I have been in contact with an amazing artist who can do wonderous artwork on old vinyl records and essentially turn them into treasured art. Come see for yourself:
I will be talking more with the artist, Daniel Edlen, and you can visit his gallery at http://www.vinylart.info/
In the meantime, enjoy the music and the experience:
Friday, January 4, 2008
Thursday, January 3, 2008
ebay Vinyl Sales
Vinyl Records Top 5 eBay Sales Week Ending 12/29/2007
1. LP - Mozart a Paris Oubradous Pathe 7 LP Box Set - $7,230.00 Start: $6,999.00 Bids: 2
2. LP - Bach Suites Andre Levy Lumen 3 LP Box Set - $6,678.00 Start: $2,999.00 Bids: 9
3. 78 - Daddy Moon Hayes "Gang Of Brown Skin Women" / "Two Little Tommie Blues" Gennett - $3,250.00 Start: $8.99 Bids: 24
4. 45 - Aztex "The Streets Of This Town" / "I Said Move" Staff - $3,051.77 Start: $0.99 Bids: 33
5. LP - Sonny Clark "Cool Struttin'" Blue Note - $3,000.00 Start: $3,399.00 Bids: Best Offer
1. LP - Mozart a Paris Oubradous Pathe 7 LP Box Set - $7,230.00 Start: $6,999.00 Bids: 2
2. LP - Bach Suites Andre Levy Lumen 3 LP Box Set - $6,678.00 Start: $2,999.00 Bids: 9
3. 78 - Daddy Moon Hayes "Gang Of Brown Skin Women" / "Two Little Tommie Blues" Gennett - $3,250.00 Start: $8.99 Bids: 24
4. 45 - Aztex "The Streets Of This Town" / "I Said Move" Staff - $3,051.77 Start: $0.99 Bids: 33
5. LP - Sonny Clark "Cool Struttin'" Blue Note - $3,000.00 Start: $3,399.00 Bids: Best Offer
This Day In Music History- Jan 3
In 1959, Berry Gordy moves all of Motown's operations into a two-story house at 2648 West Grand Boulevard, which he christens "Hitsville."
Davey Jones quits the Monkees in 1970, following Peter Tork who left one year earlier.
In 1978, three songs from 'Saturday Night Fever' hit #1.
Stephen Stills ("Love The One You're With" and member of Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash) is 63.
Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys refuses induction into the U.S. Army, claiming he is a conscientious objector, 1967
The Beatles appear in a film clip on NBC-TV's "Jack Paar Show" (weeks before their first appearance on "Ed Sullivan"), 1964
Today the song "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" by B. J. Thomas topped the charts and stayed there for 4 weeks. (1970)
Today the song "Saturday Night" by the Bay City Rollers topped the charts and stayed there for a week. (1976)
The Clash's Joe Strummer is cremated. The funeral procession takes his remains past the Elgin pub in West London, where The Clash played some of their earliest gigs.
In 1997, Spirit guitarist Randy California drowns off the coast of Hawaii's Molokai Island trying to save his 12-year-old son from the undertow. He was 45.
In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Unfinished Music, Vol. 1: Two Virgins arrives at Newark Airport in New Jersey. However, the shipment of 30,000 copies of the album is confiscated by police, who object to what they call the "pornographic" picture of the naked couple on the front cover.
In 1966, Hullabaloo airs clips of the Beatles performing "Day Tripper" and "We Can Work It Out."
In 1964, Tonight on TV's The Jack Paar Show, the talk show host airs a clip of a Beatles concert in Bournemouth, England. It's the Fab Four's first major TV exposure in the United States. ." It was a performance of the song "She Loves You."
Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones is born in Sidcup, England. As a '60s session man, he played on and arranged tracks for the Rolling Stones, the Yardbirds, and Jeff Beck.
Songwriter, producer and Brian Wilson collaborator Van Dyke Parks was born in 1941.
George Martin, who produced most of the Beatles' most memorable recordings, was born in London in 1926.
1960 - Bobby Darin and Connie Francis performed together on the "Ed Sullivan Show."
1970 - "I Me Mine" was recorded by the Beatles. It was the last song that the band would record together.
1987 - Aretha Franklin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with Bill Haley and 14 others. Franklin was the first woman to be inducted.
Davey Jones quits the Monkees in 1970, following Peter Tork who left one year earlier.
In 1978, three songs from 'Saturday Night Fever' hit #1.
Stephen Stills ("Love The One You're With" and member of Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash) is 63.
Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys refuses induction into the U.S. Army, claiming he is a conscientious objector, 1967
The Beatles appear in a film clip on NBC-TV's "Jack Paar Show" (weeks before their first appearance on "Ed Sullivan"), 1964
Today the song "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head" by B. J. Thomas topped the charts and stayed there for 4 weeks. (1970)
Today the song "Saturday Night" by the Bay City Rollers topped the charts and stayed there for a week. (1976)
The Clash's Joe Strummer is cremated. The funeral procession takes his remains past the Elgin pub in West London, where The Clash played some of their earliest gigs.
In 1997, Spirit guitarist Randy California drowns off the coast of Hawaii's Molokai Island trying to save his 12-year-old son from the undertow. He was 45.
In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Unfinished Music, Vol. 1: Two Virgins arrives at Newark Airport in New Jersey. However, the shipment of 30,000 copies of the album is confiscated by police, who object to what they call the "pornographic" picture of the naked couple on the front cover.
In 1966, Hullabaloo airs clips of the Beatles performing "Day Tripper" and "We Can Work It Out."
In 1964, Tonight on TV's The Jack Paar Show, the talk show host airs a clip of a Beatles concert in Bournemouth, England. It's the Fab Four's first major TV exposure in the United States. ." It was a performance of the song "She Loves You."
Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones is born in Sidcup, England. As a '60s session man, he played on and arranged tracks for the Rolling Stones, the Yardbirds, and Jeff Beck.
Songwriter, producer and Brian Wilson collaborator Van Dyke Parks was born in 1941.
George Martin, who produced most of the Beatles' most memorable recordings, was born in London in 1926.
1960 - Bobby Darin and Connie Francis performed together on the "Ed Sullivan Show."
1970 - "I Me Mine" was recorded by the Beatles. It was the last song that the band would record together.
1987 - Aretha Franklin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along with Bill Haley and 14 others. Franklin was the first woman to be inducted.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
This Day In Music History- January 1
In 1912, the first song with the term "blues" in the title was released, "Memphis Blues" by W.C.Handy.
In 1950, Sam Phillips opened the Memphis Recording Service. He begins recording several local blues artists, including B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf and James Cotton.
James Brown joins the Gospel Starlighters in 1953, a vocal quartet led by Bobby Byrd, after completing a four-year stint in prison for robbery. The group will change its focus from gospel to R&B and its name to the Famous Flames, as Brown becomes the focal point of the act and the “Godfather of Soul” was born.
Also in 1953, problems with drugs and alcohol led to Hank Williams' premature death by heart attack at age 29 while en route to a show.
George Martin was made the head of the Parlophone record label, in 1955.
The Payola hearings began in 1958.
In 1960, Aldon hires teenage newlyweds Carole King & Gerry Goffin.
In 1961, Motown signs the Primettes, a girl group just out of high school. They would change their name to the Supremes and make music history.
The Beatles made their debut at the Cavern Club in Liverpool in 1961.
In 1962, Bob Dylan's eponymous debut album released; as is Peter, Paul & Mary's self-titled debut.
'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' was released in 1963, containing "Blowin' In the Wind,” "A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall" and "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright.”
In 1965, Petula Clark becomes the first British female artist to hit big in America in the 1960s as "Downtown" reaches #1.
In 1966, Aldon founder Don Kirshner conceives made-for-TV band the Monkees, who reach #1 with Neil Diamond's song "I'm A Believer."
