Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Pretenders extend club tour with three U.K. dates
Ki Price/WireImagePretenders are bringing their club tour overseas. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just announced a trio of intimate shows in the U.K. They kick off at the Electric Ballroom i...
Sep 18, 2023
Phil Collins’ “In The Air Tonight” covered for new 'Monday Night Football' theme
Rhino Entertainment CompanyPhil Collins' classic track “In The Air Tonight” is helping to kick off Monday Night Football, thanks to a new cover of the tune, featuring Chris Stapl...
Sep 18, 2023
Mick Jagger says Rolling Stones’ 'Hackney Diamonds' won’t feel retro: “it sounds like now”
Geffen RecordsThe Rolling Stones will release their new album, Hackney Diamonds, on October 20, and while the songs won’t be a huge departure from what fans are used to, frontman&...
Sep 18, 2023
Rick Wakeman’s 'Prog Years' celebrated with new box set
Gonzo MultimediaYes rocker Rick Wakeman’s career is being celebrated with a new box set, out now. The Prog Years 1973-1977 is a 32-disc, CD/DVD box set featuring Wakeman...
Sep 18, 2023
Rob Halford releasing solo albums on vinyl for the first time
Manic Vision RecordsJudas Priest frontman Rob Halford is celebrating his solo career with some new reissues. The rocker is set to release two albums from his solo band Halford ...
Sep 18, 2023
On This Day, September 18, 1970: Jimi Hendrix dies at age 27
On This Day, September 18, 1970… Rocker Jimi Hendrix died after being found unconscious at London’s Samarkand Hotel. A coroner later ruled he died after asphyxiating on his own ...
Sep 18, 2023
U2 hits Las Vegas’ Fremont Street to shoot video for new song, “Atomic City”
ABC/Randy HolmesU2 is getting ready to launch their U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere residency at The Venetian in Las Vegas on September 29, but it seems they're already making their p...
Sep 18, 2023
New Grateful Dead wines come with glowing labels
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, IncFans of the Grateful Dead now have a new drink to help them relax while enjoying the music of their favorite band. Gnarly Head wines and the Rock & Roll H...
Sep 18, 2023
Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame board over 'The Masters' comments
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesRolling Stone magazine founder Jann Wenner has been removed from the board of the Rock & Roll of Fame, a rep for The Hall tells The New York Times. Wen...
Sep 17, 2023
Jann Wenner blasted for comments about snubbing women, Black artists in new book 'The Masters'
Little, Brown and Company Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner is being blasted over comments he made that some are deeming racist and sexist. Wenner is releasing a new book...
Sep 15, 2023