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Text of Bruce Springsteen's Eulogy for Danny Federici
2008-04-26 08:05:00
The following was posted on Bruce Springsteen's website. It is the text of the eulogy he gave at Danny Federici's funeral last Monday:Let me start with the stories. Back in the days of miracles, the frontier days when "Mad Dog" Lopez and his temper struck fear into the band, small club owners, innocent civilians and all women, children and small animals. Back in the days when you could still sign your life away on the hood of a parked car in New York City. Back shortly after a young red-headed accordionist struck gold on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour and he and his mama were sent to Switzerland to show them how it's really done. Back before beach bums were featured on the cover of Time magazine. I'm talking about back when the E Street Band was a communist organization! My pal, quiet, shy Dan Federici, was a one-man creator of some of the hairiest circumstances of our 40 year career... And that wasn't easy to do. He had "Mad Dog" Lopez to compete with.... Danny just outlasted...
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Phil Collins Announces Retirement
2008-04-26 03:38:00
In an interview with the Times of London, Phil Collins said he had no plans to tour or record again.The unexpected announcement came at the end of the interview, explaining with the words of John Cleese as Basil Fawlty. ?Zoom! What was that? That was your life, mate. Do I get another? No, sorry that was your lot.?Collins was selected as the drummer for Genesis in 1970, a position he kept until 1975 when Peter Gabriel left the group. After an unsuccessful search for a replacement lead singer, Gabriel was given the job and, while he still drummed on some songs, he also spent time out in front of the band.He started doing double duty in Genesis and as a solo artist starting in 1981. During the 80's, his voice topped the singles chart eight times, once with Genesis and seven times as a solo artist. Side work also included acting and composing for film, winning the Academy Award for best song for You'll Be In My Heart from Tarzan.In talking with the Times about his career, he was a...
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Grateful Dead Archive to University of California Santa Cruz
2008-04-25 07:19:00
Bob Weir and Phil Lesh have announced that the extensive archives of the Grateful Dead will be donated to the University of California at Santa Cruz . The university will house the items in their special collections unit in an area dubbed Dead Central.Weir said at a press conference, "We looked around, and UC Santa Cruz seems the best possible home. If you ever wrote the Grateful Dead a letter, you'll probably find it there!"Included in the archive will be all of the band's correspondence, photographs, videos, promo items, posters, t-shirts, gifts that the band received and even full stage backdrops. The collection will not house any of their concert recordings.Christine Bunting of the University said, "It will provide extraordinary opportunities for researchers and the public to examine the music of one of the most influential bands in history, as well as explore the cultural phenomenon of Deadheads, the most dedicated and celebrated fans in music."
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John Hiatt to Receive Songwriting Lifetime Achievement Award
2008-04-25 05:10:00
Singer/songwriter John Hiatt has been selected by the Americana Music Association to receive their lifetime achievement award in songwriting. The award will be presented on September 18 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.Executive director Jed Hilly said, "It's a privilege to honor John Hiatt. He is the essence of what the Americana songwriter award is all about ? a true artist, a performer and songwriter whose work is steeped in integrity."Hiatt first recorded in 1974 with the album Hangin' Around the Observatory and, over the next decade, he tried his hand at a variety of styles. In 1987, he released Bring the Family, which was the first album to chart and gain a wider audience for his music. Over the years since, he has widened his fan base with a succession of what is now considered Americana albums.He is probably better known to the public, though, for the songs that he has written. At the age of 18, he moved to Nashville and signed on with Tree Publishing. Country an...
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Afternoon Update - Paul Weller, Patti Smith, Mick Jones, Run-D.M.C.
