Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
On This Day, June 12, 1982: Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor and more headline Rally for Nuclear Disarmament in New York
On This Day, June 12, 1982… Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Joan Baez, Linda Ronstadt and Gary U.S. Bonds performed for a million protestors ...
Jun 12, 2023
Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament announces new album with ex-Fitz & the Tantrums drummer
Ten ClubPearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has announced a new album in collaboration with ex-Fitz & Tantrums drummer John Wicks. The record, which the duo is releasing under the name Deaf Charlie, is c...
Jun 12, 2023
Joni Mitchell headlines three-hour “Joni Jam” in Washington
Gary Miller/Getty ImagesJoni Mitchell made another triumphant return to the stage this weekend, headlining her first ticketed concert in over 20 years. The show, a “Joni Jam,” took pl...
Jun 12, 2023
Gov’t Mule’s Warren Haynes on 'Peace…Like A River:' “I tried to write songs that were universal"
Fantasy RecordsGov’t Mule is set to drop their 12th studio album, Peace…Like A River, on Friday, June 16, and it sounds like it wasn’t too hard for frontman Warr...
Jun 12, 2023
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band reschedule Washington, DC, show
Euan Cherry/Getty ImagesBruce Springsteen and The E Street Band fans in Washington, DC, will have to wait an additional month before they can see them hit the stage. It was just announc...
Jun 09, 2023
Pearl Jam selling Pride Stickman shirt to support LGBTQ+ organizations
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for PJPearl Jam is showing their support for the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month. The Seattle rockers are selling a new, limited edition Pride shirt, featuring t...
Jun 09, 2023
Brian May makes surprise appearance at gala performance of 'We Will Rock You' in London
Dave Benett/Getty ImagesThe Queen musical We Will Rock You reopened at the London Coliseum this week, and the gala performance featured a special appearance by none other than Quee...
Jun 09, 2023
Movie about Beatles manager Brian Epstein hires third director
ABCA long-in-the-works movie about The Beatles manager Brian Epstein is one step closer to finally hitting the big screen, although it’s now having to get past another h...
Jun 09, 2023
KISS’ Gene Simmons on their final shows: “It’s gonna be heartbreaking”
ABC/Donna SvennevikKISS just kicked off the European leg of their End of the Road tour and it’s got Gene Simmons reflecting on the band's legendary career. In an intervi...
Jun 09, 2023
Foo Fighters' 'But Here We Are' debuts at #1 on UK's Official Albums chart
Roswell Records/RCA RecordsFoo Fighters' But Here We Are has debuted at #1 on the U.K.'s Official Albums chart. The latest from Dave Grohl and company takes the top spot after an intense battle with N...
Jun 09, 2023