Simon and Garfunkel's majestic "Bridge Over Troubled Water," tops the singles chart in 1970.
'Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.', Bruce Springsteen's debut album, was released in 1973.
In 1977, the film 'Saturday Night Fever' is released; 15 of the 28 #1 songs are disco. (ohhh the humanity!)
London Calling, by the Clash, was released in 1980. Critics hail it as the best album of the Eighties.
Appearing with Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters makes his final public performance in 1982.
In 1988, the Beatles inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (there were also a number of other artists that were also inducted to the Hall in various years, but space is limited!)
In 1997, George Martin produces and scores Elton John's best-selling single "Candle in the Wind '97," a tribute to the recently deceased Princess Diana.
San Francisco psychedelic rocker "Country" Joe McDonald (the infamous "Fish cheer" at Woodstock) turns 66.
In 1962, the Beatles performed their first audition for Decca Records in London. However, the company's A&R man was unimpressed by their 15-song set of standards and originals. He passed on them, and signed the Tremeloes instead. (OUCH!)
In 1995, street musician turned genuine blues hero Ted Hawkins died of a stroke in Los Angeles.
VH1 made its debut in 1985. It’s initially designed to appeal aging baby-boomers, leaving MTV to the teen audience.
On the first day of the new year in 1956, RCA released Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel.” In 1999, the single would be certified multi-platinum for the second time.
In 1993, Elton John breaks Elvis Presley's record for the most consecutive years having a US Top 40 hit when "The Last Song" peaks at number 24, giving him a string of 23 straight hit making years.
In 1950, Sam Phillips opened the Memphis Recording Service. He begins recording several local blues artists, including B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf and James Cotton.
James Brown joins the Gospel Starlighters in 1953, a vocal quartet led by Bobby Byrd, after completing a four-year stint in prison for robbery. The group will change its focus from gospel to R&B and its name to the Famous Flames, as Brown becomes the focal point of the act and the “Godfather of Soul” was born.
Also in 1953, problems with drugs and alcohol led to Hank Williams' premature death by heart attack at age 29 while en route to a show.
George Martin was made the head of the Parlophone record label, in 1955.
The Payola hearings began in 1958.
In 1960, Aldon hires teenage newlyweds Carole King & Gerry Goffin.
In 1961, Motown signs the Primettes, a girl group just out of high school. They would change their name to the Supremes and make music history.
The Beatles made their debut at the Cavern Club in Liverpool in 1961.
In 1962, Bob Dylan's eponymous debut album released; as is Peter, Paul & Mary's self-titled debut.
'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' was released in 1963, containing "Blowin' In the Wind,” "A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall" and "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright.”
In 1965, Petula Clark becomes the first British female artist to hit big in America in the 1960s as "Downtown" reaches #1.
In 1966, Aldon founder Don Kirshner conceives made-for-TV band the Monkees, who reach #1 with Neil Diamond's song "I'm A Believer."
Simon and Garfunkel's majestic "Bridge Over Troubled Water," tops the singles chart in 1970.
'Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.', Bruce Springsteen's debut album, was released in 1973.
In 1977, the film 'Saturday Night Fever' is released; 15 of the 28 #1 songs are disco. (ohhh the humanity!)
London Calling, by the Clash, was released in 1980. Critics hail it as the best album of the Eighties.
Appearing with Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters makes his final public performance in 1982.
In 1988, the Beatles inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (there were also a number of other artists that were also inducted to the Hall in various years, but space is limited!)
In 1997, George Martin produces and scores Elton John's best-selling single "Candle in the Wind '97," a tribute to the recently deceased Princess Diana.
San Francisco psychedelic rocker "Country" Joe McDonald (the infamous "Fish cheer" at Woodstock) turns 66.
In 1962, the Beatles performed their first audition for Decca Records in London. However, the company's A&R man was unimpressed by their 15-song set of standards and originals. He passed on them, and signed the Tremeloes instead. (OUCH!)
In 1995, street musician turned genuine blues hero Ted Hawkins died of a stroke in Los Angeles.
VH1 made its debut in 1985. It’s initially designed to appeal aging baby-boomers, leaving MTV to the teen audience.
On the first day of the new year in 1956, RCA released Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel.” In 1999, the single would be certified multi-platinum for the second time.
In 1993, Elton John breaks Elvis Presley's record for the most consecutive years having a US Top 40 hit when "The Last Song" peaks at number 24, giving him a string of 23 straight hit making years.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Insurance Is Available for your Record Collections
Insuring Your Valuable Collectibles
Collectibles Insurance Services Has You Covered
By Robert Benson
The collectibles markets are full of passionate people. These aren’t people who have ‘pack rat fever’ and save items just to have them, but people who decide to enter a specific collectibles market because it is a rewarding and fun experience for them. And it seems people will collect just about anything including: teddy bears, coins, stamps, advertising memorabilia, books, comic books, sports memorabilia, vinyl records.…..why the list seems endless. But they all have one thing in common, a passion for their hobby and their specific collectible.
But what if something unforeseen happens, a fire or some other catastrophe? A unique insurance agency called Collectibles Insurance Services; LLC is here to offer peace of mind and, most importantly, insurance for their collectibles.
I spoke with Dan Walker and Debbie Spilman of Collectibles Insurance Services, LLC, about collecting and why it is important to have insurance on your treasured collectibles.
“Some may think that they’re homeowners insurance policy covers their collectibles, but in most cases your homeowners policy is designed to cover personal property and is not nearly enough to protect your treasured collectibles,” said Dan. “They may limit the collection to a percentage of the total value of your home, limit the amount that they will pay for theft of valuable items like silver, crystal, guns, stamps and paper documents or be based on actual cash value rather than the collectible or replacement value.”
Collectibles Insurance Services (www.collectinsure.com) differs from the average homeowners’ insurance policy, in that, insuring collectibles is all they do. The service can insure a collection of stamps, advertising memorabilia, sports cards, vinyl records, antique tools, vintage clothing, trains, toys, weapons (guns, knives swords), entertainment memorabilia and much more (see the website for a complete list and exclusions of what they insure).
“Normal homeowners policies don’t generally deal with collectibles, we write policies specifically for a person’s collectibles, whether it is a rare book collection, stamps, coins, sports cards, vinyl records and the many other collectibles that we deal with every day,” explained Dan.
Valuation of a collection is subjective and estimating what a certain collection is worth depends on many variables and researching different avenues.
“We strongly encourage prospects from overvaluing their collections. We cannot insure ‘emotional worth’, but can insure a varying array of collectibles. We ask that people have a paper trail, save receipts for what they may have paid for items; documentation is very helpful, take video of the collection or pictures. Validation is an important element. Don’t over insure and if necessary get a second opinion,” detailed Debbie.
How does one go about ascertaining the value of a collection or their collectibles?
“Price guides are great, but they are just one of the tools used when trying to gauge a value of a collection,” explained Dan. “Replacement value would be what a knowledgeable buyer would pay a knowledgeable seller for the items, it is an agreed upon price between two knowledgeable individuals in a sales transaction. You must price your collectibles realistically for insurance purposes.”
“The valuation process could also be aided by a professional appraisal (although that is not always necessary), professional consensus, price guide values, what the collectibles may be selling for on the market at the specific time, our own resources and expertise and because no two collections are the same, all these factors are available in helping people determine what the value is. We also have a number of resources on file and references listed on the website including valuation aides, inventory aides and dealers to help people along so they can put a figure on the collections worth in which to write a policy,” said Dan.
What kind of resources that are used in the valuation process depends on the items in the collection, as Debbie explains:
“We provide reference to many entities in the process including obtaining information from the Kovels.com, American Stamp Dealers Association, Price Miner, Antique Trader, Beckett.com, CBGXtra.com (for comic book collections), collect.com, Goldmine publications, Military Trader, trains.com and a number of other resources, depending on the genre of the collectible.”