2008-04-25 00:56:00
Paul Weller, formerly of the Jam, will release his new solo album on June 24. 22 Dreams will include appearances by Noel Gallagher of Oasis and Graham Coxon, formerly of Blur.Patti Smith and Kevin Shields from My Bloody Valentine will release a double-CD live set of Smith's spoken word The Choral Sea. Shields plays a guitar backing for the performances.The Coral Sea is Smith's salute to late-artist Robert Mapplethorpe and was recorded on June 22, 2005 and September 12, 2006 in London. Look for the set on July 11.Former Clash member Mick Jones has written a song based on last year's infamous tasering of a college student. Don't Tase Me, Bro is being recorded by his latest band, Carbon/Silicon for a future release.An eyewitness to the death of Run-D.M.C. legend Jam Master Jay has been sentenced to 17-years in jail for a string of robberies.Ronald Washington claims that he was present but not involved in the 2002 killing. Prosecutors have theorized that Washington held others...
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McCartney to Play in Kiev, Named as Britain's Richest Musician
2008-04-25 00:47:00
Paul McCartney will perform in Kiev on June 14 for hundreds of thousands in a free outdoor concert. The show is being called the Independence Concert and will take place, appropriately, in Independence Square.In a joint statement, McCartney and Ukrainian tycoon Viktor Pinchuk said"The ideology and spirit of The Beatles helped build the democratic aspirations for much of the Soviet society and eventually led to the peaceful collapse of the USSR and the independence of the former Soviet republics."The Sunday Times in London is also ready to announce their latests "Rich List" in this Sunday's edition. It is said that it will list McCartney's wealth at $500 million, which is $100 million more than what was estimated by a judge during his divorce from Heather Mills. Whether Mills will use the list to reopen the divorce hearing is unknown.McCartney is the highest musician on the list. Madonna is the highest female artist with an estimated $300 million.
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Evening Update - Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, Jim Croce, more
2008-04-24 07:54:00
Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson finally tied the knot in a secret ceremony on April 12. They had been living together for the last twelve years.Van Halen 's performance last Saturday at Tiger Woods' Tiger Jam XI in Las Vegas helped raise $1.5 million for Woods' foundation. That included $100,000 given by David Lee Roth and $100,000 plus an autographed guitar from the Van Halen family.Producer Warren Zide has acquired the rights to Jim Croce's song Bad, Bad LeRoy Brown in hopes of turning it into a film or possibly a franchise. Zide is one of the producers behind the American Pie and Final Destination franchises.Croce's widow, Ingrid, said "We've always wanted to do a movie with one of Jim's character songs. The concept is about a good guy who can do no wrong. We just want him and his memory and his music to live on. Most importantly, it sounds as if it's going to be a lot of fun. And Jim liked to have fun."The Berklee College of Music has announced that it will give honorary...
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Quincy Jones Saluted by ASCAP
2008-04-24 04:33:00
Quincy Jones was wished a happy 75th birthday on Tuesday night by friends and colleagues at the ASCAP tribute to Jones' career.On hand were many of the artists that Jones either produced or composed for over the years, including Tony Bennett, Leslie Gore, Roberta Flack, Gloria Estefan, Patti Austin, James Ingram, and Al Jarreau.ASCAP president Marilyn Bergman commented, "Quincy Jones is an original, one of music's true renaissance men who has done everything. And through American Popular Music ? Jazz, R&B, Pop, Rap and music for Film and Television ? Quincy has touched virtually everyone with an ear tuned in to our nation's talent and its culture. He has reached his 75th birthday but his perpetual energy and activity make him forever young, whether creating music, encouraging music creators or bringing music to millions everywhere. Quincy is most worthy of the highest honor bestowed by ASCAP ? the Pied Piper Award."Many of the salutes were in the form of music, including rewr...
