LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ It's Alive! Media & Management) - Frontier Records (http://www.frontierrecords.com/ ), the independent Los Angeles-based record label founded in 1980, celebrates its 30th anniversary this year with their 100th release, YES L.A., scheduled for later this year. Owned and operated by Lisa Fancher, Frontier is instrumental in releasing classic punk, alternative country, paisley underground, goth and pop records that are considered classic 'must-haves' to critics and serious music collectors alike.
Among the first to tap into the Los Angeles punk scene, Frontier Records' initial success was releasing the classic Circle Jerks record Group Sex.
This was later followed by Orange County's Adolescents' debut known as the Blue Album TSOL's Dance with Me and Christian Death's Only Theatre of Pain. However, it was the eponymous debut LP from Suicidal Tendencies that spawned the unexpected MTV smash 'Institutionalized' that put Frontier on the map. If you caught the Don Johnson vehicle Miami Vice episode featuring Suicidal, you'd know the mainstream finally caught up with the underground.
In light of these early successes in punk rock, it is easy to overlook the fact that Frontier has also released well-known records from bands from a variety of genres: The Long Ryders, Thin White Rope, The Three O'Clock, Young Fresh Fellows, American Music Club and Heatmiser, Elliott Smith's first band. All of these groups and more released full-length-albums on Frontier Records that were as important to the labels evolution as any punk rock angst the label is best known for.
Perhaps most importantly, a woman starting her own independent record label in an overwhelmingly male dominated music industry in 1980 was key in shattering the notion that 'chicks can't rock'. Simply put, women didn't start their own record labels then, especially in the testosterone-drenched L.A. punk rock scene. For founder Lisa Fancher to have survived as an indie label for thirty solid years on, having seen her fair share of record distributors go belly up and put her label in financial jeopardy, makes its survival almost as impressive as its inception.
'When I founded Frontier Records in 1980, I had no idea what running a record label entailed, I just wanted to turn other people onto the local bands I loved,' said Frontier Records founder Lisa Fancher. 'It's pretty cool to have outlasted so many independent – and major – labels thirty years later but what really still makes me want to continue is to continue to release great music that still needs to be heard. Especially now!'
Having begun her music career as a teenage clerk at the Bomp Records store on Magnolia Blvd in North Hollywood— concurrently fan club president for L.A.'s The Dickies and publisher of Biff!Bang!Pow! fanzine— Lisa learned the ropes on how to jumpstart an indie label from the best possible mentors a person could have, Greg and Suzy Shaw at Bomp Records. While her first success came from releasing soon-to-be classic punk titles by new bands, Fancher gradually delved into the world of reissuing out-of-print catalog as well, including Born Innocent from Redd Kross, two legendary slabs of punk vinyl from The Weirdos: Weird World Vol. 1 & 2,Dangerhouse Vols 1 & 2 featuring crucial 45s by X, The Avengers, Weirdos, Black Randy, et al.), the Adolescents' Complete Demos 1980 – 1996 and The Middle Class' compilation Out of Vogue.
In late 2010, Frontier will re-release the digitally remastered Christian Death classic Only Theater of Pain with Rozz Williams' original artwork as well as Dangerhouse's Yes L.A. compilation and other nuggets soon to be announced. Additionally, Frontier has always been a vinyl-oriented label, which considers the limited edition colored vinyl LP their calling card – so expect more colored wax reissues in the coming months.
A 30th anniversary event honoring Frontier Records is in the works and will be announced shortly.
ABOUT FRONTIER RECORDS
Frontier Records was founded in Los Angeles, CA. 1980 by Lisa Fancherand is celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. Frontier was one of the first independent labels to document the nascent L.A. and O.C. hard-core punk rock scene before branching out into other scenes and sounds such as the so-called "Paisley Underground" and (always) guitar-based bands along with genres such as goth, alternative country, pop and more. Bands releasing records on Frontier include: Circle Jerks, Adolescents, The Weirdos, TSOL, China White, Redd Kross, Thin White Rope, Heatmiser, Young Fresh Fellows, Christian Death, Dharma Bums, American Music Club, The Long Ryders, The Three O'Clock, The Pontiac Brothers
SOURCE: http://top40-charts.com
Thursday, July 22, 2010
This Date In Music History - July 22
Birthdays:
George Clinton - Parliament, Funkadelic (1941)
Keith Sweat (1941)
Bobby Sherman (1943)
Ric Davis - Supertramp (1944)
Don Henley - Eagles (1947)
Mick Pointer - Marillion (1956)
Emily Saliers - Indigo Girls (1963)
William Calhoun - Living Colour (1964)
Pat Badger - Extreme (1967)
Chris Helme - Seahorses (1971)
Daniel Jones - Savage Garden (1973)
Rufus Wainwright (1973)
They Are Missed:
In 2004, French singer and guitarist Sacha Distel died after a long battle with deteriorating health. As a professional jazz guitarist he worked alongside Dizzy Gillespie and Tony Bennett.
Singer, songwriter and producer Arthur Crier died of heart failure in 2004. Member of The Chimes and had worked with Little Eva, Gene Pitney, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Ben E. King, Johnny Nash and The Coasters.
Founder member and singer with The Chi-lites, Eugene Record died of cancer in 2005. Had the 1972 US #1 single "Oh Girl." He also released three solo albums.
Born on this day in 1944, Estelle Bennett, The Ronettes. Died at her home in Englewood, NJ on Feb 11, 2009 (age 67).
History:
Buddy Holly cuts "That’ll Be The Day" in Nashville in 1956. The track was credited to Buddy Holly & The Three-Tunes (his backing band before the Crickets). The song was re-recorded before becoming a hit.
The Beatles' first U.S. album, "Introducing The Beatles," was released in 1963. By the way, the LP is the most counterfeited album in the world, see web page that explains all the mystery here: http://www.eskimo.com/~bpentium/beatles/intro/intro.html
In 1965, Mick Jagger, Brian Jones and Bill Wyman from The Rolling Stones were each fined £5 at East Ham Magistrates Court, London after being found guilty of insulting behaviour at a Romford Road service station. The three had all urinated against a wall.
Quicksilver Messenger Service and Big Brother & the Holding Co. appeared at the Convention Hall, San Diego, California in 1967.
Vanilla Fudge made its concert debut in New York in 1967.
The Doors perform/lip-synch "Light My Fire" and "Crystal Ship" on American Bandstand in 1967.
The Byrds' "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" album was released in 1968.
In 1969, Aretha Franklin was arrested (disturbing the peace ) for causing a disturbance in a Detroit parking lot.
In 1971, John and Yoko spent the second day filming the ‘Imagine’ promotional film at their home in Tittenhurst Park Ascot, England. Today's footage included the morning walk on the grounds though the mist and John Lennon singing "Imagine" in the white room on his white piano.
"If You Really Love Me" by Stevie Wonder was released in 1971.
Just nineteen days after lead singer Jim Morrison’s untimely departure (death), the Doors were awarded a gold record for their “L.A. Woman" album in 1971.
Paul and Linda McCartney were arrested in Sweden for possession of drugs in 1972.
The Who's "Join Together" was released in 1972.
In 1977, Stiff Records released 'My Aim Is True' the debut album from Elvis Costello in the UK.
In 1979, Little Richard, now known as the Reverend Richard Pennman told his congregation about the evils of rock & roll music, declaring 'If God can save an old homosexual like me, he can save anybody.'
Former actress Martika started a two week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1989 with "Toy Soldiers."
The soundtrack album 'Batman' by Prince started a six-week run at #1 on the US album chart in 1989.
In 1996, Donovan was forced to postpone a comeback tour of the US because of a 30-year-old marijuana conviction in the UK. American authorities delayed granting him a waiver to enter the country.
Also in 1996, the parents of a teen-age murder victim sued the band Slayer contending that the band's lyrics were "satanic" and inspired 3 teen-age boys to rape, torture and stab the girl to death. Yeah, it was the music ?.....
Simple Minds closed their official fan club in 1999 due to dwindling membership. Pretty smart.
In 2000, Oasis appeared at London's Wembley Stadium, the gig was broadcast live around the world on TV. I still don't see what all the fuss was about.......
The soundtrack to the Bob Dylan movie "Masked And Anonymous" was released in 2003. It contained new Dylan material and an eclectic collection of performers covering Dylan songs.
In 2004, Peter Frampton sued Billabong clothing company for using "baby I love your waves" as a marketing slogan. Frampton claims it is "an obvious reference" to his hit song "Baby, I Love Your Way." No kidding.
The Kerry/Edwards ticket faced another onslaught from the left in 2004 when David Crosby and Graham Nash announce they are running to be co-presidents. Regardless of the fact the Nash, born in England, can`t be president, vice president or even co-president, the pair have an interesting agenda which includes: the cleaning out of Area 51 "to address the illegal alien issue," free money and a night in the Lincoln bedroom to donors who can pay $200 grand for the privilege. I like the idea of free money.....
Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford participated in the 2005 Carlisle Summer Bike Fest. A customized motorcycle featuring images of Aerosmith members also made an appearance. The three day event took place in Carlisle, PA (of course).
In 2005, research by a car insurance company showed that listening to the wrong sort of music when driving can lead to aggression and distraction. Dr Nicola Dibben a music psychologist said “singing while driving stimulates the mind.” Songs recommended included Pulp’s "Disco 2000" and "Hey Ya" by Outcast, but the Dr said songs like The Prodigy’s "Firestarter" should be avoided.
Kinks frontman Ray Davies played Austin in 2006. The concert was taped for an episode of PBS' Austin City Limits.
Johnny Cash was at #1 on the US album chart in 2006 with ‘American V: A Hundred Highways.’ Released posthumously on July 4, the vocal parts were recorded before Cash's death, but the instruments were not recorded until 2005.
In 2007, Ja Rule and Lil Wayne were arrested after a concert in Manhattan on charges of carrying illegal firearms. The rappers were arrested separately, Rule was stopped for speeding when a weapon was discovered in his car and officers who arrested Wayne for smoking marijuana also found a pistol in his car.
Remastered versions of U2's first three albums, ‘80's "Boy," ‘81's "October" and ‘83's "War" are in stores in 2008. The reissues are available in single-CD, vinyl and two-disc editions, with the double-CD sets featuring various B-sides, outtakes and performance tracks.
"Live In Santa Monica '72," a David Bowie concert album previously available only as a bootleg gets its official US release in 2008. "You can hear that we are all pretty high on ourselves," says Bowie. "We train wreck a couple of things . . . but overall I really treasure this bootleg."
The soundtrack to Led Zeppelin’s ‘76 concert film, 'The Song Remains The Same,' was released in a vinyl box set featuring audiophile-quality in 2008. The package includes updated sleeve notes and six extra tracks.
And lastly, there's another soundtrack in 2008. This one is from the Neil Young-directed Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young tour documentary, CSNY: Déjà Vu. "It's got rough spots all the way through it, which I think is refreshing," says Young. Acting as the project’s promo guy Young claims that it’s the "best album the quartet has ever made."
George Clinton - Parliament, Funkadelic (1941)
Keith Sweat (1941)
Bobby Sherman (1943)
Ric Davis - Supertramp (1944)
Don Henley - Eagles (1947)
Mick Pointer - Marillion (1956)
Emily Saliers - Indigo Girls (1963)
William Calhoun - Living Colour (1964)
Pat Badger - Extreme (1967)
Chris Helme - Seahorses (1971)
Daniel Jones - Savage Garden (1973)
Rufus Wainwright (1973)
They Are Missed:
In 2004, French singer and guitarist Sacha Distel died after a long battle with deteriorating health. As a professional jazz guitarist he worked alongside Dizzy Gillespie and Tony Bennett.
