Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Dusty Hill’s most-played bass is now the second-highest selling bass in auction history
Courtesy Juliens AuctionsAn auction of the late ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill's instruments, wardrobe pieces, memorabilia and more kicked off Thursday, December 7, at Julien's Auctions, wit...
Dec 08, 2023
Guns N' Roses drop new single, "The General"
Geffen RecordsGuns N' Roses have dropped a new single called "The General." The "Welcome to the Jungle" outfit previously previewed the track during a November concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Ang...
Dec 08, 2023
On This Day, December 8, 1980: Beatle John Lennon is killed in New York City
On This Day, December 8, 1980... Legendary Beatle John Lennon was shot and killed outside his New York City apartment building, The Dakota. He was 40. Earlier in the day, Lennon signed ...
Dec 08, 2023
New book gives insight into San Francisco concerts by The Who
Schiffer PublishingA new book focusing on two classic performances by The Who will be released early next year. Teenage Wasteland: The Who at Winterland, 1968 and 1976 takes a look...
Dec 08, 2023
Documentaries on John Lennon, Carlos Santana & more eligible for Oscar nominations
Briarcliff Entertainment Documentaries about John Lennon, Carlos Santana and Blood, Sweat and Tears all have a chance for an Oscar nomination this year. The Academy of M...
Dec 07, 2023
Peter Gabriel has “another album’s worth of stuff” waiting to be finished
Scott Legato/Getty ImagesPeter Gabriel recently released i/o, his first album of new material in 13 years, but it sounds like fans may not have to wait too long for his next one. I...
Dec 07, 2023
Rick Wakeman reliving 2023 London Palladium shows with new box set
Fragile Records/Esoteric Recordings Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman is releasing a new live box set capturing his sold-out two-night stand at the London Palladium earlier this year.&n...
Dec 07, 2023
Foo Fighters join Spotify's Billions Club with "Everlong"
ABC/Randy HolmesFoo Fighters finally have a song on Spotify's Billions Club playlist. Dave Grohl and company's track "Everlong" has officially hit 1 billion streams, making it the first Foos tune to a...
Dec 07, 2023
Elton John debuts new “Step into Christmas” holiday cards
Craig Sjodin/ABCElton John is really leaning into the holiday spirit this year. Not only has he released his 1973 Christmas song “Step into Christmas” digitally for the firs...
Dec 07, 2023
Blur’s Damon Albarn blasts The Rolling Stones’ 'Hackney Diamonds' comeback
Geffen RecordsLots of folks were happy to see The Rolling Stones return this year with their new album, Hackney Diamonds, but Blur's Damon Albarn was not one of them. Speaking...
Dec 07, 2023