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Touring - Boston, Grand Funk Railroad, Sammy Hagar, more
2008-04-24 04:23:00
Boston6/06 - Thunder Bay, ON - Marina Park 6/07 - Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre 6/13 - Hinckley, MN - Grand Casino Hinckley 6/14 - Sault Ste. Marie, MI - Kewadin Casino 6/15 - Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre (Dougfest)6/19 - Baton Rouge, LA - Baton Rouge River Center 6/20 - Kinder, LA - Coushatta Casino Resort 6/21 - Selma, TX - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater 6/22 - The Woodlands, TX - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 6/24 - Grand Prairie, TX - Nokia Theatre At Grand Prairie 6/25 - Oklahoma City, OK - Oklahoma City Zoo Amphitheatre 6/27 - Phoenix, AZ - Dodge Theatre 6/28 - Las Vegas, NV - Thomas & Mack Center 6/29 - Tucson, AZ - Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheatre 7/01 - Universal City, CA - Gibson Amph. At Univ. CityWalk 7/03 - Del Mar, CA - San Diego County Fair Grandstand 7/04 - Reno, NV - Peppermill Hotel Casino 7/05 - Kelseyville, CA - Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa - Amphitheatre (with Styx)7/08 - Saratoga, CA - The Mountain Winery 7/10 - Redmond, W...
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Springsteen Gives Emotional Tribute to Federici in Tampa
2008-04-24 01:22:00
Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band provided a number of salutes to late keyboardist Danny Federici Tuesday night in Tampa , their first full show since his death.The full band took the stage and, once in place, Bruce somberly said, "This night is a special one, so we'd like to start with something for Danny." A recording of Blood Brothers played over a video tribute to Federici's career. Everyone stood in place watching before launching into the actual opener, Backstreets. A spotlight held steady on Federici's empty keyboard and chair.About a half hour into the show, Roy Brittan put on an accordion and walked to the front of the stage. Springsteen simply said "We better get this right. Somebody's watching" as the group launched into Fourth of July, Asbury Park (Sandy). Reports from the on-line community say that, at the end of the song, Bruce and Roy were both in tears. It was a scene that would be repeated through the night.They closed the show with an encore of the gosp...
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Afternoon Update - Edge, Yoko Ono, Alabama, more
2008-04-24 00:10:00
For the second year, the Edge is donating guitars and other items to the Icons of Music auction which benefits Music Rising. The U2 member co-founded the organization that replaces musical equipment lost during Hurricane Katrina.The auction will be held on May 31 at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York. Also included are items such as guitars played by Kurt Cobain and Johnny Cash, a trumpet played by Miles Davis and handwritten notes by Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney and Janis Joplin. The Edge will host with Aaron Neville performing.It seems that we report on a Yoko Ono lawsuit about once a month. This time, the shoe is on the other foot as Massachusetts based World Wide Video has filed a copyright infringement suit against Ono for nine-hours of footage showing ex-Beatle John Lennon talking about and using drugs along with writing the songs Remember and Mind Games. The footage was shot in 1970 by Ono's ex-husband Anthony Cox.The company tried to show a film made from the footage last yea...
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B.B. King and Jackson Browne to Receive NARM Awards
2008-04-23 20:30:00
The National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) have announced that they will be honoring B.B. King and Jackson Browne at their annual convention, May 4 to 7 in San Francisco.King will receive the Chairman's Award for Sustained Creative Achievement, joining previous winners like Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Barbara Streisand and Leonard Bernstein. The award recognizes King's long career where he has recorded over 150 albums and received 14 Grammy Awards .NARM president Jim Donio said, ?We applaud B.B. King?s passion and tremendous, far-reaching talent.?Browne will receive Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award, which honors an artist efforts on behalf of the environment and other humanitarian causes.Donio added, ?We are also very honored to award Jackson Browne for his generous humanitarian efforts that have made such a positive impact on the world.?The actual awards will be presented at the gala dinner on Wednesday, May 7.

Paul Davis (1948-2008)
2008-04-23 07:44:00
Singer/songwriter Paul Davis , who at one time held the record for longest run on the U.S. singles chart with his hit I Go Crazy, passed away on Tuesday at Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi from an apparent heart attack. He was 60.Davis started his career in his Mississippi home town in the late-60's, recording for Malaco Records. In 1970, he scored two minor hits (sub-50) on the national charts with I Just Wanna Keep It Together and a remake of the Jarmels' A Little Bit of Soap.In 1972, he released his first album on Bang records, A Little Bit of Paul Davis and, two years later, the album Ride 'Em Cowboy and the hit single of the same name pushed him into the public eye. Cowboy made it to number four on the adult contemporary chart and 23 on the pop charts, while the album reached the country top twenty.In 1978, Davis once again found himself on the charts with I Go Crazy, a song that had one of the longest climbs up the Billboard charts in history, taking eigh...
