I have been in communication with the president John Ziobrowski of Polka America Corporation, based out of Ringle, Wisconsin. The organization seeks to help educate the public about the genre and to help preserve this format of music. Honestly, this is not a genre of music that I listen to, but I do recognize that there are millions who love Polka Music and I feel that it is very important to help to preserve the vinyl from years past. So I thought I would let you know about the organization. Stop by the website for more information. http://www.polkaamericacorporation.org/
Polka America Corporation Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 10, 2009
Contact: Info@PolkaAmericaCorporation.org
PAC ANNOUNCES NATIONAL ARCHIVE PROGRAM FOR POLKA MUSIC IN CONJUNCTION WITH COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Manhattan, NY - A new program for the digitization and archiving of polka music which has been instituted by Polka America Corporation, in conjunction with Columbia University and the Archive of Contemporary Music, is accepting donations of polka music collections. This program provides the only national large-scale public archive collection point for all styles of polka music, and will afford polka music its place in history as a viable and documented form of music.
Collections can be donated at any time and in any amount. Donations submitted will be digitized and archived for record keeping and historical purposes. Any original form is acceptable to include 78s, 33s, cassettes, etc. Digital recordings created by Columbia are exact replicas of the recording submitted. No enhancements are a part of the process. A copy of the digitized recording is returned to the owner once it has been processed by Columbia University. The University maintains ownership of the copy donated to them for the polka category. Substantial polka music libraries can be named in honor of the donor.
Donation maximums of $4500 per year can be written off on your taxes. Donations/record collections exceeding that amount will require a professional appraisal in order to receive larger tax write-offs. Columbia University does not determine the value of a collection.
The archive of polka music will be available on the Internet through Columbia’s websites. This will provide an instant access point of musical history in the polka genre for all to reference.
Further info, along with mailing information can be obtained by contacting Polka America Corporation at info@PolkaAmericaCorporation.org or by calling PAC at 715-446-3098.
Polka America Corporation, PO Box 413 Ringle, WI 54471
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Music News & Notes
Them Crooked Vultures Play Live
The new "supergroup" Them Crooked Vultures (John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters and Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age) will be playing their first live show tomorrow (Sunday) at Chicago's Metro rock club.
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Daryl Hall and John Oates Set Delayed Again
The Daryl Hall and John Oates box set has been pushed back yet again to October 6. As of now, there still isn't a track list available, although we now know that it will be 4-CDs with 74 tracks, 16 of which are unreleased. There will also be a 60-page book.
The duo will be appearing on QVC to promote the set on September 21 at 6 PM EST.
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This Will Make Your Head Spin (A Sunday Morning Wake Up Call)
Shockhound.com has premiered the video from black metal band Sothis. The video for the title track to the band's current album, De Oppresso Liber, was filmed in the band's hometown of Los Angeles and features computer animation and performance footage of the six-piece band. Just having completed their first national US tour alongside labelmates Absu, the band continues to promote their full-length debut released last fall via Candlelight Records.
The new "supergroup" Them Crooked Vultures (John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters and Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age) will be playing their first live show tomorrow (Sunday) at Chicago's Metro rock club.
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Daryl Hall and John Oates Set Delayed Again
The Daryl Hall and John Oates box set has been pushed back yet again to October 6. As of now, there still isn't a track list available, although we now know that it will be 4-CDs with 74 tracks, 16 of which are unreleased. There will also be a 60-page book.
The duo will be appearing on QVC to promote the set on September 21 at 6 PM EST.
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This Will Make Your Head Spin (A Sunday Morning Wake Up Call)
Shockhound.com has premiered the video from black metal band Sothis. The video for the title track to the band's current album, De Oppresso Liber, was filmed in the band's hometown of Los Angeles and features computer animation and performance footage of the six-piece band. Just having completed their first national US tour alongside labelmates Absu, the band continues to promote their full-length debut released last fall via Candlelight Records.
This Date In Music History- August 9
Birthdays:
Barbara Mason ("Yes, I'm Ready") is 62
Vic Prince - Pretty Things (1944)
John Parry, Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band (1946)
Marinus Gerritsen - Golden Earring (1946)
Bruce Thomas - Elvis Costello and The Attractions (1954)
Rapper Kurtis Blow (1959)
Aimee Mann (1960)
John Farriss – INXS (1961)
Whitney Houston (1963)
Baroque singer/songwriter J.C. Hopkins, whose work has been likened to Brian Wilson and Charles Ives, was born in 1967.
Arion Salazar - Third Eye Blind (1972)
They Are Missed:
Born today in 1939, Billy Henderson, singer with the Detroit Spinners (died from complications from diabetes on Feb 2, 2007 (age 67).
Bill Chase and three members of his band were killed in a plane crash in 1974. Chase had the 1971 US Top 30 hit “Get It On.”
Born on this day in 1955, Benjamin Orr of the Cars (Orr died of cancer on October 3, 2000).
Jerry Garcia guitarist and singer from The Grateful Dead died from a drugs-related heart attack at the Serenity Knolls rehabilitation clinic in San Francisco in 1995 (age 53). Garcia co-founded the New Riders of the Purple Sage and also released several solo albums. He was well known for his distinctive guitar playing and was ranked 13th in Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Guitarist's of All Time."
History:
In 1952, Kitty Wells became the first woman to top the country charts with "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels."
Mantovani and his Orchestra were at #1 on the UK singles chart in 1953 with “Song From The Moulin Rouge,” the first ever instrumental #1 on the UK chart.
Britain’s answer to Elvis, 17 year old Cliff Richard, signed a record deal with EMI records in 1958. Also on this day Cliff Richard started a four-week residency at Butlins Holiday Camp in Clacton-On-Sea, Essex as Cliff Richard and the Drifters.
The Coasters hit #1 in 1958 with the Atlantic single "Yakety Yak."
Johnny Horton cuts "North To Alaska" at his last recording session in 1960.
The first ever edition of 'Ready Steady Go! was shown on UK TV in 1963. Introduced by Keith Fordyce and 19 year-old Cathy McGowan. The first show featured The Searchers, Jet Harris, Pat Boone, Billy Fury and Brian Poole and The Tremeloes. The final show was in Dec 1966 after 175 episodes. Originally 30 minutes long, it expanded to 50 minutes the following year, and soon attracted the most popular artists, including The Beatles, The Lovin’ Spoonful, The Rolling Stones, The Four Tops, The Kinks and many others.
The Rolling Stones appeared at the New Elizabeth Ballroom in Belle Vue, Manchester in 1964. Two policemen fainted and another was taken to hospital with broken ribs after trying to control over 3,000 screaming teenagers.
The Silkie recorded a cover of the Beatles' "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" in 1965. But they had a little help. Paul McCartney played guitar, George Harrison played tambourine and John Lennon produced the whole ensemble.
While performing at the Sunberry Jazz and Blues Festival in England in 1967, Jerry Lee Lewis got the crowd going in such a frenzy that festival officials halted his show and asked him to leave the stage.
In 1968, after the other Beatles had gone home for the evening (2.00 am), Paul McCartney stayed behind and recorded “Mother Nature's Son,” taping 25 takes at Abbey Road studios. The song was included on the White Album.
Actress Sharon Tate and four others were killed by followers of Charles Manson in the first of two nights of bizarre slayings in the Los Angeles area in 1969. Manson, who was later convicted of murder, claimed that the Beatles spoke to him through secret messages in the lyrics of five songs on their "White Album." Nutjob, thankfully he’s still in prison….
"Hot Fun in The Summertime," by Sly and the Family Stone, and "Easy to Be Hard" (from the Broadway production "Hair") were released in 1969.
The Bee Gees started a two week run at #1 on the singles chart in 1975 with “Jive Talkin,” the group's second #1 (#5 in the UK).
Bachman-Turner Overdrive disbanded in 1977. The group, who had gold singles "Takin' Care of Business" & "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet," called it quits just as their popularity is beginning to decrease. Nice coincidence.
Blues legend Muddy Waters performed at a White House picnic for President Jimmy Carter in 1978.
Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger," which was the theme song for the hit movie "Rocky III," went gold in 1982.
Queen gave what would be their last ever live performance when they appeared at Knebworth Park in England in 1986. The last two songs the band played were “We Are The Champions” and “God Save The Queen.”
Barbara Mason ("Yes, I'm Ready") is 62
Vic Prince - Pretty Things (1944)
John Parry, Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band (1946)
Marinus Gerritsen - Golden Earring (1946)
Bruce Thomas - Elvis Costello and The Attractions (1954)
Rapper Kurtis Blow (1959)
Aimee Mann (1960)
John Farriss – INXS (1961)
Whitney Houston (1963)
Baroque singer/songwriter J.C. Hopkins, whose work has been likened to Brian Wilson and Charles Ives, was born in 1967.
Arion Salazar - Third Eye Blind (1972)
They Are Missed:
Born today in 1939, Billy Henderson, singer with the Detroit Spinners (died from complications from diabetes on Feb 2, 2007 (age 67).
Bill Chase and three members of his band were killed in a plane crash in 1974. Chase had the 1971 US Top 30 hit “Get It On.”
Born on this day in 1955, Benjamin Orr of the Cars (Orr died of cancer on October 3, 2000).