I inquired about insurance when you are moving the items, from whether down the street or across the country; doesn’t the moving company provide insurance for that?
“Submitting a claim to them is much more difficult to do, as the moving companies would require much more documentation to validate a claim if there were breakage or something else were to happen,” explained Debbie. “Again, validating just how much the collectibles are worth is a key element in settling a claim.”
A myth with regard to collectibles insurance is that every item in the collection must be itemized and professionally appraised.
“No appraisals are necessary. You estimate the value of your collection and determine the amount of insurance, we need a ballpark figure,” detailed Dan. “Although an inventory is not always required at the time of application to purchase insurance, Collectibles Insurance Services strongly recommends its customers maintain an inventory to streamline, provide proof, and expedite claims in the event of a loss.”
Another myth regarding insuring collectibles is that the cost would be more than people could reasonably afford.
“A collectibles policy is typically less costly than scheduling items on your homeowners insurance,” said Dan. “The price of insurance should not deter a person from insuring their collections, the items are priceless to the hobbyist or collector and you will find our rates are not overbearing and are cost-efficient. We cover everything from autographs to Zippos or something in between. And Collectibles Insurance Services’ carriers are A rated and above.”
It is reassuring to know that purchasing insurance for your collection is not as difficult as one might think it to be. The process is not such a daunting task as it seems and it is also reassuring to know that there are professionals specifically trained in this field and a company that specializes in just this type of insurance.
Copyright 2007 Robert Benson No reprints allowed
Collectibles Insurance Services Has You Covered
By Robert Benson
But what if something unforeseen happens, a fire or some other catastrophe? A unique insurance agency called Collectibles Insurance Services; LLC is here to offer peace of mind and, most importantly, insurance for their collectibles.
I spoke with Dan Walker and Debbie Spilman of Collectibles Insurance Services, LLC, about collecting and why it is important to have insurance on your treasured collectibles.
“Some may think that they’re homeowners insurance policy covers their collectibles, but in most cases your homeowners policy is designed to cover personal property and is not nearly enough to protect your treasured collectibles,” said Dan. “They may limit the collection to a percentage of the total value of your home, limit the amount that they will pay for theft of valuable items like silver, crystal, guns, stamps and paper documents or be based on actual cash value rather than the collectible or replacement value.”
Collectibles Insurance Services (www.collectinsure.com) differs from the average homeowners’ insurance policy, in that, insuring collectibles is all they do. The service can insure a collection of stamps, advertising memorabilia, sports cards, vinyl records, antique tools, vintage clothing, trains, toys, weapons (guns, knives swords), entertainment memorabilia and much more (see the website for a complete list and exclusions of what they insure).
“Normal homeowners policies don’t generally deal with collectibles, we write policies specifically for a person’s collectibles, whether it is a rare book collection, stamps, coins, sports cards, vinyl records and the many other collectibles that we deal with every day,” explained Dan.
Valuation of a collection is subjective and estimating what a certain collection is worth depends on many variables and researching different avenues.
“We strongly encourage prospects from overvaluing their collections. We cannot insure ‘emotional worth’, but can insure a varying array of collectibles. We ask that people have a paper trail, save receipts for what they may have paid for items; documentation is very helpful, take video of the collection or pictures. Validation is an important element. Don’t over insure and if necessary get a second opinion,” detailed Debbie.
How does one go about ascertaining the value of a collection or their collectibles?
“Price guides are great, but they are just one of the tools used when trying to gauge a value of a collection,” explained Dan. “Replacement value would be what a knowledgeable buyer would pay a knowledgeable seller for the items, it is an agreed upon price between two knowledgeable individuals in a sales transaction. You must price your collectibles realistically for insurance purposes.”
“The valuation process could also be aided by a professional appraisal (although that is not always necessary), professional consensus, price guide values, what the collectibles may be selling for on the market at the specific time, our own resources and expertise and because no two collections are the same, all these factors are available in helping people determine what the value is. We also have a number of resources on file and references listed on the website including valuation aides, inventory aides and dealers to help people along so they can put a figure on the collections worth in which to write a policy,” said Dan.
What kind of resources that are used in the valuation process depends on the items in the collection, as Debbie explains:
“We provide reference to many entities in the process including obtaining information from the Kovels.com, American Stamp Dealers Association, Price Miner, Antique Trader, Beckett.com, CBGXtra.com (for comic book collections), collect.com, Goldmine publications, Military Trader, trains.com and a number of other resources, depending on the genre of the collectible.”
I inquired about insurance when you are moving the items, from whether down the street or across the country; doesn’t the moving company provide insurance for that?
“Submitting a claim to them is much more difficult to do, as the moving companies would require much more documentation to validate a claim if there were breakage or something else were to happen,” explained Debbie. “Again, validating just how much the collectibles are worth is a key element in settling a claim.”
A myth with regard to collectibles insurance is that every item in the collection must be itemized and professionally appraised.
“No appraisals are necessary. You estimate the value of your collection and determine the amount of insurance, we need a ballpark figure,” detailed Dan. “Although an inventory is not always required at the time of application to purchase insurance, Collectibles Insurance Services strongly recommends its customers maintain an inventory to streamline, provide proof, and expedite claims in the event of a loss.”
Another myth regarding insuring collectibles is that the cost would be more than people could reasonably afford.
“A collectibles policy is typically less costly than scheduling items on your homeowners insurance,” said Dan. “The price of insurance should not deter a person from insuring their collections, the items are priceless to the hobbyist or collector and you will find our rates are not overbearing and are cost-efficient. We cover everything from autographs to Zippos or something in between. And Collectibles Insurance Services’ carriers are A rated and above.”
It is reassuring to know that purchasing insurance for your collection is not as difficult as one might think it to be. The process is not such a daunting task as it seems and it is also reassuring to know that there are professionals specifically trained in this field and a company that specializes in just this type of insurance.
Copyright 2007 Robert Benson No reprints allowed
Friday, December 28, 2007
Picture Discs
I love to explore the Internet and find fascinating and informative websites to share. I want to share a site that I hope you will find interesting, about picture discs called www.angelfire.com/rock/picturediscs/index.html
Not only does it show fantastic images of specific picture discs by famous rock and roll bands, but also has some history and a discography as well. Stop by soon, you will love what you see!
This Day In Music- December 28
Happy birthday to Alex Chilton of the Box Tops ("The Letter") who turns 57.
The late Dorsey Burnette ("Tall Oak Tree") was born in 1932.
The late Roebuck "Pops" Staples of the Staple Singers ("Respect Yourself") was born in 1915.
"Temptations Day" was declared in Detroit, 1969
Keith Moon of the Who emcees a Sha-Na-Na concert at Carnegie Hall in New York, in 1971.
In 2003, The Who's Pete Townshend tells a London newspaper he contemplated suicide after police arrested him for accessing a kiddie porn Web site. Charges were later dropped.
Also in 2003, in an interview with 60 Minutes, Michael Jackson denies allegations of child abuse, saying, ""Before I would hurt a child, I would slit my wrists." He also claims he was roughed up by the Santa Barbara police after he turned himself in to face charges earlier this month.
In 1983, Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys drowns after diving into the ocean at Marina Del Rey in California.
In 1968, Led Zeppelin play their first ever gig in Canada at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum supporting Vanilla Fudge and the MC5.
1946, Johnny's younger brother Edgar Winter is born in Beaumont, Texas. His group went to No. 1 in 1973 with "Frankenstein."
In 1959, Frankie Avalon's second chart topper, "Why" becomes Billboard's last number one song of the fifties.
1974- Although Cher had earlier turned the song down, "Angie Baby" becomes a number one hit in the US for Helen Reddy. Cher had also rejected "The Night the Lights Went Out In Georgia,” which Vicki Lawrence took to the top in April, 1973.
