Category Archives: Classic Rock News – ABC Audio
Paul McCartney and Stanley Tucci to chat for NPG global livestream event
ABC/Heidi GutmanPaul McCartney’s photography is the subject of a new exhibit opening later this month at the National Portrait Gallery in London, and to promote its opening he’s set to tal...
Jun 06, 2023
Eric Clapton announces tour of U.K. & Ireland
Harry Herd/RedfernsEric Clapton has set his first plans for 2024. The three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has just announced a limited run of dates in the U.K. and Ireland. The si...
Jun 06, 2023
On This Day, June 6, 1993: The Who’s 'Tommy' wins five Tony awards
On This Day, June 6, 1993... The Broadway musical adaption of The Who’s Tommy won five awards at the 47th annual Tony Awards. Based on the band’s 1969 album and 1975 fi...
Jun 06, 2023
Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Michel Cartellone pays tribute to Skynyrd and Ringo Starr with latest art exhibit
Courtesy of Michael CartelloneMichael Cartellone, the current drummer for Lynyrd Skynyrd, is set to show off his latest art collection in July. The rocker’s work will be on display at the W...
Jun 06, 2023
Pearl Jam's "close to the finish line" with next album: "It's gonna be a good one"
Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesPrepare yourself for new Pearl Jam music. In an interview with Consequence's Kyle Meredith with... podcast, guitarist Stone Gossard shares that the grunge outfit's next a...
Jun 06, 2023
Julian Lennon to host new art docuseries, 'Inspired'
Dave Hogan/MTV/Getty Images for MTVJulian Lennon is taking a stab at hosting. Variety reports the musician, son of The Beatles' John Lennon, will host a new docuseries,&n...
Jun 05, 2023
Gene Simmons on why KISS is giving up the road: We’re gonna quit while “we’re on top”
ABC/Donna SvennevikKISS will finally say goodbye to the road this December when they wrap their End of the Road tour in New York City. While some fans may want them to go on forever, Gene Si...
Jun 05, 2023
“Welcome To The Jungle” named Guns N’ Roses’ greatest song of all time
Geffen Records/UMG RecordingsThere’s no doubt Guns N’ Roses have a lot of great songs, and choosing which one’s the best isn’t an easy task, but Classic Rock&nbs...
Jun 05, 2023
Steven Van Zandt recruits artists to join TeachRock’s Artist Council
Bobby Bank/Getty ImagesIn 2008, E Street Band member Steven Van Zandt launched TeachRock, a free educational initiative for K-12 classrooms, and now he’s recruited some ...
Jun 05, 2023
Opening of virtual Jerry Garcia Archive Museum to include concert and tour
Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesThe virtual Jerry Garcia Archive Museum, which will provide a digital library of historical information about the late Grateful Dead star, is set t...
Jun 05, 2023