Here is the month in review of the top selling ebay vinyl record sales, on a weekly basis, for January of 2010. First and foremost, a special thank you to Norm and Jane at http://ccdiscoveries/blogspot.com for putting together his interesting data.
A rare Rolling Stones promotional LP tops January's list of records sold on eBay, coming in at just under $9,200. Interestingly, a couple of 78rpm records fetched great prices with the 78rpm - WF "Buffalo Bill" Cody ("Sentiments on the Cuban Issue" Berliner 5014) selling for $6,200 and another 78 - Hattie Hart ("You Wouldn't Would You Papa" / "Won't You Be Kind To Me" Victor ") selling for an even $2,500.00. The Beatles make the list again with two entries the LP - The Beatles ("Please Please Me" Parlophone UK Gold Black label 1st Stereo) which sold for just under $5,600 and the ("The Collection" Japan Box Set) which sold for $2,195.
Several 45s made the list with starting with a copy of the 45rpm record by The Del-Tours ("Blind Girl" / "Sweet And Lovely" Starville) which sold for $4,075.00. Another single, by Andrew Brown ("You Made Me Suffer" / "Blue Monday" Brave) sold for around $5,600. Several more 45 rpms made the list including Conner Cagle ("Always Let Your Good Side Show" Sunshine) which sold for $2,500, Billy Byrd ("Silly Kind Of Love" / "Lost In The Crowd" Scream) which sold for $2,600 and a 45rpm by The Fingers ("Isolation" / "Wanna Go" " Work It Out" - Paradox) selling for $3,678.
Alternative rock supergroup Dead Weather (Alison Mosshart (of The Kills and Discount), Jack White (of The White Stripes and The Raconteurs), Dean Fertita (of Queens of the Stone Age) and Jack Lawrence (of The Raconteurs and The Greenhornes)come in at just under $3,200 with ("Hang You From The Heavens" / "Are Friends Electric?" Test Pressing Third Man Records Opening Night).
Week Ending 01/02/2010
1. 12" - Led Zeppelin “Road Box” - $2,600.00
2. 12" - Minor Threat "Out Of Step" Test Pressing - $2,499.99
3. 45 - Young Brothers - "Baby" / "What's Your Game" Soul Brothers - $2,247.00
4. LP - Tommy Flannigan Trio "Over Seas" Prestige 7134 Original
5. LP - Walter Davis "Davis Cup" Blue Note 4018 Original - $2,000.00
Week Ending 01/09/2010
1. LP - Rolling Stones Promotional Album Decca RSM.1 UK - $9,191.35
2. LP - The Beatles "Please Please Me" Parlophone UK Gold Black label 1st Stereo - $5,688.73
3. LP - Carl Schurict "Bruckner's 8th Sympony" ASD 602/3 UK Pressing - $2,771.22
4. 45 - Billy Byrd "Silly Kind Of Love" / "Lost In The Crowd" Scream - $2,601.88
5. LP - Pussy "Pussy Plays" Morgan Blue Town - $2,400.64
Week Ending 01/16/2010
1. 45 - Dead Weather "Hang You From The Heavens" / "Are Friends Electric?" Test Pressing Third Man Records Opening Night - $3,161.11
2. 45 - Conner Cagle "Always Let Your Good Side Show" Sunshine - $2,499.99
3. LP - The Beatles "The Collection" Japan Box Set - $2,195.00
4. 45 - Elvis Presley "That's All Right" / "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" Sun 209
5. 45 - Soldier Boy Houston "Western Rider Blues" / "Hug Me Baby" Atlantic - $1,861.55
Week Ending 01/23/2010
1. 78 - WF "Buffalo Bill" Cody "Sentiments on the Cuban Issue" Berliner 5014 - $6,200.00
2. 45 - The Del-Tours "Blind Girl" / "Sweet And Lovely" Starville - $4,075.00
3. LP - Index "self titled" Private - $3,951.00
4. LP - Focal Point "self titled" Midas - $2,250.00
5. LP - Sonny Rollins "Colossus" Prestige 7079 - $2850.00
Week Ending 01/30/2010
1. 45 - Andrew Brown "You Made Me Suffer" / "Blue Monday" Brave - $5,655.55
2. 45 - The Fingers "Isolation" / "Wanna Go" " Work It Out" - Paradox - $3,678.00
3. LP - Maurice Marachel / Jeanne-Marie Darre "Brahms Sonatas #1 #2 For Violin and Piano" Pathe 33 DTX 127 - $2,728.00
4. 78 - Hattie Hart "You Wouldn't Would You Papa" / "Won't You Be Kind To Me" Victor - $2,500.00
4. 10" - Yvonne Lefebure "Beethoven Sontata #50, Op. 10" FBLP 1080 - $2,500.00
5. LP - Cannonball Adderley "Somthin' Else" Blue Note BLP 1595 - $2,222.22
As always, a special thank you to Norm over at http://ccdiscoveries.blogspot.com/ for this great data. Listen to Vinyl Record Talk On Radio Dentata, Tuesday 7pm ET / 4pm PT
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Top 5 eBay Vinyl Record Sales - Week Ending 02/20/2010
1. LP - Leonid Kogan "Beethoven Violin Concerto" Columbia SAX 2386 UK Pressing - $6,320.97
2. LP - LP - John Heartsman And Circles "Music Of My Heart" Private - $5,500.00
3. 45 - George Lemons "Fascinating Girl" / "Fascinating Girl" Gold Soul - $3,388.00
4. LP - Pear Jam "Backspacer" White Vinyl - $3,275.00
5. 45 - Joy Division "Licht un Blindheit" A4 Gatefold Pak Signed - $3,000.00
Thanks to Norm over at http://ccdiscoveries.blogspot.com for this great data! More on this week's top 5 on Vinyl Record Talk, Tuesday 4:00PM Eastern on Radio Dentata
2. LP - LP - John Heartsman And Circles "Music Of My Heart" Private - $5,500.00
3. 45 - George Lemons "Fascinating Girl" / "Fascinating Girl" Gold Soul - $3,388.00
4. LP - Pear Jam "Backspacer" White Vinyl - $3,275.00
5. 45 - Joy Division "Licht un Blindheit" A4 Gatefold Pak Signed - $3,000.00
Thanks to Norm over at http://ccdiscoveries.blogspot.com for this great data! More on this week's top 5 on Vinyl Record Talk, Tuesday 4:00PM Eastern on Radio Dentata
Audiophiles can once again rejoice!
As a true audiophile myself I must say that this is exciting news, Vinyl is making a comeback with many re-issues to new release. From Jazz to Punk and everything in-between, even though CDs have been on a decline. Over the last 10 years CD sales have drastically dropped by a whopping 50% and yet vinyl is on the rise not just in the US but around the world. Now that’s music to my ears, will it ever be what it was in the heyday? Most likely not but vinyl is not for everyone it’s for the purest at heart like me. That said let me introduce you to a new record plant.
Introducing Gotta Groove Records:
The newest vinyl record pressing plant in the U.S.
About Gotta Groove
The people behind GGR are music industry veterans, audiophile nerds, vinyl collectors and plastics industry veterans, who decided to live there dream and get into the vinyl record pressing business. They are a one-stop-shop — in addition to pressing high-quality vinyl records, GGR also handle jacket design & printing, and a whole host of other products associated with vinyl records! Their mission is to produce the highest consistent quality records attainable, and concurrently achieve the least waste product.
What this means to you the musicians.
Now you to can have your music pressed on vinyl for more information you can contact Matt Earley at (800) 295-0171 or matt@gottagrooverecords.com
Get In Touch
GGR is located in the heart of Downtown Cleveland, Ohio and would be happy to give you a tour when you come by. In the meantime, find out more about us at our website. Or, get in touch with us via Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace. Finally, you can give us a call to learn more about what we've got going on: 1-800-295-0171.
Keep it independent!
Introducing Gotta Groove Records:
The newest vinyl record pressing plant in the U.S.
About Gotta Groove
The people behind GGR are music industry veterans, audiophile nerds, vinyl collectors and plastics industry veterans, who decided to live there dream and get into the vinyl record pressing business. They are a one-stop-shop — in addition to pressing high-quality vinyl records, GGR also handle jacket design & printing, and a whole host of other products associated with vinyl records! Their mission is to produce the highest consistent quality records attainable, and concurrently achieve the least waste product.
What this means to you the musicians.
Now you to can have your music pressed on vinyl for more information you can contact Matt Earley at (800) 295-0171 or matt@gottagrooverecords.com
Get In Touch
GGR is located in the heart of Downtown Cleveland, Ohio and would be happy to give you a tour when you come by. In the meantime, find out more about us at our website. Or, get in touch with us via Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace. Finally, you can give us a call to learn more about what we've got going on: 1-800-295-0171.
Keep it independent!
Gotta Groove Records - "Groove With Us" from Nick Cavalier on Vimeo.
Music & Vinyl Record News
The Low Anthem to Release "Charlie Darwin" Vinyl 7-Inch, Make Headlining Tour Debut
The Low Anthem announces the release of a special limited-edition vinyl 7-inch of its single "Charlie Darwin" on March 2, featuring new and unreleased material. The single's A-side includes "Charlie Darwin," off the band's Nonesuch debut, Oh My God, Charlie Darwin, and the B-side includes two staples from the band's live show, the previously unreleased "Sally Where'd You Get Your Liquor From" (originally by Rev. Gary Davis) and "Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around" (originally by Blind Willie McTell), a bonus track previously only available on iTunes. The "Darwin" 7-inch package references the band's initial hand-painted and silkscreened self-release of Oh My God, Charlie Darwin. To pre-order your copy now, visit the Nonesuch Store. http://www.nonesuch.com/store/the-low-anthem
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THE SWORD Covers THIN LIZZY's 'Cold Sweat' For New 7" Single
Austin, Texas' THE SWORD recently recorded a cover version of THIN LIZZY's "Cold Sweat" for a split seven-inch single that will be released through Volcom Entertainment's Vinyl Club. On the flip side will be YEAR LONG DISASTER covering THE SWORD's "Maiden, Mother & Crone" with Rob from KARMA TO BURN on drums.
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RECORD CRACK: Cowboy Indian Bear/It’s True split it up evenly on new 7 inch
Bring together a band from Omaha, Nebraska (Cowboy Indian Bear), unite them with a band from Lawrence, Kansas (It’s True) and you have what may be one of the hottest releases of the year. Cowboy Indian Bear and It’s True have just released a split 7" record on a label called The Record Machine. Despite their name, they have only released CD’s and MP3’s up until now, so they are now able to place their first piece of vinyl into an actual record machine.
Both bands are playing at this year’s SXSW, check their respective MySpace pages for details.
If it does well, perhaps The Record Machine will continue to release additional pieces of vinyl. Here’s to records.
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Iggy Pop Confident The Stooges Can Record New Material
Iggy Pop has said he is confident that The Stooges can record new material following the death of guitarist Ron Asheton. Asheton, one of the band's founding members, died in January last year at the age of 60. He has been replaced by guitarist James Williamson, who joined the group in 1971 and most famously featured on their 1973 album 'Raw Power'.
Pop said the group were working on material written before Asheton's death and that Williamson was keen to get involved. Pop told Billboard the returning guitarist "is already on me like a greased cat.
"He's sending me riffs, so I did some vocals to a couple of them and it's starting to sound like something”.
The singer also revealed that the band were hoping to re-record some heavily bootlegged Stooges songs dating back to the 1970s.
"Ultimately I'd like to get into the studio with the group and maybe have a couple old songs, a couple new songs and then a little time to just jam and see what happens," Pop said.