Jerry Garcia guitarist and singer from The Grateful Dead died from a drugs-related heart attack at the Serenity Knolls rehabilitation clinic in San Francisco in 1995 (age 53). Garcia co-founded the New Riders of the Purple Sage and also released several solo albums. He was well known for his distinctive guitar playing and was ranked 13th in Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Guitarist's of All Time."
History:
In 1952, Kitty Wells became the first woman to top the country charts with "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels."
Mantovani and his Orchestra were at #1 on the UK singles chart in 1953 with “Song From The Moulin Rouge,” the first ever instrumental #1 on the UK chart.
Britain’s answer to Elvis, 17 year old Cliff Richard, signed a record deal with EMI records in 1958. Also on this day Cliff Richard started a four-week residency at Butlins Holiday Camp in Clacton-On-Sea, Essex as Cliff Richard and the Drifters.
The Coasters hit #1 in 1958 with the Atlantic single "Yakety Yak."
Johnny Horton cuts "North To Alaska" at his last recording session in 1960.
The first ever edition of 'Ready Steady Go! was shown on UK TV in 1963. Introduced by Keith Fordyce and 19 year-old Cathy McGowan. The first show featured The Searchers, Jet Harris, Pat Boone, Billy Fury and Brian Poole and The Tremeloes. The final show was in Dec 1966 after 175 episodes. Originally 30 minutes long, it expanded to 50 minutes the following year, and soon attracted the most popular artists, including The Beatles, The Lovin’ Spoonful, The Rolling Stones, The Four Tops, The Kinks and many others.
The Rolling Stones appeared at the New Elizabeth Ballroom in Belle Vue, Manchester in 1964. Two policemen fainted and another was taken to hospital with broken ribs after trying to control over 3,000 screaming teenagers.
The Silkie recorded a cover of the Beatles' "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" in 1965. But they had a little help. Paul McCartney played guitar, George Harrison played tambourine and John Lennon produced the whole ensemble.
While performing at the Sunberry Jazz and Blues Festival in England in 1967, Jerry Lee Lewis got the crowd going in such a frenzy that festival officials halted his show and asked him to leave the stage.
In 1968, after the other Beatles had gone home for the evening (2.00 am), Paul McCartney stayed behind and recorded “Mother Nature's Son,” taping 25 takes at Abbey Road studios. The song was included on the White Album.
Actress Sharon Tate and four others were killed by followers of Charles Manson in the first of two nights of bizarre slayings in the Los Angeles area in 1969. Manson, who was later convicted of murder, claimed that the Beatles spoke to him through secret messages in the lyrics of five songs on their "White Album." Nutjob, thankfully he’s still in prison….
"Hot Fun in The Summertime," by Sly and the Family Stone, and "Easy to Be Hard" (from the Broadway production "Hair") were released in 1969.
The Bee Gees started a two week run at #1 on the singles chart in 1975 with “Jive Talkin,” the group's second #1 (#5 in the UK).
Bachman-Turner Overdrive disbanded in 1977. The group, who had gold singles "Takin' Care of Business" & "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet," called it quits just as their popularity is beginning to decrease. Nice coincidence.
Blues legend Muddy Waters performed at a White House picnic for President Jimmy Carter in 1978.
Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger," which was the theme song for the hit movie "Rocky III," went gold in 1982.
Queen gave what would be their last ever live performance when they appeared at Knebworth Park in England in 1986. The last two songs the band played were “We Are The Champions” and “God Save The Queen.”
Saturday, August 8, 2009
This Date In Music History-August 8
Birthdays:
Connie Stevens turns 71.
Keith Carradine is 60.
John David - Dr Hook (1942)
Airrion Love – Stylistics (1949)
Andy Fairweather-Low - Amen Corner (1950) As a session guitarist has worked with Bob Dylan, Roger Waters, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Elton John, Jackson Browne, Bill Wyman, Sheryl Crow and Ringo Starr.
Drummer Anton Fig (1952)
Ali Score - A Flock Of Seagulls (1956)
Dennis Drew - 10,000 Maniacs (1957)
Christopher Foreman – Madness (1958)
Rikki Rockett – Poison (1959)
The Edge (Dave Evans) - U2 (1961)
Scott Stapp – Creed (1973)
Tom Linton - Jimmy Eat World (1975)
Joshua Chasez - *NSYNC (1976)
They Are Missed:
The late Joe Tex was born in 1933. Tex died on August 12, 1982 (age 49).
Cannonball Adderley, the jazz bandleader who charted with "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," died from a stroke in 1975. He was 46.
Born on this day in 1927, Andy Warhol, pop artist and producer, 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. Warhol died on February 22, 1987 after a gall bladder operation.
History:
Today in 1953, the song "Vaya Con Dios (May God Be with You)" by Les Paul & Mary Ford topped the charts and stayed there for 11 weeks.
16-year old Brian Hyland went to #1 on the singles chart in 1960 with the silly cut “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini.”
In 1960, Decca Records (UK) scrapped 25,000 copies of Ray Peterson's “Tell Laura I Lover Her” because they felt the song, which recounts the last thoughts of a teenager dying from a car accident, was "too tasteless and vulgar.” A cover version by Ricky Valance, went to #1 on the UK chart a month later.
The Oregon band the Kingsmen released "Louie Louie" in 1963. Many radio stations ban the song when they decide the indecipherable lyrics must be obscene.
The single by The Young World Singers called “Ringo For President” was released in the US in 1964.
Bob Dylan releases his album “Another Side of Bob Dylan” in 1964.
“England’s Newest Hit Makers – The Rolling Stones” peaked at #11 on the US album chart in 1964. The group’s U.S. debut contains a cover of Buddy Holly’s “Not A Fade Away.”
In 1964, Eric Burdon told Billboard the origin of the Animals namesake. He explained it was the group's followers which called them "The Animals" when they were known as the Alan Price Combo. Burdon explains, "[it] was probably an association with the kind of music that we play, earthy and gutty. It's sort of an animal sound, and on stage we can be pretty wild." Also it was on this date that the group's tune "House of the Rising Sun" was released.
On this day in 1966, the Beatles LP Revolver was released in the US, the bands seventh album featured: “Taxman,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “I'm Only Sleeping,” “Here, There and Everywhere,” “She Said She Said,” “And Your Bird Can Sing” and “Tomorrow Never Knows.” It spent 77 weeks on the Billboard chart, peaking at #1. (US release date: August 8, 1966 - UK release date: August 5, 1966)
In 1969, the photo session for the cover of The Beatles 'Abbey Road' album took place on the crossing outside Abbey Road studios. Photographer Iain McMillan, balanced on a step-ladder in the middle of the road took six shots of John, Ringo, Paul, and George walking across the zebra crossing while a policeman held up the traffic. The band then returned to the studio and recorded overdubs on “The End,” “I Want You (She's So Heavy)” and “Oh! Darling.”
CCR's classic cut "Looking Out My Back Door" was released in 1970.
Also in 1970, Janis Joplin bought a headstone for the grave of her greatest influence Bessie Smith at the Mont Lawn Cemetery in Philadelphia. Blues singer Smith died in 1937 after being refused admission to a whites only hospital.
Eric Clapton received a gold record in 1974 for "461 Ocean Boulevard." It's his comeback album and contains his #1 version of "I Shot the Sheriff." The album reached the top of the charts.
Epic Records released Boston's self-titled first album in 1976. The album became the fastest-selling debut ever.
In 1980, the Greater London Council ordered a halt to the plans of American heavy metal, punk-destructo band the Plasmatics to blow up a car onstage tonight. It was the group’s first performance in the U.K. Destructo band? …never heard that one before.
MTV broadcast its first stereo concert in 1981 with REO Speedwagon who performed in Denver, Colorado, having just released the album Hi Infidelity and the hit singles, “Keep On Loving You,” “Take It On the Run” and “Don’t Let Him Go.”
In 1987, U2 scored their second US #1 single from their 'Joshua Tree' album with “I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For.”
Madonna went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1992 with “This Used To Be My Playground.”
A riot broke out during a Guns N' Roses and Metallica gig at Montreal stadium in 1992when Metallica's show was cut short after singer James Hetfield was injured by pyrotechnics. Guns N' Roses took the stage but frontman Axl Rose claimed that his throat hurt, causing the band to leave the stage early. The cancellation led to a riot by the audience who overturned cars, smashed windows, looted local stores and set fires.
In 1996, Kiss appeared at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio on their 192 date Alive World Tour. During this show a fan threw his fake leg on stage, which all the members signed and handed back to him.
In 2005, "Walking in Memphis" singer Marc Cohn was shot in the head during a tour bus-jacking in Denver, but miraculously survived.
KoRn's untitled album was #2 on the Billboard 200 in 2007. The disc sold 123,000 units in its first week of release. This was KoRn's seventh Top 10 album. The string began in '96 with their sophomore effort, "Life Is Peachy."
Connie Stevens turns 71.
Keith Carradine is 60.
John David - Dr Hook (1942)
Airrion Love – Stylistics (1949)
Andy Fairweather-Low - Amen Corner (1950) As a session guitarist has worked with Bob Dylan, Roger Waters, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Elton John, Jackson Browne, Bill Wyman, Sheryl Crow and Ringo Starr.
Drummer Anton Fig (1952)
Ali Score - A Flock Of Seagulls (1956)
Dennis Drew - 10,000 Maniacs (1957)
Christopher Foreman – Madness (1958)
Rikki Rockett – Poison (1959)
The Edge (Dave Evans) - U2 (1961)
Scott Stapp – Creed (1973)
Tom Linton - Jimmy Eat World (1975)
Joshua Chasez - *NSYNC (1976)
They Are Missed:
The late Joe Tex was born in 1933. Tex died on August 12, 1982 (age 49).
