Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Iron Maiden announces 2024 US leg of The Future Past tour
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Power TripIron Maiden is bringing their The Future Past tour to the U.S. in 2024. The newly announced stateside leg launches October 4 in San Diego and wraps up November 1...
Oct 27, 2023
On This Day, October 27, 2013: Rocker Lou Reed dies at age 71
On This Day, October 27, 2013… Rocker Lou Reed passed away from liver disease at the age of 71. Reed was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for The Velvet Undergroun...
Oct 27, 2023
Foo Fighters become Boo Fighters in promo for 'SNL' performance
Rosalind O’Connor/NBCFoo Fighters star in a new promo for Saturday Night Live ahead of their performance on the show on October 28. In the clip, streaming now on YouTube, cast member Marcello He...
Oct 27, 2023
The Who releases 'Quadrophenia' in Dolby Atmos; announces more half-speed vinyl reissues
Geffen RecordsIn honor of the 50th anniversary of their rock opera Quadrophenia, The Who has released the iconic album on streaming services in Dolby Atmos, and they note it s...
Oct 27, 2023
60-year-old interview with The Beatles featured in new BBC podcast
ABCA 60-year-old interview with The Beatles is featured in new podcast hosted by Sherlock star Martin Freeman. Eras: The Beatles tells the story of the legendary band thr...
Oct 27, 2023
The Zombies cancel remainder of North American tour after band member hospitalized
Stephen Olker/Getty Images for SXSWThe Zombies have canceled the remaining dates of their North American tour. On Tuesday, October 24, the band announced on Instagram that a member of t...
Oct 26, 2023
Stewart Copeland on recording The Police’s 'Synchronicity': “We drove each other crazy”
Roberto Finizio/Getty ImagesIt’s no secret that members of The Police have had their differences over the years. In a new interview, drummer Stewart Copeland opens up about j...
Oct 26, 2023
Docuseries about John Lennon’s murder, narrated by Kiefer Sutherland, to air on Apple TV+
Michael Putland/Getty ImagesA new three-part docuseries is set to take a deep dive into the murder of The Beatles legend John Lennon. John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial, narrated by ac...
Oct 26, 2023
Watch Flea eat red hot chicken wings on latest episode of 'Hot Ones'
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Global CitizenFlea lives up to his band's name in the latest episode of Hot Ones. On Thursday, October 16, the Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist appeared on the popular YouTub...
Oct 26, 2023
Mini doc recounts Jimi Hendrix Experience’s gig opening for The Monkees
Avalon/Getty ImagesA new mini documentary is giving fans a look at Jimi Hendrix’s rise to fame in the U.S. From The Monkees To The Hollywood Bowl features previously un...
Oct 26, 2023