2004 A North Carolina man named Wade Jones sold three tablespoons of water taken from a cup used by Elvis Presley during a 1977 concert for $455.
In 2005, the body of Barry Cowsill, bass guitarist for The Cowsills, was recovered on from the Chartres Street Wharf, New Orleans. He was killed on or about September 1st from injuries believed to be caused by Hurricane Katrina. He was 51.
The late Dorsey Burnette ("Tall Oak Tree") was born in 1932.
The late Roebuck "Pops" Staples of the Staple Singers ("Respect Yourself") was born in 1915.
"Temptations Day" was declared in Detroit, 1969
Keith Moon of the Who emcees a Sha-Na-Na concert at Carnegie Hall in New York, in 1971.
In 2003, The Who's Pete Townshend tells a London newspaper he contemplated suicide after police arrested him for accessing a kiddie porn Web site. Charges were later dropped.
Also in 2003, in an interview with 60 Minutes, Michael Jackson denies allegations of child abuse, saying, ""Before I would hurt a child, I would slit my wrists." He also claims he was roughed up by the Santa Barbara police after he turned himself in to face charges earlier this month.
In 1983, Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys drowns after diving into the ocean at Marina Del Rey in California.
In 1968, Led Zeppelin play their first ever gig in Canada at Vancouver's Pacific Coliseum supporting Vanilla Fudge and the MC5.
1946, Johnny's younger brother Edgar Winter is born in Beaumont, Texas. His group went to No. 1 in 1973 with "Frankenstein."
In 1959, Frankie Avalon's second chart topper, "Why" becomes Billboard's last number one song of the fifties.
1974- Although Cher had earlier turned the song down, "Angie Baby" becomes a number one hit in the US for Helen Reddy. Cher had also rejected "The Night the Lights Went Out In Georgia,” which Vicki Lawrence took to the top in April, 1973.
2004 A North Carolina man named Wade Jones sold three tablespoons of water taken from a cup used by Elvis Presley during a 1977 concert for $455.
In 2005, the body of Barry Cowsill, bass guitarist for The Cowsills, was recovered on from the Chartres Street Wharf, New Orleans. He was killed on or about September 1st from injuries believed to be caused by Hurricane Katrina. He was 51.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
A Musical Renaissance
Every now and then I find some very interesting and compelling opinions and stories about vinyl records. I want to thank Joesph M. Jamison for allowing me to reprint this splendid article from the web site http://www.memeticians.com/
A Musical Renaissance
By Joseph M. Jamison
Do The Evolution
There are two things I know: diamonds are forever and music is timeless.
Since man began walking upright, music has been a mainstay of life. Whether it was a stick being banged on a rock with precise repetition or Neanderthals grunting together in perfect harmony, there has always been music. Kurt Vonnegut said that the only proof he needed for the existence of God was music.
The problem was, in earlier times, the only way to hear your favorite artist was to attend a live performance. These performances, of course, were reserved for the wealthy and most fortunate.
A technological revolution came in 1877, when Thomas Edison invented the phonograph. Unfortunately for audiophiles, the light bulb in Edison's brain was conjuring up other ideas; while the phonograph allowed users to record and playback sound, the full potential of music was never tapped. It wasn’t until 1888, when Emile Berliner invented the gramophone and used discs to record sound. The modern recording process was born.
Since the days of the gramophone record, the list of audio formats is, in a word, lengthy. Some formats revolutionized the consumer market, some were used for production only, and some were just tossed aside. First to evolve was the 78-rpm record, followed by the LP and 45-rpm record. The 4-track and 8-track cassettes never had a chance and cassette tapes (elcasets) came and went. Compact discs changed the market when they were introduced in the early 1980’s, making every other media format obsolete. Experts predict, however, that the compact disc will soon be an afterthought with the surge of digital downloads.
Spin The Black Circle
Even though CD sales have been plummeting and digital downloading is on the rise, music purists and collectors alike still buy vinyl records. In fact, the numbers indicate that vinyl is making a comeback. They’re big, clunky, and difficult to store, but people love them, myself included. We have our reasons:
1. Quintessential - Vinyl records are the original format in which music was produced. There is a certain romanticism to listening to a vinyl record that other formats just can’t provide.
2. Conceptual - Artists often would have different themes for each side, which just can’t be done with a CD.
3. Distinctive - The sound quality is different. I didn’t say better, I said different. The grooves in the record produce a sound that has yet to be matched by any other format. The frequency is lower, and the cracks, hisses, and pops are just, well, awesome. Listen to the Cold War Kids' Robbers and Cowards in both vinyl and CD. It’s an excellent example of why the vinyl record is perfect for rock music.
4. Artistic - The packaging is bigger, allowing for much broader canvas for album artwork.
5. Accessible - The production of USB turntables allows users to transfer audio from vinyl records to a computer and turn them into mp3s. Part of the reason for the rise of cassette tapes and compact discs was the portability of them, allowing users to take them anywhere. With the USB turntable, transferring that unique vinyl record sound into your pocket is now feasible.
6. Sleek - No more crap. Compact discs allowed artists to cram as much music as possible into one disc, and sometimes led to songs that were just album fillers. On an LP, however, you can only have 45 minutes of audio. It better be good. Ben Harper’s Lifeline was recorded specifically with the vinyl record in mind. The result is 40 minutes and 54 seconds worth of acoustic soul genius.
I Am Mine
I’d be lying if I told you that I didn’t buy compact discs or download mp3s. I prefer vinyl and if the album I want isn’t available, I’ll go for the compact disc. I like the portability, availability, and practicality of mp3s, but only download when it's necessary. If there is a song I like by an artist that I am not a huge fan of, I’ll download it. If I want to check out an artist, I may burn a compact disc of a friend or file share. However, there have been countless times when I burned an album, listened to it, then went and bought it.
I don’t listen to music just to listen to music. I listen to music to hear music, and the mp3 has made listening to music all too casual. There’s just nothing tangible to an mp3, nothing that makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. Don’t get me wrong, mp3s are valuable and have their place in the music world, but I hope that they don’t go to the forefront. In my perfect world, everyone would own a USB turntable, compact discs would cease to exist, and record labels would only produce vinyl. Music lovers would go to their favorite record store for albums, transfer their vinyl to a computer for accessibility, and everyone would feel fuzzy and warm inside. Especially me.
A Musical Renaissance
By Joseph M. Jamison
Do The Evolution
There are two things I know: diamonds are forever and music is timeless.
Since man began walking upright, music has been a mainstay of life. Whether it was a stick being banged on a rock with precise repetition or Neanderthals grunting together in perfect harmony, there has always been music. Kurt Vonnegut said that the only proof he needed for the existence of God was music.
The problem was, in earlier times, the only way to hear your favorite artist was to attend a live performance. These performances, of course, were reserved for the wealthy and most fortunate.
A technological revolution came in 1877, when Thomas Edison invented the phonograph. Unfortunately for audiophiles, the light bulb in Edison's brain was conjuring up other ideas; while the phonograph allowed users to record and playback sound, the full potential of music was never tapped. It wasn’t until 1888, when Emile Berliner invented the gramophone and used discs to record sound. The modern recording process was born.
Since the days of the gramophone record, the list of audio formats is, in a word, lengthy. Some formats revolutionized the consumer market, some were used for production only, and some were just tossed aside. First to evolve was the 78-rpm record, followed by the LP and 45-rpm record. The 4-track and 8-track cassettes never had a chance and cassette tapes (elcasets) came and went. Compact discs changed the market when they were introduced in the early 1980’s, making every other media format obsolete. Experts predict, however, that the compact disc will soon be an afterthought with the surge of digital downloads.