Cannonball Adderley, the jazz bandleader who charted with "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," died from a stroke in 1975. He was 46.
Born on this day in 1927, Andy Warhol, pop artist and producer, 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. Warhol died on February 22, 1987 after a gall bladder operation.
History:
Today in 1953, the song "Vaya Con Dios (May God Be with You)" by Les Paul & Mary Ford topped the charts and stayed there for 11 weeks.
16-year old Brian Hyland went to #1 on the singles chart in 1960 with the silly cut “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini.”
In 1960, Decca Records (UK) scrapped 25,000 copies of Ray Peterson's “Tell Laura I Lover Her” because they felt the song, which recounts the last thoughts of a teenager dying from a car accident, was "too tasteless and vulgar.” A cover version by Ricky Valance, went to #1 on the UK chart a month later.
The Oregon band the Kingsmen released "Louie Louie" in 1963. Many radio stations ban the song when they decide the indecipherable lyrics must be obscene.
The single by The Young World Singers called “Ringo For President” was released in the US in 1964.
Bob Dylan releases his album “Another Side of Bob Dylan” in 1964.
“England’s Newest Hit Makers – The Rolling Stones” peaked at #11 on the US album chart in 1964. The group’s U.S. debut contains a cover of Buddy Holly’s “Not A Fade Away.”
In 1964, Eric Burdon told Billboard the origin of the Animals namesake. He explained it was the group's followers which called them "The Animals" when they were known as the Alan Price Combo. Burdon explains, "[it] was probably an association with the kind of music that we play, earthy and gutty. It's sort of an animal sound, and on stage we can be pretty wild." Also it was on this date that the group's tune "House of the Rising Sun" was released.
On this day in 1966, the Beatles LP Revolver was released in the US, the bands seventh album featured: “Taxman,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “I'm Only Sleeping,” “Here, There and Everywhere,” “She Said She Said,” “And Your Bird Can Sing” and “Tomorrow Never Knows.” It spent 77 weeks on the Billboard chart, peaking at #1. (US release date: August 8, 1966 - UK release date: August 5, 1966)
In 1969, the photo session for the cover of The Beatles 'Abbey Road' album took place on the crossing outside Abbey Road studios. Photographer Iain McMillan, balanced on a step-ladder in the middle of the road took six shots of John, Ringo, Paul, and George walking across the zebra crossing while a policeman held up the traffic. The band then returned to the studio and recorded overdubs on “The End,” “I Want You (She's So Heavy)” and “Oh! Darling.”
CCR's classic cut "Looking Out My Back Door" was released in 1970.
Also in 1970, Janis Joplin bought a headstone for the grave of her greatest influence Bessie Smith at the Mont Lawn Cemetery in Philadelphia. Blues singer Smith died in 1937 after being refused admission to a whites only hospital.
Eric Clapton received a gold record in 1974 for "461 Ocean Boulevard." It's his comeback album and contains his #1 version of "I Shot the Sheriff." The album reached the top of the charts.
Epic Records released Boston's self-titled first album in 1976. The album became the fastest-selling debut ever.
In 1980, the Greater London Council ordered a halt to the plans of American heavy metal, punk-destructo band the Plasmatics to blow up a car onstage tonight. It was the group’s first performance in the U.K. Destructo band? …never heard that one before.
MTV broadcast its first stereo concert in 1981 with REO Speedwagon who performed in Denver, Colorado, having just released the album Hi Infidelity and the hit singles, “Keep On Loving You,” “Take It On the Run” and “Don’t Let Him Go.”
In 1987, U2 scored their second US #1 single from their 'Joshua Tree' album with “I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For.”
Madonna went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1992 with “This Used To Be My Playground.”
A riot broke out during a Guns N' Roses and Metallica gig at Montreal stadium in 1992when Metallica's show was cut short after singer James Hetfield was injured by pyrotechnics. Guns N' Roses took the stage but frontman Axl Rose claimed that his throat hurt, causing the band to leave the stage early. The cancellation led to a riot by the audience who overturned cars, smashed windows, looted local stores and set fires.
In 1996, Kiss appeared at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio on their 192 date Alive World Tour. During this show a fan threw his fake leg on stage, which all the members signed and handed back to him.
In 2005, "Walking in Memphis" singer Marc Cohn was shot in the head during a tour bus-jacking in Denver, but miraculously survived.
KoRn's untitled album was #2 on the Billboard 200 in 2007. The disc sold 123,000 units in its first week of release. This was KoRn's seventh Top 10 album. The string began in '96 with their sophomore effort, "Life Is Peachy."
Long Lost 45 rpm Comes Full Circle
PASCO — It was 1958 when 21-year-old Kenny Baker loaded up his 1956 Chevy convertible and headed for Los Angeles to see if he could cut a record, maybe even get signed by a record company.
The 1955 Kennewick High grad had been writing songs and performing them around town since he was a kid and was ready to chase the big time.
On Thursday, the now 72-year-old Kennewick resident talked about that long-ago journey just before he went on the air as a special guest on Barry "The Bear" Long's Cool FM 97.5 Super Hits of the 60s and 70s radio show.
It was a journey that led to successfully making a record. But then, abruptly, Baker put it all behind him and slipped from the public eye -- until he got a big surprise Thursday.
Baker, who hadn't seen a vinyl 45 copy of his record for almost 50 years, recalls well the year he spent in L.A., the excitement of youth and the chance he got to cut a record that got national attention.
"A friend of mine was living in L.A. attending the Pasadena Playhouse back then, and she called and said I should come down there and see if I could make it in music," he said.
That began a short, but thrilling, ride in the music business.
Read the rest here:
www.thenewstribune.com/
The 1955 Kennewick High grad had been writing songs and performing them around town since he was a kid and was ready to chase the big time.
On Thursday, the now 72-year-old Kennewick resident talked about that long-ago journey just before he went on the air as a special guest on Barry "The Bear" Long's Cool FM 97.5 Super Hits of the 60s and 70s radio show.
It was a journey that led to successfully making a record. But then, abruptly, Baker put it all behind him and slipped from the public eye -- until he got a big surprise Thursday.
Baker, who hadn't seen a vinyl 45 copy of his record for almost 50 years, recalls well the year he spent in L.A., the excitement of youth and the chance he got to cut a record that got national attention.
"A friend of mine was living in L.A. attending the Pasadena Playhouse back then, and she called and said I should come down there and see if I could make it in music," he said.
That began a short, but thrilling, ride in the music business.
Read the rest here:
www.thenewstribune.com/
Celebrate Vinyl Record Day
Help to preserve the music and the medium
written by Robert Benson
When Thomas Edison invented the phonograph on August 12, 1877, little did he know just how much influence his “Talking Machine” would have, not only in the music industry, but in pop culture as well. Records are a part of the music of the ages and it is up to us as individuals and retailers, not only to enjoy our favorite recordings, but to preserve them as well; thus Vinyl Record Day was born.
Vinyl Record Day (www.VinylRecordDay.org) is celebrated on August 12th (or the first Saturday following the 12th- this year it is next Saturday Aug 15) and was conceived and brought to the forefront by vinyl enthusiast and vinyl record historian Gary Freiberg. I spoke with Gary about the meaning of Vinyl Record Day and how we can help as individuals and what retailers can do to help preserve this timeless medium and international treasure.
“Vinyl Record Day is about celebrating vinyl records and the public should take notice of this special day. Invite friends and family over for a barbeque, maybe form a block party and play records, think records and talk about records and what they mean to each of us individually and culturally,” explained Gary.
Gary went into further detail, "Whatever the feel good aspects of Vinyl Record Day are, a retailer will ask how will this help my bottom line? Vinyl Record Day can get free publicity, it puts a good face on a business within their community and is a reason to have something special at the location: a parking lot sale, entertainment, store specials are great examples. I would hope the industry would become more involved with Vinyl Record Day so that, not only are the goals of Vinyl Record Day spread, but that people trying to make all or part of their living with vinyl could be part of an industry and not scattered individuals. We need to have a cohesive national impact as the milk industry did with their "Got Milk" campaign. I truly believe that Internet and traditional brick store owners could benefit financially, and in the case of brick store owners, in their communities by being part of Vinyl Record Day. Another important goal of Vinyl Record Day is to preserve the cultural influences, the recordings and the cover art. We also hope to increase awareness that economics prevents companies from transferring everything on to compact discs.”
A very dynamic and immensely important point Gary talked about is that only 5% of our musical history has been transferred to CD, so it is our responsibility to preserve this medium. Maybe your grandfather, sibling or cousin released a record and, although it may have not made the “top ten,” it is our music and some of these wonderful recordings cannot be found anywhere else. For instance, I own a vinyl copy of a Spiro Agnew speech and one of our most revered presidents John F. Kennedy has released several recordings, as have other influential and historical figures.
Additionally, Vinyl Record Day is a nonprofit organization that aims to educate the public and encourage all of us to preserve these international audio treasures. It is also a marketing opportunity for any vinyl record retailer.
“Vinyl Record Day is focused on educating the public, this timeless medium is in our hands, don’t leave the preservation of vinyl to fate. Vinyl records represent historical audio documents and just as we preserve historical literature, we are the custodians of this audio history. Vinyl Record Day is more than one day a year set aside for celebration, it is also for the industry itself,” acknowledged Gary."
