Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Queen’s Brian May hints at the band’s touring future
Aldara Zarraoa/RedfernsQueen + Adam Lambert are due to hit the road on their Rhapsody tour in the fall — and there’s a chance it may be the last time folks see them on tour. May...
Aug 17, 2023
AC/DC’s Brian Johnson makes surprise stop at British pub
Suzi Pratt/Getty ImagesAC/DC’s Brian Johnson made a surprise visit to a pub in England over the weekend. The BBC reports the rocker “got a little bit lost” while ...
Aug 16, 2023
Mick Jagger tops 'Billboard's' list of the greatest rock lead singers of all time
ABC/ Craig SjodinPicking the “greatest” anything is always the subject of huge debate, and no doubt that will be the case with Billboard’s latest list. The magazine has jus...
Aug 16, 2023
Bruce Springsteen calls in sick: Philadelphia shows postponed
Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty ImagesBruce Springsteen and The E Street Band just kicked off the second leg of their North American tour, but they’ve already run into a problem. Springste...
Aug 16, 2023
Scientists reconstruct Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1” in new brain study
Sony MusicPink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1” may one day help people who are unable to communicate and share their thoughts with others. The Wall Street Journ...
Aug 16, 2023
The Talking Heads to reunite for 'Stop Making Sense' Toronto Film Festival Q&A
A24The Talking Heads are reuniting, but unfortunately for fans, they won’t be playing music together. Spin reports that band members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chr...
Aug 16, 2023
On This Day, August 16, 1986: Def Leppard’s Rick Allen makes his first live appearance since losing his arm
On This Day, August 16, 1986… Def Leppard performed at the Monsters of Rock Festival in Castle Donington, England. The show was drummer Rick Allen’s first live performance ...
Aug 16, 2023
Stevie Nicks got “emotional” watching 'Daisy Jones & the Six'
ABC/Fred LeeThe Prime Video series Daisy Jones & the Six is based on a book loosely inspired by Fleetwood Mac, and it's got Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks feeling ...
Aug 16, 2023
Carlos Santana sought help from God for famed Woodstock performance
Gary Miller/Getty ImagesAugust 15 marked 54 years since the famed Woodstock Music & Arts festival, and while he played the fest, Carlos Santana doesn’t remember much of it. Th...
Aug 16, 2023
Documentary about Japanese guitarist devoted to Jimmy Page getting September release
Paul Natkin/Getty ImagesA new documentary about a performer who has devoted his life to celebrating Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page has found a new distributor: Abramorama p...
Aug 15, 2023