Singer, songwriter and producer Arthur Crier died of heart failure in 2004. Member of The Chimes and had worked with Little Eva, Gene Pitney, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Ben E. King, Johnny Nash and The Coasters.
Founder member and singer with The Chi-lites, Eugene Record died of cancer in 2005. Had the 1972 US #1 single "Oh Girl." He also released three solo albums.
Born on this day in 1944, Estelle Bennett, The Ronettes. Died at her home in Englewood, NJ on Feb 11, 2009 (age 67).
History:
Buddy Holly cuts "That’ll Be The Day" in Nashville in 1956. The track was credited to Buddy Holly & The Three-Tunes (his backing band before the Crickets). The song was re-recorded before becoming a hit.
In 1965, Mick Jagger, Brian Jones and Bill Wyman from The Rolling Stones were each fined £5 at East Ham Magistrates Court, London after being found guilty of insulting behaviour at a Romford Road service station. The three had all urinated against a wall.
Quicksilver Messenger Service and Big Brother & the Holding Co. appeared at the Convention Hall, San Diego, California in 1967.
Vanilla Fudge made its concert debut in New York in 1967.
The Doors perform/lip-synch "Light My Fire" and "Crystal Ship" on American Bandstand in 1967.
The Byrds' "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" album was released in 1968.
In 1969, Aretha Franklin was arrested (disturbing the peace ) for causing a disturbance in a Detroit parking lot.
In 1971, John and Yoko spent the second day filming the ‘Imagine’ promotional film at their home in Tittenhurst Park Ascot, England. Today's footage included the morning walk on the grounds though the mist and John Lennon singing "Imagine" in the white room on his white piano.
"If You Really Love Me" by Stevie Wonder was released in 1971.
Just nineteen days after lead singer Jim Morrison’s untimely departure (death), the Doors were awarded a gold record for their “L.A. Woman" album in 1971.
Paul and Linda McCartney were arrested in Sweden for possession of drugs in 1972.
The Who's "Join Together" was released in 1972.
In 1977, Stiff Records released 'My Aim Is True' the debut album from Elvis Costello in the UK.
In 1979, Little Richard, now known as the Reverend Richard Pennman told his congregation about the evils of rock & roll music, declaring 'If God can save an old homosexual like me, he can save anybody.'
Former actress Martika started a two week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1989 with "Toy Soldiers."
The soundtrack album 'Batman' by Prince started a six-week run at #1 on the US album chart in 1989.
In 1996, Donovan was forced to postpone a comeback tour of the US because of a 30-year-old marijuana conviction in the UK. American authorities delayed granting him a waiver to enter the country.
Also in 1996, the parents of a teen-age murder victim sued the band Slayer contending that the band's lyrics were "satanic" and inspired 3 teen-age boys to rape, torture and stab the girl to death. Yeah, it was the music ?.....
Simple Minds closed their official fan club in 1999 due to dwindling membership. Pretty smart.
In 2000, Oasis appeared at London's Wembley Stadium, the gig was broadcast live around the world on TV. I still don't see what all the fuss was about.......
The soundtrack to the Bob Dylan movie "Masked And Anonymous" was released in 2003. It contained new Dylan material and an eclectic collection of performers covering Dylan songs.
In 2004, Peter Frampton sued Billabong clothing company for using "baby I love your waves" as a marketing slogan. Frampton claims it is "an obvious reference" to his hit song "Baby, I Love Your Way." No kidding.
The Kerry/Edwards ticket faced another onslaught from the left in 2004 when David Crosby and Graham Nash announce they are running to be co-presidents. Regardless of the fact the Nash, born in England, can`t be president, vice president or even co-president, the pair have an interesting agenda which includes: the cleaning out of Area 51 "to address the illegal alien issue," free money and a night in the Lincoln bedroom to donors who can pay $200 grand for the privilege. I like the idea of free money.....
Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford participated in the 2005 Carlisle Summer Bike Fest. A customized motorcycle featuring images of Aerosmith members also made an appearance. The three day event took place in Carlisle, PA (of course).
In 2005, research by a car insurance company showed that listening to the wrong sort of music when driving can lead to aggression and distraction. Dr Nicola Dibben a music psychologist said “singing while driving stimulates the mind.” Songs recommended included Pulp’s "Disco 2000" and "Hey Ya" by Outcast, but the Dr said songs like The Prodigy’s "Firestarter" should be avoided.
Kinks frontman Ray Davies played Austin in 2006. The concert was taped for an episode of PBS' Austin City Limits.
Johnny Cash was at #1 on the US album chart in 2006 with ‘American V: A Hundred Highways.’ Released posthumously on July 4, the vocal parts were recorded before Cash's death, but the instruments were not recorded until 2005.
In 2007, Ja Rule and Lil Wayne were arrested after a concert in Manhattan on charges of carrying illegal firearms. The rappers were arrested separately, Rule was stopped for speeding when a weapon was discovered in his car and officers who arrested Wayne for smoking marijuana also found a pistol in his car.
Remastered versions of U2's first three albums, ‘80's "Boy," ‘81's "October" and ‘83's "War" are in stores in 2008. The reissues are available in single-CD, vinyl and two-disc editions, with the double-CD sets featuring various B-sides, outtakes and performance tracks.
"Live In Santa Monica '72," a David Bowie concert album previously available only as a bootleg gets its official US release in 2008. "You can hear that we are all pretty high on ourselves," says Bowie. "We train wreck a couple of things . . . but overall I really treasure this bootleg."
The soundtrack to Led Zeppelin’s ‘76 concert film, 'The Song Remains The Same,' was released in a vinyl box set featuring audiophile-quality in 2008. The package includes updated sleeve notes and six extra tracks.
And lastly, there's another soundtrack in 2008. This one is from the Neil Young-directed Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young tour documentary, CSNY: Déjà Vu. "It's got rough spots all the way through it, which I think is refreshing," says Young. Acting as the project’s promo guy Young claims that it’s the "best album the quartet has ever made."
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Ask Mr. Music by Jerry Osborne
FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 19, 2010
DEAR JERRY: I find it interesting how often someone picks a hit vocal and releases it as an instrumental. Occasionally, both versions become popular.
Less often does a hit instrumental also become a big seller when words are added, or so it seems.
Did a Rock Era vocal and instrumental version of the same song ever appear together in the Top 10? Perhaps “Picnic” or “Only You”?
—Marvin Babcock, West Bend, Wisc.
DEAR MARVIN: Neither of the tunes you mention qualify, though “Picnic” comes close.
The instrumental, titled “Moonglow and Theme from Picnic,” by both Morris Stoloff and George Cates, reached the Top 10. The “Picnic” vocal by the McGuire Sisters did not, stalling at No. 13.
There are three Top 10 vocals of “Only You” (Platters; Hilltoppers; Ringo Starr), and one instrumental (Franck Pourcel's French Fiddles). However, Pourcel's 1959 hit came 15 years before Ringo's and four years after the other two.
Yes, it's a rare combination, but not unheard of. One example that does meet your criteria is “Unchained Melody.”
The instrumental (Les Baxter, His Chorus and Orchestra), along with two vocals (Al Hibbler and Roy Hamilton), all held spots in the Top 10 in May of 1955.
Staying with the same topic, but with a somewhat shady slant, read on:
DEAR JERRY: I have an old cassette tape recording of miscellaneous oldies, one of which is a vocal version of “Raunchy.” No one I've known ever heard “Raunchy” with lyrics. Have you?
According to handwritten notes on the tape box, the singer is Will Shade. Never heard of him. Was this out at the same time as the big hit instrumental?
—Jim Stotts, Jackson, Tenn.
DEAR JIM: Yes to both, but just answering your two questions does not begin to cover this story. “Raunchy” written and first issued by Bill Justis, was immediately covered by Ernie Freeman, whose version sold nearly as well. Both came out in November 1957.
Then, in late December, “Raunchy” became the first rock and roll instrumental to reach No. 1 nationally.
That same month, “The New Raunchy” came along (Decca 30539) with teen-oriented lyrics (by Red Sovine and Cindy Walker) sung to the familiar “Raunchy” music: “Come on baby do the Raunchy song; come on with me and do the Raunchy song; we'll rock it and we'll stomp it baby, all night long; baby don't you know it's my favorite song;” etc.
The singer is none other than country superstar Webb Pierce. Probably to distance himself from such a daringly different style — pure rock and roll and not the least bit country — the pseudonym Shady Wall is used.
As for the similar sounding Will Shade, he is an old-time Memphis blues singer whose only known record is “She Stabbed Me with an Ice-Pick” backed with “Better Leave That Stuff Alone” (Victor 21725). This 1928 single is now a hefty $1,000 to $2,000 item.
The “stuff” warning from Shade regards drinking “canned heat,” the highly addictive methanol in Sterno cooking fuel: “Canned heat is just like morphine, it crawls all through your bones; I gave my woman a dollar to get herself something to eat; she spent a dime for an egg roll and 90-cents for that ol' canned heat;” etc.
Yes, this is the concoction that inspired the '60s group named Canned Heat to pick that name.
IZ ZAT SO? Be it intentional or coincidental, Webb Pierce's choice of Shady Wall as a nom de guerre for “The New Raunchy” might have amused Rep. Shady R. Wall (D-Louisiana).
When the record came out, the real Shady Wall had just completed his first two terms as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives (1948-1956).
DEAR JERRY: I find it interesting how often someone picks a hit vocal and releases it as an instrumental. Occasionally, both versions become popular.
Less often does a hit instrumental also become a big seller when words are added, or so it seems.
Did a Rock Era vocal and instrumental version of the same song ever appear together in the Top 10? Perhaps “Picnic” or “Only You”?
—Marvin Babcock, West Bend, Wisc.
DEAR MARVIN: Neither of the tunes you mention qualify, though “Picnic” comes close.
The instrumental, titled “Moonglow and Theme from Picnic,” by both Morris Stoloff and George Cates, reached the Top 10. The “Picnic” vocal by the McGuire Sisters did not, stalling at No. 13.
There are three Top 10 vocals of “Only You” (Platters; Hilltoppers; Ringo Starr), and one instrumental (Franck Pourcel's French Fiddles). However, Pourcel's 1959 hit came 15 years before Ringo's and four years after the other two.
Yes, it's a rare combination, but not unheard of. One example that does meet your criteria is “Unchained Melody.”
The instrumental (Les Baxter, His Chorus and Orchestra), along with two vocals (Al Hibbler and Roy Hamilton), all held spots in the Top 10 in May of 1955.
Staying with the same topic, but with a somewhat shady slant, read on:
DEAR JERRY: I have an old cassette tape recording of miscellaneous oldies, one of which is a vocal version of “Raunchy.” No one I've known ever heard “Raunchy” with lyrics. Have you?
According to handwritten notes on the tape box, the singer is Will Shade. Never heard of him. Was this out at the same time as the big hit instrumental?
—Jim Stotts, Jackson, Tenn.
Then, in late December, “Raunchy” became the first rock and roll instrumental to reach No. 1 nationally.
That same month, “The New Raunchy” came along (Decca 30539) with teen-oriented lyrics (by Red Sovine and Cindy Walker) sung to the familiar “Raunchy” music: “Come on baby do the Raunchy song; come on with me and do the Raunchy song; we'll rock it and we'll stomp it baby, all night long; baby don't you know it's my favorite song;” etc.
The singer is none other than country superstar Webb Pierce. Probably to distance himself from such a daringly different style — pure rock and roll and not the least bit country — the pseudonym Shady Wall is used.
As for the similar sounding Will Shade, he is an old-time Memphis blues singer whose only known record is “She Stabbed Me with an Ice-Pick” backed with “Better Leave That Stuff Alone” (Victor 21725). This 1928 single is now a hefty $1,000 to $2,000 item.