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Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper: The Gruesome Twosome Tour
It’s a bill that fans of horror and hard rock could only dream of until now: Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper sharing the stage for a night of theatrical rock n’ roll madness. For the first time ever, the “gruesome twosome” will play an exclusive limited run of North American tour dates beginning April 26th at the MTS Center in Winnipeg, MB.
Rob Zombie commented, “The dream or the nightmare comes true! Me and The Coop have been talking about touring together for the last 15 years and finally the moment is here. This will be without a doubt a Rock ‘N’ Roll Spooktacular for all the Cool Ghouls.”
Alice Cooper added, “I’m looking forward to theses concerts with Rob. It’s sort of like Dracula Vs. Frankenstein. We’re like this generation’s classic monsters. When we’re not onstage frightening audiences, we’ll be backstage trying to scare each other.”
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Roger Daltrey Wants To Form Band With Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page
The Who's Roger Daltrey says he wants to record an album with Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page. The 65-year-old singer said he loves the idea of forming a supergroup and would ideally like to sing blues music.
“I’d love to do something, I’d love to do an album with Jimmy Page,” he told BBC6music's Sean Keaveny. “He needs a singer to drive him. I’m a great blues singer.
“I don’t sing the blues with The Who, but that’s what I used to be before Townshend started writing. I used to be a great blues singer.”
The Low Anthem announces the release of a special limited-edition vinyl 7-inch of its single "Charlie Darwin" on March 2, featuring new and unreleased material. The single's A-side includes "Charlie Darwin," off the band's Nonesuch debut, Oh My God, Charlie Darwin, and the B-side includes two staples from the band's live show, the previously unreleased "Sally Where'd You Get Your Liquor From" (originally by Rev. Gary Davis) and "Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around" (originally by Blind Willie McTell), a bonus track previously only available on iTunes. The "Darwin" 7-inch package references the band's initial hand-painted and silkscreened self-release of Oh My God, Charlie Darwin. To pre-order your copy now, visit the Nonesuch Store. http://www.nonesuch.com/store/the-low-anthem
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THE SWORD Covers THIN LIZZY's 'Cold Sweat' For New 7" Single
Austin, Texas' THE SWORD recently recorded a cover version of THIN LIZZY's "Cold Sweat" for a split seven-inch single that will be released through Volcom Entertainment's Vinyl Club. On the flip side will be YEAR LONG DISASTER covering THE SWORD's "Maiden, Mother & Crone" with Rob from KARMA TO BURN on drums.
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RECORD CRACK: Cowboy Indian Bear/It’s True split it up evenly on new 7 inch
Bring together a band from Omaha, Nebraska (Cowboy Indian Bear), unite them with a band from Lawrence, Kansas (It’s True) and you have what may be one of the hottest releases of the year. Cowboy Indian Bear and It’s True have just released a split 7" record on a label called The Record Machine. Despite their name, they have only released CD’s and MP3’s up until now, so they are now able to place their first piece of vinyl into an actual record machine.
Both bands are playing at this year’s SXSW, check their respective MySpace pages for details.
If it does well, perhaps The Record Machine will continue to release additional pieces of vinyl. Here’s to records.
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Iggy Pop Confident The Stooges Can Record New Material
Iggy Pop has said he is confident that The Stooges can record new material following the death of guitarist Ron Asheton. Asheton, one of the band's founding members, died in January last year at the age of 60. He has been replaced by guitarist James Williamson, who joined the group in 1971 and most famously featured on their 1973 album 'Raw Power'.
Pop said the group were working on material written before Asheton's death and that Williamson was keen to get involved. Pop told Billboard the returning guitarist "is already on me like a greased cat.
"He's sending me riffs, so I did some vocals to a couple of them and it's starting to sound like something”.
The singer also revealed that the band were hoping to re-record some heavily bootlegged Stooges songs dating back to the 1970s.
"Ultimately I'd like to get into the studio with the group and maybe have a couple old songs, a couple new songs and then a little time to just jam and see what happens," Pop said.
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Rob Zombie & Alice Cooper: The Gruesome Twosome Tour
It’s a bill that fans of horror and hard rock could only dream of until now: Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper sharing the stage for a night of theatrical rock n’ roll madness. For the first time ever, the “gruesome twosome” will play an exclusive limited run of North American tour dates beginning April 26th at the MTS Center in Winnipeg, MB.
Rob Zombie commented, “The dream or the nightmare comes true! Me and The Coop have been talking about touring together for the last 15 years and finally the moment is here. This will be without a doubt a Rock ‘N’ Roll Spooktacular for all the Cool Ghouls.”
Alice Cooper added, “I’m looking forward to theses concerts with Rob. It’s sort of like Dracula Vs. Frankenstein. We’re like this generation’s classic monsters. When we’re not onstage frightening audiences, we’ll be backstage trying to scare each other.”
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Roger Daltrey Wants To Form Band With Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page
“I’d love to do something, I’d love to do an album with Jimmy Page,” he told BBC6music's Sean Keaveny. “He needs a singer to drive him. I’m a great blues singer.
“I don’t sing the blues with The Who, but that’s what I used to be before Townshend started writing. I used to be a great blues singer.”
This Date In Music History-February 22
Birthdays:
Bobby Hendricks - Drifters (1938)
Michael Wilton - Queensryche (1962)
Scott Phillips - Creed (1973)
James Blunt (1977)
Tom Higgenson - Plain White T’s (1979)
They Are Missed:
The late Norman "Hurricane" Smith ("Oh Babe, What Would You Say") was born in 1923.
Florence Ballard of the Supremes died of cardiac arrest in 1976.
Born on this day in 1936, Ernie K-Doe, R&B singer who had a 1961 US #1 single with "Mother-in-Law," which was written by Allen Toussaint. K-Doe died on July 5, 2001.
In 1987, Andy Warhol, pop artist and producer died after a gall bladder operation. The founder of the Pop Art movement, produced and managed The Velvet Underground, designed the 1967 Velvet Underground And Nico 'peeled banana' album cover
and The Rolling Stones 'Sticky Fingers' album cover.
William (Oliver) Swofford, who had the 1969 single "Good Morning Starshine," died on February 12, 2000.
Drummer Ronnie Verrell died (age 76) in 2002. Worked with The Ted Heath Orchestra and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra. Provided the drum licks for Animal in The Muppet Show.
Ian Wallace, session drummer and one-time member of King Crimson, succumbed to cancer in 2007 at the age of 60. Wallace worked with a wide range of artists including Bob Dylan, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Stevie Nicks, Peter Frampton, Jackson Browne, Warren Zevon and Crosby, Stills & Nash.
History:
In 1956, Elvis Presley entered the music charts for the first time with "Heartbreak Hotel."
The Alan Freed movie, "The Big Beat" (with Fats Domino, the Diamonds and the Del-Vikings) debuts in Detroit in 1958.
Percy Faith started a 9-week run at #1 on the US chart in 1960 with "Theme From A Summer Place."
Elvis Presley was at #1 on the UK singles chart in 1962 with "Rock-A- Hula Baby / Cant Help Falling In Love." The tracks were from his latest film 'Blue Hawaii' and became the singers tenth UK #1.
The Beatles formed their Northern Music Publishing Company in 1963. Michael Jackson eventually purchased it.
Filming for the Beatles' second movie, "HELP!" began in the Bahamas in 1965.
Genesis released their first single "The Silent Sun" in 1968. Not a chart hit.
Tyrannosaurus Rex appeared at The Free Trade Hall, Manchester, England in 1969. Supporting act was David Bowie performing a one-man mime act.
What a coincidence. John Lennon’s “#9 Dream” peaked at #9 in 1975.
Scottish group The Average White Band went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1975 with "Pick Up The Pieces," the bands album AWB also went to #1 on the US chart.
Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen were arrested in New York and charged with drug possession in 1978.
A Fine Young Cannibals concert in Boston in 1986 was delayed until 2AM because somebody had thrown tear gas into the club.
In 1986, MTV dedicated a full 22 hours broadcast to The Monkees, showing all 45 episodes of the original Monkees TV series.
Melissa Etheridge performed "Bring Me Some Water" at the 31st Grammy Awards in L.A. Otherwise, this year’s show sucks up and down the line. Milli Vanilli won a Grammy for Best New Artist. Ooops..... But the topper comes when Jethro Tull beat out Metallica for the Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental trophy.
Shakespear's Sister started an eight-week run at #1 on the UK singles chart in 1992 with "Stay." The duo was made up of ex Bananarama member Siobhan Fahey and singer Marcella Detroit (who co-wrote 'Lay Down Sally' with Eric Clapton). One of the longest running UK #1's in chart history and the longest by an all-female act.
The Spice Girls started a four week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1997 with "Wannabe," the first UK act to score a #1 for over 18 months.
Winners at the 43rd Grammy Awardsin 2001 included U2, record of the year and song of the year with "Beautiful Day," Steely Dan won album of the year for 'Two Against Nature', Macy Gray won Female pop vocal for "I Try," Sting won Male pop vocal for "She Walks This Earth," Eminem won Best Rap album from 'The Marshall Mathers LP', Johnny Cash won Best Male country performance for "Solitary Man" and Shelby Lynne won best new artist award.
In 2003, Sir Paul McCartney played a private show in San Diego for the 50th birthday of Wendy Whitworth, the executive producer of CNN’s Larry King Show. Sir Paul donated his $1 million fee to the Adopt-a-Minefield charity.
Norah Jones started a six week run at #1 on the US album chart in 2004 with ‘Feels Like Home’, the singers second US #1. Usher feat Lil Jon and Ludacris were at #1 on the US singles chart with "Yeah."
Peter Frampton donated the guitar he used to compose both "Baby, I Love Your Way" and "Show Me The Way" to the Musicians Hall Of Fame in Nashville in 2007.
Bobby Hendricks - Drifters (1938)
Michael Wilton - Queensryche (1962)
Scott Phillips - Creed (1973)
James Blunt (1977)
Tom Higgenson - Plain White T’s (1979)
They Are Missed:
The late Norman "Hurricane" Smith ("Oh Babe, What Would You Say") was born in 1923.
Florence Ballard of the Supremes died of cardiac arrest in 1976.
Born on this day in 1936, Ernie K-Doe, R&B singer who had a 1961 US #1 single with "Mother-in-Law," which was written by Allen Toussaint. K-Doe died on July 5, 2001.
In 1987, Andy Warhol, pop artist and producer died after a gall bladder operation. The founder of the Pop Art movement, produced and managed The Velvet Underground, designed the 1967 Velvet Underground And Nico 'peeled banana' album cover
and The Rolling Stones 'Sticky Fingers' album cover.
William (Oliver) Swofford, who had the 1969 single "Good Morning Starshine," died on February 12, 2000.
Drummer Ronnie Verrell died (age 76) in 2002. Worked with The Ted Heath Orchestra and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra. Provided the drum licks for Animal in The Muppet Show.
Ian Wallace, session drummer and one-time member of King Crimson, succumbed to cancer in 2007 at the age of 60. Wallace worked with a wide range of artists including Bob Dylan, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Stevie Nicks, Peter Frampton, Jackson Browne, Warren Zevon and Crosby, Stills & Nash.
History:
In 1956, Elvis Presley entered the music charts for the first time with "Heartbreak Hotel."
The Alan Freed movie, "The Big Beat" (with Fats Domino, the Diamonds and the Del-Vikings) debuts in Detroit in 1958.
Percy Faith started a 9-week run at #1 on the US chart in 1960 with "Theme From A Summer Place."
Elvis Presley was at #1 on the UK singles chart in 1962 with "Rock-A- Hula Baby / Cant Help Falling In Love." The tracks were from his latest film 'Blue Hawaii' and became the singers tenth UK #1.
The Beatles formed their Northern Music Publishing Company in 1963. Michael Jackson eventually purchased it.
Filming for the Beatles' second movie, "HELP!" began in the Bahamas in 1965.
