Classic Hits Archives - Page 16 of 78

The challenge of creating a Doobie Brothers set list: ‘There’s just so many songs’

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

The Doobie Brothers — featuring founding members Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Pat Simmons — are set to kick off the North American leg of their Walk This Road tour on Monday, their first time touring the States since releasing their new studio album, Walk This Road, in... Read More.

Foghat’s ‘Fool for the City’ getting 50th anniversary reissue

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

Foghat's 1975 album Fool for the City, which gave us both the classic title track and their signature song "Slow Ride," is getting a 50th anniversary reissue.Available on double CD and double vinyl, the... Read More.

Michael Jackson & Jimmy Buffett to be celebrated with local festivals

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

The lives and music of late Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Michael Jackson and Jimmy Buffett will be celebrated in August with festivals in the cities that loved them.The Jackson family's hometown of Gary, Indiana, will hold the 2300 Jackson Street... Read More.

Fore! ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ leads to streaming bumps for Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner, Tom Petty

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

Some big-name musicians guest star in the new Netflix streaming hit Happy Gilmore 2, but it's the big names on the movie's soundtrack who are reaping the benefits.While Bad Bunny, Post Malone and Eminem all appear in the film, the soundtrack features a number of... Read More.

Doors guitarist to play ‘Morrison Hotel’ at LA show

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

The Doors are currently celebrating their 60th anniversary, and guitarist Robby Krieger will mark the milestone with a special show at LA's Greek Theatre.Tickets for the Oct. 30 show go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time. According to an Read More.

Jackson Browne to perform at charity event celebrating Warren Zevon’s music

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

Jackson Browne and Marshall Crenshaw are among the artists participating in Join Me in L.A.: The Songs of Warren Zevon, an October benefit concert that will raise money for the several charities, Variety reports.The Oct. 24 event at... Read More.

On This Day, July 31, 1980: The Eagles’ long run ended in Long Beach

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

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 beat each other up after it was over.The show – now known as the “Long Night... Read More.

Watch Elton John rock with Spinal Tap on ‘Stonehenge,” from ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

Elton John appears in the long-awaited Spinal Tap sequel Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, but before the film hits theaters, you can watch him rock out with the Tap in a new video.In the sequel, estranged Spinal Tap bandmates David St. Hubbins, Nigel... Read More.

‘Small Town’ celebration: John Mellencamp’s ‘Scarecrow’ turns 40

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

It was 40 years ago that John Mellencamp, then known as John Cougar Mellencamp, released his critically acclaimed eighth studio album, Scarecrow, which was filled with songs about the fading American dream, thanks to the greed of corporate America.Recorded in his studio in Indiana, Scarecrow... Read More.

With December shows, Lou Gramm wants to ‘fly the flag’ for the original Foreigner

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

The current lineup of Foreigner doesn't include any founding members, but that will change in December, when original vocalist Lou Gramm joins the band for some songs during their upcoming Foreigner 4 Deluxe Tour. Lou says he's participating in the tour, in part, because... Read More.

Classic Hits

Foghat’s ‘Fool for the City’ getting 50th anniversary reissue

Michael Jackson & Jimmy Buffett to be celebrated with local festivals

Fore! ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ leads to streaming bumps for Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner, Tom Petty

Doors guitarist to play ‘Morrison Hotel’ at LA show

Jackson Browne to perform at charity event celebrating Warren Zevon’s music

On This Day, July 31, 1980: The Eagles’ long run ended in Long Beach

Watch Elton John rock with Spinal Tap on ‘Stonehenge,” from ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’

‘Small Town’ celebration: John Mellencamp’s ‘Scarecrow’ turns 40

With December shows, Lou Gramm wants to ‘fly the flag’ for the original Foreigner

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