Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Van Halen shares remastered “It’s About Time” from upcoming 'The Collection II' box set
Rhino/Warner RecordsVan Halen is sharing another preview of their upcoming box set, The Collection II, which revisits the band’s Sammy Hagar era. In case you missed it, Van H...
Sep 11, 2023
Eddie Vedder raffling tickets to upcoming Seattle benefit concerts
ABCPearl Jam's Eddie Vedder is auctioning off tickets to his upcoming solo benefit concerts, taking place October 23 and 24 at Seattle's Benaroya Hall. Should you win the contest, you'll get two ticke...
Sep 11, 2023
Aerosmith plays “Bright Light Fright” for the first time in almost 30 years at New York show
ABC/ CRAIG SJODIN Aerosmith is currently on their Peace Out final tour, and they're throwing some surprises into their set for fans. According to setlist.fm, at the band’s Friday,...
Sep 11, 2023
Bob Dylan adds East Coast dates to Rough and Rowdy Ways tour
Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AFIBob Dylan has added some new dates to the new North American leg of his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour. The new dates bring Dylan to the East Coast, with multiple nigh...
Sep 11, 2023
Paul Simon on his hearing loss: “I haven’t accepted it entirely”
Tabatha Fireman/RedfernsPaul Simon opened up about his hearing loss during an appearance at the Toronto Film Festival to promote his new Alex Gibney-directed documentary, In Restless Dr...
Sep 11, 2023
On This Day, September 11, 1953: Styx’s Tommy Shaw is born
On This Day, September 11, 1953… Tommy Roland Shaw, guitarist and co-lead vocalist for the band Styx, was born in Montgomery, Alabama. Shaw joined Styx in 1975 and made his first app...
Sep 11, 2023
AC/DC to play Power Trip with drummer Matt Laug in place of Phil Rudd
Gary Miller/FilmMagicAC/DC has announced a lineup change ahead of their set at the upcoming Power Trip festival. In a Facebook post, the "Highway to Hell" legends revealed that drummer Matt Laug will ...
Sep 11, 2023
Jimmy Buffett’s wife shares touching tribute; greatest hits album reenters the 'Billboard' chart
Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesJimmy Buffett’s wife, Jane Slagsvol, shared a touching tribute to her late husband, who passed away September 1 at the age of 76. “As Jimmy said...
Sep 11, 2023
Bernie Taupin says Elton John "genuinely" loved his new memoir: "He went, 'I didn't know you did that!'
Hachette BooksBernie Taupin's memoir, Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton and Me, an inside look at his life and career as the co-writer of Elton John's biggest hits, is out September ...
Sep 11, 2023
The Rolling Stones have 'Hackney Diamonds' tour “penciled in” for next year
Geffen RecordsThe Rolling Stones just announced their new album, Hackney Diamonds, is coming out October 20, and there’s no doubt fans are excited. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers w...
Sep 11, 2023