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Evening Update - Ramones, AC/DC, CBGB
2008-04-23 07:43:00
A federal judge has ruled against Richard "Richie Ramone" Reinhardt who was drummer with the Ramones from 1983 to 1987. Reinhardt had contended that he was owed over $1 million in royalties for music on which he played that was sold over the internet.In the Friday ruling, Judge Shira Scheindlin said that the wording of the contract was clear in that it included all future technologies and was still in effect.AC/DC says they are done recording their new album and are on to the mixing and artwork. No date has been set for release other than later this year.Angry fans protested outside the new John Vervatos store in New York City because it took over the space previously occupied by CBGB. Said a spokesman, "New York City should not be a town just for the wealthy. But who can afford their clothes?"The famed club closed in 2006 after owner Hilly Kristal lost his lease. The upscale clothing store now shares the space with the Morrison Hotel rock art gallery.
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Elvis Presley's Secret Trip to England
2008-04-23 05:25:00
The London media realing from reports that Elvis Presley may have actually visited England in his lifetime. Up until now, his only known stop was a layover at Glasgow's Prestwick Airport in 1960, but new information has surfaced that he spent a day in London in 1958 where he secretly went sightseeing.According to theater producer Bill Kenwright on a BBC radio show, Presley had called British rocker Tommy Steele and told him he liked his music. One night Tommy got a phone call. They talked and they got a friendship (going). Elvis flew in for a day and Tommy showed him round London. They spent a day together, Tommy took him round and showed him round the Houses of Parliament." At the time, Presley was stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army.Steele, who is now 71, is not happy that the secret has leaked out. He promised Presley that the trip was between them. "I can only hope he can forgive me. It was an event shared by two young men sharing the same love of their music and...
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Al Wilson (1939 - 2008)
2008-04-22 23:58:00
R&B singer Al Wilson passed away Monday night from kidney failure at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Fontana, CA. He was 68.Wilson was a musician all of his life, fronting his own spiritual quartet at the age of twelve. Professionally, he received his first job shortly after high school with Johnny Harris and the Stateman before serving two years in the Navy.Following active duty, Wilson worked with the Jewels, the Rollers and the Souls before striking out on his own. In 1966, he auditioned for Johnny Rivers who immediately signed him to his Soul City label where he produced Wilson's early sessions. From those sessions came the top forty R&B hit Do What You Gotta Do followed by The Snake which also went to number 27 on the pop charts.In 1973, Wilson recorded a song that had been turned down by Johnny Mathis that would become his signature hit. Show and Tell went to number one on the pop charts and was followed by La La Peace Song the next year which reached number ...
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Afternoon Update - Bon Jovi, Danny Federici, Chris de Burgh, more
2008-04-22 23:24:00
Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi has officially been charged with two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit, stemming from a March 25 traffic stop. There are no charges for endangering a minor as Sambora's daughter and another child were in the car. Prosecutors said they did not have enough evidence for the charge.A tribute to Danny Federici will be held on Wednesday night at Asbury Park, NJ's Stone Pony nightclub. Per the clubs site:"The Stone Pony will host a memorial gathering for Danny Federici Wednesday from 6 to 10 p.m. This gathering is for friends and fans alike to give their respects and tribute to the life of Danny, best known as an original member of the E Street Band who was with Bruce from the very beginning, a constant for more than 40 years. He was recently honored as one of the "Creators of SOAP," one of the bright young talents that helped launch the magical legacy of Asbury Park'...