Genesis released their first single "The Silent Sun" in 1968. Not a chart hit.
Tyrannosaurus Rex appeared at The Free Trade Hall, Manchester, England in 1969. Supporting act was David Bowie performing a one-man mime act.
What a coincidence. John Lennon’s “#9 Dream” peaked at #9 in 1975.
Scottish group The Average White Band went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1975 with "Pick Up The Pieces," the bands album AWB also went to #1 on the US chart.
Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen were arrested in New York and charged with drug possession in 1978.
A Fine Young Cannibals concert in Boston in 1986 was delayed until 2AM because somebody had thrown tear gas into the club.
In 1986, MTV dedicated a full 22 hours broadcast to The Monkees, showing all 45 episodes of the original Monkees TV series.
Melissa Etheridge performed "Bring Me Some Water" at the 31st Grammy Awards in L.A. Otherwise, this year’s show sucks up and down the line. Milli Vanilli won a Grammy for Best New Artist. Ooops..... But the topper comes when Jethro Tull beat out Metallica for the Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Vocal or Instrumental trophy.
Shakespear's Sister started an eight-week run at #1 on the UK singles chart in 1992 with "Stay." The duo was made up of ex Bananarama member Siobhan Fahey and singer Marcella Detroit (who co-wrote 'Lay Down Sally' with Eric Clapton). One of the longest running UK #1's in chart history and the longest by an all-female act.
The Spice Girls started a four week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1997 with "Wannabe," the first UK act to score a #1 for over 18 months.
Winners at the 43rd Grammy Awardsin 2001 included U2, record of the year and song of the year with "Beautiful Day," Steely Dan won album of the year for 'Two Against Nature', Macy Gray won Female pop vocal for "I Try," Sting won Male pop vocal for "She Walks This Earth," Eminem won Best Rap album from 'The Marshall Mathers LP', Johnny Cash won Best Male country performance for "Solitary Man" and Shelby Lynne won best new artist award.
In 2003, Sir Paul McCartney played a private show in San Diego for the 50th birthday of Wendy Whitworth, the executive producer of CNN’s Larry King Show. Sir Paul donated his $1 million fee to the Adopt-a-Minefield charity.
Norah Jones started a six week run at #1 on the US album chart in 2004 with ‘Feels Like Home’, the singers second US #1. Usher feat Lil Jon and Ludacris were at #1 on the US singles chart with "Yeah."
Peter Frampton donated the guitar he used to compose both "Baby, I Love Your Way" and "Show Me The Way" to the Musicians Hall Of Fame in Nashville in 2007.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Mars goes to war
Posted By JANE STEVENSON
Musicians often fear the dreaded sophomore slump, but what about the third-album lawsuit?
Not so much.
L.A. rockers Thirty Seconds To Mars found themselves embroiled in a $30-million lawsuit, when the group was sued by their label, EMI, after leaving the record company just two albums into a five-album contract.
No surprise, then, that the three man band -- featuring singer-guitarist and famous actor Jared Leto -- named their recently released third CD,This Is War.
In addition to Leto (who had big roles inMy So-Called Life, Requiem For A DreamandPanic Room),Thirty Seconds To Mars includes Leto's brother and drummer Shannon Leto, plus guitarist Tomo Milicevic.
"We had a giant corporate battle," said Jared Leto, 38, in an interview in Toronto shortly after the album's release in December.
"We had sold millions of records around the world, and had tons of success, and we were celebrating -- and then it's that age-old story. You find out that not only are we not going to get paid a single penny, but that we were millions of dollars in debt. So we decided to fight. We made this record on our own, financed it ourselves, and we went to war. It's amazing what you're capable of when you're backed into a corner."
Under California law, Thirty Seconds To Mars was allowed to leave EMI after seven years with the label, and they had signed with EMI nine years previously. In the end, the two sides settled out of court and the band remained with EMI.
"EMI addressed our concerns before we actually went to trial," Leto said. "It took a while. It was quite a battle. But eventually they did the right thing. And that was to take steps to treat us fairly."
This Is War,which follows Thirty Seconds To Mars' 2002 self-titled debut and 2005's multi-platinumA Beautiful Lie,was co-produced by U2 collaborators Flood and Steve Lillywhite.
"It's not a record of U2 influence," Leto pointed out. "It's a distinctly Thirty Seconds To Mars record. And I think the exciting thing, really, is becoming more of who we really are. And that's been a lot of fun. It certainly was an interesting time in the history of the world. We made this record and the entire planet fell apart while we were making it. There was all kinds of economic turmoil, the housing market, financial crisis, so it was a transformational period for us creatively as well."
Perhaps, more significantly,This Is Warfeatures fan involvement on all fronts.
The group had members of their fan community, called The Echelon, show up at clubs throughout the world -- including Toronto's Tattoo Rock Parlour -- to be part of the recording process.
"I don't think it's been done in quite this way before," Leto said. "It started in Los Angeles. There were a thousand people that came out to a place called The Avalon, and joined us in this interactive recording experiment, and it went so well we did it in eight different countries around the world, including Canada."
They also set up an Internet site on which fans could contribute vocals and sounds to the album digitally, through their computers, at home using new technology.
"It's actually tens of thousands of people all over the world that sang on that song (the first singleKings and Queens),and many other songs," Leto said. "So it was a timely kind of thing to do. It was a way to bring a bit of the live show to the album."
Additionally, the album features 2,000 different covers submitted by fans -- some famous, some not -- from around the world.
For example, the album art QMI Agency got was a self-portrait from up-and-coming director Spencer Susser in a fake moustache.
"It's been exciting for me because I started as a visual artist," said Leto, who was studying photography and filmmaking before he dropped out to act as a way of getting into directing.
"To do these things likeFaces Of Mars,I mean really this is just an art project. When you see them all together, the disparate nature, it's really striking, the different faces from all over the world, it's really compelling."
As Thirty Seconds To Mars tour -- they're currently headlining arenas in Europe and begin a North American leg April 9 in Las Vegas (all dates thereafter to be determined) -- fan involvement is a natural.
"The audience is in the band now," Leto said. "So it's just phenomenally exciting. It's really, really something to be a part of, for us, and I think and hope for the audience. The call-and-response. Everyone knows their part."
SOURCE: http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2458372
Not so much.
L.A. rockers Thirty Seconds To Mars found themselves embroiled in a $30-million lawsuit, when the group was sued by their label, EMI, after leaving the record company just two albums into a five-album contract.
No surprise, then, that the three man band -- featuring singer-guitarist and famous actor Jared Leto -- named their recently released third CD,This Is War.
In addition to Leto (who had big roles inMy So-Called Life, Requiem For A DreamandPanic Room),Thirty Seconds To Mars includes Leto's brother and drummer Shannon Leto, plus guitarist Tomo Milicevic.
"We had a giant corporate battle," said Jared Leto, 38, in an interview in Toronto shortly after the album's release in December.
"We had sold millions of records around the world, and had tons of success, and we were celebrating -- and then it's that age-old story. You find out that not only are we not going to get paid a single penny, but that we were millions of dollars in debt. So we decided to fight. We made this record on our own, financed it ourselves, and we went to war. It's amazing what you're capable of when you're backed into a corner."
Under California law, Thirty Seconds To Mars was allowed to leave EMI after seven years with the label, and they had signed with EMI nine years previously. In the end, the two sides settled out of court and the band remained with EMI.
"EMI addressed our concerns before we actually went to trial," Leto said. "It took a while. It was quite a battle. But eventually they did the right thing. And that was to take steps to treat us fairly."
This Is War,which follows Thirty Seconds To Mars' 2002 self-titled debut and 2005's multi-platinumA Beautiful Lie,was co-produced by U2 collaborators Flood and Steve Lillywhite.
"It's not a record of U2 influence," Leto pointed out. "It's a distinctly Thirty Seconds To Mars record. And I think the exciting thing, really, is becoming more of who we really are. And that's been a lot of fun. It certainly was an interesting time in the history of the world. We made this record and the entire planet fell apart while we were making it. There was all kinds of economic turmoil, the housing market, financial crisis, so it was a transformational period for us creatively as well."
Perhaps, more significantly,This Is Warfeatures fan involvement on all fronts.
The group had members of their fan community, called The Echelon, show up at clubs throughout the world -- including Toronto's Tattoo Rock Parlour -- to be part of the recording process.
"I don't think it's been done in quite this way before," Leto said. "It started in Los Angeles. There were a thousand people that came out to a place called The Avalon, and joined us in this interactive recording experiment, and it went so well we did it in eight different countries around the world, including Canada."
They also set up an Internet site on which fans could contribute vocals and sounds to the album digitally, through their computers, at home using new technology.
"It's actually tens of thousands of people all over the world that sang on that song (the first singleKings and Queens),and many other songs," Leto said. "So it was a timely kind of thing to do. It was a way to bring a bit of the live show to the album."
Additionally, the album features 2,000 different covers submitted by fans -- some famous, some not -- from around the world.
For example, the album art QMI Agency got was a self-portrait from up-and-coming director Spencer Susser in a fake moustache.
"It's been exciting for me because I started as a visual artist," said Leto, who was studying photography and filmmaking before he dropped out to act as a way of getting into directing.
"To do these things likeFaces Of Mars,I mean really this is just an art project. When you see them all together, the disparate nature, it's really striking, the different faces from all over the world, it's really compelling."
As Thirty Seconds To Mars tour -- they're currently headlining arenas in Europe and begin a North American leg April 9 in Las Vegas (all dates thereafter to be determined) -- fan involvement is a natural.
"The audience is in the band now," Leto said. "So it's just phenomenally exciting. It's really, really something to be a part of, for us, and I think and hope for the audience. The call-and-response. Everyone knows their part."
SOURCE: http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2458372
The Last Vestige puts ‘style’ back into stylus
by Chelsea Kruger
ALBANY, NY – In a poor economy, a Pine Hills music store battles the digital music age and assists in the comeback of an almost forgotten format of music: the vinyl record.
The Last Vestige Music Shop carries a wide array of vinyl records, which were last popular in the 1960s through the 1980s and is more successful better than most music stores today. Since the economic downturn and advent of mp3’s, many music stores, such as the Circuit City in Crossgates Commons on Washington Avenue Extension, have shut their doors after being unable to compete with the ease and cheapness of digital music.
Aware of this fact, the owner of The Last Vestige continues to offer obsolete forms of music, including eight tracks, audio cassettes, and vinyl records as the store’s primary focus. The Last Vestige still sees a relatively steady stream of revenue, whether it be from pedestrians or online shoppers.
The sole proprietor of The Last Vestige Music Shop, Jim Furlong, has been selling vinyl records since the early 1980s. Up until 1984, Furlong operated an exclusively mail order business via telephone where he sold vinyl records from his home to customers all over the world. Furlong has been collecting and trading records to expand his collection since this time frame.
Selling outdated forms of music recording was somewhat of a hobby turned job to Furlong, he said.
“I’m a big fan of music,” said Furlong. “All kinds of music.” Furlong currently enjoys listening to jazz music, but when he first opened The Last Vestige, he listened to the trendy punk and pop music of the 1980s.
Read the rest of the article here: http://blog.timesunion.com/pinehills/the-last-vestige-puts-%e2%80%98style%e2%80%99-back-into-stylus/22/
The Last Vestige Music Shop carries a wide array of vinyl records, which were last popular in the 1960s through the 1980s and is more successful better than most music stores today. Since the economic downturn and advent of mp3’s, many music stores, such as the Circuit City in Crossgates Commons on Washington Avenue Extension, have shut their doors after being unable to compete with the ease and cheapness of digital music.