Spin The Black Circle
Even though CD sales have been plummeting and digital downloading is on the rise, music purists and collectors alike still buy vinyl records. In fact, the numbers indicate that vinyl is making a comeback. They’re big, clunky, and difficult to store, but people love them, myself included. We have our reasons:
1. Quintessential - Vinyl records are the original format in which music was produced. There is a certain romanticism to listening to a vinyl record that other formats just can’t provide.
2. Conceptual - Artists often would have different themes for each side, which just can’t be done with a CD.
3. Distinctive - The sound quality is different. I didn’t say better, I said different. The grooves in the record produce a sound that has yet to be matched by any other format. The frequency is lower, and the cracks, hisses, and pops are just, well, awesome. Listen to the Cold War Kids' Robbers and Cowards in both vinyl and CD. It’s an excellent example of why the vinyl record is perfect for rock music.
4. Artistic - The packaging is bigger, allowing for much broader canvas for album artwork.
5. Accessible - The production of USB turntables allows users to transfer audio from vinyl records to a computer and turn them into mp3s. Part of the reason for the rise of cassette tapes and compact discs was the portability of them, allowing users to take them anywhere. With the USB turntable, transferring that unique vinyl record sound into your pocket is now feasible.
6. Sleek - No more crap. Compact discs allowed artists to cram as much music as possible into one disc, and sometimes led to songs that were just album fillers. On an LP, however, you can only have 45 minutes of audio. It better be good. Ben Harper’s Lifeline was recorded specifically with the vinyl record in mind. The result is 40 minutes and 54 seconds worth of acoustic soul genius.
I Am Mine
I’d be lying if I told you that I didn’t buy compact discs or download mp3s. I prefer vinyl and if the album I want isn’t available, I’ll go for the compact disc. I like the portability, availability, and practicality of mp3s, but only download when it's necessary. If there is a song I like by an artist that I am not a huge fan of, I’ll download it. If I want to check out an artist, I may burn a compact disc of a friend or file share. However, there have been countless times when I burned an album, listened to it, then went and bought it.
I don’t listen to music just to listen to music. I listen to music to hear music, and the mp3 has made listening to music all too casual. There’s just nothing tangible to an mp3, nothing that makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. Don’t get me wrong, mp3s are valuable and have their place in the music world, but I hope that they don’t go to the forefront. In my perfect world, everyone would own a USB turntable, compact discs would cease to exist, and record labels would only produce vinyl. Music lovers would go to their favorite record store for albums, transfer their vinyl to a computer for accessibility, and everyone would feel fuzzy and warm inside. Especially me.
This Day In Music History-December 26
“Let It Bleed” by the Rolling Stones entered the charts in 1969.
“John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band,” Lennon’s debut album as a solo artist, enters the album charts in 1970. This stark, confessional recording is regarded by many as his greatest achievement.
Duke Fakir of the Four Tops sturns 72.
Curtis Mayfield ("Superfly") died from complications of diabetes in 1999.
Led Zeppelin arrives for their first U.S. tour in 1968. They opened for Vanilla Fudge.
In 1963, Capitol Records releases the Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand" in the U.S. The song went to #1 in five weeks.
Lars Ulrich (from Metallica) was born in 1963.
On this day in 1964, the song "I Feel Fine" by the Beatles topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.
Today the song "My Sweet Lord" by George Harrison topped the charts in 1970 and stayed there for 4 weeks. Five years later, a New York state judge would find Harrison guilty of copyright infringement for plagiarizing the Chiffon's 1963 hit, "He's So Fine".
In 2005, Vietnamese police drop child rape charges against Gary Glitter after the disgraced glam rock star pays the families of his accusers $2000. The police said they were unable to gather enough evidence.
In 1976, Blues guitarist Freddie King dies in Dallas. He was 42.
The Beatles alienate a large portion of their fan base in 1967 with the premiere of their psychedelic movie Magical Mystery Tour on British TV. Paul McCartney remembered, "Everybody was looking for a plot, but it purposely wasn't there." The Queen remarked, "The Beatles are turning awfully funny, aren't they?"
On this day in 1964, the # 1 single was the Beatles’ song "I Feel Fine." At #4 is the Beatles' "She's a Woman." The band have had a staggering 30 chart hits this year.
In 1957, Elvis Presley donates thousands of teddy bears to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
AC/DC’s album “For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)” is #1 in the U.S. in 1981.
White Zombie guitarist Jay Noel Yuenger (also known simply as "J.") was born in Chicago in 1967.
In 1964, after a year of being criticized for their long hair, the Rolling Stones take out an ad in the New Musical Express wishing “starving hairdressers and their families a Happy Christmas."
“John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band,” Lennon’s debut album as a solo artist, enters the album charts in 1970. This stark, confessional recording is regarded by many as his greatest achievement.
Duke Fakir of the Four Tops sturns 72.
Curtis Mayfield ("Superfly") died from complications of diabetes in 1999.
Led Zeppelin arrives for their first U.S. tour in 1968. They opened for Vanilla Fudge.
In 1963, Capitol Records releases the Beatles' "I Want To Hold Your Hand" in the U.S. The song went to #1 in five weeks.
Lars Ulrich (from Metallica) was born in 1963.
On this day in 1964, the song "I Feel Fine" by the Beatles topped the charts and stayed there for 3 weeks.
Today the song "My Sweet Lord" by George Harrison topped the charts in 1970 and stayed there for 4 weeks. Five years later, a New York state judge would find Harrison guilty of copyright infringement for plagiarizing the Chiffon's 1963 hit, "He's So Fine".
In 2005, Vietnamese police drop child rape charges against Gary Glitter after the disgraced glam rock star pays the families of his accusers $2000. The police said they were unable to gather enough evidence.
In 1976, Blues guitarist Freddie King dies in Dallas. He was 42.
The Beatles alienate a large portion of their fan base in 1967 with the premiere of their psychedelic movie Magical Mystery Tour on British TV. Paul McCartney remembered, "Everybody was looking for a plot, but it purposely wasn't there." The Queen remarked, "The Beatles are turning awfully funny, aren't they?"
On this day in 1964, the # 1 single was the Beatles’ song "I Feel Fine." At #4 is the Beatles' "She's a Woman." The band have had a staggering 30 chart hits this year.
In 1957, Elvis Presley donates thousands of teddy bears to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
AC/DC’s album “For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)” is #1 in the U.S. in 1981.
White Zombie guitarist Jay Noel Yuenger (also known simply as "J.") was born in Chicago in 1967.
In 1964, after a year of being criticized for their long hair, the Rolling Stones take out an ad in the New Musical Express wishing “starving hairdressers and their families a Happy Christmas."
Monday, December 24, 2007
This Day In Music History- December 24
A Carnegie Hall concert in 1955 featuring the Weavers, was seen as the beginning of the folk revival.
In 1969, The Buddy Holly Story, a best-of album that has been in print since 1959, is certified gold (500,000 copies sold).
"How Deep Is Your Love," the Bee Gees' first single from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, hits #1 for the first of three weeks in 1977. Remaining in the Top Ten for 17 consecutive weeks, it sets a 'Billboard' chart record for longevity.
In 1988, Poison hits #1 with "Every Rose Has Its Thorn."
In 1989, MTV presents highlights from the "Moscow Music Peace Festival," the first-ever worldwide rock ‘n' roll jam to take place in Lenin Stadium in Moscow.
Zeke Carey of the Flamingos passed away in 1999.
Nick Massi, bass singer with the Four Seasons ("Big Girls Don't Cry") died in 2000.
The late Lee Dorsey ("Working In The Coal Mine") was born in 1924.
In 1972, Miami police cut the power to a noisy Manfred Mann concert, causing a two-hour riot.
