Classic Hits Archives - Page 9 of 80

On This Day, June 24, 1995: Neil Young steps in for an ailing Eddie Vedder at San Francisco concert

Tuesday, June 24 by ABC News

On This Day, June 24, 1995…After Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder got sick with a stomach flu, rocker Neil Young stepped in to headline the Seattle band’s concert at the Polo Fields at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California.Vedder performed about seven songs... Read More.

Sammy Hagar announces dates for annual birthday bash in Cabo

Tuesday, June 24 by ABC News

Sammy Hagar will once again be celebrating his birthday in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.The rocker announced on Instagram that his annual birthday bash will take place at his Cabo Wabo Cantina in Mexico — and he’s not stopping at one celebration. In fact,... Read More.

E Street Band guitarist Stevie Van Zandt to miss Bruce Springsteen shows due to appendicitis

Monday, June 23 by ABC News

E Street Band guitarist Stevie Van Zandt is going to miss some shows on Bruce Springsteen's current Land of Hope and Dreams tour after undergoing surgery for appendicitis in Spain."Got a sharp pain in my stomach, thought it was food poisoning, turned out to be appendicitis," the 74-year-old... Read More.

Mick Ralphs, guitarist for Bad Company, Mott the Hoople, dies at 81

Monday, June 23 by ABC News

Bad Company and Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs has passed away at the age of 81."Our Mick has passed, my heart just hit the ground. He has left us with exceptional songs and memories," Bad Company’s Paul Rodgers shared in a statement. "He... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen on how he feels about his 80s fame: That’s a fool’s game

Monday, June 23 by ABC News

While there’s no doubt that Bruce Springsteen is famous, he is very happy that he’s not enjoying the type of fame he had in the '80s, when he released the hugely successful album Born in the U.S.A."Well, I was 35. I had previous experience... Read More.

Duran Duran announces another Halloween show, this time in the UK

Monday, June 23 by ABC News

Duran Duran is once again hitting the stage on Halloween.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will headline Co-op Live in Manchester, England, on Halloween, dubbing it "a spooktacular event" in their announcement on Instagram. An I Love... Read More.

Surfers honor The Beach Boys Brian Wilson with a paddle-out in California

Monday, June 23 by ABC News

The late Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson was celebrated in Huntington Beach, California, Saturday with a paddle-out featuring over 100 surfers.According to an Instagram post by the city of Huntington Beach, the paddle-out was part of International Surfing Day and featured... Read More.

U2 guitarist The Edge becomes an Irish citizen

Monday, June 23 by ABC News

He may be the guitarist in one of Ireland’s biggest rock groups, but believe it or not, U2's The Edge just became an Irish citizen.The Irish Times reports that the 63-year-old rocker, who was born to Welsh parents in Essex, England, officially became... Read More.

Eric Clapton announces Ohio concert benefiting his Crossroads Centre

Monday, June 23 by ABC News

Eric Clapton has added a new show to his upcoming U.S. tour.The three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to play Mershon Auditorium at Ohio State University on Sept. 5.All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Crossroads Centre in Antigua. The substance... Read More.

On This Day, June 23, 1980: The Rolling Stones released Emotional Rescue

Monday, June 23 by ABC News

On This Day, June 23, 1980 ... The Rolling Stones released their 15th studio album, Emotional Rescue.The album was recorded in Nassau, Bahamas, and Paris, with additional work completed in New York City.Emotional Rescue hit #1 on the Billboard 200, as well as in several other... Read More.

Classic Hits

On This Day, June 24, 1995: Neil Young steps in for an ailing Eddie Vedder at San Francisco concert

Sammy Hagar announces dates for annual birthday bash in Cabo

E Street Band guitarist Stevie Van Zandt to miss Bruce Springsteen shows due to appendicitis

Mick Ralphs, guitarist for Bad Company, Mott the Hoople, dies at 81

Bruce Springsteen on how he feels about his 80s fame: That’s a fool’s game

Duran Duran announces another Halloween show, this time in the UK

Surfers honor The Beach Boys Brian Wilson with a paddle-out in California

U2 guitarist The Edge becomes an Irish citizen

Eric Clapton announces Ohio concert benefiting his Crossroads Centre

On This Day, June 23, 1980: The Rolling Stones released Emotional Rescue

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