Aware of this fact, the owner of The Last Vestige continues to offer obsolete forms of music, including eight tracks, audio cassettes, and vinyl records as the store’s primary focus. The Last Vestige still sees a relatively steady stream of revenue, whether it be from pedestrians or online shoppers.
The sole proprietor of The Last Vestige Music Shop, Jim Furlong, has been selling vinyl records since the early 1980s. Up until 1984, Furlong operated an exclusively mail order business via telephone where he sold vinyl records from his home to customers all over the world. Furlong has been collecting and trading records to expand his collection since this time frame.
Selling outdated forms of music recording was somewhat of a hobby turned job to Furlong, he said.
“I’m a big fan of music,” said Furlong. “All kinds of music.” Furlong currently enjoys listening to jazz music, but when he first opened The Last Vestige, he listened to the trendy punk and pop music of the 1980s.
Read the rest of the article here: http://blog.timesunion.com/pinehills/the-last-vestige-puts-%e2%80%98style%e2%80%99-back-into-stylus/22/
Music Notes & Vinyl Record News
Cap’n Jazz Reunion Show; Deluxe Vinyl Announced
Influential but long since defunct Chicago punk emo group Cap’n Jazz has announced an official reunion show. For those who are taking notes, the January 22nd reunion show was never official – more of a surprise to play alongside Joan of Arc’s variety show (a band they notably influenced) at the time. The upcoming July 17th event at Chicago’s The Bottom Lounge promises to be grander in every aspect.
The band’s cult-like following is especially impressive when you take into account that they only released one full-length album: Burritos, Inspiration Point, Fork Balloon Sports, Cards in the Spokes, Automatic Biographies, Kites, Kung Fu, Trophies, Banana Peels We’ve Slipped on and Egg Shells We’ve Tippy Toed Over – better known as Shmap’n Shmazz - way back in 1994.
Jade Tree is reissuing on vinyl not only this album but also combining material from early singles, compilation tracks, and split releases: all of which the band did a plethora of in their short but active years. The double LP goes beyond the original compilation CD’s release several years back by offering bonus material not included on its original issue including never before seen photos, show fliers, and new liner notes by Tim Kinsella. The deluxe reissue, entitled Analphabetapolothology, will be available on vinyl only care of Jade Tree on June 15th
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Gearhead Records releases new Hellbound Glory record
Gearhead Records announced that the brand new record by outlaw country artists Hellbound Glory hit the streets for sale Tuesday, February 16. The new record, "Old Highs and New Lows," is the second official full-length for the Reno, NV based "scumbag country" band.
This is the second release for the band with punk n' roll label Gearhead Records, but is actually the third record they've recorded.
"The songs on this record are a mixture of brand new tracks, and re-recorded tracks from their first self-released out of print record," said label owner Michelle Haunold. "The band was never happy with the recording on that first album, so we took some of the best tracks from that out-of-print CD and updated them while they were in the studio recording the new material. They added banjo, pedal steel, and fiddle to all the tracks to give it that feel of classic old country, and it turned out great. I can't wait for people to hear this record!"
"We're really excited about the new record and the additional musicians the helped flesh the sound out," said lead singer and songwriter Leroy Virgil. "We play with these guys whenever we're in Sacramento and it adds so much to my songs. I'm really happy with the recording and can't wait to get out there and play these songs for our fans."
The new CD is available for purchase direct from Gearhead Records, or from their distributor Burnside Distribution. It will be available in independent retails stores worldwide February 16. A vinyl version will be released later this year.
Hellbound Glory formed in 2004, playing original rebel country songs in the style of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Hank Williams. The band has played over 300 shows since their first official record Scumbag Country, also available from Gearhead Records, opening for such legends as David Allen Coe, Junior Brown, and Jesse Dayton as well as Wayne Hancock and Hank III.
Gearhead Records established its presence in the rock n' roll/punk rock world in 2000 with the success of The Hives from Sweden, followed shortly after with hits from Sweden's The Hellacopters New Bomb Turks (Columbus OH) and The Wildhearts (London, UK). Hellbound Glory is the first country band signed to the label, and has proved to be a favorite with punks and rockers alike.
For more information or to set up an interview, please contact Gearhead Records owner Michelle Haunold directly. View the label website at http://www.gearheadrecords.com/ or MySpace.com/GearheadRecords.
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SAADI announces March 9 release for debut 12” EP ‘BAD CITY’ available as download and limited edition White Viny
As Paper Garden Records continues to expand its PR roster with the best up and coming acts across all genres, the radiant pop eccentric mastery of NYC’s SAADI is the perfect electropop delight to start off the new year! 2010 looks bright for this blossoming artist, with a Pianos residency already up and running for January and a 12” EP being released on March 9th.
Saadi’s 12″ Bad City EP is a rhythm-centric foray into catchy and likable futuresounds, lovingly pressed on 150g WHITE vinyl and comes with a free digital download.
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Massive Attack ‘Heligoland’ - Triple Gatefold Deluxe Edition, available to pre-order from The Vinyl Factory now!
Working closely with Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja and designer Tom Hingston, this special edition of the band’s acclaimed new album has been crafted to the very highest standards by The Vinyl Factory, and is available to pre-order now.
Housed in a unique black-glitter coated triple gatefold sleeve, this deluxe edition includes Heligoland’s 10 tracks on heavyweight double vinyl and CD, plus an additional 12″ containing four new Massive Attack tracks and a 28-page booklet with exclusive artwork and photography, housed in a striking, black-glitter covered sleeve.
Heligoland features guest vocals from Damon Albarn, Hope Sandoval, Martina Topley-Bird, Guy Garvey and Tunde Adebimpe. Long time cohort Horace Andy makes a return alongside Massive Attack founding members Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall.
Full product details:
* Two 180-gram heavyweight vinyl records, containing Heligoland’s 10 tracks, crafted on the legendary EMI 1400 in Hayes, Middlesex.
* Exclusive bonus 180-gram heavyweight 12″ vinyl, containing four additional new Massive Attack tracks and remixes.
* Exclusive 28-page booklet, featuring new Robert Del Naja artwork and Massive Attack tour photography.
* CD, containing the full album, housed in a black pochette, with a black-glitter coated cover.
* Triple gatefold sleeve featuring unique black-glitter coated cover artwork by Robert Del Naja.
This deluxe edition is available to pre-order now from The Vinyl Factory.
http://www.thevinylfactory.com/
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Broken Social Scene Reveal New Album Title and Cover, Premiere ‘World Sick’
Broken Social Scene have revealed the album art for their highly anticipated May 4th Arts + Crafts release, Forgiveness Rock Record. The first song off of the record, “World Sick,” is now streaming at Pitchfork.com.
The multi-hued, shimmering ”World Sick” is a bold, shiver-inducing opus of grace, romance and warmth, and a perfect reminder of what has kept the Toronto collective a beloved favorite in the minds of its rabid fans worldwide.
Produced by the band and John McEntire (Tortoise), and recorded in Chicago (Soma Studios) and Toronto (The Schvitz Studio), Forgiveness Rock Record is, as previously reported, “a record driven by love.” The band has two planned stops at the upcoming SXSW in Austin next month, as well as a stopover at the annual Sasquatch festival in May.
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New Aerosmith Reunion Tour Dates Announced
Is the soap opera over? Looks like troubled Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler may be “Back in the Saddle” for an upcoming concert with his Boston, MA bandmates.
Following months of his increasingly erratic behavior (dancing offstage, hijacking concerts, invading Home Depot, etc., etc.), Tyler’s bandmates had started to put out word that they were auditioning singers to replace him.
However, now news is springing up that the band, seemingly on the verge of breaking up just short of celebrating four decades (!) together, has surprised everyone by signing on to play at the massive 2010 Download Music Festival this summer—giving fans ample reason to believe the group has reconciled, at least temporarily.
An all-star affair, the 2010 Download Festival is also set to include performances from the likes of AC/DC, Them Crooked Vultures, Deftones, Motorhead, Megadeth, Simon Cowell’s least favorite band: Rage Against the Machine, and many more.
The 2010 Download Festival takes place June 11-13.
Influential but long since defunct Chicago punk emo group Cap’n Jazz has announced an official reunion show. For those who are taking notes, the January 22nd reunion show was never official – more of a surprise to play alongside Joan of Arc’s variety show (a band they notably influenced) at the time. The upcoming July 17th event at Chicago’s The Bottom Lounge promises to be grander in every aspect.
The band’s cult-like following is especially impressive when you take into account that they only released one full-length album: Burritos, Inspiration Point, Fork Balloon Sports, Cards in the Spokes, Automatic Biographies, Kites, Kung Fu, Trophies, Banana Peels We’ve Slipped on and Egg Shells We’ve Tippy Toed Over – better known as Shmap’n Shmazz - way back in 1994.
Jade Tree is reissuing on vinyl not only this album but also combining material from early singles, compilation tracks, and split releases: all of which the band did a plethora of in their short but active years. The double LP goes beyond the original compilation CD’s release several years back by offering bonus material not included on its original issue including never before seen photos, show fliers, and new liner notes by Tim Kinsella. The deluxe reissue, entitled Analphabetapolothology, will be available on vinyl only care of Jade Tree on June 15th
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Gearhead Records releases new Hellbound Glory record
Gearhead Records announced that the brand new record by outlaw country artists Hellbound Glory hit the streets for sale Tuesday, February 16. The new record, "Old Highs and New Lows," is the second official full-length for the Reno, NV based "scumbag country" band.
This is the second release for the band with punk n' roll label Gearhead Records, but is actually the third record they've recorded.
"The songs on this record are a mixture of brand new tracks, and re-recorded tracks from their first self-released out of print record," said label owner Michelle Haunold. "The band was never happy with the recording on that first album, so we took some of the best tracks from that out-of-print CD and updated them while they were in the studio recording the new material. They added banjo, pedal steel, and fiddle to all the tracks to give it that feel of classic old country, and it turned out great. I can't wait for people to hear this record!"
"We're really excited about the new record and the additional musicians the helped flesh the sound out," said lead singer and songwriter Leroy Virgil. "We play with these guys whenever we're in Sacramento and it adds so much to my songs. I'm really happy with the recording and can't wait to get out there and play these songs for our fans."
The new CD is available for purchase direct from Gearhead Records, or from their distributor Burnside Distribution. It will be available in independent retails stores worldwide February 16. A vinyl version will be released later this year.
Hellbound Glory formed in 2004, playing original rebel country songs in the style of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Hank Williams. The band has played over 300 shows since their first official record Scumbag Country, also available from Gearhead Records, opening for such legends as David Allen Coe, Junior Brown, and Jesse Dayton as well as Wayne Hancock and Hank III.
Gearhead Records established its presence in the rock n' roll/punk rock world in 2000 with the success of The Hives from Sweden, followed shortly after with hits from Sweden's The Hellacopters New Bomb Turks (Columbus OH) and The Wildhearts (London, UK). Hellbound Glory is the first country band signed to the label, and has proved to be a favorite with punks and rockers alike.
For more information or to set up an interview, please contact Gearhead Records owner Michelle Haunold directly. View the label website at http://www.gearheadrecords.com/ or MySpace.com/GearheadRecords.
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SAADI announces March 9 release for debut 12” EP ‘BAD CITY’ available as download and limited edition White Viny
As Paper Garden Records continues to expand its PR roster with the best up and coming acts across all genres, the radiant pop eccentric mastery of NYC’s SAADI is the perfect electropop delight to start off the new year! 2010 looks bright for this blossoming artist, with a Pianos residency already up and running for January and a 12” EP being released on March 9th.
Saadi’s 12″ Bad City EP is a rhythm-centric foray into catchy and likable futuresounds, lovingly pressed on 150g WHITE vinyl and comes with a free digital download.
========================================
Massive Attack ‘Heligoland’ - Triple Gatefold Deluxe Edition, available to pre-order from The Vinyl Factory now!
