the UK Christmas #1 album spot
Geffen RecordsThe Rolling Stones are at #1 again. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s latest release, Hackney Diamonds, is the U.K.’s 2023 Official Christmas #1 album. ...
Dec 22, 2023
Animated film inspired by John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Christmas classic makes Oscars shortlist
AMPASAn animated short film inspired by John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s classic holiday tune, “Happy Christmas (War Is Over),” is officially in the running for an Oscar nom...
Dec 22, 2023
The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" misses out on UK's "Christmas #1" milestone
Joseph Okpako/Redferns via Getty ImagesWhile the bells may be ringing out for Christmas Day, The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York" won't be the #1 Christmas single in the U.K. The beloved 1987 tune came...
Dec 22, 2023
The Grateful Dead Yule log returns
While some people are lucky enough to have a fireplace to gather around on Christmas, others have to settle for watching the televised Yule log for that warm and toasty holiday feeling. But not everyo...
Dec 22, 2023
On This Day, December 22, 2014: Joe Cocker dies at age 70
On This Day, December 22, 2014 ... British singer Joe Cocker died of lung cancer in Colorado at the age of 70. Known for his raspy voice and expressive body movements while performing, ...
Dec 22, 2023
Paul McCartney wraps 2023 by answering 23 fan questions
ABC/Heidi GutmanPaul McCartney had a busy year, and he’s wrapping up his 2023 by answering 23 questions from fans. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer responded to questions posted to hi...
Dec 22, 2023