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Elvis Costello Talks Momofuku
2008-04-22 23:07:00
Elvis Costello made a lengthy post on his website today explaining the origins of his new album, Momofuku, which hits vinyl today and CD in a couple of weeks.First off, for those that read VVN, is Costello's insistence that the album is best heard on vinyl."Well, the real version is pressed on two pieces of black plastic with a whole in the middle. You may prefer other, more portable, less scratchable, editions that will soon become available for your convenience but this is how it sounds the best: with a needle in a groove, the way the Supreme Being intended it to be?" On the name of the album:"Well, obviously the title is a tribute to Momofuku Ando, the inventor of the Cup Noodle. Like so many things in this world of wonders, all we had to do to make this record was add water." The album came about after Jenny Lewis asked Costello to sing on her new solo album. Costello explains that, after bringing other members of the Imposters in, he got that old creative feeling back:I'd be...
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New Released for Tuesday, April 22, 2008
2008-04-22 18:22:00
CDArchie Bell & the Drells - Tighten UpRory Block & Stefan Grossman - Country Blues Guitar: Rare Archival Recordings 1963-1971Billy Bragg - Mr. Love & JusticeBilly Bragg - Mr. Love & Justice (Deluxe Edition)Chris de Burgh - Now and ThenDillard & Clark - The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard & ClarkHeart - Greatest HitsLinda Hopkins - Rock and Roll Blues: The Early Years of 'The Kid'Jethro Tull - Very Best ofJoy Division - Best ofB.B. King - Live at the ApolloCarole King - Tapestry - Legacy Edition (2-CD)Peggy Lee - LoverLove - Forever Changes (Collector's Edition)Madonna (featuring Justin Timberlake) - 4 Minutes Part 1 (Single)Madonna (featuring Justin Timberlake) - 4 Minutes Part 2 (Single)Donny Osmond - From Donny With LoveOsmonds - Crazy Horses/The PlanOsmonds - Love Me For a Reason/I'm Still Gonna Need YouOsmonds - The Osmonds/HomemadeOsmonds - Phase-III/LiveProfessor Longhair - Tipitina - The Complete 1949-1957 New Orleans RecordingsOtis Redding - Otis...
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Evening Update - Thomas Dolby, Madionna, Ry Cooder, more
2008-04-22 08:07:00
Thomas Dolby has remixed the latest Radiohead song, Nude, into a dreamy, semi-ambient mix. He did it as part of the groups innovative promotion allowing listeners to download "stems" from iTunes and do their own mixes. "I was trying out my new wireless router to see if I could get reception down on the beach in front of my house," said Dolby. "Sitting there shivering beside the North Sea with my laptop, huddled in a blanket and listening to Radiohead?s ?Nude? stems on iTunes, with the waves lapping the shore and a crowd of seagulls fighting over a crab shell, I got an idea for a lovely remix."Madonna's 4 Minutes has gone to number one in the U.K., making it her thirteenth chart topper and her sixtieth overall British top forty hit. She is the female vocalist with the most number ones with Kylie Minogue a distant second at seven.Van Halen is officially back on the road after the tour delay due to undisclosed treatments for Eddie Van Halen. Th...
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Jethro Tull Live DVD Coming May 20
2008-04-22 05:31:00
Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced the release of a new live DVD from Jethro Tull , Jack in the Garden: Live in Germany, on May 20.The 18-track disc will not feature a single appearance, but rather a compilation of performances from six different German shows dating back as far as 1970 up thorugh 1992.The song list: Rockpop In Concert 1982Hard TimesPussy WillowHeavy HorsesJack In The GreenKeyboard SoloSweet DreamsAqualungLocomotive BreathCheerioRocksummer 1986Hunting GirlOut In The Green 1986Thick As A BrickBlack SundayImprovisation 2Too Old To Rock?n?Roll, Too Young To DieLive In Germany 1993My Sunday FeelingSo Much TroubleBeat Club 1970/1971With You There To Help MeNothing Is Easy

Replacements Discuss Possible Reunion
2008-04-22 04:36:00
The Replacments haven't ruled out reunion gigs, seventeen years after their breakup. After recieving offers from a number of festivals, principals Paul Westerburg and Tommy Stinson discussed the possibilities.Talking to Billboard, Stinson said, "We actually talked about it again this year, and I think there was a consensus that, you know, maybe it wasn't the right time, or maybe it is the right time. Paul and I were kind of in cahoots talking to them, talking to (his manager) Darren (Hill). There were some things thrown out, and there were other festivals that wanted it too, if we were going to do it. "At the last minute, it just didn't seem like the right thing to do, so we didn't do it. But I think Paul and I have something to offer each other still. I think that's pretty obvious when we get together."Westerburg added, "I'm very hesitant about dragging the name out there and what damage we could do to the legend. Whatever we did, someone would want something else. If ...