Working closely with Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja and designer Tom Hingston, this special edition of the band’s acclaimed new album has been crafted to the very highest standards by The Vinyl Factory, and is available to pre-order now.
Housed in a unique black-glitter coated triple gatefold sleeve, this deluxe edition includes Heligoland’s 10 tracks on heavyweight double vinyl and CD, plus an additional 12″ containing four new Massive Attack tracks and a 28-page booklet with exclusive artwork and photography, housed in a striking, black-glitter covered sleeve.
Heligoland features guest vocals from Damon Albarn, Hope Sandoval, Martina Topley-Bird, Guy Garvey and Tunde Adebimpe. Long time cohort Horace Andy makes a return alongside Massive Attack founding members Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall.
Full product details:
* Two 180-gram heavyweight vinyl records, containing Heligoland’s 10 tracks, crafted on the legendary EMI 1400 in Hayes, Middlesex.
* Exclusive bonus 180-gram heavyweight 12″ vinyl, containing four additional new Massive Attack tracks and remixes.
* Exclusive 28-page booklet, featuring new Robert Del Naja artwork and Massive Attack tour photography.
* CD, containing the full album, housed in a black pochette, with a black-glitter coated cover.
* Triple gatefold sleeve featuring unique black-glitter coated cover artwork by Robert Del Naja.
This deluxe edition is available to pre-order now from The Vinyl Factory.
http://www.thevinylfactory.com/
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Broken Social Scene Reveal New Album Title and Cover, Premiere ‘World Sick’
The multi-hued, shimmering ”World Sick” is a bold, shiver-inducing opus of grace, romance and warmth, and a perfect reminder of what has kept the Toronto collective a beloved favorite in the minds of its rabid fans worldwide.
Produced by the band and John McEntire (Tortoise), and recorded in Chicago (Soma Studios) and Toronto (The Schvitz Studio), Forgiveness Rock Record is, as previously reported, “a record driven by love.” The band has two planned stops at the upcoming SXSW in Austin next month, as well as a stopover at the annual Sasquatch festival in May.
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New Aerosmith Reunion Tour Dates Announced
Is the soap opera over? Looks like troubled Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler may be “Back in the Saddle” for an upcoming concert with his Boston, MA bandmates.
Following months of his increasingly erratic behavior (dancing offstage, hijacking concerts, invading Home Depot, etc., etc.), Tyler’s bandmates had started to put out word that they were auditioning singers to replace him.
However, now news is springing up that the band, seemingly on the verge of breaking up just short of celebrating four decades (!) together, has surprised everyone by signing on to play at the massive 2010 Download Music Festival this summer—giving fans ample reason to believe the group has reconciled, at least temporarily.
An all-star affair, the 2010 Download Festival is also set to include performances from the likes of AC/DC, Them Crooked Vultures, Deftones, Motorhead, Megadeth, Simon Cowell’s least favorite band: Rage Against the Machine, and many more.
The 2010 Download Festival takes place June 11-13.
This Date In Music History-Febraury 20
Birthdays:
Nancy Wilson (1937)
Barbara Ellis - Fleetwoods (1940)
Buffy Sainte-Marie (1941)
Lew Soloff - Blood Sweat & Tears (1944)
J Geils - J. Geils Band (1946)
Walter Becker - Steely Dan (1950)
Jon Brant - Cheap Trick (1954)
Sebastian Steinberg - Soul Coughing (1959)
Ian Brown - Stone Roses (1963)
Neil Primrose - Travis (1972)
Brian Littrell - Backstreet Boys (1975)
Edwin Graham - The Darkness (1977)
Chris Thile - Nickel Creek (1981)
Rihanna (1988)
They Are Missed:
In 1980, Bon Scott, singer from AC/DC was pronounced dead on arrival at a London hospital after a heavy night's drinking. Scott was found in the passenger seat of a friend's parked car. The official coroner's report stated that he had "Drunk himself to death." after suffocating on his own vomit.
Born on this day in 1945, Alan Hull, guitarist, singer of Lindisfarne. Hull died of a heart attack on November 17, 1996.
Born today in 1951, Randy California, guitar, vocals, Spirit,. He died on January 2, 1997 when rescuing his 12 year-old son after he was sucked into a riptide in surf off Hawaii.
Born on this day in 1967, Kurt Cobain, guitar, vocals, Nirvana. Cobain committed suicide on April 5th 1994.
History:
In 1958, and billed as 'The Big Gold Record Stars,' Bill Haley and his Comets, The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly & The Crickets, Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmie Rodgers all appeared on the first date of a six day tour of Florida.
Jimi Hendrix made his stage debut in 1960 when he played a show at a High School in Seattle.
The Beach Boys recorded "Don't Worry Baby" in 1964.
Gary Lewis and the Playboys started a two week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1965 with "This Diamond Ring."
"Goodbye Cream" opened in Baltimore in 1969. The film was of Cream's November 26, 1968 farewell concert at London's Royal Albert Hall.
In 1970, the single "Instant Karma," by The Plastic Ono Band was released in the US. John Lennon had written, recorded and mixed the track all in one day on the January 22, 1970.
The soundtrack to 'Jesus Christ Superstar' went to #1 on the US album chart in 1971.
Alice Cooper and Badfinger appeared at The Convention Hall in San Diego, California in 1972. What a show......
In 1974, Cher filed for separation from husband Sonny Bono. She filed for divorce not long afterwards. They had been married for 10 years.
Winners at this years Grammy Awards in 1977 included - Stevie Wonder for Best album with 'Songs In The Key Of Life', and Best Vocal performance for "I Wish." Best album went to Chicago for 'Chicago X' and Best new artist went to the Starland Vocal Band. Yep, the Starland Vocal Band....
Bon Jovi begin recording their third album, “Slippery When Wet” in Vancouver in 1986. With “You Give Love A Bad Name” and “Livin’ On A Prayer,” the album sells over 10 million copies.
The all girl group Expose went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1988 with "Seasons Change."
The biographical TV movie, "Little Richard" aired on NBC in 2000.
In 2003, 100 people died after pyrotechnics ignited a club during a gig by Great White in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Great White singer Ty Longley was also killed in the accident. Two brothers who owned the club were charged, along with the former tour manager with involuntary manslaughter. Foam soundproofing material at the edge of the stage set alight and the blaze spread quickly in the one-storey wooden building as fans all tried to escape through the same exit. Great White began a tour in July 2003 to raise money for the survivors and families of victims.
Scissor Sisters went to #1 on the US album chart in 2005 with their debut and self-titled album, also a #1 in the UK.
In 2007, Electric Light Orchestra issue an expanded and remastered version of their '77 album, "Out Of The Blue," to mark the disc's 30th anniversary. There are three previously unreleased tracks and notes co-written by ELO frontman Jeff Lynne.
The Who's Pete Townshend and Lou Reed perform together for the first time in New York in 2007. During the Attic Jam, Townshend plays a four-song solo acoustic set before being joined onstage by Reed. The two roll through a trio of Velvet Underground songs.
In 2007, the hair salon where pop star Britney Spears shaved her head set up a website to auction her hair for more than $1million dollars. The website, buybritneyshair.com, claimed to have been set up by salon owner Esther Tognozzi and included photos of the hair, saying it is "absolutely authentic". As well as the hair, the winning bidder would also get the hair clippers Spears used, a blue lighter she left at the salon and the can of Red Bull she was drinking at the time. Meanwhile, Spears has been spotted in Hollywood sporting a short blonde wig. Stay Tuned.....
Nancy Wilson (1937)
Barbara Ellis - Fleetwoods (1940)
Buffy Sainte-Marie (1941)
Lew Soloff - Blood Sweat & Tears (1944)
J Geils - J. Geils Band (1946)
Walter Becker - Steely Dan (1950)
Jon Brant - Cheap Trick (1954)
Sebastian Steinberg - Soul Coughing (1959)
Ian Brown - Stone Roses (1963)
Neil Primrose - Travis (1972)
Brian Littrell - Backstreet Boys (1975)
Edwin Graham - The Darkness (1977)
Chris Thile - Nickel Creek (1981)
Rihanna (1988)
They Are Missed:
In 1980, Bon Scott, singer from AC/DC was pronounced dead on arrival at a London hospital after a heavy night's drinking. Scott was found in the passenger seat of a friend's parked car. The official coroner's report stated that he had "Drunk himself to death." after suffocating on his own vomit.
Born on this day in 1945, Alan Hull, guitarist, singer of Lindisfarne. Hull died of a heart attack on November 17, 1996.
Born today in 1951, Randy California, guitar, vocals, Spirit,. He died on January 2, 1997 when rescuing his 12 year-old son after he was sucked into a riptide in surf off Hawaii.
Born on this day in 1967, Kurt Cobain, guitar, vocals, Nirvana. Cobain committed suicide on April 5th 1994.
History:
In 1958, and billed as 'The Big Gold Record Stars,' Bill Haley and his Comets, The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly & The Crickets, Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmie Rodgers all appeared on the first date of a six day tour of Florida.
Jimi Hendrix made his stage debut in 1960 when he played a show at a High School in Seattle.
The Beach Boys recorded "Don't Worry Baby" in 1964.
Gary Lewis and the Playboys started a two week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1965 with "This Diamond Ring."
"Goodbye Cream" opened in Baltimore in 1969. The film was of Cream's November 26, 1968 farewell concert at London's Royal Albert Hall.
In 1970, the single "Instant Karma," by The Plastic Ono Band was released in the US. John Lennon had written, recorded and mixed the track all in one day on the January 22, 1970.
The soundtrack to 'Jesus Christ Superstar' went to #1 on the US album chart in 1971.
Alice Cooper and Badfinger appeared at The Convention Hall in San Diego, California in 1972. What a show......
In 1974, Cher filed for separation from husband Sonny Bono. She filed for divorce not long afterwards. They had been married for 10 years.
Winners at this years Grammy Awards in 1977 included - Stevie Wonder for Best album with 'Songs In The Key Of Life', and Best Vocal performance for "I Wish." Best album went to Chicago for 'Chicago X' and Best new artist went to the Starland Vocal Band. Yep, the Starland Vocal Band....
Bon Jovi begin recording their third album, “Slippery When Wet” in Vancouver in 1986. With “You Give Love A Bad Name” and “Livin’ On A Prayer,” the album sells over 10 million copies.
The all girl group Expose went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1988 with "Seasons Change."
The biographical TV movie, "Little Richard" aired on NBC in 2000.
In 2003, 100 people died after pyrotechnics ignited a club during a gig by Great White in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Great White singer Ty Longley was also killed in the accident. Two brothers who owned the club were charged, along with the former tour manager with involuntary manslaughter. Foam soundproofing material at the edge of the stage set alight and the blaze spread quickly in the one-storey wooden building as fans all tried to escape through the same exit. Great White began a tour in July 2003 to raise money for the survivors and families of victims.
Scissor Sisters went to #1 on the US album chart in 2005 with their debut and self-titled album, also a #1 in the UK.
In 2007, Electric Light Orchestra issue an expanded and remastered version of their '77 album, "Out Of The Blue," to mark the disc's 30th anniversary. There are three previously unreleased tracks and notes co-written by ELO frontman Jeff Lynne.
The Who's Pete Townshend and Lou Reed perform together for the first time in New York in 2007. During the Attic Jam, Townshend plays a four-song solo acoustic set before being joined onstage by Reed. The two roll through a trio of Velvet Underground songs.
In 2007, the hair salon where pop star Britney Spears shaved her head set up a website to auction her hair for more than $1million dollars. The website, buybritneyshair.com, claimed to have been set up by salon owner Esther Tognozzi and included photos of the hair, saying it is "absolutely authentic". As well as the hair, the winning bidder would also get the hair clippers Spears used, a blue lighter she left at the salon and the can of Red Bull she was drinking at the time. Meanwhile, Spears has been spotted in Hollywood sporting a short blonde wig. Stay Tuned.....