Graying rock legend Iggy Pop was fined by the Swiss city of Lucerne for performing his music too loud at the Blue Balls festival in July. Pop and The Stooges were clocked at 102.5 decibels (2005)
In 1974, James Taylor, Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt and Joni Mitchell get into the Christmas spirit by going around Los Angeles singing carols.
In 1973, Doobie Brothers guitarist Tom Johnson was arrested in Visalia, Calif., for marijuana possession.
On this date in 1970, Rolling Stone Magazine ran the first part of an off-the-cuff interview with John Lennon by Jann Wenner. Among Lennon's pearls is this summary of the Beatles reaction to Yoko Ono: "You sit through 60 sessions with the most big-headed uptight people on earth and see what it’s f*ckin' like, and be insulted just because you love someone... I'll never forgive them……..I don't forgive 'em for that."
In 1968, rock legends Led Zeppelin leave Britain to start their first American tour. Robert Plant remembered, "It was Christmas, and Christmas away from home for the English is the end of the world."
In 1963, The Beatles kick off their first series of London Christmas concerts at the Astoria Cinema in Finsbury Park. Also appearing on the bill are Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas, Tommy Quickly, Cilla Black, the Fourmost, and the Barron Knights with the Duke D'Mond. After the show, manager Brian Epstein flies the bill up to Liverpool so they can spend Christmas with their loved ones.
The Beatles begin a second annual series of Christmas concerts at London's Hammersmith Odeon in 1964. Support comes from the Yardbirds, Freddie and the Dreamers, Jimmy Saville, Elkie Brooks, Mike Haslam, and the Mike Cotton Sound.
In 1961, the #1 American single is "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," by the Tokens. The South African folk song is also the first African song to reach the top spot.
In 1960, The Philadelphia Orphan's Court tells hit-maker Chubby Checker that his allowance will be raised from $150 to $200. Checker, only 19, is still a ward of the court, despite having a huge hit with "The Twist."
"Bad to the Bone" bluesman George Thorogood was born in Wilmington, Delaware in 1950.
Happy Birthday to Jan Akkerman, guitarist with Dutch rockers Focus, who was born in Amsterdam in 1946.
Lemmy, the leader of Motorhead and a bassist with Hawkwind, was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England as Ian Willis in 1945.
Lee Dorsey, who brought the New Orleans R&B sound to the charts in 1961 with "Ya Ya," was born in 1924.
Dave Bartholomew, who produced and co-wrote Fats Domino's "Ain't It a Shame" and "Blue Monday," was born in Edgard, La in 1920. He was later inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work with other New Orleans rockers.
In 1955, The Lennon Sisters debuted as featured vocalists on "The Lawrence Welk Show" on ABC-TV.
In 1969, The Buddy Holly Story, a best-of album that has been in print since 1959, is certified gold (500,000 copies sold).
"How Deep Is Your Love," the Bee Gees' first single from the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, hits #1 for the first of three weeks in 1977. Remaining in the Top Ten for 17 consecutive weeks, it sets a 'Billboard' chart record for longevity.
In 1988, Poison hits #1 with "Every Rose Has Its Thorn."
In 1989, MTV presents highlights from the "Moscow Music Peace Festival," the first-ever worldwide rock ‘n' roll jam to take place in Lenin Stadium in Moscow.
Zeke Carey of the Flamingos passed away in 1999.
Nick Massi, bass singer with the Four Seasons ("Big Girls Don't Cry") died in 2000.
The late Lee Dorsey ("Working In The Coal Mine") was born in 1924.
In 1972, Miami police cut the power to a noisy Manfred Mann concert, causing a two-hour riot.
Graying rock legend Iggy Pop was fined by the Swiss city of Lucerne for performing his music too loud at the Blue Balls festival in July. Pop and The Stooges were clocked at 102.5 decibels (2005)
In 1974, James Taylor, Carly Simon, Linda Ronstadt and Joni Mitchell get into the Christmas spirit by going around Los Angeles singing carols.
In 1973, Doobie Brothers guitarist Tom Johnson was arrested in Visalia, Calif., for marijuana possession.
On this date in 1970, Rolling Stone Magazine ran the first part of an off-the-cuff interview with John Lennon by Jann Wenner. Among Lennon's pearls is this summary of the Beatles reaction to Yoko Ono: "You sit through 60 sessions with the most big-headed uptight people on earth and see what it’s f*ckin' like, and be insulted just because you love someone... I'll never forgive them……..I don't forgive 'em for that."
In 1968, rock legends Led Zeppelin leave Britain to start their first American tour. Robert Plant remembered, "It was Christmas, and Christmas away from home for the English is the end of the world."
In 1963, The Beatles kick off their first series of London Christmas concerts at the Astoria Cinema in Finsbury Park. Also appearing on the bill are Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas, Tommy Quickly, Cilla Black, the Fourmost, and the Barron Knights with the Duke D'Mond. After the show, manager Brian Epstein flies the bill up to Liverpool so they can spend Christmas with their loved ones.
The Beatles begin a second annual series of Christmas concerts at London's Hammersmith Odeon in 1964. Support comes from the Yardbirds, Freddie and the Dreamers, Jimmy Saville, Elkie Brooks, Mike Haslam, and the Mike Cotton Sound.
In 1961, the #1 American single is "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," by the Tokens. The South African folk song is also the first African song to reach the top spot.
In 1960, The Philadelphia Orphan's Court tells hit-maker Chubby Checker that his allowance will be raised from $150 to $200. Checker, only 19, is still a ward of the court, despite having a huge hit with "The Twist."
"Bad to the Bone" bluesman George Thorogood was born in Wilmington, Delaware in 1950.
Happy Birthday to Jan Akkerman, guitarist with Dutch rockers Focus, who was born in Amsterdam in 1946.
Lemmy, the leader of Motorhead and a bassist with Hawkwind, was born in Stoke-on-Trent, England as Ian Willis in 1945.
Lee Dorsey, who brought the New Orleans R&B sound to the charts in 1961 with "Ya Ya," was born in 1924.
Dave Bartholomew, who produced and co-wrote Fats Domino's "Ain't It a Shame" and "Blue Monday," was born in Edgard, La in 1920. He was later inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work with other New Orleans rockers.
In 1955, The Lennon Sisters debuted as featured vocalists on "The Lawrence Welk Show" on ABC-TV.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
This Day In Music History- December 23
The Jimi Hendrix Experience's "Foxy Lady" was released in 1967.
In 1969, Elton John and Bernie Taupin began writing songs together.
In 1972, John Lennon's film "Imagine" premiered on national TV.
Cat Stevens converted to Islam and changed his name to Yusef Islam in 1977.
Rod Stewart released the dreadful “Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" in 1978.
James Brown sued the producers of the movie "The Commitments" in 1991. Brown claimed that one of the characters too closely resembled him. He lost the case.
The late "Little" Esther Phillips was born in 1935.
In 1959, Chuck Berry was arrested for transporting a minor across a state line for an immoral purpose (he was eventually sentenced to five years in prison).
In 1964, singer/songwriter Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys suffers a nervous breakdown on an airline flight from Los Angeles to Houston.
Tony Bennett is released from a Washington, DC hospital in 1996, after an emergency hernia operation (he was stricken while preparing to perform at the White House).
Simon & Garfunkel donate a million dollars to the Children's Health Fund in 2003, a fund that was started by Paul six years earlier.
In 1973, Jim Croce receives a posthumous #1 record with "Time In A Bottle."
Jeremy Clyde of Chad & Jeremy appears on CBS-TV's "My Three Sons,” in 1967.
Foxy Brown is handcuffed in court after sticking her tongue out at the judge. The rapper was finalizing a plea deal in a 2004 assault incident.
In 2004, R&B singer Mario tops the American singles chart with "Let Me Love You," knocking Snoop Dogg's "Drop It Like It's Hot" to #2.