We also discussed past celebrations, from the inaugural Vinyl Record Day in San Luis County, California and the international support and attention that Vinyl Record Day receives as well.
“Vinyl Record Day hopes to continue to educate the public on why and how to care for a record collection because these collections are not only a part of who we are individually, but to assure that future generations will not lose a vital link in recorded history,” related Gary.
“We recently got accepted and are under consideration by the USPS for a stamp series that may feature classic album cover art and the history of records. Now we are organizing public support for the stamp series. We encourage, no plead, for the public to do a snail mail letter letting the Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee know you support the stamp series,” said Gary.
As an avid vinyl record collector, I truly enjoyed my conversation with Gary, who is very passionate about the cause. Vinyl Record Day is a nonprofit organization that needs the help of all of us, consumers, collectors, musicians, retailers as well as the record companies. So, as you celebrate Vinyl Record Day this August, think about the history, preservation of the format and enjoyment you receive when listening to your favorite records.
For more information and how you can help as an individual, please visit the website, www.VinylRecordDay.org and let Gary know that you endorse all of his efforts.
(You may even donate your record collection to Vinyl Record Day and you can receive full value as a tax write-off. Vinyl Record Day needs money to promote, not only Vinyl Record Day, but can help retailers in their own business endeavors)
written by Robert Benson
Vinyl Record Day (www.VinylRecordDay.org) is celebrated on August 12th (or the first Saturday following the 12th- this year it is next Saturday Aug 15) and was conceived and brought to the forefront by vinyl enthusiast and vinyl record historian Gary Freiberg. I spoke with Gary about the meaning of Vinyl Record Day and how we can help as individuals and what retailers can do to help preserve this timeless medium and international treasure.
“Vinyl Record Day is about celebrating vinyl records and the public should take notice of this special day. Invite friends and family over for a barbeque, maybe form a block party and play records, think records and talk about records and what they mean to each of us individually and culturally,” explained Gary.
Gary went into further detail, "Whatever the feel good aspects of Vinyl Record Day are, a retailer will ask how will this help my bottom line? Vinyl Record Day can get free publicity, it puts a good face on a business within their community and is a reason to have something special at the location: a parking lot sale, entertainment, store specials are great examples. I would hope the industry would become more involved with Vinyl Record Day so that, not only are the goals of Vinyl Record Day spread, but that people trying to make all or part of their living with vinyl could be part of an industry and not scattered individuals. We need to have a cohesive national impact as the milk industry did with their "Got Milk" campaign. I truly believe that Internet and traditional brick store owners could benefit financially, and in the case of brick store owners, in their communities by being part of Vinyl Record Day. Another important goal of Vinyl Record Day is to preserve the cultural influences, the recordings and the cover art. We also hope to increase awareness that economics prevents companies from transferring everything on to compact discs.”
A very dynamic and immensely important point Gary talked about is that only 5% of our musical history has been transferred to CD, so it is our responsibility to preserve this medium. Maybe your grandfather, sibling or cousin released a record and, although it may have not made the “top ten,” it is our music and some of these wonderful recordings cannot be found anywhere else. For instance, I own a vinyl copy of a Spiro Agnew speech and one of our most revered presidents John F. Kennedy has released several recordings, as have other influential and historical figures.
Additionally, Vinyl Record Day is a nonprofit organization that aims to educate the public and encourage all of us to preserve these international audio treasures. It is also a marketing opportunity for any vinyl record retailer.
“Vinyl Record Day is focused on educating the public, this timeless medium is in our hands, don’t leave the preservation of vinyl to fate. Vinyl records represent historical audio documents and just as we preserve historical literature, we are the custodians of this audio history. Vinyl Record Day is more than one day a year set aside for celebration, it is also for the industry itself,” acknowledged Gary."
We also discussed past celebrations, from the inaugural Vinyl Record Day in San Luis County, California and the international support and attention that Vinyl Record Day receives as well.
“Vinyl Record Day hopes to continue to educate the public on why and how to care for a record collection because these collections are not only a part of who we are individually, but to assure that future generations will not lose a vital link in recorded history,” related Gary.
“We recently got accepted and are under consideration by the USPS for a stamp series that may feature classic album cover art and the history of records. Now we are organizing public support for the stamp series. We encourage, no plead, for the public to do a snail mail letter letting the Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee know you support the stamp series,” said Gary.
As an avid vinyl record collector, I truly enjoyed my conversation with Gary, who is very passionate about the cause. Vinyl Record Day is a nonprofit organization that needs the help of all of us, consumers, collectors, musicians, retailers as well as the record companies. So, as you celebrate Vinyl Record Day this August, think about the history, preservation of the format and enjoyment you receive when listening to your favorite records.
For more information and how you can help as an individual, please visit the website, www.VinylRecordDay.org and let Gary know that you endorse all of his efforts.
(You may even donate your record collection to Vinyl Record Day and you can receive full value as a tax write-off. Vinyl Record Day needs money to promote, not only Vinyl Record Day, but can help retailers in their own business endeavors)
Happy Birthday Abbey Road
Today marks the 40th birthday of one of the most famous photographs of all time - Iain Macmillan's photo of The Beatles on Abbey Road album cover.
Taken on August 8, 1969 on the 'zebra crossing' outside the studio where The Beatles recorded their eleventh studio album, the image was then used on the album cover a month later and it swiftly became entrenched in rock and roll history.
Brian Southall, author of the history of Abbey Road Studios, reveals the cover was based on a Paul McCartney sketch.
“There's a sketch Paul McCartney did with four little stick men crossing the Zebra. It gave a pretty good idea of what they wanted," he said.
Southall continued that Macmillan had an easy time taking the shot: "He stood up a stepladder while a policeman held up the traffic, the band walked back and forth a few times and that was that."
What a simple concept, what a great album cover. Any other band and we wouldn't be having this discussion. Not only is it one of the greatest and most recognizable album covers of all time, it's easily the most parodied be it in music, television, movies, cartoons and more.
Here are some others who seem to have taken a liking to to this iconic cover.
Music News & Notes
The Few Against Many Announces New Album "Sot" Release
Sweden's The Few Against Many, featuring ex-Scar Symmetry singer Christian Älvestam, has issued the following update about the release of their new album:
"The official street release-date for 'Sot', has been set to September 15, 2009, via Pulverised Records. The album will be made available in a Super Jewel Box format and a limited digipack format edition.
"Sot will also receive an exclusive vinyl version edition release, also via Pulverised Records. It will be available in 2 different formats: gatefold-sleeve with black vinyl and as a classic picture-disc vinyl (both formats strictly limited to 250 copies).
THE FEW AGAINST MANY is:
Christian Älvestam - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Patrik Gardberg - Lead Guitar
Anders Edlund - Bass
Pär Johansson - Backing Vocals
Jani Stefanovic - Drums
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/thefewagainstmany.
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No Age to release 'Losing Feeling' 12" EP
No Age have announced a new 12-inch, 4 song EP. The record is titled Losing Feeling and is due out October 6, 2009.
All four songs were written in the band’s practice space. “Genie” was recorded there and three others were recorded at Infrasonic Sound. The record will be available on 12-inch vinyl and digitally but not on CD.
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New Spits LP
Seattle's storied garage punk act the The Spits have released a new full length via Recess Records and Thriftstore Records. The album is their fourth self-titled release, although it carries the unofficial title of Schools Out. Three songs from the record can be streamed online. You can find "Tonight," "Live in a Van," and "Police" over at MySpace.
The band is touring in suport of the full length. kicking off from their hometown on August 27th and wrapping up on the east coast on mid-September.
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Scorngrain Completes New Album, "Utopia.Paranoia.Perversions," and Announces New Lineup
Finnish industrial thrash metal band, Scorngrain, has issued the following update:
"After long period of recordings, our third album is finally ready. The work was done at several locations by ourselves during the spring. Drums, mixing and finishing touches were made at studio Guru in Joensuu. We all feel it's more personal in many ways than ever before.
The result is what were looking for; extreme metal with real industrial touch in it. More crunch in sound, catchy compositions and best production so far."
"Release date for the album isn't decided yet due to cancellation of our first live through Europe but we all hope that 'Utopia.Paranoia.Perversions!' will be released on late autumn."
"There's also some changes in line-up. Our long time friend and outstanding guitarist Seba Forma also known as A.I. is no longer a part of Scorngrain. We all wish him good luck with his thrash assault Axegressor! The new starring string slinger Mr. Lukinmaa will take his seat at high court of our industrial inferno. Sigle song will appear on our myspace and new web-hospice soon, stay tuned!"
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HOSS and Supersuckers release split vinyl Christmas record
Yeah, yeah, I know it's only August, but these two bands just cut a limited-edition, split 10" vinyl on July 30 to celebrate Christmas in July. The record features two songs each from the bands, "Call It Christmas Time" and "A Good Night For My Drinkin'" by the Supersuckers, and "Merry Christmas Dad" and "Santa Loves Black Sabbath" from HOSS.
