Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
The Rolling Stones pay tribute to the late Charlie Watts
Matt Kent/FilmMagicThe Rolling Stones have paid tribute to their late drummer Charlie Watts, who passed away two years ago on August 24, 2021. The band posted some dashing photos of Watts th...
Aug 24, 2023
Eric Clapton pays tribute to the late Robbie Robertson
Lyle A. Waisman/FilmMagicEric Clapton is paying tribute to The Band's Robbie Robertson, who passed away August 9 at the age of 80. "The Band to me was amazing because they were all gian...
Aug 24, 2023
Wolfgang Van Halen shares personal connection to wedding song, Peter Gabriel's "In Your Eyes"
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicIn between releasing a new Mammoth WVH album and going on tour, Wolfgang Van Halen is getting married. In an interview with Heavy Consequence, the son of Eddie Van Halen ...
Aug 24, 2023
Whitesnake reissuing 'The Purple Album' to celebrate 50th anniversary of David Coverdale’s Deep Purple debut
RhinoIn 2015, Whitesnake released The Purple Album, which celebrated frontman David Coverdale’s three years in the band Deep Purple. Well, to celebrate the 50th annivers...
Aug 24, 2023
Carlos Santana raises eyebrows with speech at concert: "a woman is a woman and a man is a man"
Gary Miller/Getty ImagesCarlos Santana has seemingly shared his thoughts on the trans community during a speech at one of his concerts. Video posted to social media, which Consequence&n...
Aug 24, 2023
Dave Stewart celebrating Eurythmics' 'Sweet Dreams' on the road without Annie Lennox
ABC/Eric McCandlessEurythmics guitarist Dave Stewart is hitting the road to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band’s classic album Sweet Dreams, but fans hoping to hear&n...
Aug 24, 2023
On This Day, August 24, 2021: The Rolling Stones’ Charlie Watts dies
On This Day, August 24, 2021… Charlie Watts, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer for The Rolling Stones, passed away at a hospital in London. He was 80. Earlier in the month, the band...
Aug 24, 2023
Roger Waters releases reimagined “Time” from 'The Dark Side of the Moon Redux'
SBG RecordsRoger Waters is giving fans another taste of his upcoming reimagining of Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, which he's calling The Dark Side of the ...
Aug 24, 2023
KISS' Gene Simmons auctioning off personal amp
ABC/Donna SvennevikGene Simmons is known for having a huge stash of memorabilia, and now he’s giving fans a chance to own a piece of it. The KISS rocker has just added his pe...
Aug 24, 2023
Paul McCartney adds Mexico City date to Got Back tour
ABC/Heidi GutmanPaul McCartney is bringing his Got Back tour south of the border. The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has just announced a November 14 show at Foro Sol in Mexico City. The&...
Aug 23, 2023