Classic Hits Archives - Page 8 of 72

On This Day, April 22, 1950: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Peter Frampton was born

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

On this Day, April 22, 1950...Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Peter Frampton was born in Beckenham, Kent, England.Frampton rose to fame as a member of The Herd, before forming Humble Pie in 1969 with Small Faces band member Steve Marriott.After releasing four studio... Read More.

Janet Jackson declined role in ‘Michael,’ says Latoya Jackson

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

If you're wondering why no one portrays Janet Jackson in the upcoming movie Michael, Latoya Jackson has offered an explanation. During the U.S. premiere at Dolby Theatre, she revealed that her sister declined to participate."I wish everybody was in the movie," Read More.

Little Feat extends The Last Farewell Tour

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

Little Feat isn't ready to give up the road just yet.The band just announced a set of fall dates for their The Last Farewell Tour, with the trek now running through November.The new dates begin Sept. 10 in Nashville, and include stops in Asheville,... Read More.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Dave Mason of Traffic dead at 79

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Dave Mason has died at the age of 79.According to a statement provided on behalf of his family, Mason "passed away peacefully at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada" on April 19. The statement noted he "lived a... Read More.

Lenny Kravitz pays tribute to Prince on 10th anniversary of his death

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Lenny Kravitz paid tribute to the late R&B superstar Prince on Tuesday, the 10th anniversary of the singer's death.Kravitz shared video on Instagram of him and Prince walking through a crowd to the stage and then performing Kravitz's cover of... Read More.

The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood announces solo shows in London and Germany

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

The Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood is playing some solo shows in Europe this summer, and now he's added two new dates to itinerary.Ronnie and his band are now booked to play the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London on Aug. 21, and E-Werk in... Read More.

Beach Boys drop three-track ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ EP

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Beach Boys fans are getting another taste of the upcoming release The Pet Sounds Sessions Highlights, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the band's iconic album.The latest preview is a three-track EP focused on the top-10 hit "Wouldn't It Be Nice." It features a trio... Read More.

The Go-Go’s Jane Wiedlin to release memoir

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

The Go-Go's guitarist and co-founder Jane Wiedlin is set to release her first memoir, TMI: Memoirs of a Go-Go, on Nov. 10.According to a press release, the book is "a vivid account of rock excess and Hollywood drama," with Wiedlin opening up about "childhood... Read More.

Bob Dylan adds more dates to his 2026 North American tour

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Bob Dylan continues to extend his 2026 North American tour.The 84-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has added six new shows to the tour, including a July 21 stop at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, New York.He's also added stops in Richmond, Virginia;... Read More.

ZZ Top extends The Big One! US tour

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

ZZ Top will be spending some more time on the road this year. The Texas rockers have extended their The Big One! tour with seven more weeks of shows.The latest additions begin Aug. 4 in Chula Vista, California, and include stops in Washington, Oregon,... Read More.

Classic Hits

On This Day, April 22, 1950: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Peter Frampton was born

Janet Jackson declined role in ‘Michael,’ says Latoya Jackson

Little Feat extends The Last Farewell Tour

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Dave Mason of Traffic dead at 79

Lenny Kravitz pays tribute to Prince on 10th anniversary of his death

The Rolling Stones’ Ronnie Wood announces solo shows in London and Germany

Beach Boys drop three-track ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’ EP

The Go-Go’s Jane Wiedlin to release memoir

Bob Dylan adds more dates to his 2026 North American tour

ZZ Top extends The Big One! US tour

Current Weather

Current Contests

The Lunch Bunch