"The Supersuckers already had a couple of Christmas songs in the can, and when we heard that, we knew we had to write a couple of Christmas songs of our own to match," explained Tommy Ray of HOSS. "Also, it's a 10-inch record, which makes it extra special. I have a 10 inch that Cheap Trick put out years ago, and I always thought it was the coolest just for how unique it is. This one is extra unique in that it is green-red-and-white-snowflake-colored vinyl! No two records are exactly alike. To be honest though, the 10-inch record wasn't the original plan, it just turned out that one of the songs I wrote was amazingly long, and wouldn't fit on a 7-inch!"
I love vinyl!
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BELPHEGOR - reveal cover artwork
Musical extremists BELPHEGOR have just revealed the cover artwork for their upcoming opus "This Black / Death gem will see the light of day October 9th courtesy of Nuclear Blast.
Sweden's The Few Against Many, featuring ex-Scar Symmetry singer Christian Älvestam, has issued the following update about the release of their new album:
"The official street release-date for 'Sot', has been set to September 15, 2009, via Pulverised Records. The album will be made available in a Super Jewel Box format and a limited digipack format edition.
"Sot will also receive an exclusive vinyl version edition release, also via Pulverised Records. It will be available in 2 different formats: gatefold-sleeve with black vinyl and as a classic picture-disc vinyl (both formats strictly limited to 250 copies).
THE FEW AGAINST MANY is:
Christian Älvestam - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Patrik Gardberg - Lead Guitar
Anders Edlund - Bass
Pär Johansson - Backing Vocals
Jani Stefanovic - Drums
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/thefewagainstmany.
=================
No Age to release 'Losing Feeling' 12" EP
No Age have announced a new 12-inch, 4 song EP. The record is titled Losing Feeling and is due out October 6, 2009.
All four songs were written in the band’s practice space. “Genie” was recorded there and three others were recorded at Infrasonic Sound. The record will be available on 12-inch vinyl and digitally but not on CD.
=================
New Spits LP
Seattle's storied garage punk act the The Spits have released a new full length via Recess Records and Thriftstore Records. The album is their fourth self-titled release, although it carries the unofficial title of Schools Out. Three songs from the record can be streamed online. You can find "Tonight," "Live in a Van," and "Police" over at MySpace.
The band is touring in suport of the full length. kicking off from their hometown on August 27th and wrapping up on the east coast on mid-September.
=================
Scorngrain Completes New Album, "Utopia.Paranoia.Perversions," and Announces New Lineup
Finnish industrial thrash metal band, Scorngrain, has issued the following update:
"After long period of recordings, our third album is finally ready. The work was done at several locations by ourselves during the spring. Drums, mixing and finishing touches were made at studio Guru in Joensuu. We all feel it's more personal in many ways than ever before.
The result is what were looking for; extreme metal with real industrial touch in it. More crunch in sound, catchy compositions and best production so far."
"Release date for the album isn't decided yet due to cancellation of our first live through Europe but we all hope that 'Utopia.Paranoia.Perversions!' will be released on late autumn."
"There's also some changes in line-up. Our long time friend and outstanding guitarist Seba Forma also known as A.I. is no longer a part of Scorngrain. We all wish him good luck with his thrash assault Axegressor! The new starring string slinger Mr. Lukinmaa will take his seat at high court of our industrial inferno. Sigle song will appear on our myspace and new web-hospice soon, stay tuned!"
=================
HOSS and Supersuckers release split vinyl Christmas record
Yeah, yeah, I know it's only August, but these two bands just cut a limited-edition, split 10" vinyl on July 30 to celebrate Christmas in July. The record features two songs each from the bands, "Call It Christmas Time" and "A Good Night For My Drinkin'" by the Supersuckers, and "Merry Christmas Dad" and "Santa Loves Black Sabbath" from HOSS.
"The Supersuckers already had a couple of Christmas songs in the can, and when we heard that, we knew we had to write a couple of Christmas songs of our own to match," explained Tommy Ray of HOSS. "Also, it's a 10-inch record, which makes it extra special. I have a 10 inch that Cheap Trick put out years ago, and I always thought it was the coolest just for how unique it is. This one is extra unique in that it is green-red-and-white-snowflake-colored vinyl! No two records are exactly alike. To be honest though, the 10-inch record wasn't the original plan, it just turned out that one of the songs I wrote was amazingly long, and wouldn't fit on a 7-inch!"
I love vinyl!
=================
BELPHEGOR - reveal cover artwork
Musical extremists BELPHEGOR have just revealed the cover artwork for their upcoming opus "This Black / Death gem will see the light of day October 9th courtesy of Nuclear Blast.
Friday, August 7, 2009
This Date In Music History-August 7
Birthdays:
Country/pop singer B.J. Thomas ("Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head") was born in Houston in 1942.
Kerry Chater - Gary Puckett and the Union Gap (1945)
Carlo Novi - Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes (1949)
Born on this day in 1950, Rodney Crowell, country guitarist, songwriter, worked with Emmylou Harris, acts that covered his songs include Bob Seger, Willie Nelson & Carlene Carter.
Born on this day in 1952, Andy Fraser - John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. Joined Free when he was aged 16.
Bruce Dickinson - Iron Maiden (1958)
Jacqui O'Sullivan – Bananarama (1960)
Ian DenchEMF (1964)
Raul Malo - The Mavericks (1965)
Kristin Hersh - Throwing Muses (1966)
Herb Reed of the Platters ("My Prayer") turns 78.
They Are Missed:
American soul singer Esther Phillips died from liver and kidney failure in Carson, California in 1984, at the age of 48.
Harmonica player Larry Adler died in 2001 (age 87). Known for his original collaborations with George Gershwin, Kate Bush, Sting and Vaughan Williams and his own virtuoso performances
Born on this day in 1925, Felice Bryant, songwriter with her husband Boudleaux. Wrote Everly Brothers hits, 'All I Have To Do Is Dream', 'Bye Bye Love', 'Wake Up Little Susie' and 'Raining In My Heart' a hit for Buddy Holly. (Died April 22, 2003)
History:
Today in 1954, the song "Sh-Boom" by the Crew-Cuts topped the charts and stayed there for 9 weeks.
Tonight on TV in 1955, Ed Sullivan played host to Bill Haley & the Comets, bringing rock 'n' roll to the masses with their "Rock Around the Clock."
The Quarry Men played at the Cavern Club in Liverpool in 1957, (without Paul McCartney who was away at Boy Scout summer camp). The Cavern was still a jazz club, but skiffle was tolerated, but when John Lennon dared to play ‘Hound Dog’ and ‘Blue Suede Shoes’, the club owner sent a note to the stage saying, "Cut out the bloody rock!"
The movie "Beach Party", with Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, opened in 1963.
In 1964, Time magazine panned A Hard Day`s Night saying the public should "avoid this film at all costs." Later, critics call The Beatles' film the best Rock 'n' Roll movie of all-time.
Herman's Hermits went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1965 with “I'm Henry VIII I Am.” The single was only released in the US. Singer Peter Noone once interviewed Elvis Presley for UK music paper New Musical Express.
Christine McVie joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970.
In 1971, At Los Angeles' Pauley Pavilion, Frank Zappa & the Mothers played the gig that became their album Just Another Band from L.A. It's their last album with ex-Turtles Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan, who leave the band to become Flo & Eddie.
The Bee Gees started a four week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1971 with “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart.” It was the group's tenth US hit and first #1.
Elton John and Kiki Dee were at #1 on the US singles chart in 1976 with 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart', giving Elton his sixth US #1. It was written by Elton John without Bernie Taupin under the pseudonym "Ann Orson" and "Carte Blanche."
In 1982, 'Mirage' became the third #1 album of the Buckingham-Nicks era of Fleetwood Mac. Their first studio album since 1979, it yielded three hit singles: "Hold Me" (#4), "Gypsy" (#12) and "Love in Store" (#22).
In 1987 a Los Angeles judge threw out a lawsuit against Ozzy Osbourne. The lawsuit had been filed by the parents of a teenager who had committed suicide while listening to Ozzy's song, "Suicide Solution."
Cypress Hill started a two-week run at #1 on the US album chart in 1993 with “Black Sunday.”
Garth Brooks played to the largest crowd ever in New York's Central Park in 1997. An estimated 1 million people attended the live concert with an additional 14.6 million viewing live on HBO.
In 2005, James Blunt was at #1 on the UK singles chart with ‘You're Beautiful’, Mariah Carey was at #1 on the US charts with ‘We Belong Together’ and Axel F had ‘Crazy Frog’ at #1 on the Australian singles charts.
It’s announced in 2008 that bassist Chris Ross and drummer Myles Heskitt have left Wolfmother after "longstanding frictions within the group." Frontman Andrew Stockdale plans recruit new musicians to continue on as Wolfmother. Ross and Heskitt say they will work together on another project.
Also in 2008, Elvis Presley's peacock jumpsuit, was sold at auction for $300,000, making it the most expensive piece of Elvis memorabilia ever sold at an auction. The white outfit with a plunging V-neck and high collar featured a blue-and-gold peacock design, hand-embroidered on the front and back and along the pant legs.
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Country/pop singer B.J. Thomas ("Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head") was born in Houston in 1942.
Kerry Chater - Gary Puckett and the Union Gap (1945)
Carlo Novi - Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes (1949)
Born on this day in 1950, Rodney Crowell, country guitarist, songwriter, worked with Emmylou Harris, acts that covered his songs include Bob Seger, Willie Nelson & Carlene Carter.
Born on this day in 1952, Andy Fraser - John Mayall's Bluesbreakers. Joined Free when he was aged 16.