Friday, February 19, 2010
Vinyl Record News
KING DIAMOND Albums To Be Reissued On Colored Vinyl
Massacre Records will release new vinyl versions of six KING DIAMOND albums on March 26:
* The Spider's Lullabye (1995)
* The Graveyard (1996)
* Voodoo (1998)
* House Of God (2000)
* The Puppet Master (2003)
* Give Me Your Soul ... Please (2007)
These gatefold LPs are strictly limited and handnumbered. The six vinyls will be in different vinyl colors.
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The Fall Readies its 28th Studio Album
Good news for the fans of Mr. Grumpy: Mark E. Smith and The Fall are ready to release a new album.
The British O.G. post-punk outfit returns with Your Future Is Our Clutter April 27 from Domino Records. The album's set to be released only digitally and on vinyl, and is their 28th studio album.
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Minus the Bear Inks with Dangerbird
Minus The Bear is now kicking it like a wild donkey with Dangerbird Records.
The post-hardcore act inked a deal with the Silver Lake, Calif. label, and will release its still untitled album sometime this spring. The label debut, the act's fourth LP, follows up 2008's Planet of Ice.
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Against Me Unveils Cover, Vague Release Date
Against Me has a cover completed and a vague indication of when its next album will turn up in stores.
Tom Gabel unveiled the cover to the band's upcoming White Crosses on his blog yesterday, and indicated that the act hopes to see the album in stores in early June. He didn't nail down a specific release date, nor did he unveil a track listing. White Crosses follows up 2008's New Wave (Sire).
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US release date for Peter Gabriel
It's being reported that Peter Gabriel has recently announced that he will be releasing his new album project, 'Scratch My Back', via EMI Label Services in the US on the March 2, 2010 .
'Scratch My Back' is the first part of a series of song exchanges in which Gabriel and other leading artists reinterpret each other's songs. The album contains interpretations of songs originally by artists such as Radiohead, Neil Young, Arcade Fire, Lou Reed, Talking Heads, Bon Iver and many more.
Gabriel describes this as a very personal record, with twelve songs performed only with orchestral instruments and voice. He made the choice not to include guitar or drums on the album.
In addition, EMI Label Services will make an exclusive 7" AA vinyl release available at independent retailers to celebrate Record Store Day in the US on April 17th. The 7" features Peter Gabriel's "The Book of Love" and "Not One of Us"; a track written by Gabriel and performed by Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields.
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Cracker marks 20th year with tour as acoustic duo
In the early '90s the alternative-rock country group Cracker broke through with hits like "Low" and "Teen Angst" off their self-titled debut and the platinum-selling "Kerosene Hat." The band is currently in its 20th year together, and singer David Lowery and guitarist Johnny Hickman are marking the anniversary with an acoustic tour.
Lowery got his start in the '80s with the alternative group Camper Van Beethoven, which sometimes tours with Cracker. The two groups have also shared members, like bassist Victor Krummenacher. Cracker explored multiple genres, including a Lowery and Hickman teaming up with the bluegrass group Leftover Salmon for bluegrass takes on Cracker songs with "O' Cracker Where Art Thou?" Earlier in the decade Cracker toured dive bars under the name "Ironic Mullet," performing country covers by Dwight Yokam, Merle Haggard and Hank Williams, Jr. These songs became the basis for 2003's "Countrysides."
Last year Cracker released its 10th studio album, "Sunrise in the Land of Milk and Honey." The album includes the single "Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out With Me."
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RECORD CRACK: New Massachusetts label unleash their first vinyl release
Breakfast Of Champs Records are a new label out of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts who have a small handful of CD’s under their belt, but they’re about to release their first piece of vinyl with two local indie rock/pop bands: Truman Peyote and Turtle Ambulance.
Each band has a side to themselves, two songs each. The record comes out on March 2nd, you can pre-order the record by going to the Breakfast Of Champs store.
http://bocrecords.bigcartel.com/
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WHITESNAKE Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS
Frontiers Records has announced the signing of legendary rock band WHITESNAKE.
Singer David Coverdale and the rest of the group have already started composing new material that promises to deliver one of the finest chapters in WHITESNAKE's career. "We are off to a very good start, with the new songs taking positive shape. It feels good, fresh and exciting," explains Coverdale.
A February 2010 interview posted on WHITESNAKE's official web site, Coverdale stated:
"My health and my voice have never been better. I am pleased with how I'm sounding on the demos of the new songs. Very secure, good tone, very powerful. No worries, baby. None whatsoever. I am so disappointed that I had to cancel the show and the U.S. tour, but these things happen. Fortunately, it doesn't happen a lot to me and the problem I had is not something that is ongoing. It was a one-time problem, some kind of blister on one of my vocal cords, and it hurt. The cure was simple — rest. I would have been able to tour again had there been an opportunity six weeks later. The human voice is a very fragile instrument, no matter how well you take care of it, and I assure you I invest in every vocal protocol you can possibly imagine. Ask any of my throat specialists. It was just one of those things."
WHITESNAKE's appearance at U.K.'s Download festival in June 2009 coincided with action-packed re-releases of the multi-platinum albums "Slip Of The Tongue", marking its 20th anniversary, and "Slide It In", which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year.
WHITESNAKE's latest album, "Good To Be Bad", was released through SPV/Steamhammer in April 2008. In addition to the regular jewel-case version, a limited-edition two-disc set contains an extra CD in a cardboard sleeve, as well as a poster, photocard and sticker.
Massacre Records will release new vinyl versions of six KING DIAMOND albums on March 26:
* The Spider's Lullabye (1995)
* The Graveyard (1996)
* Voodoo (1998)
* House Of God (2000)
* The Puppet Master (2003)
* Give Me Your Soul ... Please (2007)
These gatefold LPs are strictly limited and handnumbered. The six vinyls will be in different vinyl colors.
======================================
The Fall Readies its 28th Studio Album
Good news for the fans of Mr. Grumpy: Mark E. Smith and The Fall are ready to release a new album.
The British O.G. post-punk outfit returns with Your Future Is Our Clutter April 27 from Domino Records. The album's set to be released only digitally and on vinyl, and is their 28th studio album.
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Minus the Bear Inks with Dangerbird
Minus The Bear is now kicking it like a wild donkey with Dangerbird Records.
The post-hardcore act inked a deal with the Silver Lake, Calif. label, and will release its still untitled album sometime this spring. The label debut, the act's fourth LP, follows up 2008's Planet of Ice.
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Against Me Unveils Cover, Vague Release Date
Tom Gabel unveiled the cover to the band's upcoming White Crosses on his blog yesterday, and indicated that the act hopes to see the album in stores in early June. He didn't nail down a specific release date, nor did he unveil a track listing. White Crosses follows up 2008's New Wave (Sire).
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US release date for Peter Gabriel
It's being reported that Peter Gabriel has recently announced that he will be releasing his new album project, 'Scratch My Back', via EMI Label Services in the US on the March 2, 2010 .
'Scratch My Back' is the first part of a series of song exchanges in which Gabriel and other leading artists reinterpret each other's songs. The album contains interpretations of songs originally by artists such as Radiohead, Neil Young, Arcade Fire, Lou Reed, Talking Heads, Bon Iver and many more.
Gabriel describes this as a very personal record, with twelve songs performed only with orchestral instruments and voice. He made the choice not to include guitar or drums on the album.
In addition, EMI Label Services will make an exclusive 7" AA vinyl release available at independent retailers to celebrate Record Store Day in the US on April 17th. The 7" features Peter Gabriel's "The Book of Love" and "Not One of Us"; a track written by Gabriel and performed by Stephin Merritt of The Magnetic Fields.
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Cracker marks 20th year with tour as acoustic duo
In the early '90s the alternative-rock country group Cracker broke through with hits like "Low" and "Teen Angst" off their self-titled debut and the platinum-selling "Kerosene Hat." The band is currently in its 20th year together, and singer David Lowery and guitarist Johnny Hickman are marking the anniversary with an acoustic tour.
Lowery got his start in the '80s with the alternative group Camper Van Beethoven, which sometimes tours with Cracker. The two groups have also shared members, like bassist Victor Krummenacher. Cracker explored multiple genres, including a Lowery and Hickman teaming up with the bluegrass group Leftover Salmon for bluegrass takes on Cracker songs with "O' Cracker Where Art Thou?" Earlier in the decade Cracker toured dive bars under the name "Ironic Mullet," performing country covers by Dwight Yokam, Merle Haggard and Hank Williams, Jr. These songs became the basis for 2003's "Countrysides."
Last year Cracker released its 10th studio album, "Sunrise in the Land of Milk and Honey." The album includes the single "Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out With Me."
======================================
RECORD CRACK: New Massachusetts label unleash their first vinyl release
Breakfast Of Champs Records are a new label out of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts who have a small handful of CD’s under their belt, but they’re about to release their first piece of vinyl with two local indie rock/pop bands: Truman Peyote and Turtle Ambulance.
Each band has a side to themselves, two songs each. The record comes out on March 2nd, you can pre-order the record by going to the Breakfast Of Champs store.
http://bocrecords.bigcartel.com/
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WHITESNAKE Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS
Singer David Coverdale and the rest of the group have already started composing new material that promises to deliver one of the finest chapters in WHITESNAKE's career. "We are off to a very good start, with the new songs taking positive shape. It feels good, fresh and exciting," explains Coverdale.
A February 2010 interview posted on WHITESNAKE's official web site, Coverdale stated:
"My health and my voice have never been better. I am pleased with how I'm sounding on the demos of the new songs. Very secure, good tone, very powerful. No worries, baby. None whatsoever. I am so disappointed that I had to cancel the show and the U.S. tour, but these things happen. Fortunately, it doesn't happen a lot to me and the problem I had is not something that is ongoing. It was a one-time problem, some kind of blister on one of my vocal cords, and it hurt. The cure was simple — rest. I would have been able to tour again had there been an opportunity six weeks later. The human voice is a very fragile instrument, no matter how well you take care of it, and I assure you I invest in every vocal protocol you can possibly imagine. Ask any of my throat specialists. It was just one of those things."
WHITESNAKE's appearance at U.K.'s Download festival in June 2009 coincided with action-packed re-releases of the multi-platinum albums "Slip Of The Tongue", marking its 20th anniversary, and "Slide It In", which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year.
WHITESNAKE's latest album, "Good To Be Bad", was released through SPV/Steamhammer in April 2008. In addition to the regular jewel-case version, a limited-edition two-disc set contains an extra CD in a cardboard sleeve, as well as a poster, photocard and sticker.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
New Album Cover Art
MGMT reveal cover art for new album 'Congratulations' Cosmic duo get surfy for their new album art
MGMT have revealed the cover art for their forthcoming new album 'Congratulations' (pictured).
The Brooklyn duo have teamed up with cartoonist Anthony Ausgang for the surreal cover, which depicts a surfing cat set to be swallowed up by a giant cat-shaped wave.
The band joined forces with Ausgang after they met through experimental musician Pete 'Sonic Boom' Kember of Spacemen 3 and Spectrum, who helped produce 'Congratulations'.
Ausgang also praised the pair for being direct about the cover art. "The most important thing was that MGMT wanted the 'look' of my style of painting and gave me only a few points that I had to hit," he said. "Naturally, the process took some time but they were always cool with the criticisms. A lot of people who commission a painting only know what they don't want; fortunately MGMT knew what they wanted and let me do it my way."
'Congratulations' is due for release on April 12.