The “stuff” warning from Shade regards drinking “canned heat,” the highly addictive methanol in Sterno cooking fuel: “Canned heat is just like morphine, it crawls all through your bones; I gave my woman a dollar to get herself something to eat; she spent a dime for an egg roll and 90-cents for that ol' canned heat;” etc.
Yes, this is the concoction that inspired the '60s group named Canned Heat to pick that name.
IZ ZAT SO? Be it intentional or coincidental, Webb Pierce's choice of Shady Wall as a nom de guerre for “The New Raunchy” might have amused Rep. Shady R. Wall (D-Louisiana).
When the record came out, the real Shady Wall had just completed his first two terms as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives (1948-1956).
Jerry Osborne answers as many questions as possible through this column. 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
Music News & Notes
Jimmy Eat World: New Album in September
On September 28, Jimmy Eat World fans will have something all-new to listen to: Invented, the Arizona pop-punk vets' seventh full-length record and follow-up to 2007's Chase the Light.
The news was unveiled in a brief post to the band's website Monday: "[We're] back with producer Mark Trombino (Clarity, Bleed American) -- we made noise and laid down the tunes in our Arizona studio. Touring plans coming your way soon!" The band also posted the new album's cover art.
"Invented" marks the band's first studio album since 2007's "Chase This Light" which landed Jimmy Eat World's highest chart position of their career at #5 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart. Jimmy Eat World's last release may have been three years ago but they've been busy. The boys took a break from the recording of "Invented" to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of their influential album, "Clarity" with a sold out national tour.
Jimmy Eat World's Fall tour plans are being finalized now.
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Pink Floyd Bandmates to Reunite Again for Another Live Show
David Gilmour will join Roger Waters on stage for his 30th anniversary tour of “The Wall“. Waters posted the news on Facebook stating that Gilmour had offered to join him on stage for the shows.
Gilmour apparently emailed Waters and offered to play on one of his Wall shows, if Waters agreed to play a charity gig at the HOPING Foundation with Gilmour.
Waters said:
“How could I refuse such an offer. I couldn’t, there was no way. Generosity trumped fear. And so explaining that I would probably be shitting it but if he didn’t mind I didn’t – I agreed and the rest is history. We did it, and it was fucking great. End of story. Or possibly beginning.”
Which gig Gilmour will appear at is still to be decided and will not be announced officially as the Pink Floyd bandmates would like to keep it a surprise.
Many fans have called for Gilmour to appear at more than one show on the tour, but nothing official has been announced yet.
The news was unveiled in a brief post to the band's website Monday: "[We're] back with producer Mark Trombino (Clarity, Bleed American) -- we made noise and laid down the tunes in our Arizona studio. Touring plans coming your way soon!" The band also posted the new album's cover art.
"Invented" marks the band's first studio album since 2007's "Chase This Light" which landed Jimmy Eat World's highest chart position of their career at #5 on the Billboard 200 Album Chart. Jimmy Eat World's last release may have been three years ago but they've been busy. The boys took a break from the recording of "Invented" to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of their influential album, "Clarity" with a sold out national tour.
Jimmy Eat World's Fall tour plans are being finalized now.
--------------------------------------------------------
Pink Floyd Bandmates to Reunite Again for Another Live Show
David Gilmour will join Roger Waters on stage for his 30th anniversary tour of “The Wall“. Waters posted the news on Facebook stating that Gilmour had offered to join him on stage for the shows.
Gilmour apparently emailed Waters and offered to play on one of his Wall shows, if Waters agreed to play a charity gig at the HOPING Foundation with Gilmour.
Waters said:
“How could I refuse such an offer. I couldn’t, there was no way. Generosity trumped fear. And so explaining that I would probably be shitting it but if he didn’t mind I didn’t – I agreed and the rest is history. We did it, and it was fucking great. End of story. Or possibly beginning.”
Which gig Gilmour will appear at is still to be decided and will not be announced officially as the Pink Floyd bandmates would like to keep it a surprise.
Many fans have called for Gilmour to appear at more than one show on the tour, but nothing official has been announced yet.
Brian Setzer Releases New Live Album: "Don't Mess With a Big Band"
ENCINITAS, CA--(Marketwire - July 20, 2010) - Three-time Grammy Award winner, Brian Setzer, showcases his legendary guitar-playing on the new double-live album Don't Mess With a Big Band out July 20th on Surfdog Records. Setzer and his label will be releasing more live material in the coming months in an effort to replace the horrible-sounding bootlegs which have been flooding the market, and instead offer high-quality recordings.
The 2-disc set, packed with 19 tracks, is a sizzling souvenir of The Brian Setzer Orchestra's 2009 tour of Japan. Don't Mess With a Big Band contains all of his biggest hits (including "Rock This Town," "Stray Cat Strut," and "Jump Jive An' Wail") and includes a couple of rare gems that he had never previously performed live. Brian leads his 18-piece powerhouse band through ninety minutes of amazing music.
From launching the rockabilly revolution with the Stray Cats in the '80s to pioneering the swing revival with the Brian Setzer Orchestra during the late '90s, this Long Island-born innovator has earned his unique place in modern music by walking the line between conceptual discipline and balls-out rockin'. Setzer has sold millions of albums worldwide and won his Grammy Awards (two for Best Pop Instrumental Performance for "Sleepwalk" from The Dirty Boogie in 1998 and "Caravan" from Vavoom in 2000, plus one for Best Pop Performance with "Jump, Jive an' Wail," also from The Dirty Boogie) by targeting that place where wild energy and visionary imagination intersect.
For more information on Brian Setzer, please contact Megan Lloyd at Dave Kaplan Management, 760-944-8800.
http://www.surfdog.com/
http://www.briansetzer.com/
SOURCE: Surfdog Records
The 2-disc set, packed with 19 tracks, is a sizzling souvenir of The Brian Setzer Orchestra's 2009 tour of Japan. Don't Mess With a Big Band contains all of his biggest hits (including "Rock This Town," "Stray Cat Strut," and "Jump Jive An' Wail") and includes a couple of rare gems that he had never previously performed live. Brian leads his 18-piece powerhouse band through ninety minutes of amazing music.
From launching the rockabilly revolution with the Stray Cats in the '80s to pioneering the swing revival with the Brian Setzer Orchestra during the late '90s, this Long Island-born innovator has earned his unique place in modern music by walking the line between conceptual discipline and balls-out rockin'. Setzer has sold millions of albums worldwide and won his Grammy Awards (two for Best Pop Instrumental Performance for "Sleepwalk" from The Dirty Boogie in 1998 and "Caravan" from Vavoom in 2000, plus one for Best Pop Performance with "Jump, Jive an' Wail," also from The Dirty Boogie) by targeting that place where wild energy and visionary imagination intersect.
For more information on Brian Setzer, please contact Megan Lloyd at Dave Kaplan Management, 760-944-8800.
http://www.surfdog.com/
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SOURCE: Surfdog Records
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
*STANDING SHADOWS TO HOST 7’’ VINYL RELEASE PARTY AT RENOWNED ORIGAMI VINYL RECORD SHOP ON JULY 23RD!*
For Immediate Release - July 7, 2010
“The Standing Shadows’ genre-intertwining sound comes from using influences from practically all [of their favorite bands]. Rather than coming across as a discontinuous mash-up, the result is a smooth mix of Brit-pop and alternative rock.” – Katie Meschke, UCLA Daily Bruin
Listen to music from ‘FIVE YEARS OF DARKNESS’ & download high res photos here: http://download.themusebox.net/standing_shadows
New York, NY – LA-based band Standing Shadows is set to host a 7” Vinyl Release Party at the renowned Origami Vinyl Record Shop in Echo Park, CA. The party will celebrate the release of a special edition 7” vinyl, which will feature tracks from the band’s debut full-length album ‘FIVE YEARS OF DARKNESS’. The event will take place on July 23rd, amidst of a series of tour dates that the band will be playing this July and August throughout California. Most recently, Standing Shadows performed for packed audience at one of San Francisco’s premiere music venues, Rockit Room.
Standing Shadows first introduced music listeners to their signature “electro-obscura-shoegazer-rock” sound with the January release of their ‘High Rise’ EP as well the March unveiling of ‘FIVE YEARS OF DARKNESS’. Since then, the band gained further exposure through touring the Southwest region of the US, and having their songs featured on hit television shows such as ‘90210’, ‘The Shield’, ‘Harper’s Island’, and ‘The Cleaner’, and on the popular video game ‘Guitar Hero 5.’ Standing Shadows is definitely a band to keep on your radar this summer as they continue to rise to the top.
STANDING SHADOWS Tour Dates:
July 3 – San Francisco, CA @ Mevio Music
July 3 – San Francisco, CA @ Rockit Room
July 13 – Fullerton, CA @ Continental Room
July 23 – Echo Park, CA @ Origami Vinyl Record Shop (7’’ Vinyl Release Party)
August 17 – Costa Mesa, CA @ La Cave
August 20 – Los Angeles, CA @ Molly Malone’s
‘FIVE YEARS OF DARKNESS’
Release Date: March 9th
Full Tracklisting
1. High Rise
2. Circus Freak
3. Get Together
4. One Way Ride
5. Human Race
6. If I Could Change The World
7. Be Free
8. I Will Find You
9. Coming Home
10. Desert Rain
11. Nightmares
12. Existence
13. Fade Away
Resources:
http://www.myspace.com/standingshadows
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Standing-Shadows/95901214445
For guest list and interview requests:
Nathalie Levey | Nathalie@themusebox.net 646.237.0025
"Get Together" Music Video - Standing Shadows from Standing Shadows on Vimeo.
This Date In Music History - July 20
Birthdays:
John Lodge - Moody Blues (1945)
Kim Carnes (1945)
Carlos Santana - Santana (1947)
Jay Jay French - Twisted Sister (1952)
Jem Finer - Pogues (1955)
Marisa DeFranco - DeFranco Family (1955)
Paul Cook - Sex Pistols (1956)
Michael McNeil - Simple Minds (1958)
Chris Cornell - Soundgarden (1964)
Stone Gossard - Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog (1966)
They Are Missed:
Singer Roy Hamilton died of a stroke in 1969 (age 40).
Gary Kellgren, studio engineer at the Los Angeles Record Plant studio, drowned in a Hollywood Swimming pool in 1977. Worked with Lennon, Harrison, Hendrix, Barbara Streisand and Rod Stewart.
The late Buddy Knox ("Party Doll") is born in 1933. Died February 14, 1999.
The late Dennis Yost ("Traces") was born in 1943. Yost died of respiratory failure, on December 7, 2008, at the age of 65
History:
Billboard's first comprehensive record chart was published in 1940. The magazine had previously published best-seller lists submitted by the individual record companies, but the new chart combined the top sellers from all major labels. Their first number one song was "I'll Never Smile Again" by Frank Sinatra and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.
In 1954, The Blue Moon Boys made their live debut appearing on the back of a flatbed truck outside a new drug store in Memphis. The band line up was Elvis Presley, Scotty Moore and Bill Black. The name was taken from a song they had recorded just two weeks previously, "Blue Moon of Kentucky."
John Lennon invited Paul McCartney to join the Quarrymen in 1957.
Roy Orbison’s "Only The Lonely" peaked at #2 on the US pop chart in 1960. The song was originally offered to both Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers who passed.
The Beatles signed a German recording contract with producer Bert Kaempfert, as the Beat Brothers, in 1961.
Jan and Dean started a two week run at #1 (two weeks after its release) on the US singles chart in 1963 with "Surf City," written by Beach Boy Brian Wilson, with the Beach Boys on backing vocals.
Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" was released in 1965.
Lovin' Spoonful's first record, "Do You Believe in Magic," was released in 1965.
Cream started a four-week run at #1 on the US album chart in 1968 with 'Wheels On Fire.'
Hugh Masekela started a two week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1968 with "Grazing In The Grass."
In 1968, Iron Butterfly’s second album, 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,' entered the US album chart for the first time. The album contained the 17-minute title track that filled the second side of the LP which went on sell over four million copies in the US alone.
Jane Asher called off her engagement to Paul McCartney live on BBC television in 1968.
The Carpenters show 'Make Your Own Kind Of Music', started a six week run on NBC-TV in 1971.
Joey Ramone became the lead vocalist for the Ramones in 1974.
In 1975, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played the opening night on their Born To Run Tour at The Palace Theatre, Providence, Rhode Island. This also saw the live debut of Steven Van Zandt, (Miami Steve) as a member of The E Street Band.
The Buzzcocks made their live debut supporting The Sex Pistols and Slaughter & The Dogs at The Lesser Free Trade Hall, Manchester in 1976. In the audience (of around 40 people), was, Morrissey, Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook (soon to form Joy Division) and Mark E Smith, (The Fall).
The film based on the life of Sex Pistol Sid Vicious, 'Sid And Nancy' premiered in London, England in 1986.
Also in 1986, Carlos Santana celebrated his 39th birthday, and 20th anniversary in the music business, with a concert in San Francisco. Previous group members were assembled for the event, as 17 of them performed together on stage.
In 1990, Madonna played the first of three sold out nights at Wembley Stadium, London, England, on her 57-date Blond Ambition World Tour.
EMF went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1991 with "Unbelievable." It spent 14 weeks on the chart before reaching the top.
Candlebox released their self-titled debut in 1993. With the singles "Change," "You" and "Far Behind," the set sells more than three million copies.
In 1999, church group's in middle America claimed that pictures of Britney Spears printed in Rolling Stone magazine encouraged child pornography. The shots showed Britney with not many clothes on in her bedroom.
The Rolling Stones reported a gross income of $337 million in 1999, from almost two years of touring from their Bridges to Babylon and No Security tours. The Stones had played to over 5.6 million people, selling out all but 20 shows.
Also in 1999, Paul McCartney had an upcoming single bootlegged when "I Got Stung" was taken from a BBC broadcast and distributed over the Internet. The track was from his forthcoming release ‘Run Devil Run’ album.’
The Evergreen Ballroom in Lacey, Washington was destroyed by a fire in 2000. During the ballroom's heyday in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, many of music's greats played there: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Duke Ellington, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Ike & Tina Turner and Fats Domino. Glen Campbell had lived in the kitchen at the venue for a while before he became famous.
In 2003, a tooth said to have been pulled out of Elvis's mouth after an injury failed to sell on the auction site eBay. The tooth had been put on a 10-day sale with a reserve price of $100,000. Bids had pushed the price up to $2 million but they were later found out to be fraudulent.
Eric Clapton teamed with the Fender Guitar Company in 2007 to design a limited-edition line of guitars and amplifiers to raise money for the Crossroads Centre, the rehab facility he founded in Antigua. An Eric Clapton Crossroads Stratocaster with '57 Twin-Amps sells for $30,000. Without the amp it's 10-grand less.
Paul McCartney performed a free concert in Quebec in 2008 as part of the Canadian city's 400th anniversary celebrations.
A digital EP featuring four versions of David Bowie's seminal ‘69 hit "Space Oddity" was issued through the U.K. iTunes store in 2009. The collection is released in honor of the 40th anniversary of both man's first walk on the moon and the song's original drop date.
“Sweet Home Alabama -- The Country Music Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd” is available exclusively through Wal-Mart in 2010. "It's all these young Country bucks doing Skynyrd songs, which is pretty cool to us," Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant tells Billboard.com. "It gives me great pleasure, because they're doing older stuff."
Today, Sheryl Crow issues her seventh album “100 Miles From Memphis.” She gets help from a diverse collection of performers ranging from the Stones’ Keith Richards to pop singer/actor Justin Timberlake. “Summer Day” is the lead single.
John Lodge - Moody Blues (1945)
Kim Carnes (1945)
Carlos Santana - Santana (1947)
Jay Jay French - Twisted Sister (1952)
Jem Finer - Pogues (1955)
Marisa DeFranco - DeFranco Family (1955)
Paul Cook - Sex Pistols (1956)
Michael McNeil - Simple Minds (1958)
Chris Cornell - Soundgarden (1964)
Stone Gossard - Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog (1966)
They Are Missed:
Singer Roy Hamilton died of a stroke in 1969 (age 40).
Gary Kellgren, studio engineer at the Los Angeles Record Plant studio, drowned in a Hollywood Swimming pool in 1977. Worked with Lennon, Harrison, Hendrix, Barbara Streisand and Rod Stewart.
The late Buddy Knox ("Party Doll") is born in 1933. Died February 14, 1999.
The late Dennis Yost ("Traces") was born in 1943. Yost died of respiratory failure, on December 7, 2008, at the age of 65
History:
Billboard's first comprehensive record chart was published in 1940. The magazine had previously published best-seller lists submitted by the individual record companies, but the new chart combined the top sellers from all major labels. Their first number one song was "I'll Never Smile Again" by Frank Sinatra and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra.
In 1954, The Blue Moon Boys made their live debut appearing on the back of a flatbed truck outside a new drug store in Memphis. The band line up was Elvis Presley, Scotty Moore and Bill Black. The name was taken from a song they had recorded just two weeks previously, "Blue Moon of Kentucky."
John Lennon invited Paul McCartney to join the Quarrymen in 1957.
Roy Orbison’s "Only The Lonely" peaked at #2 on the US pop chart in 1960. The song was originally offered to both Elvis Presley and the Everly Brothers who passed.
The Beatles signed a German recording contract with producer Bert Kaempfert, as the Beat Brothers, in 1961.
Jan and Dean started a two week run at #1 (two weeks after its release) on the US singles chart in 1963 with "Surf City," written by Beach Boy Brian Wilson, with the Beach Boys on backing vocals.
Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone" was released in 1965.
Lovin' Spoonful's first record, "Do You Believe in Magic," was released in 1965.
Cream started a four-week run at #1 on the US album chart in 1968 with 'Wheels On Fire.'
Hugh Masekela started a two week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1968 with "Grazing In The Grass."
In 1968, Iron Butterfly’s second album, 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida,' entered the US album chart for the first time. The album contained the 17-minute title track that filled the second side of the LP which went on sell over four million copies in the US alone.
Jane Asher called off her engagement to Paul McCartney live on BBC television in 1968.
The Carpenters show 'Make Your Own Kind Of Music', started a six week run on NBC-TV in 1971.
Joey Ramone became the lead vocalist for the Ramones in 1974.
In 1975, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band played the opening night on their Born To Run Tour at The Palace Theatre, Providence, Rhode Island. This also saw the live debut of Steven Van Zandt, (Miami Steve) as a member of The E Street Band.
The Buzzcocks made their live debut supporting The Sex Pistols and Slaughter & The Dogs at The Lesser Free Trade Hall, Manchester in 1976. In the audience (of around 40 people), was, Morrissey, Bernard Sumner, Peter Hook (soon to form Joy Division) and Mark E Smith, (The Fall).
The film based on the life of Sex Pistol Sid Vicious, 'Sid And Nancy' premiered in London, England in 1986.
Also in 1986, Carlos Santana celebrated his 39th birthday, and 20th anniversary in the music business, with a concert in San Francisco. Previous group members were assembled for the event, as 17 of them performed together on stage.
In 1990, Madonna played the first of three sold out nights at Wembley Stadium, London, England, on her 57-date Blond Ambition World Tour.
EMF went to #1 on the US singles chart in 1991 with "Unbelievable." It spent 14 weeks on the chart before reaching the top.
Candlebox released their self-titled debut in 1993. With the singles "Change," "You" and "Far Behind," the set sells more than three million copies.
In 1999, church group's in middle America claimed that pictures of Britney Spears printed in Rolling Stone magazine encouraged child pornography. The shots showed Britney with not many clothes on in her bedroom.
The Rolling Stones reported a gross income of $337 million in 1999, from almost two years of touring from their Bridges to Babylon and No Security tours. The Stones had played to over 5.6 million people, selling out all but 20 shows.
Also in 1999, Paul McCartney had an upcoming single bootlegged when "I Got Stung" was taken from a BBC broadcast and distributed over the Internet. The track was from his forthcoming release ‘Run Devil Run’ album.’
The Evergreen Ballroom in Lacey, Washington was destroyed by a fire in 2000. During the ballroom's heyday in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, many of music's greats played there: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Duke Ellington, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Ike & Tina Turner and Fats Domino. Glen Campbell had lived in the kitchen at the venue for a while before he became famous.
In 2003, a tooth said to have been pulled out of Elvis's mouth after an injury failed to sell on the auction site eBay. The tooth had been put on a 10-day sale with a reserve price of $100,000. Bids had pushed the price up to $2 million but they were later found out to be fraudulent.
Eric Clapton teamed with the Fender Guitar Company in 2007 to design a limited-edition line of guitars and amplifiers to raise money for the Crossroads Centre, the rehab facility he founded in Antigua. An Eric Clapton Crossroads Stratocaster with '57 Twin-Amps sells for $30,000. Without the amp it's 10-grand less.
Paul McCartney performed a free concert in Quebec in 2008 as part of the Canadian city's 400th anniversary celebrations.
A digital EP featuring four versions of David Bowie's seminal ‘69 hit "Space Oddity" was issued through the U.K. iTunes store in 2009. The collection is released in honor of the 40th anniversary of both man's first walk on the moon and the song's original drop date.
“Sweet Home Alabama -- The Country Music Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd” is available exclusively through Wal-Mart in 2010. "It's all these young Country bucks doing Skynyrd songs, which is pretty cool to us," Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant tells Billboard.com. "It gives me great pleasure, because they're doing older stuff."
Today, Sheryl Crow issues her seventh album “100 Miles From Memphis.” She gets help from a diverse collection of performers ranging from the Stones’ Keith Richards to pop singer/actor Justin Timberlake. “Summer Day” is the lead single.
