Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Lenny Kravitz drops “TK421,” the first single off his new 'Blue Electric Light' album
Roxie Records/BMGLenny Kravitz is back with new music. The rocker just released the new track “TK421,” the first single off his upcoming double album Blue Electric Light, droppin...
Oct 12, 2023
KISS' Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons sued over guitar tech’s death
ABC/TsuniKISS is being sued by the family of their late guitar tech, Fran Stueber, who passed away from COVID-19, which he contracted while on tour with the band. Rolling Stone has obta...
Oct 12, 2023
Lars Ulrich never rehearsed until four or five years ago, says James Hetfield
ABC/Randy HolmesDespite being the drummer in the biggest metal band in the world, the instrumental chops of Metallica's Lars Ulrich are often debated. The latest comments from frontman James Hetfield ...
Oct 12, 2023
Rod Stewart refuses to play Saudi Arabia over treatment of women & LGBTQ+ community
John Medina/Getty ImagesRod Stewart has revealed he refuses to perform in Saudi Arabia because of the nation’s treatment of women and the LGBTQ+ community. “I’m gratef...
Oct 12, 2023
On This Day, October 12, 1981: U2 releases their second album, 'October'
On This Day, October 12, 1981… U2 released their second album, October, featuring many songs about religion and spirituality, including “Gloria.” The band started wr...
Oct 12, 2023
Stewart Copeland sharing early Police diaries in October
Rocket 88 BooksBack in January, The Police drummer Stewart Copeland announced he’d be sharing his personal diaries from the early days of the band in a new book. We...
Oct 12, 2023
The musician Jon Bon Jovi's son admires most ... isn't his dad
Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Hampton WaterWhat does it take to impress a kid these days? Even being a global superstar and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer isn't enough for Jon Bon Jovi's son. In ...
Oct 12, 2023
Jimi Hendrix doc getting special New York screening
ABRAMORAMA FilmsThe Jimi Hendrix documentary Music, Money, Madness ... Jimi Hendrix In Maui is getting a special screening in New York City. The special event will take place ...
Oct 12, 2023
John Fogerty buys Sylvester Stallone’s California ranch
Scott Legato/Getty ImagesJohn Fogerty has found a new California home. According to the Robb Report, the Creedence Clearwater Revival rocker recently purchased Sylvester ...
Oct 11, 2023
Def Leppard's Rick Allen, Mötley Crüe & more donate items to Raven Drum Foundation auction
Photo by Grant Kinsey/courtesy of Raven Drum Foundation Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee and Nikki Sixx, drummer Matt Sorum and Styx are among the artists don...
Oct 11, 2023