Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
On This Day, June 28, 1980: Paul McCartney lands at #1 with “Coming Up (Live at Glasgow)”
On This Day, June 28, 1980… Paul McCartney landed a new number one when “Coming Up (Live at Glasgow)” topped the Billboard Hot 100, his first solo track to top ...
Jun 28, 2023
Stars come out to support Paul McCartney’s new photo exhibit
ABC/Heidi GutmanPaul McCartney’s new photo exhibit, Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm, is set to open at London’s National Portrait Gallery on Wednesday, June...
Jun 28, 2023
Journey’s Neal Schon pays tribute to Eddie Van Halen
Rob Loud/Getty Images for JourneyNeal Schon is paying tribute to legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen. The Journey guitarist shared a video of him shredding on his EVH Striped ...
Jun 27, 2023
ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons says both late Dusty Hill & Elwood Francis will be on next record
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for StagecoachZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons is giving fans an update on the band’s next album and says the late Dusty Hill will be represented...
Jun 27, 2023
Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner announces signature Gibson Flying V guitar
ABC AudioJudas Priest's Richie Faulkner has announced a new signature guitar in collaboration with Gibson. The Richie Faulkner Flying V Custom is a personalized take on the famed model, complete with ...
Jun 27, 2023
Ronnie James Dio documentary 'Dreamers Never Die' being released on Blu-ray & DVD in September
Mercury StudiosThe Ronnie James Dio documentary, Dreamers Never Die, will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on September 29. The film follows the late metal icon's life, from his early bands an...
Jun 27, 2023
R.E.M. release video for “Strange Currencies (Remix)” featured in FX’s 'The Bear'
Courtesy of FXR.E.M.’s 1995 single “Strange Currencies” is gaining renewed interest thanks to its appearance on season 2 of The Bear, and now, the band has released a new v...
Jun 27, 2023
William Shatner releasing new mix of 'Ponder The Mystery,' with Rick Wakeman, Robby Krieger and more
Cleopatra RecordsWilliam Shatner's all-star prog rock album Ponder the Mystery is getting reissued for its 10th anniversary, with a new mix by famed producer Jürgen Engler. Or...
Jun 27, 2023
Wolfgang Van Halen uses dad's Frankenstein guitar to record new Mammoth WVH song, "Take a Bow"
BMGWolfgang Van Halen has released a new song called "Take a Bow" with his Mammoth WVH band. The track was recorded using the original Frankenstein guitar owned by Wolf's dad, Eddie Van Halen, as well...
Jun 27, 2023
Yes’ Steve Howe explains why he’s unlikely to reunite with Jon Anderson
Scott Legato/Getty ImagesYes fans hoping to see a reunion between bandmates Steve Howe and Jon Anderson probably shouldn’t hold their breath waiting for it to happen. In...
Jun 27, 2023