Bruce Dickinson - Iron Maiden (1958)
Jacqui O'Sullivan – Bananarama (1960)
Ian DenchEMF (1964)
Raul Malo - The Mavericks (1965)
Kristin Hersh - Throwing Muses (1966)
Herb Reed of the Platters ("My Prayer") turns 78.
They Are Missed:
American soul singer Esther Phillips died from liver and kidney failure in Carson, California in 1984, at the age of 48.
Harmonica player Larry Adler died in 2001 (age 87). Known for his original collaborations with George Gershwin, Kate Bush, Sting and Vaughan Williams and his own virtuoso performances
Born on this day in 1925, Felice Bryant, songwriter with her husband Boudleaux. Wrote Everly Brothers hits, 'All I Have To Do Is Dream', 'Bye Bye Love', 'Wake Up Little Susie' and 'Raining In My Heart' a hit for Buddy Holly. (Died April 22, 2003)
History:
Today in 1954, the song "Sh-Boom" by the Crew-Cuts topped the charts and stayed there for 9 weeks.
Tonight on TV in 1955, Ed Sullivan played host to Bill Haley & the Comets, bringing rock 'n' roll to the masses with their "Rock Around the Clock."
The Quarry Men played at the Cavern Club in Liverpool in 1957, (without Paul McCartney who was away at Boy Scout summer camp). The Cavern was still a jazz club, but skiffle was tolerated, but when John Lennon dared to play ‘Hound Dog’ and ‘Blue Suede Shoes’, the club owner sent a note to the stage saying, "Cut out the bloody rock!"
The movie "Beach Party", with Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, opened in 1963.
In 1964, Time magazine panned A Hard Day`s Night saying the public should "avoid this film at all costs." Later, critics call The Beatles' film the best Rock 'n' Roll movie of all-time.
Herman's Hermits went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1965 with “I'm Henry VIII I Am.” The single was only released in the US. Singer Peter Noone once interviewed Elvis Presley for UK music paper New Musical Express.
Christine McVie joined Fleetwood Mac in 1970.
In 1971, At Los Angeles' Pauley Pavilion, Frank Zappa & the Mothers played the gig that became their album Just Another Band from L.A. It's their last album with ex-Turtles Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan, who leave the band to become Flo & Eddie.
The Bee Gees started a four week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1971 with “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart.” It was the group's tenth US hit and first #1.
Elton John and Kiki Dee were at #1 on the US singles chart in 1976 with 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart', giving Elton his sixth US #1. It was written by Elton John without Bernie Taupin under the pseudonym "Ann Orson" and "Carte Blanche."
In 1982, 'Mirage' became the third #1 album of the Buckingham-Nicks era of Fleetwood Mac. Their first studio album since 1979, it yielded three hit singles: "Hold Me" (#4), "Gypsy" (#12) and "Love in Store" (#22).
In 1987 a Los Angeles judge threw out a lawsuit against Ozzy Osbourne. The lawsuit had been filed by the parents of a teenager who had committed suicide while listening to Ozzy's song, "Suicide Solution."
Cypress Hill started a two-week run at #1 on the US album chart in 1993 with “Black Sunday.”
Garth Brooks played to the largest crowd ever in New York's Central Park in 1997. An estimated 1 million people attended the live concert with an additional 14.6 million viewing live on HBO.
In 2005, James Blunt was at #1 on the UK singles chart with ‘You're Beautiful’, Mariah Carey was at #1 on the US charts with ‘We Belong Together’ and Axel F had ‘Crazy Frog’ at #1 on the Australian singles charts.
It’s announced in 2008 that bassist Chris Ross and drummer Myles Heskitt have left Wolfmother after "longstanding frictions within the group." Frontman Andrew Stockdale plans recruit new musicians to continue on as Wolfmother. Ross and Heskitt say they will work together on another project.
Also in 2008, Elvis Presley's peacock jumpsuit, was sold at auction for $300,000, making it the most expensive piece of Elvis memorabilia ever sold at an auction. The white outfit with a plunging V-neck and high collar featured a blue-and-gold peacock design, hand-embroidered on the front and back and along the pant legs. .
Michael Fremer Album Review
I am very proud to continue our new feature (look for this every Friday), music reviews that are written by the senior contributing editor of Stereophile magazine- Michael Fremer. It has been a pleasure to speak with Michael and learn more about audio sound and equipment. In fact, his new DVD, "It's A Vinyl World, After All" has hit the shelves and is selling out very quickly. This is a must have for anybody who loves vinyl, it is a true masterpiece.
Additionally, make sure to stop by his site, www.musicangle.com and bookmark it for further exploration. I certainly want to thank Michael for the exclusive rights to reprint his fantastic material.
Georgie Fame (reissue)
Cool Cat Blues
Go Jazz/Pure Pleasure PPAN009 2 180g LPs
Produced by: Ben Sidran
Engineered by: James Farber, et.al
Mixed by: N/A
Mastered by: Sean Magee at Abbey Road Studios
Review by: Michael Fremer
2009-08-01
Leave it to Pure Pleasure to unearth great, but obscure titles like this, but more importantly, kudos to the label for having the nerve to put their money where their eclectic musical tastes reside and release it! And this one’s a double, making the enterprise twice as risky.
Georgie Fame (born Clive Powell) is better known and more highly revered in the UK than he is in America, though older Anglophile rock fans might remember his 1965 hit single “Yeh Yeh” that made its way here in Beatlemania’s flotsam.
In 1995 he collaborated with Van Morrison on the album How Long Has This Been Going On? (Verve 529136-1 LP) recorded live at the famed UK jazz club Ronnie Scott’s (and engineered and mixed by his son Tristan).
Fame served as Van’s musical director for a spell and played organ on many of his ‘80s albums as well as playing in his youth with everyone from Count Basie, to Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochrane and later was a founding member of ex-Rolling Stone bassist Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings.
This 1990 album produced for the Go Jazz label by multi-talented, multi-tasker producer Ben Sidran (played on Steve Miller’s epoch Children of the Future when Boz Scaggs was in the band, was sideman for the Stones, Clapton, etc), who like Fame, moves comfortably between rock, jazz, blues and R&B, brings old school production methods to a modern recording.
All takes are live in the studio, with everyone actually playing at the same time (can you believe it?) and recorded and mixed all-analog by James Farber at New York’s no longer with us Skyline Studios.
The musical vibe is an amalgam of jazz/blues/funk and hipster. In other words, you could say “Daddy-O” at the session and you wouldn’t get laughed at or shot. Mostly it’s cover versions of tunes by or made famous by the likes of Louis Jordan, Willie Dixon, Ray Charles, Mose Allison, Van Morrison, Peggy Lee and LH&R (Lambert, Hendricks and Ross).
How do you find guys who can actually play live in the studio? New York is crawling with them or at least was back in 1990. Sidran called upon the likes of smooth jazz guitarist Robben Ford, smooth jazz sax player Bob Malach, Letterman band member bassist Will Lee, and familiar names (from among other places, Paul Simon assemblages) keyboardist Richard Tee, drummer Steve Gadd. Also Ralph MacDonald and Hugh McCracken, both of whom played on many great ‘60s and ‘70s studio sessions on Atlantic and other labels, back when labels actually had studios and called sessions (sigh).
Guest stars include Van Morrison (“Moondance”), Boz Scaggs (“It Should Have Been Me”) and veteran jazz vocalist Jon Hendricks (“Little Pony”— written by Hendricks and Neal Hefti), but the real star appropriately enough is Fame who’s smooth, smoky voice oversees every easy flowing tune. Fame’s “Cat’s Eyes” wouldn’t be out of place on a Steely Dan album.
There’s not a less than enjoyable number on the 13 tune set, though Tee’s electric piano sound (same as on Paul Simon’s One Trick Pony album Tee also played on)—a Roland or Yamaha—dates the sound somewhat. Also, not everyone will appreciate the smooth/jazz blues feel, though most of it doesn’t veer further off course than a good Dan arrangement.
While you won’t confuse the audio with an airy, open 1960’s vintage, live in the studio set, the sound is quite good, as one would expect from a Farber recording and mix.
Not a jazz essential by any means, but this relaxed, great sounding, everyone’s-playing-and-singing-live-in-the-studio double set offers plenty of rewards both musically and sonically. Thanks to Pure Pleasure for making us aware of it and issuing it on double 180g vinyl cut from the analog tapes!
Additionally, make sure to stop by his site, www.musicangle.com and bookmark it for further exploration. I certainly want to thank Michael for the exclusive rights to reprint his fantastic material.
Georgie Fame (reissue)
Cool Cat Blues
Go Jazz/Pure Pleasure PPAN009 2 180g LPs
Produced by: Ben Sidran
Engineered by: James Farber, et.al
Mixed by: N/A
Mastered by: Sean Magee at Abbey Road Studios
Review by: Michael Fremer
2009-08-01
Leave it to Pure Pleasure to unearth great, but obscure titles like this, but more importantly, kudos to the label for having the nerve to put their money where their eclectic musical tastes reside and release it! And this one’s a double, making the enterprise twice as risky.
Georgie Fame (born Clive Powell) is better known and more highly revered in the UK than he is in America, though older Anglophile rock fans might remember his 1965 hit single “Yeh Yeh” that made its way here in Beatlemania’s flotsam.
In 1995 he collaborated with Van Morrison on the album How Long Has This Been Going On? (Verve 529136-1 LP) recorded live at the famed UK jazz club Ronnie Scott’s (and engineered and mixed by his son Tristan).
