Q92-3 Classic Hits

Friday, August 12, 2022

Whitesnake Cancel North American Tour With The Scorpions Due To Health Issues

Whitesnake have canceled their North American tour with the Scorpions due to singer David Coverdale's health issues.

"It is with profound disappointment and a heavy heart that I must announce that Whitesnake will no longer be able to join The Scorpions on their US and Canadian tour due to my continued treatment for a persistent upper respiratory infection that affects my ability to perform," Coverdale said in a statement. "This includes the cancellation of our own headlining shows as well."

"While Whitesnake will no longer be on the tour, the Scorpions will be continuing on. We Wish Our Good Friends, The Scorpions Every Success," added the founder of the hard rock band.

Despite Whitesnake pulling out of the North American tour, Scorpions will carry on with the tour, featuring support from the Swedish band Thundermother.

The trek will kick off on August 21 in Toronto, Canada, and wrap up two months later in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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ABBA To Release 30th Anniversary Editions Of 'Gold'

ABBA are set to release 30th anniversary editions of their Gold greatest hits collection on September 23 via UMC/Polydor.

The special editions will come as a 2LP gold-colored vinyl package as well as a 2LP picture disc and a gold cassette version.

The 19-track ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits is a compilation album by the Swedish pop group. It was released on September 21, 1992 through PolyGram.

With sales of 30 million, Gold is the best-selling ABBA album as well one of the best-selling albums worldwide. It has been previously reissued a number of other times, including in 1999 to mark the 25th anniversary of the beloved quartet winning the Eurovision Song Contest with their hit "Waterloo" and then again in 2002 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the greatest hits comp's original release.

The collection contains some of the pop legends' biggest hits including "Dancing Queen," "Knowing Me, Knowing You," "Take A Chance On Me," "Mamma Mia" and "The Winner Takes It All."

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Elton John, Britney Spears Confirm Duet 'Hold Me Closer'

After last month's reports that Britney Spears and Sir Elton John have recorded a new version of "Tiny Dancer", representatives of both artists have confirmed the news.

After last month's reports that Britney Spears and Elton John have recorded a new version of "Tiny Dancer," representatives for both artists have confirmed the news.

Reps for both artists sent a statement on Monday, August 8, confirming "Hold Me Closer" was coming soon with a pre-save link and artwork.

John shared picture on social media of the new song title, "Hold Me Closer," against a pink backdrop along with a rocket and a rose emoji. The rocket referring to the "Rocketman" himself and the rose as a tribute to Spears.

According to last month's report, Britney met with Elton at a Beverly Hills recording studio to cut a new take on his 1971 classic. Britney and Elton reportedly recorded the song with support from Grammy-winning super producer Andrew Watt.

The song would mark Spears' first official release since her 13-year conservatorship ended last year.

Elton co-wrote "Tiny Dancer" with Bernie Toupin. The song was part of his 1971 album, Madman Across the Water.

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