Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
John Lydon blames “incredible stupidity” for increase in concertgoers throwing things at performers
Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesFormer Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon is chiming in on the recent trend of concertgoers throwing things at musicians onstage, and he says he’s def...
Jul 31, 2023
Def Leppard’s Phil Collen breaks down 'Hysteria' ahead of album's 36th anniversary
Mercury Records Limited August 3 marks 36 years since Def Leppard released their fourth studio album, Hysteria, which went on to become their first Billboard 200 #1. Ahead of ...
Jul 31, 2023
James Taylor makes surprise appearance at the Newport Folk Festival
Brian Rasic/WireImageJames Taylor made a surprise appearance at the Newport Folk Festival, which took place July 28-30 in Newport, Rhode Island. According to Jambase, Taylor was a last ...
Jul 31, 2023
A new Paul McCartney tour? Rocker teases “news coming soon”
ABC/Heidi GutmanPaul McCartney appears to be teasing some big news on his social media accounts. The Beatle shared a tease on social media suggesting fans sign up f...
Jul 31, 2023
Bob Geldof on his last texts with Sinéad O’Connor: some were “laden with desperation and despair”
David Corio/RedfernsThe Boomtown Rats rocker Bob Geldof is giving folks a little insight into singer Sinéad O’Connor’s state of mind at the time of her deat...
Jul 31, 2023
Lemmy's ashes to be enshrined at Germany's Wacken Open Air festival
Burak Cingi/Redferns via Getty ImagesThe ashes of late Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister will be enshrined at Germany's upcoming Wacken Open Air festival. The ceremony, taking place August 2, wi...
Jul 31, 2023
On This Day, July 31, 1980: The Eagles’ long run ends at Long Beach
On This Day, July 31, 1980… During a benefit gig in Long Beach, California, Eagles members Glenn Frey and Don Felder spent the show detailing how they planned to b...
Jul 31, 2023
Metallica's Lars Ulrich writing introduction for new edition of Hunter S. Thompson short story collection
ABC/Randy HolmesMetallica drummer Lars Ulrich is writing an introduction to a new edition of Screwjack, a collection of short stories written by the late Hunter S. Thompson. In an Instagram post, Ulri...
Jul 31, 2023
The late John Wetton’s solo career highlighted in new box set
QEDG ManagementThe musical legacy of Asia cofounder, singer and bassist John Wetton will be celebrated with a new eight-CD box set dropping November 24. John Wetton: An Extraordina...
Jul 31, 2023
Sarajevo documentary featuring U2 to open the 2023 Sarajevo Film Festival
Adam Berry/Getty ImagesThe new documentary Kiss the Future, featuring Irish rockers U2, is set to open the 2023 Sarajevo Film Festival this August. Screen Daily reports that the film, w...
Jul 31, 2023