Monday, July 19, 2010
New Music Releases July 20, 2010
Aretha Franklin - 100 Hits Legends (5 CDs)
Art of Noise - Influence: Hits, Singles, Moments, Treasures
Asleep At The Wheel - It's a Good Day [mp3]
Asleep at the Wheel & Leon Rausch - It's a Good Day
Big Boi - Sir Luscious Left Foot... The Son of Chico Dusty [vinyl]
Big Head Todd And The Monsters - Rocksteady
Billie Holiday - 100 Hits Legends (5 CDs)
Bing Crosby - 100 Hits Legends (5 CDs)
Black Veil Brides - We Stitch These Wounds
Blue Things - Let The Blue Things Blow Your Mind (2 CDs)
Books - The Way Out [mp3] [vinyl]
Brian Culbertson - XII
Brian Setzer - Don't Mess With a Big Band
Bruce Springsteen - Live on Air
Burning The Masses - Offspring Of Time
Chimaira - Coming Alive DVD/CD Ferret Music
Coathangers - 143 (Dan Deacon Remix) b/w Arthritis Sux [mp3]
DEVO - Something For Everybody [vinyl & CD]
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Dan Sartain - Doin' Anything I Say [vinyl]
Dan Sartain - Lives
Danger Mouse & Sparklehorse - Dark Night of the Soul (2-CD, 2-LP deluxe edition)
Daniel Johnston - Story of An Artist (6-CD box set) [vinyl]
Darker My Love & Moccasin - Split 12" [vinyl]
Daughters - Hell Songs [vinyl]
David Cassidy - Live In Concert
David Garrett - Rock Symphonies
Delorean - Ayrton Senna EP
Department of Eagles - Archive 2003-2006 [mp3] [vinyl]
Devo - Something for Everybody (2 LPs - Blue Vinyl)
Dirty Three - She Has No Strings Apollo (reissue) [vinyl]
Eliza Doolittle - Eliza Doolittle
Emerson Lake & Palmer - A Time and A Place (4-CD box set)
Ender - This Is Revenge
Endless Boogie - Full House Head [mp3] [vinyl]
Eric Clapton - Journeyman (2 LPs) (Vinyl)
Everly Brothers - 100 Hits Legends (5 CDs)
Fabulous Diamonds - Fabulous Diamonds II [mp3]
Flore - Raw
Francis & the Lights - It'll Be Better [mp3]
Frazey Ford - Obadiah
Frontier Ruckus - Deadmalls & Nightfalls [mp3]
Gentle Guest - Cast Off Your Human Form [mp3]
Gogol Bordello - Trans-Continental Hustle [vinyl]
Goodnight Loving - The Goodnight Loving Supper Club [mp3] [vinyl]
Hate Your Guts - Bastard's Disease
Hawkwind - Hawkwind (Vinyl)
Herbie Hancock - Imagine Project [vinyl]
High Confessions - Turning Lead Into Gold
Honor Bright - Action! Drama! Suspense!
Ian Gillan Band - Scarabus / Clear Air Turbulence
Impending Doom - There Will Be Violence
Instruments of Science & Technology - Music for Paradise Armor [mp3]
Irish Rovers - Still Rovin' After All These Years
JEFF The Brotherhood - Mellow Out b/w Heavy Days [mp3]
Jaga Jazzist - Bananfluer Overalt EP [vinyl]
Jamie Lidell - Wanna Be Your Telephone [vinyl]
Japandroids - Younger Us [mp3 & vinyl] [mp3]
Jimmy Gnecco [OURS] - The Heart
Jimmy Lafave - Favorites 1992-2001 [mp3]
Jo Stafford - Best of
Johnny & Edgar Winter - The Winter Brothers (2 CDs)
Johnny Cash - Rock N Roll (2 CDs)
Judas Priest - Angel of Retribution (2 LPs) (Vinyl)
Judas Priest - Painkiller (2 LPs) (Vinyl)
Julian Cope - Floored Genius Vol. 2
Kenseth Thibideau - Repetition [mp3]
Kristin Miltner - Music for Dreaming and Playing [vinyl] [mp3]
Lil Joe - Lil Joe High School Dropout
Lillian Axe - Deep Red Shadows
Liverbirds - From Merseyside To Hamburg - The Complete Star-Club Recordings
Louis Armstrong - Absolutely Essential 3 CD Collection
Lower Dens Twin-Hand Movement [mp3] [vinyl]
M.I.A. - XXXO: The Remixes EP [mp3]
MFSB - Philadelphia Freedom / Summertime
Mahjongg - The Long Shadow of the Paper Tiger [mp3] [vinyl]
Majeure - Timespan Remixes [vinyl]
Manowar & Friends - MAGIC - A Tribute to Ronnie James Dio
Marc Cohn - Listening Booth: 1970
Matthew Young - Traveler's Advisory (remastered) [vinyl]
Max Richter - Infra [mp3]
Mickey - 12"EP (First pressing limited to 500 copies)
Mirah - Don't/The Tears That Fall [vinyl]
Mose Giganticus - Gift Horse
Mountain Man - Made the Harbor [mp3] [vinyl]
Mozart Season - Nightmares
Nero Order - The Tower
Nirvana - Live on Air
Norfolk & Western - Dinero Severo [mp3] [vinyl]
Nouvelle Vague - Best of: Limited Edition
Otis Redding - 100 Hits Legends (5 CDs)
Pelican & These Arms Are Snakes - Split [vinyl]
Philip Glass - Glass: Orphee (Complete Opera Recording)
Piebald - Volume III
Portland Cello Project - Thousand Words [mp3]
Professor Green - Just Be Good to Green (Feat. Lily Allen)
Propaganda - A Secret Wish
Rachel's Selenography (reissue) [vinyl & mp3]
Rainbow - Difficult to Cure (Vinyl)
Rainbow - Down to Earth (Vinyl)
Rainbow - Final Vinyl (2 LPs) (Vinyl)
Rainbow - Long Live Rock N Roll (Vinyl)
Rainbow - On Stage (2 LPs) (Vinyl)
Rainbow - Rising (Vinyl)
Rainbow - Ritchie Blackmores Rainbow (Vinyl)
Rainbow - Straight Between the Eyes (Vinyl)
Rakaa - Crown of Thorns [mp3]
Randy Travis - Top 10
Richard Youngs - 20 Years (remastered) [vinyl]
Richard Youngs - Beyond the Valley of Ultrahits (remastered) [vinyl] [mp3]
Rick Ross - Teflon Don
Rick Wakeman - Cirque Surreal
Sally Shapiro - Jackie Jackie [vinyl]
Secret Cities - Pink Graffiti [mp3] [vinyl]
Shannon Stephens - Shannon Stephens [mp3]
Shawn Colvin - Wichita Skyline
Shellac - Terraform (reissue) [vinyl]
Sheryl Crow - 100 Miles From Memphis
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'This Brooklyn act is another male-female duo receiving a lot of buzz, but don't expect the dream-pop vibe of Beach House or the folk-tinged sound of She & Him. Rather, Sleigh Bells make grungy dance pop . . . The group is comprised of guitarist Derek Miller and singer Alexis Krauss, who ended up working as a duo when former members of the band went on to form another buzz-band, Surfer Blood. This debut was produced by Derek Miller. Stereogum has named them a "Band to Watch" and the New Yorker has given them attention. This release comes out on Mom + Pop Music in special partnership with NEET Recordings, a label run by M.I.A., with whom Krauss has been compared.' - Tony Sclafani / Prefixmag.com
Spur - Of The Moments [vinyl] [mp3]
Steve Poltz - Dreamhouse [mp3]
Strange Attractor - Just looking 7" single
Strawbs - Live At the BBC, Vol. 1
Strawbs - Live At the BBC, Vol. 2
That Petrol Emotion - Babble (remastered with bonus tracks) [mp3]
The High Confessions [Steve Shelley, Chris Connelly] - Turn Lead Into Gold With High Confessions
The National - Sad Songs for Dirty Lovers (reissue) [vinyl]
These United States - What Lasts
Toro Y Moi - Leave Everywhere [vinyl] [mp3]
Triffids - Wide Open Road (The Best of the Triffids) [mp3]
Various Artists - Anthology of Noise & Electronic Music 6 [mp3]
Various Artists - Jersey Shore Soundtrack [mp3]
Various Artists - Jonas L.A.
Various Artists - Northern Soul's Classiest Rarities Volume 4
Various Artists - The Ikon Records Story - America's #1 Unsung Garage Label 1964-1966
Various Artists - This Is the Blues, Volume 3
Various Artists - This Is the Blues, Volume 4
Various Artists - Up From The Grave
Various Artists - Where You Gonna Go? Motor City Garage Bands 1965-1969
Various Artists - World Ends: Afro Rock & Psychedelia in 1970s Nigeria Part 2 [vinyl]
Various Artists - World Ends: Afro Rock & Psychedelia in 1970s Nigeria [vinyl] [mp3]
Walter Gibbons Jungle Music - Essential & Unreleased Remixes 1976-1986 [mp3]
War From A Harlots Mouth / Burning Skies - split
Wax - Do You Believe in Magic
Wire - Send Ultimate (remastered with bonus CD)
Women - No Reasons LP
Woom - Muu's Way [vinyl]
Yo-Yo Ma - Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone (remastered) [mp3]
Young Sinclairs - We Spoke Our Minds EP [vinyl]
Zero 7 - Record
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New Jazz Releases - July 20, 2010
Aaltonen / Bjorkenheim / Haarla / Umo - Sky Is Ruby
Adam Schroeder - Handful Of Stars
Ahmed Abdullah - Tara's Song
Andrew Cyrille / Greg Osby - Low Blue Flame
Andrew Cyrille / John Tchicai / Reggie Workman - Witch's Scream
Andrew With Greg Osby Cyrille - Low Blue Flame
Art Tatum Trio - Art Tatum Trio
Artistic Heritage Ensemble / Philip Cohran - Armageddon
Ben Webster - At The Renaissance
Benny Goodman - Afrs Benny Goodman Show, Vol. 1
Benny Goodman & His Orchestra - Goodman,Benny & His Orchestra Vol. 1-Afrs Benny Goodman Show
Bernie Young - Every Saturday Night
Billie Holiday - Lady Day
Billy Bang - Prayer For Peace
Bobby Jackson - Cafe Extra-Ordinaire Story
Brian Culbertson - XII
Brooks / PRASANNA / Smith - Raga Bop Trio
Cecil Taylor - Three Classic Albums
Chet Baker - Heartbreak With Strings
Chloe Feoranzo - Poor Richard's All:Man Act Plus One
Cochemea Gastelum - Electric Sound Of Johnny Arrow
Coleman Hawkins - Sonny Meets Hawk
Count Basie - Count Basie And The Kansas City 7
Creme Anglaise - Creme Anglaise
Dan Gailey - What Did You Dream
Dan Jazz Orc Gailey - What Did You Dream
Dan Jazz Orchestra Gailey - What Did You Dream?