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King George Nails His 43rd Number One Single
2008-04-22 00:54:00
According to a number of sources, George Strait will add to his all-time record of number one singles as I Saw God Today finally makes it to number one on the upcoming week's charts. It had been mired at number two for the last three weeks.This will be his 43rd number one single on the country charts, more than doubling the most by any other artist in a major genre.Pop/Comprehensive Single s - Beatles (20 number ones)R&B/Soul - Aretha Franklin & Stevie Wonder (both 20)Country - George Strait (43)Note that most sources are writing that this is his 56th number one, but that is counting all flavors of country singles charts between Billboard and Radio & Records.In a statement, Strait said "I would just like to say thanks to all my fans out there. To have a number one record is very special, whether it's your first or one of many. I Saw God Today is a beautifully written song which reaches very tender places in many people's hearts. I would like to thank Rodney Clawson,...
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Chart Watch - April 19, 2008
2008-04-20 05:02:00
Our weekly recap of veteran artists on the current music charts. Chart highlights:An extremely active week for new releases by veteran artists is now followed by a slow one. George Strait's Troubadour only drops from number one to two on the album chart, but George Michael's TwentyFive falls 73 spots in its second week from 23 to 96.Janet Jackson's Frequency is the only release by a veteran artist, album or single, to make it on either R&B top fifty. In England, a compilation album marking the tenth anniversary of the death of country legend Tammy Wynette opens at number 23. The British singles chart varies quite a bit from the U.S. as they include digital downloads of older music. Normally spurred on by use in a commercial, movie or TV show, it's not unusual to see an older songs have a resurgence on the charts. That's the case this week as three older hits are in the British top 100 singles, with Queen's Don't Stop Me Now (54), the Spencer Davis Group's I'm a Man ...
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Saturday Update - Danny Federici, Cher, Tina Turner
2008-04-19 22:26:00
Today in National Record Store Day. Make sure you support your local independent record stores.Dave Marsh will host a two-hour special on Sirius Sattalite Radio in honor of the late-Danny Federici of the E Street Band. The special airs tomorrow (Sunday) at 10 AM EDT on channel 70.Sirius will also be playing Federici's final full show with the group from Boston Gardens on November 19, 2007. The show will air both tonight (Saturday ) and tomorrow night at 8 PM.Finally, a 2005 interview of Federici by Marsh will air Monday at 4 PM.Oprah Winfrey has signed Cher and Tina Turner for a TV special. The Oprah Winfrey Show: Oprah, Cher and Tina in Vegas will tape at the beginning of May and is scheduled to premier on May 8.On May 3, the Country Music Hall of Fame will have another presentation in its series Nashville Cats: A Celebration of Music City Session Players, saluting session guitarist Reggie Young.Young first became involved in music during the 50's rockabilly craze and went ...
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Touring - Jimmy Buffett, Bryan Adams, Styx, Boy George, Jonathan Richman
2008-04-19 07:46:00
Jimmy Buffett 4/21 - The Woodlands, TX - The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 4/24 - Maryland Heights, MO - Verizon Wireless Amph. St. Louis 4/26 - Frisco, TX - Pizza Hut Park 4/29 - Charlotte, NC - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre 5/03 - New Orleans, LA - Fairgrounds Racetrack (New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival) 6/05 - Atlanta, GA - Lakewood Amphitheatre 6/07 - Raleigh, NC - Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion 6/10 - Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre 6/12 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden Arena 6/14 - Philadelphia, PA - Citizens Bank Park 7/17 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center 7/19 - East Troy, WI - Alpine Valley Music Theatre 7/22 - Burgettstown, PA - Post-Gazette Pavilion 7/24 & 26 - Bridgeview, IL - Toyota Park 7/29 - Noblesville, IN - Verizon Wireless Music Center 08/01-03 - Newport, RI - Newport Folk Festival (Date of appearance unknown at this time)8/24 - Atlantic City, NJ - Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall 8/30 & 9/01 - Bristow, VA - Nis...