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Lady Gaga Unveils Cover Art for “Telephone” Remixes, Featuring Beyonce
On Tuesday, Lady Gaga released the cover art for her upcoming “Telephone” remix album, featuring Beyonce. The album drops on March 2 and, against my better judgment, I’m semi-excited to hear the Passion Pit remix.
“Telephone” is the upcoming single from Gaga’s second album, The Fame Monster, and features R&B diva Beyonce. If you remember, Lady Gaga also guested on the Beyonce’s track “Video Phone.”
The Brooklyn duo have teamed up with cartoonist Anthony Ausgang for the surreal cover, which depicts a surfing cat set to be swallowed up by a giant cat-shaped wave.
The band joined forces with Ausgang after they met through experimental musician Pete 'Sonic Boom' Kember of Spacemen 3 and Spectrum, who helped produce 'Congratulations'.
Ausgang also praised the pair for being direct about the cover art. "The most important thing was that MGMT wanted the 'look' of my style of painting and gave me only a few points that I had to hit," he said. "Naturally, the process took some time but they were always cool with the criticisms. A lot of people who commission a painting only know what they don't want; fortunately MGMT knew what they wanted and let me do it my way."
'Congratulations' is due for release on April 12.
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Lady Gaga Unveils Cover Art for “Telephone” Remixes, Featuring Beyonce
“Telephone” is the upcoming single from Gaga’s second album, The Fame Monster, and features R&B diva Beyonce. If you remember, Lady Gaga also guested on the Beyonce’s track “Video Phone.”
This Date In Music History - February 18
Birthdays:
Yoko Ono (1933)
Bobby Hart - singer/songwriter (wrote "Last Train To Clarksville," "I'm Not Your Stepping Stone" and "Scooby Doo Where Are You"). Sold over 40m records (1939)
Herman Santigo - Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers (1941)
Dennis Deyoung - Styx (1947)
Juice Newton (1952)
Robbie Bachman - Bachman Turner Overdrive (1953)
John Travolta - actor, singer, (1978 US & UK #1 single with Olivia Newton John, "You're The One That I Want") (1954)
Brian James - The Damned (1955)
Dr Dre - NWA (1965)
They Are Missed:
Guitarist Bob Stinson from The Replacements died from a drug overdose in 1995, his body was found in his Uptown, Minneapolis apartment. Founding member of The Replacements, was also a member of Static Taxi.
History:
In a low point not only for Rock ‘n’ Roll but music in general, Pat Boone’s white-bread cover of “Tutti Frutti” hit #12 on the pop charts in 1956. Little Richard’s original didn’t make a dent though it is infinitely superior. This is nothing less than a crime. But it does shows the power of segregation in the ‘50s.
The Platters' classic cut "The Great Pretender," started a two-week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1956.
The Everly Brothers recorded "When Will I Be Loved" and "Let It Be Me" in 1959.
Also in 1959, Elvis Presley went to the Lido Club in Paris while on leave from the US Army, eventually singing a song after-hours for the employees.
Ray Charles recorded "What'd I Say" in New York City in 1959. The song had evolved in concert as a call-and-response between Charles and his female back-up singers. It became Charles' biggest hit to date, reaching #1 on the R&B and #6 on the pop charts.
The Beatles saw the Elvis Presley film, "Fun In Acapulco" at a Miami drive-in in 1964.
Working at Abbey Road studio’s in London in 1965, the Beatles recorded two new songs: John Lennon's "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" and a new Paul McCartney song "Tell Me What You See."
In 1966, Beach Boy Brian Wilson recorded the future classic song "Good Vibrations," which went on to become the band's third US number-one hit. As a child, his mother told him that dogs could pick up "vibrations" from people, so that the dog would bark at "bad vibrations" Wilson turned this into the general idea for the song.
Today in 1967, the song "Kind of a Drag" by the Buckinghams topped the charts and stayed there for 2 weeks.
David Gimour replaced Syd Barrett in Pink Floyd in 1968. Barret had gone checked himself into a psychiatric hospital and then gone into seclusion.
Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees married Lulu in London in 1969 (Robin Gibb was the Best Man-- the marriage lasts four years).
The Jimi Hendrix Experience appeared at the Royal Albert Hall, London in 1969.
Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band made their New York debut at Unganos in 1971.
In 1974, KISS released their first album "KISS."
Yes played their first show at Madison Square Garden in 1974.
In 1978, winners at this years Grammy Awards included Fleetwood Mac, Album of the year for 'Rumours', The Eagles, Record of the year for "Hotel California" and Best pop vocal performance, The Bee Gees for "How Deep Is Your Love."
The song "Sign O' The Times" was released by Prince in 1987.
Debbie Gibson started a five-week run at #1 on the US album chart in 1989 with 'Electric Youth.'
Vince Neil quit as lead singer of Motley Crue in 1992. After 11 years with the group he says he wants to spend more time on his career as a race car driver. The band reunited on the "American Music Awards" 5 years later
In 2000, an American court ordered the release of FBI files relating to John Lennon's interests and activities including his support for the Irish Republican cause and the Workers Revolutionary Party. The British Government told the US that it wanted the files to remain secret. MI5 also had files on Lennon, which they had passed on the FBI during the 70's.
In 2005, the three surviving members of Alice In Chains perform at a tsunami-relief benefit concert in Seattle and raise over $100,000. Filling in for the late Layne Stayley are Tool/A Perfect Circle frontman Maynard James Keenan, Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin and Damageplan's Pat Lachman. Former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic hosted the event.
In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil in 2006, the Rolling Stones gave a free concert before a crowd of over 1 million people at Copacabana Beach.
‘The Greatest Songs of the Fifties’ by Barry Manilow was at #1 on the US album chart in 2006.
Norah Jones scored her third US #1 album in 2007 with 'Not Too Late,' also a #1 in the UK and over 20 other countries.
In 2008, Carpenters fans were objecting to plans to have pop duo's former family home in Downey, south of Los Angeles knocked down. The current owners of the house, said they objected to fans looking in the windows and leaving floral tributes. The five-bedroom house was immortalised when it featured on the cover of The Carpenters' 1973 hit album Now & Then.
Yoko Ono (1933)
Bobby Hart - singer/songwriter (wrote "Last Train To Clarksville," "I'm Not Your Stepping Stone" and "Scooby Doo Where Are You"). Sold over 40m records (1939)
Herman Santigo - Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers (1941)
Dennis Deyoung - Styx (1947)
Juice Newton (1952)
Robbie Bachman - Bachman Turner Overdrive (1953)
John Travolta - actor, singer, (1978 US & UK #1 single with Olivia Newton John, "You're The One That I Want") (1954)
Brian James - The Damned (1955)
Dr Dre - NWA (1965)
They Are Missed:
Guitarist Bob Stinson from The Replacements died from a drug overdose in 1995, his body was found in his Uptown, Minneapolis apartment. Founding member of The Replacements, was also a member of Static Taxi.
History:
In a low point not only for Rock ‘n’ Roll but music in general, Pat Boone’s white-bread cover of “Tutti Frutti” hit #12 on the pop charts in 1956. Little Richard’s original didn’t make a dent though it is infinitely superior. This is nothing less than a crime. But it does shows the power of segregation in the ‘50s.
The Platters' classic cut "The Great Pretender," started a two-week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1956.
The Everly Brothers recorded "When Will I Be Loved" and "Let It Be Me" in 1959.
Also in 1959, Elvis Presley went to the Lido Club in Paris while on leave from the US Army, eventually singing a song after-hours for the employees.
Ray Charles recorded "What'd I Say" in New York City in 1959. The song had evolved in concert as a call-and-response between Charles and his female back-up singers. It became Charles' biggest hit to date, reaching #1 on the R&B and #6 on the pop charts.
The Beatles saw the Elvis Presley film, "Fun In Acapulco" at a Miami drive-in in 1964.
Working at Abbey Road studio’s in London in 1965, the Beatles recorded two new songs: John Lennon's "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" and a new Paul McCartney song "Tell Me What You See."
In 1966, Beach Boy Brian Wilson recorded the future classic song "Good Vibrations," which went on to become the band's third US number-one hit. As a child, his mother told him that dogs could pick up "vibrations" from people, so that the dog would bark at "bad vibrations" Wilson turned this into the general idea for the song.
Today in 1967, the song "Kind of a Drag" by the Buckinghams topped the charts and stayed there for 2 weeks.
David Gimour replaced Syd Barrett in Pink Floyd in 1968. Barret had gone checked himself into a psychiatric hospital and then gone into seclusion.
Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees married Lulu in London in 1969 (Robin Gibb was the Best Man-- the marriage lasts four years).
The Jimi Hendrix Experience appeared at the Royal Albert Hall, London in 1969.
Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band made their New York debut at Unganos in 1971.
In 1974, KISS released their first album "KISS."
Yes played their first show at Madison Square Garden in 1974.
In 1978, winners at this years Grammy Awards included Fleetwood Mac, Album of the year for 'Rumours', The Eagles, Record of the year for "Hotel California" and Best pop vocal performance, The Bee Gees for "How Deep Is Your Love."
The song "Sign O' The Times" was released by Prince in 1987.
Debbie Gibson started a five-week run at #1 on the US album chart in 1989 with 'Electric Youth.'
Vince Neil quit as lead singer of Motley Crue in 1992. After 11 years with the group he says he wants to spend more time on his career as a race car driver. The band reunited on the "American Music Awards" 5 years later
In 2000, an American court ordered the release of FBI files relating to John Lennon's interests and activities including his support for the Irish Republican cause and the Workers Revolutionary Party. The British Government told the US that it wanted the files to remain secret. MI5 also had files on Lennon, which they had passed on the FBI during the 70's.
In 2005, the three surviving members of Alice In Chains perform at a tsunami-relief benefit concert in Seattle and raise over $100,000. Filling in for the late Layne Stayley are Tool/A Perfect Circle frontman Maynard James Keenan, Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin and Damageplan's Pat Lachman. Former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic hosted the event.
In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil in 2006, the Rolling Stones gave a free concert before a crowd of over 1 million people at Copacabana Beach.
‘The Greatest Songs of the Fifties’ by Barry Manilow was at #1 on the US album chart in 2006.
Norah Jones scored her third US #1 album in 2007 with 'Not Too Late,' also a #1 in the UK and over 20 other countries.
In 2008, Carpenters fans were objecting to plans to have pop duo's former family home in Downey, south of Los Angeles knocked down. The current owners of the house, said they objected to fans looking in the windows and leaving floral tributes. The five-bedroom house was immortalised when it featured on the cover of The Carpenters' 1973 hit album Now & Then.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
The return of vinyl
Photo by Jim Hannon
Chris James puts a vinyl recording onto a USB turntable that is connected to his computer.
I would like to thank the TimesDaily newspaper (Florence, Ala. http://www.timesdaily.com/) and the author Russ Corey for the exclusive rights to republish this interesting article:
The return of vinyl
Vinyl records see re-emergence in Shoals
By Russ Corey
Staff Writer
Chris James may have grown up during a time when the vinyl record was being replaced by the CD, but like a lot of young people, he's rediscovering why vinyl records were so popular in the first place.
There are numerous articles on the Internet trumpeting the return of the vinyl record and how it continues to increase in popularity even as overall album sales, mainly CDs, continue to slip.
James was first introduced to vinyl records by his parents, who had a collection that included The Doors and Three Dog Night.
"That's really how I started liking music in general," said James, bass player for the local alt-rock band Lauderdale.
Vinyl records have a more natural sound and more room to provide listeners with liner notes and album artwork. While they might not be as prevalent in record stores as they once were, you can find vinyl records in used record stores, flea markets, junk stores, online and at live shows.
"You can get into different kinds of music that way, too," James said.
Shoals-based recording artist Jason Isbell said he insists a new album includes a run of vinyl records when he's negotiating a record contract.