Dave Brubeck - Three Classic Albums
Dave Burrell / Leena Conquest - Plays His Songs
Dave Mihaly - Eastern Accents In The Far East
Dave Mihaly & Shimmering Leaves Ensemble - Eastern Accents In The Far East
Decoy - Oto
Dexter Gordon - Doing Allright
Donald Byrd - Three Classic Albums
Duke Ellington - Duke Ellington And John Coltrane
Eero Ojanen - Short Stories
Eric Dolphy - Unissued German Concerts
Fred Hersch - Whirl
Freddie Hubbard - Body And The Soul
George Brooks / PRASANNA / Steve Smith - Raga Bop Trio
Getz & Gilberto - Stan Getz + Joao Gilberto
Gipsy Kings - Gipsy Kings
Glenn Miller - Garry Stevens Sings Again: 1946-1948
Han Bennink / Mikko Innanen / Jaak Sooaar - Spring Odyssey
Herbie Hancock - Imagine Project
Herbie Mann - Four Classic Albums
Ilmiliekki Quartet - Take It With Me
Iro Haarla - Heart Of A Bird
Iro Haarla - Penguin Beguine
Jay Clayton - In And Out Of Love
Jessica Williams - Touch
Jimmy Heath - Endless Search
Jimmy Heath / Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra - Endless Search
Joe Barbieri - Maison Maravilha
John Coltrane / Eric Dolphy - Unissued German Concerts
John Tchicai - Sudden Happiness
John Tchicai & Reggie Workman & Andrew Cyrille - Witch's Scream
Johnny Griffin - Introducing Johnny Griffin
Jon Hammond - Live At Bernies
Juhani Aaltonen - Mother Tongue
Juhani Aaltonen - Strings Revisited
Juhani Aaltonen - Reflections
Juhani Aaltonen - Illusion Of A Ballad
Juhani Aaltonen / Raoul Bjorkenheim / Haarla / Umo - Sky Is Ruby
Juhani Aaltonen Quartet - Conclusions
Kalle Kalima - Some Kubricks Of Blood
Karin Melchert - Jazz Classics N More
Ken Nordine - Nordine,Ken Vol. 2-Three Classic Albums
Lee Morgan - Tomcat
Les Baxter - Four Classic Albums
Lou Donaldson - LD Plus 3
Lou Donaldson / Three Sounds - LD+3
Lou With The 3 Sounds Donaldson - LD+3
Martin Denny - Three Classic Albums
Mike Mainieri - Crescent
Mike Westbrook - Fine N Yellow
Mikko Innanen - Eclexistence
Mikko Innanen & Innkvisitio - Paa-Da-Pap
Mikko Innanen & Jaak Sooaar & Han Bennink - Spring Odyssey
Mikko Innanen / Innkvisitio - Paa-Da-Pap
Miles Davis - Live At The Hollywood Bowl 1981
Miles Davis Sextet - Live At The Hollywood Bowl 1981
Moodswing 3 - Wegen Meines Beines
Nadav Snir-Zelniker - Thinking Out Loud
Nick Rosen - Into The Sky
Paul Hardcastle - Jazzmasters, Vol. 6
Philip Cohran & The - Armageddon
Philip Cohran & The Artistic Heritage Ensemble - Armageddon
Phillip Cohran - Armageddon
PRASANNA - Raga Bop Trio
Rad - Higher Plane
Raoul Bjorkenheim - Shadowglow
Ray Charles - Four Classic Albums
Salif Keita - Moffou + M'Bemba
Seattle Repertory Ja - Jimmy Heath:Endless Search
Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra - Jimmy Heath: The Endless Search
Shehasish Mozunder - Shehasish Mozunder And Som
Snehasish Mozunder & Som - Free Jazz & North Indian Fusion
Sonny Clark - Sonny's Crib
Sonny Clark - Three Classic Albums
Sonny Rollins - Three Classic Albums
Sun Ra - Nubians Of Plutonia
Sun Ra & Arkestra - Egypt Strut
Tammy Mccann - Never Let Me Go
Tex Beneke & The Glenn Miller Orchestra - Garry Stevens Sings Again 1946-48
Three Sounds - LD + 3: Lou Donaldson With The Three Sounds
Verneri Pohjola - March Of Alphamales
Wally Schnalle - Out Of The Pan
Will Bradley & His Jazz Octect - Ridin' A Riff
Willie Jones III - Next Phase
Reissues
Dexter gordon - Doin' allright (blue note)
Johnny Coles - Little Johnny C (Blue Note)
Lee Morgan - Tom Cat (Blue Note)
Miles Davis - Seven Steps to Heaven
Special thanks to http://www.allaboutjazz.com/ for New Release information. The Upcoming Release Center at allaboutjazz.com is the most comprehensive new release listing for jazz music on the internet. The information is updated biweekly by John Kelman
New releases put together from a variety of online sources by Robert Benson - http://collectingvinylrecords.blogspot.com/
Have new music for the list? Email me at rbenson30@wi.rr.com
Music News & Notes
Mightier Than Sword Records Announces In The Hollows/Pala Split 10"/Digital EP
Mightier Than Sword Records has announced the upcoming split 10"/digital EP release from In The Hollows and PALA. The split vinyl is now available in the MTS Webstore and ships immediately. The limited edition vinyl 10" EP is available in three colors: solid black (ltd. 104), maroon with yellow haze (ltd. 199) and brown with black splatter (ltd. 199).
In The Hollows released their debut 7" on Mightier Than Sword in May. PALA's most recent 7" was praised for "[hitting] more styles than your 13-year-old cousin's wardrobe in a year, but rather than sounding forced, it combines into a working amalgamation of heavy and punk-styled music of the last 20 years."
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Arcade Fire Reveal 8 Album Covers
Arcade Fire have revealed their eight different album covers. Featuring the same car, band logo, and slightly different suburban scenes, the covers of The Suburbs have different color schemes, but seem to be saying that everything is pretty much the same in every suburb. Arcade Fire release their album on August 2 (UK) and August 3 (US).
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CRUCIFYRE – Unveil Album Cover Art
Stockholm death metal act CRUCIFYRE, who recently joined the Pulverised Records roster, are pleased to unveil the cover art of their upcoming debut full-length entitled Infernal Earthly Divine. Conceptualized by the band and brought to life by graphic artist Stefan Hansson, the dramatic illustration compliments what the band describes as, “nine tracks of pure oldschool hell!”
Formed in 2006, CRUCIFYRE features the crushing lineup of vocalist Erik Tormentor Sahlström (General Surgery, Maze Of Torment, Serpent Obscene et al), guitarists TG (The Sun, Morbid) and Urban Skytt (Crematory, Regurgitate, Nasum), bassist Henrik Doltz Nilsson (Dobermann Cult) and drummer Yasin Hillborg (Afflicted).
http://www.myspace.com/crucifyre
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THE ETERNAL: 'Under A New Sun' Artwork Unveiled
Here is the cover artwork for "Under A New Sun," the forthcoming fourth full-length album from Melbourne, Australia's dark rockers THE ETERNAL. The band states, "The cover and several images in the booklet are based on photography by fantastic Romanian photographer Felicia Simion. Her photography really touched us and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do."
"Under A New Sun" was recorded at 301 Studios in Byron Bay with acclaimed producer and multi-platinum recording artist Jeff Martin (THE ARMADA, THE TEA PARTY).
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AC/DC Among The World's Top-Earning Musicians
According to Forbes, Australian hard rock legends AC/DC made an estimated $114 million between June 2009 and June 2010, landing at position No. 2 on the magazine's list of Top-Earning Musicians of 2010.
Says the magazine: "This Australian heavy metal group has been shaking audiences all night long since 1973 and shows few signs of stopping. Second only to U2 in band tour earnings, AC/DC grossed a staggering $226 million on a worldwide tour that included 99 dates and brought in more than $2 million a night."
Forbes magazine's list of Top-Earning Musicians of 2010:
1. U2 ($130 million)
2. AC/DC ($114 million)
3. BEYONCE ($87 million)
4. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ($70 million)
5. BRITNEY SPEARS ($64 million)
6. JAY-Z ($63 million)
7. LADY GAGA ($62 million)
8. MADONNA ($58 million)
9. KENNY CHESNEY ($50 million)
10. BLACK EYED PEAS, TOBY KEITH and COLDPLAY (tied at $48 million)
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Vampire Weekend Sued for Over $2 Million For 'Contra' Cover Art
Aceshowbiz : A cover girl appearing on the front page of Vampire Weekend's latest album "Contra" files lawsuit against the band, alleging them using her image without her consent.
The woman named Ann Kirsten Kennis filed the legal paper at Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, July 14. In addition to naming Vampire Weekend, Kennis also mentions photographer Tod Brody on the document.
She believes the band obtained a "photographic release" from Brody and claims it contains her forged signature. She blames the band for not bothering to verify the legitimacy of the release. Kennis had the vintage photo, featuring her wearing a yellow Polo shirt, taken back in 1983 when she worked as "a high-fashion model under contract with prestigious agencies in New York City."
She had no idea it was featured on the cover of "Contra" until the band came out promoting it in November 2009. Now, she is seeking more than $2 million in damages for this alleged misappropriation of identity. She argues that "the album design, in which the Photograph is featured prominently, was a substantial factor in generating recognition and buzz for the Contra album, thus increasing sales and profits."
Back in October last year, bassist Chris Baio admitted they haven't met the cover girl and didn't know who she is when asked by MTV. Frontman Ezra Koenig additionally explained what makes the picture of the girl interesting to them, "We just found it very striking.
And part of it is the look on her face. It's not about the color of her hair, or the fact that she's wearing a Polo shirt. What makes it interesting is her face." As of press time, spokesperson for the band hasn't commented on the issue.
Give her a pony and shut her up!
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Deerhunter Release Halcyon Digest Track List, Album Cover
Deerhunter is set to release a new album 'Halcyon Digest' on September 28th, via 4AD. The new Deerhunter album is being supported by a grassroots xerox poster effort by the band, in which they'd like people to download the flyer and post copies around their town on kiosks and light poles.
Deerhunter frontman Bradford Cox came up with the idea, based on the effect that these posters had on him when he was younger.
He said he was "...always being fascinated with the ephemera of 70's – 80's artrock in record stores like Wuxtry in Athens where I hung out as a kid or Wax 'N Facts in Atlanta. You'd see a photocopied faded B-52's flyer next to a poster for Lou Reed or XTC. It was like an artpunk scrapbook on those walls. It made my head spin. Who are these people? Who are the fucking Residents with these weird-ass eyeball faces?"
The band would very much like it if people would email them with pictures and news of where the posters have been hung. In return, the band will share the album's first single with the poster people before anyone else, giving them the first opportunity to hear the music. They'll also give them an exclusive non-album track.
Deerhunter - Halcyon Digest Track List:
01 Earthquake
02 Don't Cry
03 Revival
04 Sailing
05 Memory Boy
06 Desire Lines
07 Basement Scene
08 Helicopter
09 Fountain Stairs
10 Coronado
11 He Would Have Laughed
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Cover Art of Mark Ronson's 'Record Collection'
An artwork to be featured on the front page of Mark Ronson's new studio project "Record Collection" has been revealed. It features several pictures overlapping each other in such a way that they display a close-up shot of the disc jokey wearing thick-framed sunglasses.
Led by Q-Tip and MNDR-featuring single "Bang Bang Bang" which charted well in U.K., the album is expected to make its way out in United States in October this year. He is going to release it under the moniker Mark Ronson & The Business Intl. Other artists making contribution to this fall release include Ghostface Killah and Boy George.
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"When Pigs Fly" Album Released Online At Pigsflycd.com
WHEN PIGS FLY: Songs You Never Thought You'd Hear, a unique collection of newly recorded covers that mixes both legendary and contemporary artists doing versions of classic hit songs far out of their usual musical genre, will be available online at http://www.pigsflycd.com/ on July 1, 2010 on Xemu Records.
The brainchild of record producer Cevin Soling, WHEN PIGS FLY: Songs You Never Thought You'd Hear, was brought to reality to create an "unforgettable" album. The recordings include Ani DiFranco and film star Jackie Chan doing a re-make of the Natalie Cole classic, Unforgettable; new wave icons Devo performing Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's Ohio; 80's pop stars, The Fixx, creating their own take on the Nancy Sinatra hit, These Boots Are Made For Walkin'; Lesley Gore singing the AC/DC tune, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap; and country music legends, TheOak Ridge Boys, recording the Kansas megahit, Carry On My Wayward Son.
The album also features original 60's pop stars The Box Tops (with Alex Chilton) performing their version of Blondie's Call Me; and Herman's Hermits (with Peter Noone) doing their rendition of Billy Idol's White Wedding. Billy Preston covers Duran Duran's Girls On Film; and, the only track previously released, Roy Clark performs Louis Armstrong's classic What A Wonderful World. The CD also includes recordings by The Connells and The Neanderthal Spongecake; and a unique version of Peter Gabriel's Shock The Monkey by Hawaiian legend, Don Ho. The record has already received tremendous attention appearing in Entertainment Weekly, hundreds of major radio stations, The AP Newswire, CNN, Billboard, and many other media outlets.
THE TRACK LISTING:
1- ANI DI FRANCO & JACKIE CHAN: Nat King Cole's UNFORGETTABLE
2- DEVO: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young's OHIO
3- THE BOX TOPS: Blondie's CALL ME
4- THE CONNELLS: Cypress Hill's INSANE IN THE BRAIN
5- DON HO: Peter Gabriel's SHOCK THE MONKEY
6- ROY CLARK: Louis Armstrong's WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD
7- BILLY PRESTON: Duran Duran's GIRLS ON FILM
8- THE FIXX: Nancy Sinatra's THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKIN'
9- THE OAK RIDGE BOYS: Kansas' CARRY ON WAYWARD SON
10- THE NEANDERTHAL SPONGECAKE: T Rex's GET IT ON (BANG A GONG)
11- HERMAN'S HERMITS: Billy Idol's WHITE WEDDING
12- LESLEY GORE: AC/DC's DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP
Herman's Hermits doing Billy Idol? Amazing.....