Fame served as Van’s musical director for a spell and played organ on many of his ‘80s albums as well as playing in his youth with everyone from Count Basie, to Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochrane and later was a founding member of ex-Rolling Stone bassist Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings.
This 1990 album produced for the Go Jazz label by multi-talented, multi-tasker producer Ben Sidran (played on Steve Miller’s epoch Children of the Future when Boz Scaggs was in the band, was sideman for the Stones, Clapton, etc), who like Fame, moves comfortably between rock, jazz, blues and R&B, brings old school production methods to a modern recording.
All takes are live in the studio, with everyone actually playing at the same time (can you believe it?) and recorded and mixed all-analog by James Farber at New York’s no longer with us Skyline Studios.
The musical vibe is an amalgam of jazz/blues/funk and hipster. In other words, you could say “Daddy-O” at the session and you wouldn’t get laughed at or shot. Mostly it’s cover versions of tunes by or made famous by the likes of Louis Jordan, Willie Dixon, Ray Charles, Mose Allison, Van Morrison, Peggy Lee and LH&R (Lambert, Hendricks and Ross).
How do you find guys who can actually play live in the studio? New York is crawling with them or at least was back in 1990. Sidran called upon the likes of smooth jazz guitarist Robben Ford, smooth jazz sax player Bob Malach, Letterman band member bassist Will Lee, and familiar names (from among other places, Paul Simon assemblages) keyboardist Richard Tee, drummer Steve Gadd. Also Ralph MacDonald and Hugh McCracken, both of whom played on many great ‘60s and ‘70s studio sessions on Atlantic and other labels, back when labels actually had studios and called sessions (sigh).
Guest stars include Van Morrison (“Moondance”), Boz Scaggs (“It Should Have Been Me”) and veteran jazz vocalist Jon Hendricks (“Little Pony”— written by Hendricks and Neal Hefti), but the real star appropriately enough is Fame who’s smooth, smoky voice oversees every easy flowing tune. Fame’s “Cat’s Eyes” wouldn’t be out of place on a Steely Dan album.
There’s not a less than enjoyable number on the 13 tune set, though Tee’s electric piano sound (same as on Paul Simon’s One Trick Pony album Tee also played on)—a Roland or Yamaha—dates the sound somewhat. Also, not everyone will appreciate the smooth/jazz blues feel, though most of it doesn’t veer further off course than a good Dan arrangement.
While you won’t confuse the audio with an airy, open 1960’s vintage, live in the studio set, the sound is quite good, as one would expect from a Farber recording and mix.
Not a jazz essential by any means, but this relaxed, great sounding, everyone’s-playing-and-singing-live-in-the-studio double set offers plenty of rewards both musically and sonically. Thanks to Pure Pleasure for making us aware of it and issuing it on double 180g vinyl cut from the analog tapes!
Music News & Notes
Tyler OK After Fall
Here is the famous fall of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, as reported here yesterday. Apparentaly he has broken his shoulder and received some stitches in his head after falling off the stage while dancing during a concert in Sturgis, South Dakota.
“Steven will see his own doctor tonight or tomorrow,” Billie Perry added. “No word on the tour when it will resume should know more very soon regarding this.”
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Queens of the Stone Age Alum LP
Former Queens of the Stone Age member Nick Oliveri will guest on Slash’s upcoming solo album, but first he’ll release Death Acoustic on October 6th. The solo project is the result of 12 months of home-studio recording, and a press release says Oliveri will tour after its release.
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BMG Rights eyes EMI song catalog
Company to spend $360 million on acquisitions
BMG Rights Management is eager to expand its music publishing assets and is eyeing the EMI Group’s song catalog, which includes works by the Beatles and Frank Sinatra, among many others.
In July, BMG acquired the rights to more than 8,000 songs from Los Angeles-based Crosstown Songs America, which holds copyrights on songs including Sheryl Crow’s “All I Wanna Do,” Tina Turner’s “When the Heartache Is Over” and Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ la Vida Loca.”
The catalog, valued at $80 million, was the first acquisition for the new global music rights management joint venture between media giant Bertelsmann and KKR.
BMG Rights’ library covers 12,000 songs including music from Kylie Minogue, Alison Moyet and the Scorpions.
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Shins Personnel Moves
Shins leader James Mercer told Rolling Stone keyboardist Marty Crandall and drummer Jesse Sandoval left the band over creative differences, but Sandoval is telling the Portland Mercury (via Pitchfork) he was straight-up fired. “If James really had complete say in it, he would have killed the Shins.”
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New Pelican LP/Artwork
Pelican are in the studio putting the finishing touches on their fourth studio album, entitled "What We All Come To Need" (out this fall on Southern Lord).
What guitarist Laurent Lebec has dubbed "the most perfect synthesis of everything we've done to date, sonically", this new album is a giant step forward within the complex, intricate, beautiful and crushing sound Pelican is famous for. The album features more guests than have ever appeared on a Pelican album before: Greg Anderson of sunn O))), Aaron Turner of Isis, Ben Verellen of Harkonen and Helms Alee and Allen Epley from The Life & Times and Shiner. Content-wise, Lebec says:
"There is a current of inspiration that feels particular to each album's music and titles. Though we lack a singer, the song names are often conceptual. This new album speaks to a rapidly decaying world, the fulfillment we find in each other, as well as the resolve to move beyond disillusionment."
-------------------------------
Nocturnal Fear Complete Recording New Album
Detroit, Michigan metal act Nocturnal Fear have completed the recording of their 4th album “Metal of Honor”. The effort will feature session vocalist Doomy G. (Sauron), as the bands previous vocalist, Necromodeus (Summon) is no longer with the band. The album was engineered by Fatal guitarist Tony Haitmerra (Code of Violence). Cover art will be done by Craig Holloway. The effort is due out worldwide via Moribund Records later this year.
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Dead Man's Bones announce album tracklist and cover art
Out on October 5th the self titled album is the musical debut of Zach Shields and Ryan Gosling and is a striking collection of doo-wop songs about werewolves, haunting melodies telling tales of zombies with broken hearts, and children singing the joys and pains of being alive or being dead.
Originally intended as a soundtrack to a play about a monster-ghost-love-story Dead Man’s Bones features a unique pairing of ghastly story-like songs and haunting vocals throughout and is definitely worth a listen.
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Dave Grohl forms new band with QOTSA, Led Zeppelin members
Dave Grohl of Nirvana and Foo Fighters fame has unveiled his new project. Dubbed Them Crooked Vultures, the band also features Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin.
The band has launched a twitter feed and are planning a live show at Chicago's Metro on Sunday, August 9th. According to their Facebook profile, the band's debut will be titled Never Deserved the Future which is due out October 23, 2009.
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Jaguar Love signs to Fat Possum
Jaguar Love, which includes former The Blood Brothers Johnny Whitney and Cody Votolato have signed to Fat Possum Records. Their debut for the label will be released in early 2010.
Whitney and Votolato will enter the studio on August 7th with a familiar face behind the boards. John Goodmanson, who worked with the duo on the final two Blood Brothers records, Crimes and Young Machetes. The band posted an update to their Twitter about the signing:
Since last winter we've poured our hearts, blood, sweat, guts, grit and tears into writing this album. and Fat Possum gets us probably more than anyone has ever before. John (Goodmanson) knows us inside and out, and this record needed to be made with someone we trust. It means too much for us to just bring in any old producer.
The band released Take Me to the Sea via Matador Records in 2008.
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Robert Earl Keen New Release
Robert Earl Keen’s first studio album in four years, "The Rose Hotel" is set to be released Sept. 29. It’s the 15th release from the fabled Texas singer-songwriter, who has amassed a devoted following with his impeccable country music storytelling and a dynamite touring band.
The Rose Hotel features 11 songs, including covers of fellow Texan legend Townes Van Zandt’s “Flying Shoes” and Greg Brown’s “Laughing River” (the latter a duet with Brown). “Wireless In Heaven” and “10,000 Chinese Walk Into A Bar” (featuring vocals by Billy Bob Thornton) seem destined to become Keen classics based on songtitle alone.
Another Keen original, “The Man Behind The Drums,” is a tribute to former Band drummer Levon Helm. Certainly A must for any fan of good old country rock mixed with humor and sincerity.
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Ruiner to release 'Dead Weight' teaser EP
Ruiner have announced a new EP set for release a few weeks before their next album, September 22, 2009. The EP is titled Dead Weight and is due out September 8, 2009.
It was recorded with producer J.Robbins, and features "Dead Weight" from their album, and two songs exclusive to the EP, “Constrictor” and Nine Inch Nails' “Ruiner.”
Following the release of Ruiner’s upcoming EP and full-length, the band will canvas the U.S. on the first ever Bridge Nine Tour alongside labelmates Strike Anywhere, Polar Bear Club, and Crime In Stereo.
-------------------------------
DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED: 'Sick' Released On Limited-Edition Vinyl
"Sick", the new full-length album from VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan's current project, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, has been released in the U.S. on limited-edition vinyl. According to the band, "The custom multi-colored record comes with LP-only cover art [see below] by Mexican Chocolate Design, and is packaged with a white label two-song 7"!"
You can get it at www.cockroachmedia.com.
"Sick" sold around 1,400 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD landed at position #43 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.
"Sick" was released in North America on April 7 via Century Media Records.