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Afternoon Update - John Lennon, Allman Brothers, Annie Lennox, more
2008-04-19 00:44:00
Yoko Ono may be about ready to try to win Ben Stein's money.Stein and the other filmmakers of the documentary Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed used John Lennon 's Imagine without getting proper permission. In a Wall Street Journal article, Ono's lawyer said ?It was not licensed. We are exploring all options?; however, the filmmakers say they are within their rights as they used less than 25 seconds of the song which falls under fair use. The Allman Brothers have gone from postponing their annual Beacon Theater run in New York until fall to outright canceling it for 2008. Gregg Allman, who is being treated for Hepatitis C, wrote on the band's website, "New York's a second home to us. We love playing there and are as disappointed as anybody not to be able to get there this time.""I'm getting better but I'm still tired. I need to be at 110 per cent to do the shows the way we do them."At this time, twelve August shows in various cities are still on.Annie Lennox is back on the ...
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Evening Update - Alice Cooper, Cowsills, Joy Division
2008-04-18 08:02:00
MusiCares has announced that Alice Cooper and guitarist Slash will be honored at the fourth annual MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert, to be held May 9 at the Music Box in Hollywood.Cooper will receive the Stevie Ray Vaughan award for his devotion to helping other addicts with the recovery process. MAP, as an organization, provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment regardless of their financial situation.In other Cooper news, the singer says that his new album, Along Came a Spider, is 75% complete and he hopes to have it out by August. He tells Billboard that the album is based around a serial killer who wraps his victims in silk. "Every song is sort of a letter to the police. They think they're investigating it from the outside, but he's actually woven them into the whole thing."The Cowsills will be on the road this summer for a handful of dates. Three of the original members will be in the group, Bob (guitar, vocals), Susan (guitar, vocal...
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Danny Federici Sucumbs to Cancer at 58
2008-04-18 07:16:00
Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band keyboardist Danny Federici passed away on Thursday from melanoma at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. He was 58.Federici left the band back in late November to have the melanoma treated, a disease that he had been battling periodically for three years. Fans had hoped that he was on the mend when he appeared at a March 20 show in Indianapolis where he performed on eight songs.Federici and Springsteen first worked together in 1969 in the group Child (1969), later known as Steel Mill. After the breakup of the group the two formed Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom followed by the Bruce Springsteen Band.After being signed to Columbia, Springsteen formed the original E Street Band which included Federici along current member Clarence Clemons. Federici has been since then and was only on leave since November.During one of the breaks from the E Street Band in 1997, Federici recorded his solo album, Flemington. He followed that three y...
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The Lowdown on Def Leppard's Cancellations
2008-04-18 02:05:00
Def Leppard's tour manager Malvin Mortimer has posted an explanation for all of the last minute cancellations and postponements of the group's concerts over the past week."I have been around this band for over 25 years but I have never seen them hit so suddenly and with such devastation as I did in Quebec City last Friday, April 11 (oh, apart from the hurricane in 1987 um.....and the baseball park mini tornado in Camden three years ago). Phil had been suffering from a viral infection which affected his chest and his ability to sing and breathe at the same time.We left Providence after midnight on April 9/10 to drive 6 hours to the Canadian border and as usual we were invited inside to wait while the paperwork was processed. It was then that I noticed that Joe was in bad shape, he was the wrong colour, sounds that I have never heard before were emitting (via the impersonation of a cough) from his throat. His chest struggled to pass air to his lungs and he could hardly stand...
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