Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Former Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz dies after battle with cancer
The Scorpions, Klaus Meine, Francis Buchholz, Flanders Expo, Gent, Belgium, 29th October 1991. (Photo by Gie Knaeps/Getty Images)Francis Buchholz, bassist for German rockers Scorpions during thei...
Jan 23, 2026
Supertramp celebrates 50th anniversary with vinyl reissues
Covers of Supertramp's 'Even in the Quietest Moments...', 'Breakfast In America' and '...Famous Last Words...' (Universal Music)Supertramp is celebrating their 50th anniversary by reissuing some of th...
Jan 23, 2026
Hear Megadeth’s cover of Metallica’s ‘Ride the Lightning’
'Megadeth' album artwork. (Tradecraft/BLKIIBLK)Megadeth’s self-titled final album is out now, which means fans are finally getting to hear the band’s cover of Metallica’s "Ride the L...
Jan 23, 2026
On This Day, Jan. 23, 1976: David Bowie releases his 10th studio album, 'Station to Station'
On This Day, Jan. 23, 1976..Fifty years ago, David Bowie released his 10th studio album, Station to Station, which introduced a new persona, the Thin White Duke.The follow-up to 1975’s Young Ame...
Jan 23, 2026
Queen rereleasing 'Live Killers' and 'The Platinum Collection' on vinyl
Queen's 'Live Killers' (Hollywood Records)/'ThePlatinum Collection' (Queen Production Ltd/Universal International Music)Queen is revisiting their 1979 album, Live Killers.The band is set to reiss...
Jan 23, 2026
R.E.M., Bonnie Raitt & more protest AI theft with Stealing Isn’t Innovation campaign
(L-R) Peter Buck, Mike Mills, Michael Stipe and Bill Berry, of R.E.M., attend the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala at New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 13, 2024 in New Yor...
Jan 22, 2026
Joe Walsh’s annual VetsAid concert raised $600,000 for veterans organizations
Musician Joe Walsh of The Eagles celebrates Ringo Starr's 77th birthday at the annual "Peace & Love" celebration at Capitol Records Tower on July 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scot...
Jan 22, 2026
Bret Michaels seemingly comments on report he derailed Poison’s 40th anniversary tour
Bret Michaels performs at the Bret Michaels Parti-Gras 2024 at PNC Bank Arts Center on August 30, 2024 in Holmdel, New Jersey. (Photo by Bobby Bank/Getty Images)Bret Michaels has made his first commen...
Jan 22, 2026
Tony Iommi guitar raises over $60,000 for cancer charity
Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath performs at Ozzfest 2016 at San Manuel Amphitheater on September 24, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA) (Photo by Frazer Harri...
Jan 22, 2026
'Their Greatest Hits 1971-75' becomes Eagles' first album to receive quadruple Diamond certification
Cover of Eagles' 'Their Greatest Hits 1971-75' (Elektra Records)The Eagles are celebrating a new musical milestone.The band revealed on Instagram that their compilation album Their Greatest Hits 1971-...
Jan 22, 2026