Here is the famous fall of Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, as reported here yesterday. Apparentaly he has broken his shoulder and received some stitches in his head after falling off the stage while dancing during a concert in Sturgis, South Dakota.
“Steven will see his own doctor tonight or tomorrow,” Billie Perry added. “No word on the tour when it will resume should know more very soon regarding this.”
-------------------------------
Queens of the Stone Age Alum LP
Former Queens of the Stone Age member Nick Oliveri will guest on Slash’s upcoming solo album, but first he’ll release Death Acoustic on October 6th. The solo project is the result of 12 months of home-studio recording, and a press release says Oliveri will tour after its release.
-------------------------------
BMG Rights eyes EMI song catalog
Company to spend $360 million on acquisitions
BMG Rights Management is eager to expand its music publishing assets and is eyeing the EMI Group’s song catalog, which includes works by the Beatles and Frank Sinatra, among many others.
In July, BMG acquired the rights to more than 8,000 songs from Los Angeles-based Crosstown Songs America, which holds copyrights on songs including Sheryl Crow’s “All I Wanna Do,” Tina Turner’s “When the Heartache Is Over” and Ricky Martin’s “Livin’ la Vida Loca.”
The catalog, valued at $80 million, was the first acquisition for the new global music rights management joint venture between media giant Bertelsmann and KKR.
BMG Rights’ library covers 12,000 songs including music from Kylie Minogue, Alison Moyet and the Scorpions.
-------------------------------
Shins Personnel Moves
Shins leader James Mercer told Rolling Stone keyboardist Marty Crandall and drummer Jesse Sandoval left the band over creative differences, but Sandoval is telling the Portland Mercury (via Pitchfork) he was straight-up fired. “If James really had complete say in it, he would have killed the Shins.”
-------------------------------
New Pelican LP/Artwork
Pelican are in the studio putting the finishing touches on their fourth studio album, entitled "What We All Come To Need" (out this fall on Southern Lord). What guitarist Laurent Lebec has dubbed "the most perfect synthesis of everything we've done to date, sonically", this new album is a giant step forward within the complex, intricate, beautiful and crushing sound Pelican is famous for. The album features more guests than have ever appeared on a Pelican album before: Greg Anderson of sunn O))), Aaron Turner of Isis, Ben Verellen of Harkonen and Helms Alee and Allen Epley from The Life & Times and Shiner. Content-wise, Lebec says:
"There is a current of inspiration that feels particular to each album's music and titles. Though we lack a singer, the song names are often conceptual. This new album speaks to a rapidly decaying world, the fulfillment we find in each other, as well as the resolve to move beyond disillusionment."
-------------------------------
Nocturnal Fear Complete Recording New Album
Detroit, Michigan metal act Nocturnal Fear have completed the recording of their 4th album “Metal of Honor”. The effort will feature session vocalist Doomy G. (Sauron), as the bands previous vocalist, Necromodeus (Summon) is no longer with the band. The album was engineered by Fatal guitarist Tony Haitmerra (Code of Violence). Cover art will be done by Craig Holloway. The effort is due out worldwide via Moribund Records later this year.
-------------------------------
Dead Man's Bones announce album tracklist and cover art
Out on October 5th the self titled album is the musical debut of Zach Shields and Ryan Gosling and is a striking collection of doo-wop songs about werewolves, haunting melodies telling tales of zombies with broken hearts, and children singing the joys and pains of being alive or being dead.
Originally intended as a soundtrack to a play about a monster-ghost-love-story Dead Man’s Bones features a unique pairing of ghastly story-like songs and haunting vocals throughout and is definitely worth a listen.
-------------------------------
Dave Grohl forms new band with QOTSA, Led Zeppelin members
Dave Grohl of Nirvana and Foo Fighters fame has unveiled his new project. Dubbed Them Crooked Vultures, the band also features Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin.
The band has launched a twitter feed and are planning a live show at Chicago's Metro on Sunday, August 9th. According to their Facebook profile, the band's debut will be titled Never Deserved the Future which is due out October 23, 2009.
-------------------------------
Jaguar Love signs to Fat Possum
Jaguar Love, which includes former The Blood Brothers Johnny Whitney and Cody Votolato have signed to Fat Possum Records. Their debut for the label will be released in early 2010.
Whitney and Votolato will enter the studio on August 7th with a familiar face behind the boards. John Goodmanson, who worked with the duo on the final two Blood Brothers records, Crimes and Young Machetes. The band posted an update to their Twitter about the signing:
Since last winter we've poured our hearts, blood, sweat, guts, grit and tears into writing this album. and Fat Possum gets us probably more than anyone has ever before. John (Goodmanson) knows us inside and out, and this record needed to be made with someone we trust. It means too much for us to just bring in any old producer.
The band released Take Me to the Sea via Matador Records in 2008.
-------------------------------
Robert Earl Keen New Release
Robert Earl Keen’s first studio album in four years, "The Rose Hotel" is set to be released Sept. 29. It’s the 15th release from the fabled Texas singer-songwriter, who has amassed a devoted following with his impeccable country music storytelling and a dynamite touring band.
The Rose Hotel features 11 songs, including covers of fellow Texan legend Townes Van Zandt’s “Flying Shoes” and Greg Brown’s “Laughing River” (the latter a duet with Brown). “Wireless In Heaven” and “10,000 Chinese Walk Into A Bar” (featuring vocals by Billy Bob Thornton) seem destined to become Keen classics based on songtitle alone.
Another Keen original, “The Man Behind The Drums,” is a tribute to former Band drummer Levon Helm. Certainly A must for any fan of good old country rock mixed with humor and sincerity.
-------------------------------
Ruiner to release 'Dead Weight' teaser EP
Ruiner have announced a new EP set for release a few weeks before their next album, September 22, 2009. The EP is titled Dead Weight and is due out September 8, 2009.
It was recorded with producer J.Robbins, and features "Dead Weight" from their album, and two songs exclusive to the EP, “Constrictor” and Nine Inch Nails' “Ruiner.”
Following the release of Ruiner’s upcoming EP and full-length, the band will canvas the U.S. on the first ever Bridge Nine Tour alongside labelmates Strike Anywhere, Polar Bear Club, and Crime In Stereo.
-------------------------------
DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED: 'Sick' Released On Limited-Edition Vinyl
"Sick", the new full-length album from VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan's current project, DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED, has been released in the U.S. on limited-edition vinyl. According to the band, "The custom multi-colored record comes with LP-only cover art [see below] by Mexican Chocolate Design, and is packaged with a white label two-song 7"!"
You can get it at www.cockroachmedia.com.
"Sick" sold around 1,400 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD landed at position #43 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.
"Sick" was released in North America on April 7 via Century Media Records.
Vinyl Collective Restocks
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ELLIOTT SMITH “XO” LP
ELVIS COSTELLO “Secret, Profane & Sugarcane” dbl LP
FLAMING LIPS “In A Priest Driven Ambulance” dbl LP
FLAMING LIPS “Telepathic Surgery” dbl LP
FLIPPER “Generic Flip” LP
FLIPPER “Public Flipper Limited Live 1980-1985″ LP
JOY DIVISION ìLes Bains Douches: Vol 2″ LP picture disc
KEELHAUL “We Waited Five Years For This” 7″
MY BLOODY VALENTINE “Loveless” LP
PELICAN/ THESE ARMS ARE SNAKES îPink Mammoth/Gold Diggersî split 10î dark blue
PRIMUS “Pork Soda” dbl LP 180 gram vinyl
PRIMUS “Sailing The Seas Of Cheese” LP
PUBLIC IMAGE LTD “Second Edition” dbl LP 180 gram vinyl
PUBLIC IMAGE LTD “The Flowers Of Romance” LP 180 gram vinyl
RED HOUSE PAINTERS “Songs For A Blue Guitar” dbl LP 180 gram vinyl
T REX “The Slider” LP picture disc
TELEVISION “Marquee Moon” LP
THE MELVINS î(a) Senile Animalî 4xLP
CLOUDS “We Are Above You” LP + 12″ corn/blue vinyl
ELLIOTT SMITH “Figure 8″ dbl LP 180 gram vinyl
ELLIOTT SMITH “XO” LP
ELVIS COSTELLO “Secret, Profane & Sugarcane” dbl LP
FLAMING LIPS “In A Priest Driven Ambulance” dbl LP
FLAMING LIPS “Telepathic Surgery” dbl LP
FLIPPER “Generic Flip” LP
FLIPPER “Public Flipper Limited Live 1980-1985″ LP
JOY DIVISION ìLes Bains Douches: Vol 2″ LP picture disc
KEELHAUL “We Waited Five Years For This” 7″
MY BLOODY VALENTINE “Loveless” LP
PELICAN/ THESE ARMS ARE SNAKES îPink Mammoth/Gold Diggersî split 10î dark blue
PRIMUS “Pork Soda” dbl LP 180 gram vinyl
PRIMUS “Sailing The Seas Of Cheese” LP
PUBLIC IMAGE LTD “Second Edition” dbl LP 180 gram vinyl
PUBLIC IMAGE LTD “The Flowers Of Romance” LP 180 gram vinyl
RED HOUSE PAINTERS “Songs For A Blue Guitar” dbl LP 180 gram vinyl
T REX “The Slider” LP picture disc
TELEVISION “Marquee Moon” LP
THE MELVINS î(a) Senile Animalî 4xLP
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