Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Dave Grohl performs Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box" alongside daughter Violet during LA show
ABC/Randy HolmesDave Grohl rocked with his daughter Violet onstage for a joint rendition of Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box" during a concert in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 11. The Foo Fighters fron...
Nov 13, 2023
On This Day, November 13, 2016: Leon Russell dies at age 74
On This Day, November 13, 2016… Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Leon Russell died in his sleep at age 74. His songs, including “Superstar,” “A Song for You,” &ld...
Nov 13, 2023
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine celebrates becoming a grandfather
Keith Griner/Getty Images In addition to being the figurative father of many metal bands, Dave Mustaine is now a literal grandfather. The Megadeth frontman's son, Justis, has welcomed&n...
Nov 13, 2023
Martin Scorsese to host celebration of the late Robbie Robertson’s life and music
George Pimentel/Getty ImagesThe late Robbie Robertson will be celebrated this week with a memorial hosted by his friend and longtime collaborator, director Martin Scorsese. Robbie...
Nov 13, 2023
U2 creative director Gavin Friday on the Sphere residency: “We knocked ourselves out”
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live NationU2 has been amazing concertgoers since launching their Las Vegas residency, U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere. A lot of work went into ...
Nov 13, 2023
Listen to Sting, Santana and Stevie — all on one song
Nicolosi/Walden MusicSting, Carlos Santana and Stevie Wonder have come together to contribute to one song. It's called "The More I Love My Life," and it's by musician and producer Narada Michael Walde...
Nov 10, 2023
Listen to Warren Haynes play "Gold Dust Woman" with Grace Potter and MMJ's Jim James
Evil Teen Records/Mascot Label GroupWarren Haynes' album The Benefit Concert Volume 20 is coming out December 8, but we've got the first taste of the live album. The album was recorded at Haynes' 30th...
Nov 10, 2023
Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles, Billy Joel and U2 nominated for 2024 'Pollstar' Awards
Manny Carabel/Getty ImagesTaylor Swift might grab all the headlines, but when it comes to touring, it's the legendary rock acts who consistently do great business. That's why a bunch of them have been...
Nov 10, 2023
Closer to the reunion? Geddy Lee says he'd consider touring with Alex Lifeson again
D Dipasupil/FilmMagicAfter Rush's final tour in 2015 and virtuoso drummer Neil Peart's death in 2020, singer/bassist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson thought their Rush days were ov...
Nov 10, 2023
Queen re-releases 'The Works' cut "Machines (Or Back To Humans)"
Hollywood RecordsAfter using it as the opening of their current Rhapsody tour with Adam Lambert, Queen has re-released their song "Machines (Or Back To Humans)" from their 1984 album, The Works. ...
Nov 10, 2023