Classic Hits Archives - Page 51 of 79

Ringo Starr’s Octopus’ Garden inspires new Earth Day merch collection

Tuesday, June 10 by ABC News

Beatles legend Ringo Starr has teamed with Earth Day Network for a new merch collection to coincide with World Oceans Day.The black-and-white collection takes inspiration from Ringo’s classic tune "Octopus’ Garden" and features an octopus, in a garden, of course, with the tag line, "An... Read More.

Connie Francis joins TikTok, talks viral success of Pretty Little Baby

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

You can't go on TikTok these days without seeing a video set to "Pretty Little Baby," an obscure 1962 song by Connie Francis: It's gone viral with more than 27 billion views. Francis, 87, has now joined... Read More.

New Prince jukebox musical movie, documentary and more in the works

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

There’s a lot in store for Prince fans in the future, including a movie featuring Prince’s music and a documentary, just not the one that Netflix scrapped.According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, Londell McMillan of Prince Legacy LLC revealed at Prince... Read More.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sly Stone dies at the age of 82

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sly Stone, of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of 82, according to a statement from his family.The statement says Stone died "after a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues.""While we mourn his... Read More.

Simply Red’s Mick Hucknall to be honored with the ASCAP Golden Note Award

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

Simply Red frontman Mick Hucknall is set to be honored with the Golden Note Award, handed out by the performers' rights organization American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.The award will celebrate Simply Red’s 40th anniversary."Mick Hucknall has made an indelible mark on a generation... Read More.

Billy Idol says Sting got lucky after impersonating him

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

Billy Idol has shared a funny anecdote about a Saturday Night Live sketch in which Sting did an impersonation of him.In an interview with The Ankler, Idol was asked about the 1991 sketch “The Sinatra Group,”... Read More.

Deep Purple’s Rapture of the Deep getting 20th anniversary reissue

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

Deep Purple’s 18th studio album, Rapture of the Deep, will be reissued for its 20th anniversary.A remixed and remastered version of the album will be released Aug. 29, with new artwork and bonus material made up of never-before-heard instrumental takes and studio rehearsal recordings. Among those tracks is... Read More.

On This Day, June 9, 1972: Bruce Springsteen signed with Columbia Records

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

On This Day, June 9, 1972 ...Bruce Springsteen signed a record deal with Columbia Records. He had auditioned for the label’s A&R exec John Hammond in New York City the month earlier, where he performed "It’s Hard to Be A Saint In The City."On... Read More.

Definitive oral history of Pink Floyd to be released in October

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

A new book about Pink Floyd is set to hit bookshelves this fall.Pink Floyd Shine On: The Definitive Oral History was written by author Mark Blake, who's worked with the band for the past 35 years. The book is described as a "forensic retelling of... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen brings out Paul McCartney at Liverpool concert

Sunday, June 8 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen brought his Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium Saturday and surprised the crowd with a very special guest: local hero Paul McCartney.“We’re lucky tonight, we have a young man, a local young man, from Liverpool, who’s gonna dance... Read More.

Classic Hits

Ringo Starr’s Octopus’ Garden inspires new Earth Day merch collection

Connie Francis joins TikTok, talks viral success of Pretty Little Baby

New Prince jukebox musical movie, documentary and more in the works

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sly Stone dies at the age of 82

Simply Red’s Mick Hucknall to be honored with the ASCAP Golden Note Award

Billy Idol says Sting got lucky after impersonating him

Deep Purple’s Rapture of the Deep getting 20th anniversary reissue

On This Day, June 9, 1972: Bruce Springsteen signed with Columbia Records

Definitive oral history of Pink Floyd to be released in October

Bruce Springsteen brings out Paul McCartney at Liverpool concert

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