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Renaming Chicago Post Office For Steve Goodman Approved By Congress
The Lakeshore Post Office near Wrigley Field in Chicago will soon be known as the Steve Goodman Post Office after the Senate unanimously approved the resolution. The House had previously voted 371-0 in favor. The bill now goes to President Obama for approval.
Goodman, also known as Chicago Shorty, was a singer/songwriter probably best known for writing The City of New Orleans but endeared himself to his hometown fans with the songs Go Cubs Go and A Dying Cub Fans Last Request. In reality, Goodman was one of the most talented performers and songwriters on the folk scene of the 70's and early-80's, filling his concerts with his own songs and amazing covers of music from the 20's forward. Steve battled leukemia for many years and passed away in 1984.
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And finally, a look at the Steve Miller Band
Mightier Than Sword Records has announced the upcoming split 10"/digital EP release from In The Hollows and PALA. The split vinyl is now available in the MTS Webstore and ships immediately. The limited edition vinyl 10" EP is available in three colors: solid black (ltd. 104), maroon with yellow haze (ltd. 199) and brown with black splatter (ltd. 199).
In The Hollows released their debut 7" on Mightier Than Sword in May. PALA's most recent 7" was praised for "[hitting] more styles than your 13-year-old cousin's wardrobe in a year, but rather than sounding forced, it combines into a working amalgamation of heavy and punk-styled music of the last 20 years."
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Arcade Fire Reveal 8 Album Covers
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CRUCIFYRE – Unveil Album Cover Art
Formed in 2006, CRUCIFYRE features the crushing lineup of vocalist Erik Tormentor Sahlström (General Surgery, Maze Of Torment, Serpent Obscene et al), guitarists TG (The Sun, Morbid) and Urban Skytt (Crematory, Regurgitate, Nasum), bassist Henrik Doltz Nilsson (Dobermann Cult) and drummer Yasin Hillborg (Afflicted).
http://www.myspace.com/crucifyre
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THE ETERNAL: 'Under A New Sun' Artwork Unveiled
"Under A New Sun" was recorded at 301 Studios in Byron Bay with acclaimed producer and multi-platinum recording artist Jeff Martin (THE ARMADA, THE TEA PARTY).
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AC/DC Among The World's Top-Earning Musicians
According to Forbes, Australian hard rock legends AC/DC made an estimated $114 million between June 2009 and June 2010, landing at position No. 2 on the magazine's list of Top-Earning Musicians of 2010.
Says the magazine: "This Australian heavy metal group has been shaking audiences all night long since 1973 and shows few signs of stopping. Second only to U2 in band tour earnings, AC/DC grossed a staggering $226 million on a worldwide tour that included 99 dates and brought in more than $2 million a night."
Forbes magazine's list of Top-Earning Musicians of 2010:
1. U2 ($130 million)
2. AC/DC ($114 million)
3. BEYONCE ($87 million)
4. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ($70 million)
5. BRITNEY SPEARS ($64 million)
6. JAY-Z ($63 million)
7. LADY GAGA ($62 million)
8. MADONNA ($58 million)
9. KENNY CHESNEY ($50 million)
10. BLACK EYED PEAS, TOBY KEITH and COLDPLAY (tied at $48 million)
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Vampire Weekend Sued for Over $2 Million For 'Contra' Cover Art
The woman named Ann Kirsten Kennis filed the legal paper at Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, July 14. In addition to naming Vampire Weekend, Kennis also mentions photographer Tod Brody on the document.
She believes the band obtained a "photographic release" from Brody and claims it contains her forged signature. She blames the band for not bothering to verify the legitimacy of the release. Kennis had the vintage photo, featuring her wearing a yellow Polo shirt, taken back in 1983 when she worked as "a high-fashion model under contract with prestigious agencies in New York City."
She had no idea it was featured on the cover of "Contra" until the band came out promoting it in November 2009. Now, she is seeking more than $2 million in damages for this alleged misappropriation of identity. She argues that "the album design, in which the Photograph is featured prominently, was a substantial factor in generating recognition and buzz for the Contra album, thus increasing sales and profits."
Back in October last year, bassist Chris Baio admitted they haven't met the cover girl and didn't know who she is when asked by MTV. Frontman Ezra Koenig additionally explained what makes the picture of the girl interesting to them, "We just found it very striking.
And part of it is the look on her face. It's not about the color of her hair, or the fact that she's wearing a Polo shirt. What makes it interesting is her face." As of press time, spokesperson for the band hasn't commented on the issue.
Give her a pony and shut her up!
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Deerhunter Release Halcyon Digest Track List, Album Cover
Deerhunter frontman Bradford Cox came up with the idea, based on the effect that these posters had on him when he was younger.
He said he was "...always being fascinated with the ephemera of 70's – 80's artrock in record stores like Wuxtry in Athens where I hung out as a kid or Wax 'N Facts in Atlanta. You'd see a photocopied faded B-52's flyer next to a poster for Lou Reed or XTC. It was like an artpunk scrapbook on those walls. It made my head spin. Who are these people? Who are the fucking Residents with these weird-ass eyeball faces?"
The band would very much like it if people would email them with pictures and news of where the posters have been hung. In return, the band will share the album's first single with the poster people before anyone else, giving them the first opportunity to hear the music. They'll also give them an exclusive non-album track.
Deerhunter - Halcyon Digest Track List:
01 Earthquake
02 Don't Cry
03 Revival
04 Sailing
05 Memory Boy
06 Desire Lines
07 Basement Scene
08 Helicopter
09 Fountain Stairs
10 Coronado
11 He Would Have Laughed
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Cover Art of Mark Ronson's 'Record Collection'
Led by Q-Tip and MNDR-featuring single "Bang Bang Bang" which charted well in U.K., the album is expected to make its way out in United States in October this year. He is going to release it under the moniker Mark Ronson & The Business Intl. Other artists making contribution to this fall release include Ghostface Killah and Boy George.
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"When Pigs Fly" Album Released Online At Pigsflycd.com
WHEN PIGS FLY: Songs You Never Thought You'd Hear, a unique collection of newly recorded covers that mixes both legendary and contemporary artists doing versions of classic hit songs far out of their usual musical genre, will be available online at http://www.pigsflycd.com/ on July 1, 2010 on Xemu Records.
The brainchild of record producer Cevin Soling, WHEN PIGS FLY: Songs You Never Thought You'd Hear, was brought to reality to create an "unforgettable" album. The recordings include Ani DiFranco and film star Jackie Chan doing a re-make of the Natalie Cole classic, Unforgettable; new wave icons Devo performing Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's Ohio; 80's pop stars, The Fixx, creating their own take on the Nancy Sinatra hit, These Boots Are Made For Walkin'; Lesley Gore singing the AC/DC tune, Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap; and country music legends, TheOak Ridge Boys, recording the Kansas megahit, Carry On My Wayward Son.
The album also features original 60's pop stars The Box Tops (with Alex Chilton) performing their version of Blondie's Call Me; and Herman's Hermits (with Peter Noone) doing their rendition of Billy Idol's White Wedding. Billy Preston covers Duran Duran's Girls On Film; and, the only track previously released, Roy Clark performs Louis Armstrong's classic What A Wonderful World. The CD also includes recordings by The Connells and The Neanderthal Spongecake; and a unique version of Peter Gabriel's Shock The Monkey by Hawaiian legend, Don Ho. The record has already received tremendous attention appearing in Entertainment Weekly, hundreds of major radio stations, The AP Newswire, CNN, Billboard, and many other media outlets.
THE TRACK LISTING:
1- ANI DI FRANCO & JACKIE CHAN: Nat King Cole's UNFORGETTABLE
2- DEVO: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young's OHIO
3- THE BOX TOPS: Blondie's CALL ME
4- THE CONNELLS: Cypress Hill's INSANE IN THE BRAIN
5- DON HO: Peter Gabriel's SHOCK THE MONKEY
6- ROY CLARK: Louis Armstrong's WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD
7- BILLY PRESTON: Duran Duran's GIRLS ON FILM
8- THE FIXX: Nancy Sinatra's THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKIN'
9- THE OAK RIDGE BOYS: Kansas' CARRY ON WAYWARD SON
10- THE NEANDERTHAL SPONGECAKE: T Rex's GET IT ON (BANG A GONG)
11- HERMAN'S HERMITS: Billy Idol's WHITE WEDDING
12- LESLEY GORE: AC/DC's DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP
Herman's Hermits doing Billy Idol? Amazing.....
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Renaming Chicago Post Office For Steve Goodman Approved By Congress
The Lakeshore Post Office near Wrigley Field in Chicago will soon be known as the Steve Goodman Post Office after the Senate unanimously approved the resolution. The House had previously voted 371-0 in favor. The bill now goes to President Obama for approval.
Goodman, also known as Chicago Shorty, was a singer/songwriter probably best known for writing The City of New Orleans but endeared himself to his hometown fans with the songs Go Cubs Go and A Dying Cub Fans Last Request. In reality, Goodman was one of the most talented performers and songwriters on the folk scene of the 70's and early-80's, filling his concerts with his own songs and amazing covers of music from the 20's forward. Steve battled leukemia for many years and passed away in 1984.
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And finally, a look at the Steve Miller Band
Sunday, July 18, 2010
New episode of Vinyl Record Talk Radio Show Due July 20
New Interview, Hiatus Hijinks, Shipping Wisdom & Crabby Customers - New Vinyl Record Talk Next Week July, 20th.
Airs Next Week. Tune in Tuesday July 20, 5pm PDT/ 8pm EDT.
Greg Pennell, Discographer for Vanguard Records will be our guest. Norm & I will share a few hiatus hijinks & play some killer records. There's a lot of Music, Record Collecting News & Top 5 reports to catch up on so the show will packed full o' the good stuff. Don't miss it!
http://shows.radiodentata.com/shows/accidental-nostalgia
Greg Pennell, Discographer for Vanguard Records will be our guest. Norm & I will share a few hiatus hijinks & play some killer records. There's a lot of Music, Record Collecting News & Top 5 reports to catch up on so the show will packed full o' the good stuff. Don't miss it!
Top 5 eBay Vinyl Record Sales - Week Ending 07/19/2010
Northern Soul makes its return to the Top of the list, though at $2k less than the last sale of this Walter Wilson record in December of '09. Still, it shows that a nation can't live on Beans On Toast alone (ok, I have no clue if this record sold to a buyer in the UK, but that's the case 90% of the time a Northern Soul record gets big buck). A genuine copy of the most bootlegged record of all time, The Beatles "Introducing The Beatles" on VeeJay made the list. This one was the "blank back" version.