In 2003, Ozzy Osbourne was removed from intensive care and transferred to a private clinic so that he can recuperate from injuries that he sustained after crashing an ATV on his English estate.
Chick-rocker Pink signs on as a spokesperson for Pepsi in 2003. She says she will appear in a series of TV advertisements in the New Year.
In 1999, police arrested a stalker at George Harrison's Hawaiian home. The unemployed Christin Keleher appeared to be living the high-life in the empty mansion, using the phone, washing machine and ordering pizza.
Funkadelic guitarist Eddie Hazel dies at age 42 in 1992.
In 1974, George Harrison released one of his rare Christmas records, "Ding Dong, Ding Dong."
1967 saw the UFO Club open in London's Tottenham Court Road. With Pink Floyd as the club's house band, the venue becomes a hive of psychedelic activity.
In 1966, the BBC airs the last edition of “Ready Steady Go!” The show had brought audiences such acts as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. The Who performed on the final episode.
The Beach Boys make their first appearance on Shindig in 1964. The group performs "Little Saint Nick," "Dance, Dance, Dance," "Johnny B. Goode," and "Monster Mash."
Iron Maiden guitarist Dave Murray was born in 1955.
Birthday wishes to Johnny Contardo, drummer with Sha Na Na, who was born in Boston in 1951.
In 1949, Mott the Hoople guitarist Ariel Bender was born.
Also celebrating a birthday is Spooky Tooth guitarist Luther Grosvenor who was born in Worcester, England in 1949.
Iron Butterfly drummer Ron Bushy was born in Washington, D.C. in 1945.
Happy birthday to songwriter Tim Hardin, who was born in Eugene, Ore in 1941. The eclectic songwriter penned “Reason to Believe" and "If I Were a Carpenter."
Jefferson Airplane guitarist Jorma Kaukonen was born in Washington, D.C. in 1940.
Also born in 1940 was soul-singer Eugene Record of the Chi-Lites.
Birthday wishes to Jazz trumpeter, icon and junkie Chet Baker, who was born in Yale, Oklahoma in 1929.
In 1969, Elton John and Bernie Taupin began writing songs together.
In 1972, John Lennon's film "Imagine" premiered on national TV.
Cat Stevens converted to Islam and changed his name to Yusef Islam in 1977.
Rod Stewart released the dreadful “Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" in 1978.
James Brown sued the producers of the movie "The Commitments" in 1991. Brown claimed that one of the characters too closely resembled him. He lost the case.
The late "Little" Esther Phillips was born in 1935.
In 1959, Chuck Berry was arrested for transporting a minor across a state line for an immoral purpose (he was eventually sentenced to five years in prison).
In 1964, singer/songwriter Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys suffers a nervous breakdown on an airline flight from Los Angeles to Houston.
Tony Bennett is released from a Washington, DC hospital in 1996, after an emergency hernia operation (he was stricken while preparing to perform at the White House).
Simon & Garfunkel donate a million dollars to the Children's Health Fund in 2003, a fund that was started by Paul six years earlier.
In 1973, Jim Croce receives a posthumous #1 record with "Time In A Bottle."
Jeremy Clyde of Chad & Jeremy appears on CBS-TV's "My Three Sons,” in 1967.
Foxy Brown is handcuffed in court after sticking her tongue out at the judge. The rapper was finalizing a plea deal in a 2004 assault incident.
In 2004, R&B singer Mario tops the American singles chart with "Let Me Love You," knocking Snoop Dogg's "Drop It Like It's Hot" to #2.
In 2003, Ozzy Osbourne was removed from intensive care and transferred to a private clinic so that he can recuperate from injuries that he sustained after crashing an ATV on his English estate.
Chick-rocker Pink signs on as a spokesperson for Pepsi in 2003. She says she will appear in a series of TV advertisements in the New Year.
In 1999, police arrested a stalker at George Harrison's Hawaiian home. The unemployed Christin Keleher appeared to be living the high-life in the empty mansion, using the phone, washing machine and ordering pizza.
Funkadelic guitarist Eddie Hazel dies at age 42 in 1992.
In 1974, George Harrison released one of his rare Christmas records, "Ding Dong, Ding Dong."
1967 saw the UFO Club open in London's Tottenham Court Road. With Pink Floyd as the club's house band, the venue becomes a hive of psychedelic activity.
In 1966, the BBC airs the last edition of “Ready Steady Go!” The show had brought audiences such acts as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. The Who performed on the final episode.
The Beach Boys make their first appearance on Shindig in 1964. The group performs "Little Saint Nick," "Dance, Dance, Dance," "Johnny B. Goode," and "Monster Mash."
Iron Maiden guitarist Dave Murray was born in 1955.
Birthday wishes to Johnny Contardo, drummer with Sha Na Na, who was born in Boston in 1951.
In 1949, Mott the Hoople guitarist Ariel Bender was born.
Also celebrating a birthday is Spooky Tooth guitarist Luther Grosvenor who was born in Worcester, England in 1949.
Iron Butterfly drummer Ron Bushy was born in Washington, D.C. in 1945.
Happy birthday to songwriter Tim Hardin, who was born in Eugene, Ore in 1941. The eclectic songwriter penned “Reason to Believe" and "If I Were a Carpenter."
Jefferson Airplane guitarist Jorma Kaukonen was born in Washington, D.C. in 1940.
Also born in 1940 was soul-singer Eugene Record of the Chi-Lites.
Birthday wishes to Jazz trumpeter, icon and junkie Chet Baker, who was born in Yale, Oklahoma in 1929.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Album Cover Art
I saw this on YouTube and had to share it!
Album Cover Wars
Beatles Album Cover Art and Beatles' Pics
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Origin Liverpool, England
Rock/Pop - Years active 1960--1970
Parlophone, Capitol, Apple, Vee-Jay, Polydor, Swan, Tollie
Related to Tony Sheridan, The Quarrymen, The Plastic Ono Band, The Dirty Mac, Wings, Traveling Wilburys, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, Ringo Starr All-Starr Band, Billy Preston
Members - Ever to Date
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
George Harrison
Ringo Starr
Former members
Stuart Sutcliffe
Pete Best
The Fifth Beatle
Billy Preston
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The Beatles were an English rock band from Liverpool whose members were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They are the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed band in the history of popular music.
The Beatles are the best-selling musical act of all time in the US, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which certified them as the highest selling band of all time based on American sales of singles and albums. In the UK, the Beatles released more than 40 different singles, albums, and EPs that reached #1. This commercial success was repeated in many other countries: their record company, EMI, estimated that by 1985 they had sold over one billion discs and tapes worldwide. In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked The Beatles #1 on their list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. According to that same magazine, their innovative music and cultural impact helped define the 1960's and 60's music, and their influence on pop culture can still be felt today. Many up and coming music stars site the Beatles and their music as one of the many influences in their life.
Album Cover Wars
Beatles Album Cover Art and Beatles' Pics
=======================================
Origin Liverpool, England
Rock/Pop - Years active 1960--1970
Parlophone, Capitol, Apple, Vee-Jay, Polydor, Swan, Tollie
Related to Tony Sheridan, The Quarrymen, The Plastic Ono Band, The Dirty Mac, Wings, Traveling Wilburys, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, Ringo Starr All-Starr Band, Billy Preston
Members - Ever to Date
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
George Harrison
Ringo Starr
Former members
Stuart Sutcliffe
Pete Best
The Fifth Beatle
Billy Preston
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The Beatles were an English rock band from Liverpool whose members were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They are the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed band in the history of popular music.