"Listening to vinyl as a kid was such a ritual," Isbell said. "You had to actually physically maintain your record player; you had to flip (the record) over from side A to side B."
Even though there's only one side to a CD, Isbell said he arranges the tracks on his albums with an ending to what would be side A and the beginning of side B.
Many say the sound of a vinyl album has a warm sound as opposed to the sometimes "brittle" sound of a CD.
Patterson Hood, a former Shoals resident and founder of the rock band Drive-By Truckers, also is a fan of vinyl because it provides the best sounding and best looking way to own music, he said.
"It sounds better than CDs or MP3s," Hood said. "While it doesn't have the convenience of the MP3, some people still like to listen at home and have a physical format."
Most of the Truckers' catalog is available on vinyl, and the vinyl version of their upcoming release, "The Big To Do," will include an extra track that will not be included on the compact disc version.
"It's a good one, too," Hood said. "I included three extra tracks on the vinyl version of my last solo album this past year."
And like many artists, the new album will include a CD version of the album so it can be downloaded to an MP3 player or listened to in a car CD player. Vinyl albums also provide a larger medium for artwork than a CD.
"There's just the aesthetic aspect to it," Isbell said. "You can hang a record on your wall; you can put them on display in your house. I believe in quality artwork on record covers."
Jamie Barrier, songwriter and guitarist for the Pine Hill Haints, Rise Up Howling Werewolf and The Wednesdays, has released his bands' music on vinyl for years, on both 12-inch LPs and 7-inch discs.
Barrier's Arkam Records has 40 releases, 80 percent of which were 7-inch and 12-inch vinyl records. "I sell more of it every year," Barrier said. "There's a certain type of market of people that never quit listening to it."
Even when vinyl lost its mass appeal, fans of punk and alternative music expected vinyl releases.
Barrier agrees that in many cases, people want something tangible to complement their digital downloads.
Logan Rogers, president of Lightning Rod Records in Nashville, said care has to go into estimating how many vinyl records an artist might sell. "It's a more expensive process, so we definitely have to be fairly realistic about what you can sell," Rogers said. "You don't want to manufacture too many."
Lightning Rod released "Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit" on CD and vinyl. Rogers said the vinyl version is a double-LP that includes a copy of the CD.
"If you pick up the LP at the store or at the concert, you can immediately stick the CD in your car and listen to it," he said.
Eli Flippen, owner of Pegasus Records, Tapes and CDs in Florence, has been selling new and used vinyl records for years. Flippen said he stocks as many LP versions of new releases as he can.
Used record sales have been strong, especially classic rock from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles are some of the most popular, he said. High school and college students hearing vinyl for the first time are detecting differences between the LP and MP3 versions of the songs.
"People kind of realize that the old analog warmth is more pleasing," he said.
SOURCE: http://www.timesdaily.com/
Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne
FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 15, 2010
DEAR JERRY: A friend told me that my copy of “Introducing the Beatles,” which I bought in the mid-'60s, might be a very valuable original, or just as likely could be a fake.
What is the current value of an original? How do I know if it's real or a not?
—Shannon Houseman, Milwaukee
DEAR SHANNON: I'll tackle the first question, which is somewhat complex, then tell you what you need to know to determine if anything in the first part matters.
First is the near-mint price range, followed by the essential identification details:
$20,000 to $30,000: “Introducing the Beatles” STEREO (Vee-Jay VJLP 1062).
Front cover reads “Englands (sic) No. 1 Vocal Group,” though back cover neither mentions nor pictures the Beatles.
Instead, back has photos and publicity for 25 “Other Fine Albums of Significant Interest,” a subjective mix of earlier Vee Jay LPs by Jerry Butler; Jimmy Reed; 4 Seasons; Frank Ifield; John Lee Hooker; Eddie Harris; and others. Collectors refer to this as the “ad back” cover.
Reportedly, Vee Jay was at the time embroiled in a dispute over song licensing rights, and not wanting to further fan the litigious flames, decided against calling attention to the tracks on the album r— especially “Love Me Do” and “P.S. I Love You.” Notification to cease issuing these two songs had already been sent to Vee Jay.
On subsequent pressings, Vee Jay replaced those two tracks with “Ask Me Why” and “Please Please Me,” along with a listing of all 12 tunes on the back cover.
Interestingly, labels for stereo discs show the selection prefix/number as VJLP 1062, yet front cover has only “SR-1062.”
$8,000 to $12,000: “Introducing the Beatles” MONO (Vee-Jay VJLP-1062).
Same as above for stereo ad back, but with monaural sound and without SR-1062 on the cover.
$8,000 to $12,000: “Introducing the Beatles” STEREO (Vee-Jay VJLP-1062).
Variation of above issue, using the same front cover. Back cover, however, has no printing whatsoever. Whether caused by a production error, or intentionally left blank so as to have product for sale during the changeover from ad back to column back covers, we do not yet know. Appropriately known as the “blank back” cover.
$5,000 to $7,500: “Introducing the Beatles” MONO (Vee-Jay VJLP-1062).
Same as above for stereo blank back, but with monaural sound and without SR-1062 on the cover.
$15,000 to $20,000: “Introducing the Beatles” STEREO (Vee-Jay VJLP-1062).
Second issue. Front cover is the same as first stereo issue. Back cover lists contents in two columns; six titles on Side One, the last of which is “Love Me Do,” and six on Side Two, the first being “P.S. I Love You.”
Later pressings replaced “Love Me Do” with “Ask Me Why” and “P.S. I Love You” with “Please Please Me.”
This and future versions all have the column back cover.
$4,000 to $6,000: “Introducing the Beatles” MONO (Vee-Jay VJLP-1062).
Same as above for second issue stereo column back, but with monaural sound and without SR-1062 on the cover.
$4,000 to $6,000: “Introducing the Beatles” STEREO (Vee-Jay VJLP-1062).
Third issue. Stereo records can be found in stereo covers, though many came out in mono covers with “Stereo” or “Stereophonic” stickers affixed. Record labels and column back cover reflect the inclusion of “Ask Me Why” and “Please Please Me” instead of “Love Me Do” and “P.S. I Love You.”
$800 to $1,200: “Introducing the Beatles” MONO (Vee-Jay VJLP-1062).
Record labels and column back cover reflect the inclusion of “Ask Me Why” and “Please Please Me”
As we are so fond of pointing out, the price ranges stated are ONLY applicable to copies with both the cover and the record in at least near-mint condition.
Damaged goods, or even those showing slight wear and tear, will have values lowered by an amount commensurate with their flaws.
IZ ZAT SO? Unfortunately, many mono copies and nearly every stereo “Introducing the Beatles” in captivity is a five dollar counterfeit. Authentic stereo copies, of any of the three versions, are extremely rare, as evidenced by their grandiose values. Most folks will never even see one in person.
There is a lengthy checklist collectors use to spot a fake LP, but one quick and reliable test is to look at the record label.
Originals have both the LP title, “Introducing the Beatles,” and the artist credit, “The Beatles,” ABOVE the center hole.
This is true no matter which version you have, and applies to both mono and stereo.
Counterfeits have only the LP title, “Introducing the Beatles,” above the center hole, and place the artist credit, “The Beatles,” below the center hole.
DEAR JERRY: A friend told me that my copy of “Introducing the Beatles,” which I bought in the mid-'60s, might be a very valuable original, or just as likely could be a fake.
What is the current value of an original? How do I know if it's real or a not?
—Shannon Houseman, Milwaukee
First is the near-mint price range, followed by the essential identification details:
$20,000 to $30,000: “Introducing the Beatles” STEREO (Vee-Jay VJLP 1062).
Front cover reads “Englands (sic) No. 1 Vocal Group,” though back cover neither mentions nor pictures the Beatles.
Instead, back has photos and publicity for 25 “Other Fine Albums of Significant Interest,” a subjective mix of earlier Vee Jay LPs by Jerry Butler; Jimmy Reed; 4 Seasons; Frank Ifield; John Lee Hooker; Eddie Harris; and others. Collectors refer to this as the “ad back” cover.
Reportedly, Vee Jay was at the time embroiled in a dispute over song licensing rights, and not wanting to further fan the litigious flames, decided against calling attention to the tracks on the album r— especially “Love Me Do” and “P.S. I Love You.” Notification to cease issuing these two songs had already been sent to Vee Jay.
On subsequent pressings, Vee Jay replaced those two tracks with “Ask Me Why” and “Please Please Me,” along with a listing of all 12 tunes on the back cover.
Interestingly, labels for stereo discs show the selection prefix/number as VJLP 1062, yet front cover has only “SR-1062.”
$8,000 to $12,000: “Introducing the Beatles” MONO (Vee-Jay VJLP-1062).
Same as above for stereo ad back, but with monaural sound and without SR-1062 on the cover.
$8,000 to $12,000: “Introducing the Beatles” STEREO (Vee-Jay VJLP-1062).
Variation of above issue, using the same front cover. Back cover, however, has no printing whatsoever. Whether caused by a production error, or intentionally left blank so as to have product for sale during the changeover from ad back to column back covers, we do not yet know. Appropriately known as the “blank back” cover.
$5,000 to $7,500: “Introducing the Beatles” MONO (Vee-Jay VJLP-1062).
Same as above for stereo blank back, but with monaural sound and without SR-1062 on the cover.
$15,000 to $20,000: “Introducing the Beatles” STEREO (Vee-Jay VJLP-1062).
Second issue. Front cover is the same as first stereo issue. Back cover lists contents in two columns; six titles on Side One, the last of which is “Love Me Do,” and six on Side Two, the first being “P.S. I Love You.”
Later pressings replaced “Love Me Do” with “Ask Me Why” and “P.S. I Love You” with “Please Please Me.”
This and future versions all have the column back cover.
$4,000 to $6,000: “Introducing the Beatles” MONO (Vee-Jay VJLP-1062).
Same as above for second issue stereo column back, but with monaural sound and without SR-1062 on the cover.
$4,000 to $6,000: “Introducing the Beatles” STEREO (Vee-Jay VJLP-1062).
Third issue. Stereo records can be found in stereo covers, though many came out in mono covers with “Stereo” or “Stereophonic” stickers affixed. Record labels and column back cover reflect the inclusion of “Ask Me Why” and “Please Please Me” instead of “Love Me Do” and “P.S. I Love You.”
$800 to $1,200: “Introducing the Beatles” MONO (Vee-Jay VJLP-1062).
Record labels and column back cover reflect the inclusion of “Ask Me Why” and “Please Please Me”
As we are so fond of pointing out, the price ranges stated are ONLY applicable to copies with both the cover and the record in at least near-mint condition.
Damaged goods, or even those showing slight wear and tear, will have values lowered by an amount commensurate with their flaws.
IZ ZAT SO? Unfortunately, many mono copies and nearly every stereo “Introducing the Beatles” in captivity is a five dollar counterfeit. Authentic stereo copies, of any of the three versions, are extremely rare, as evidenced by their grandiose values. Most folks will never even see one in person.
There is a lengthy checklist collectors use to spot a fake LP, but one quick and reliable test is to look at the record label.
Originals have both the LP title, “Introducing the Beatles,” and the artist credit, “The Beatles,” ABOVE the center hole.
This is true no matter which version you have, and applies to both mono and stereo.
Counterfeits have only the LP title, “Introducing the Beatles,” above the center hole, and place the artist credit, “The Beatles,” below the center hole.
Jerry Osborne answers as many questions as possible through this column.
Jerry's Question page: Ask your question here.
Write Jerry at: Box 255, Port Townsend, WA 98368
E-mail: jpo@olympus.net
Visit his Web site: www.jerryosborne.com
All values quoted in this column are for near-mint condition.
Copyright 2010 Osborne Enterprises- Reprinted By Permission
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