The Beatles are the best-selling musical act of all time in the US, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which certified them as the highest selling band of all time based on American sales of singles and albums. In the UK, the Beatles released more than 40 different singles, albums, and EPs that reached #1. This commercial success was repeated in many other countries: their record company, EMI, estimated that by 1985 they had sold over one billion discs and tapes worldwide. In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine ranked The Beatles #1 on their list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. According to that same magazine, their innovative music and cultural impact helped define the 1960's and 60's music, and their influence on pop culture can still be felt today. Many up and coming music stars site the Beatles and their music as one of the many influences in their life.
This Day In Music History- December 22
Twin Bee Gees Robin and the late Maurice Gibb were born in 1949.
Happy birthday to Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, who turns 61.
Ike & Tina Turner are robbed of $86,000 in concert receipts in 1975.
The stage version of Harry Nilsson's "The Point" opens in London in 1978, with Davy Jones and Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees in the cast.
In 1968 Eric Burdon left the Animals.
Isaac Hayes filed for bankruptcy in 1976.
Kenney Jones, of Faces, becomes the drummer for the Who in 1978.
He replaced Keith Moon who had died a couple of months earlier.
In 1981, a rock 'n' roll auction in London brought in $2,000 for a letter of introduction from Buddy Holly to Decca Records. John and Cynthia Lennon’s marriage certificate was sold for $850 and an autographed program from the world premiere of the Beatles film "Help!" brought in $2,100. Not all of the items up for bid did as well however. A jacket once worn by Tom Jones only brought in $12.
In 1991, Gregg Allman made his acting debut as a drug kingpin in the movie "Rush."
In 1956, Billboard Magazine reports that Elvis Presley had the most charting records this year with seventeen. Pat Boone was next with five, followed by Fats Domino, Little Richard and The Platters with three each.
After just two weeks on the Pop chart in 1958, "The Chipmunk Song" was the #1 song in the US. Their creator, David Seville (Ross Bagdasarian), named the Chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore, after executives at Liberty Records.
The Tornadoes became the first British group to have a #1 record in the US when they hit the top spot this week in 1962 with their instrumental, "Telstar.” The song was named after the world's first communication satellite launched by the US earlier in the year and preceded the Beatles' chart debut by 13 months.
In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono meet for one hour with Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in Ottawa. Earlier in the day, they saw the Minister of Health, John Munro and discussed drug abuse.
In 1979, former studio musician Rupert Holmes had the last number one record of the seventies with "Escape" (The Pina Colada Song). The tune stayed at the top for two weeks.
Michael Jackson issues his first public denial regarding allegations of child sexual abuse in 1993, saying "I ask all of you to wait to hear the truth before you label or condemn me. Don't treat me like a criminal, because I'm innocent."
In 1988, MTV Europe announces Greece will be the 12th European country to make MTV available 24 hours a day.
Today the song "Like a Virgin" by Madonna, topped the charts and stayed there for 6 weeks in 1984.
In 2003, the White Stripes' Jack White is charged with assault after an alleged brawl with the Von Bondies' leader Jason tollsteimer.
At the Stockholm Opera House in 1993, ABBA's Frida Lyngstad sings a cappella version of "Dancing Queen" for the Queen of Sweden on her 50th birthday.
Bob Dylan drops in on Frank Zappa in 1982 and plays him a dozen songs and asks the freak to produce his next album.
In 1979, Paul McCartney holds the first of three concerts for Kampuchea at London's Hammersmith Odeon to benefit relief efforts in the war-torn country. Besides the Walrus, the Clash, Elvis Costello, the Who and Rockpile appear on the bill.
Stephen Stills loses a paternity suit in 1973, brought against him by Harriet B. Tunis. Stills' defense team had tried to discredit Tunis' case by asking the jury, "How can you believe a witness who works in the record business?"
Led Zeppelin performed at London's Alexandra Palace in 1972. The Melody Maker describes the Zep as "about as perfect a band as you could hope to hear."
In 1971, after Yoko Ono tries to take her daughter from father Tony Cox, a court awards custody of the child Kyoko to him. Ono is allowed to visit Kyoko, but only if she posts a $20,000 bond as a guarantee that she won't kidnap the child.
Barry Jenkins, drummer with the Animals, is born in Leicester, England in 1944.
Guitarist Alvin Robinson, best known for his work on several Dr. John '70s albums, is born in New Orleans in 1937.
Happy birthday to Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, who turns 61.
Ike & Tina Turner are robbed of $86,000 in concert receipts in 1975.
The stage version of Harry Nilsson's "The Point" opens in London in 1978, with Davy Jones and Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees in the cast.
In 1968 Eric Burdon left the Animals.
Isaac Hayes filed for bankruptcy in 1976.
Kenney Jones, of Faces, becomes the drummer for the Who in 1978.
He replaced Keith Moon who had died a couple of months earlier.
In 1981, a rock 'n' roll auction in London brought in $2,000 for a letter of introduction from Buddy Holly to Decca Records. John and Cynthia Lennon’s marriage certificate was sold for $850 and an autographed program from the world premiere of the Beatles film "Help!" brought in $2,100. Not all of the items up for bid did as well however. A jacket once worn by Tom Jones only brought in $12.
In 1991, Gregg Allman made his acting debut as a drug kingpin in the movie "Rush."
In 1956, Billboard Magazine reports that Elvis Presley had the most charting records this year with seventeen. Pat Boone was next with five, followed by Fats Domino, Little Richard and The Platters with three each.
After just two weeks on the Pop chart in 1958, "The Chipmunk Song" was the #1 song in the US. Their creator, David Seville (Ross Bagdasarian), named the Chipmunks Alvin, Simon and Theodore, after executives at Liberty Records.
The Tornadoes became the first British group to have a #1 record in the US when they hit the top spot this week in 1962 with their instrumental, "Telstar.” The song was named after the world's first communication satellite launched by the US earlier in the year and preceded the Beatles' chart debut by 13 months.
In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono meet for one hour with Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in Ottawa. Earlier in the day, they saw the Minister of Health, John Munro and discussed drug abuse.
In 1979, former studio musician Rupert Holmes had the last number one record of the seventies with "Escape" (The Pina Colada Song). The tune stayed at the top for two weeks.
Michael Jackson issues his first public denial regarding allegations of child sexual abuse in 1993, saying "I ask all of you to wait to hear the truth before you label or condemn me. Don't treat me like a criminal, because I'm innocent."
In 1988, MTV Europe announces Greece will be the 12th European country to make MTV available 24 hours a day.
Today the song "Like a Virgin" by Madonna, topped the charts and stayed there for 6 weeks in 1984.
In 2003, the White Stripes' Jack White is charged with assault after an alleged brawl with the Von Bondies' leader Jason tollsteimer.
At the Stockholm Opera House in 1993, ABBA's Frida Lyngstad sings a cappella version of "Dancing Queen" for the Queen of Sweden on her 50th birthday.
Bob Dylan drops in on Frank Zappa in 1982 and plays him a dozen songs and asks the freak to produce his next album.
In 1979, Paul McCartney holds the first of three concerts for Kampuchea at London's Hammersmith Odeon to benefit relief efforts in the war-torn country. Besides the Walrus, the Clash, Elvis Costello, the Who and Rockpile appear on the bill.
Stephen Stills loses a paternity suit in 1973, brought against him by Harriet B. Tunis. Stills' defense team had tried to discredit Tunis' case by asking the jury, "How can you believe a witness who works in the record business?"
Led Zeppelin performed at London's Alexandra Palace in 1972. The Melody Maker describes the Zep as "about as perfect a band as you could hope to hear."
In 1971, after Yoko Ono tries to take her daughter from father Tony Cox, a court awards custody of the child Kyoko to him. Ono is allowed to visit Kyoko, but only if she posts a $20,000 bond as a guarantee that she won't kidnap the child.
Barry Jenkins, drummer with the Animals, is born in Leicester, England in 1944.
Guitarist Alvin Robinson, best known for his work on several Dr. John '70s albums, is born in New Orleans in 1937.
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