1. 45 - Walter Wilson "Love Keeps Me Crying" / "Not Now But Later" Wand - $4,155.00
2. 45 - Elvis Presley / Jaye P Morgan EPA-992 EPA-993 EP - $3,500.00
3. LP - Michele Auclair "JS Bach Sonates pour clavier et violon" Les Discophiles Francais - $3,205.00
4. LP - The Beatles "Introducing The Beatles" VeeJay Blank Back - $3,000.00
5. LP - Arthur Grumiaux "Bach 6 Sonaten Un Parttien Fur Violini Alllein" Philips Hi Fi Stereo - $2,856.00
More on this week's top 5 on Vinyl Record Talk, Tuesday 8:00PM Eastern / 5:00PM Pacific on Radio Dentata. http://shows.radiodentata.com/shows/accidental-nostalgia
1. 45 - Walter Wilson "Love Keeps Me Crying" / "Not Now But Later" Wand - $4,155.00
2. 45 - Elvis Presley / Jaye P Morgan EPA-992 EPA-993 EP - $3,500.00
3. LP - Michele Auclair "JS Bach Sonates pour clavier et violon" Les Discophiles Francais - $3,205.00
4. LP - The Beatles "Introducing The Beatles" VeeJay Blank Back - $3,000.00
5. LP - Arthur Grumiaux "Bach 6 Sonaten Un Parttien Fur Violini Alllein" Philips Hi Fi Stereo - $2,856.00
More on this week's top 5 on Vinyl Record Talk, Tuesday 8:00PM Eastern / 5:00PM Pacific on Radio Dentata. http://shows.radiodentata.com/shows/accidental-nostalgia
Sheryl Crow 'Heads Home' With New Release
Nine-Time Grammy Award-Winning Artist to Debut Her Much-Anticipated New Album 100 MILES FROM MEMPHIS with Special QVC Performance
WEST CHESTER, Pa., July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Who says you can never go home? After conquering the rock and pop worlds with six Top 10 albums, iconic singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow is headed back to her Southern roots with her new album 100 Miles from Memphis. To celebrate the release of what many critics are hailing as "her best album to date," the Missouri native is scheduled to appear on QVC Monday, July 19 at 10 PM (ET) for a special live performance.
During the QVC Presents QSessions Live Featuring Sheryl Crow broadcast, Crow will not only give fans a sneak peek of her highly anticipated new album but also take them behind-the-scenes of the journey that led her back "home." She will offer viewers the opportunity to order the CD, which comes with an additional bonus CD created especially for QVC customers containing 6 previously released hits, before street date.
"100 Miles from Memphis is one of the most exciting releases of the year and marks a pivotal moment in Sheryl's career," said John Kelly, vice president of merchandising for QVC. "We are thrilled that she is debuting this much-talked-about new CD on QVC and that she is bringing our viewers inside her world with a special performance."
100 Miles from Memphis is Crow's seventh album and its title reflects a statement of purpose, both musical and emotional, that marks her long-awaited return to the sounds that first drew her to making music. With the help of critically acclaimed producers Doyle Bramhall II and Justin Stanley, the album features an eclectic mix of songs. Standout tracks include the CD's first single "Summer Day," which is already topping the charts, as well as innovative renditions of classic top hits, including Terence Trent D'Arby's "Sign Your Name" and a special tribute to Michael Jackson with The Jackson Five's "I Want You Back."
"This album was an important project for me because it allowed me to delve back into the music and sounds that I grew up with," said Crow. "I am excited to have the opportunity to share my music, and the story behind this special record, with QVC's viewers. It's going to be an amazing show."
100 Miles from Memphis, with the special bonus CD containing previously released hits (QVC Item #F08971), will be available through QVC starting July 19 at QVC.com or 800.345.1515, while supplies last.
About Sheryl Crow
Since the release of her seven times platinum debut set Tuesday Night Music Club in 1993, which was nominated for five Grammys and won three, Crow has released six studio albums (each charting Top 10, four of them platinum-plus), a quadruple-platinum greatest hits collection, a Christmas album and has performed duets with musical luminaries such as Sting, Kid Rock, Mick Jagger and more. She has also been nominated for an additional 27 Grammys, winning six more. Her most recent nomination was for her sixth album, 2008's critically acclaimed Detours. Crow saw the launch of her very own clothing line Bootheel Trading Co., is a cancer survivor and passionate supporter of a variety of environmental and health-related charities, including The NRDC, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and The World Food Program. Recently Crow has taken an interest in acting having appeared in a three episode arc of "Cougar Town" and an appearance on her friend Jerry Seinfeld's show "The Marriage Ref." Crow has sold more than 35 million records worldwide.
About QVC
QVC, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Interactive Group (Nasdaq: LINTA), is one of the largest multimedia retailers in the world. QVC is committed to providing its customers with thousands of the most innovative and contemporary beauty, fashion, jewelry and home products. Its programming is distributed to more than 180 million homes worldwide. The company's Web site, QVC.com, is ranked among the top general merchant Internet sites. With operations in the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan, and launching in Italy in 2010, West Chester, Pa.-based QVC has shipped more than a billion packages in its 24-year history. QVC, Q, and the Q Ribbon Logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.
SOURCE QVC, Inc.
WEST CHESTER, Pa., July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Who says you can never go home? After conquering the rock and pop worlds with six Top 10 albums, iconic singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow is headed back to her Southern roots with her new album 100 Miles from Memphis. To celebrate the release of what many critics are hailing as "her best album to date," the Missouri native is scheduled to appear on QVC Monday, July 19 at 10 PM (ET) for a special live performance.
During the QVC Presents QSessions Live Featuring Sheryl Crow broadcast, Crow will not only give fans a sneak peek of her highly anticipated new album but also take them behind-the-scenes of the journey that led her back "home." She will offer viewers the opportunity to order the CD, which comes with an additional bonus CD created especially for QVC customers containing 6 previously released hits, before street date.
"100 Miles from Memphis is one of the most exciting releases of the year and marks a pivotal moment in Sheryl's career," said John Kelly, vice president of merchandising for QVC. "We are thrilled that she is debuting this much-talked-about new CD on QVC and that she is bringing our viewers inside her world with a special performance."
100 Miles from Memphis is Crow's seventh album and its title reflects a statement of purpose, both musical and emotional, that marks her long-awaited return to the sounds that first drew her to making music. With the help of critically acclaimed producers Doyle Bramhall II and Justin Stanley, the album features an eclectic mix of songs. Standout tracks include the CD's first single "Summer Day," which is already topping the charts, as well as innovative renditions of classic top hits, including Terence Trent D'Arby's "Sign Your Name" and a special tribute to Michael Jackson with The Jackson Five's "I Want You Back."
"This album was an important project for me because it allowed me to delve back into the music and sounds that I grew up with," said Crow. "I am excited to have the opportunity to share my music, and the story behind this special record, with QVC's viewers. It's going to be an amazing show."
100 Miles from Memphis, with the special bonus CD containing previously released hits (QVC Item #F08971), will be available through QVC starting July 19 at QVC.com or 800.345.1515, while supplies last.
About Sheryl Crow
Since the release of her seven times platinum debut set Tuesday Night Music Club in 1993, which was nominated for five Grammys and won three, Crow has released six studio albums (each charting Top 10, four of them platinum-plus), a quadruple-platinum greatest hits collection, a Christmas album and has performed duets with musical luminaries such as Sting, Kid Rock, Mick Jagger and more. She has also been nominated for an additional 27 Grammys, winning six more. Her most recent nomination was for her sixth album, 2008's critically acclaimed Detours. Crow saw the launch of her very own clothing line Bootheel Trading Co., is a cancer survivor and passionate supporter of a variety of environmental and health-related charities, including The NRDC, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and The World Food Program. Recently Crow has taken an interest in acting having appeared in a three episode arc of "Cougar Town" and an appearance on her friend Jerry Seinfeld's show "The Marriage Ref." Crow has sold more than 35 million records worldwide.
About QVC
QVC, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Interactive Group (Nasdaq: LINTA), is one of the largest multimedia retailers in the world. QVC is committed to providing its customers with thousands of the most innovative and contemporary beauty, fashion, jewelry and home products. Its programming is distributed to more than 180 million homes worldwide. The company's Web site, QVC.com, is ranked among the top general merchant Internet sites. With operations in the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan, and launching in Italy in 2010, West Chester, Pa.-based QVC has shipped more than a billion packages in its 24-year history. QVC, Q, and the Q Ribbon Logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc.
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This Date In Music History - July 18
Birthdays:
Dion Dimucci (1939)
Lonnie Mack - Memphis (1941)
Martha Reeves (1941)
Robin McDonald - Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas (1943)
Danny McCullock - Animals (1945)
Tim Lynch - Flamin Groovies (1946)
Phil Harris - Ace (1948)
Wally Bryson - Young Rascals, Raspberries (1949)
Cesar Zuiderwyk - Golden Earring (1950)
Richard Branson - founder of Virgin Records and the Virgin Empire (1950)
Ricky Scaggs (1954)
Terry Chambers - XTC (1955)
Keith Levene - Public Image Ltd (1957)
Nigel Twist - Alarm (1958)
John Herman - Widespread Panic (1962)
Jack Irons - Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers (1962)
Daron Malakian - System of a Down (1975)
Tony Fagenson - Eve 6 (1978)
They Are Missed:
Bobby Fuller, leader of The Bobby Fuller Four, was found dead in his car in Los Angles in 1966 (age 22). Fuller died mysteriously from gasoline asphyxiation, while parked outside his apartment. Police labelled it a suicide, but the possibility of foul play has always been mentioned. Had the 1966 #9 single "I Fought The Law," which was written by Sonny Curtis of Buddy Holly's Crickets and covered by The Clash.
Born on this day in 1938, Ian Stewart, keyboard player, The Rolling Stones. Died of a heart attack in his doctor's Harley Street waiting room on December 12, 1985.
Born today in 1931, Papa Dee Allen, War. Died from a heart attack while performing on stage on August 30, 1988.
In 1988, Nico (Christa Päffgen) died after suffering a minor heart attack while riding a bicycle on holiday with her son in Ibiza, Spain. The German born singer-songwriter and keyboard player with Velvet Underground, had also worked as a fashion model and actress.
Born on this day in 1929, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, (Jalacy Hawkins), R&B singer. Hawkins died on February 12, 2000.
Born today in 1950, Glenn Hughes, Village People. Hughes died on 4th March 2001.
Born on this day in 1935, Johnny Funches, singer, The Dells. He died on January 23, 1998.
History:
In 1953, Elvis Presley recorded (for a fee of $4) a song ("My Happiness") supposedly for his mother's birthday (which actually was in April) at the Memphis recording service (he is noticed by the secretary there and it eventually leads to a contract). Music history will never be the same.
In 1960, Hank Ballard and the Midnighters released "The Twist." The song didn't become a hit until later in the year when Chubby Checker covered it.
Elvis Presley's "It's Now Or Never" was released in 1960.
In 1963, the Beatles entered the studio to record their second album. Many songs, including "You Really Got A Hold On Me" and "Money (That’s What I Want)" are covers.
The Beatles album "A Hard Days Night" was released in 1964.
The Four Seasons started a two week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1964 with "Rag Doll," the group's fourth #1 hit. Co-writer Bob Gaudio said that he got the inspiration for the song from a young girl in tattered clothes that cleaned his car windows at a stop light.
In 1966, one of the Beach Boys all-time great songs, “God Only Knows,” was released as the B-side of “Wouldn’t It Be Nice."
This week's Top 3 US singles in 1967, #3, "Light My Fire," The Doors, #2, "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," Frankie Valli, and #1, The Association "Windy."
Working at Abbey Road studios in 1968, the Beatles recorded "Cry Baby Cry" and "Helter Skelter." One take of "Helter Skelter" lasted 27' 11'', the longest Beatle recording ever.
The Grateful Dead released their 2nd album, "Anthem of the Sun" in 1968.
During sessions at Abbey Road studios in 1969, Ringo Starr recorded his vocal to "Octopus’s Garden."
Pink Floyd and Deep Purple played a free concert at London's Hyde Park in 1970.
In 1974, the U.S. Justice Department ordered John Lennon out of the country by September 10. The Immigration and Naturalization Service denied him an extension of his non-immigrant visa because of his guilty plea in England to a 1968 marijuana possession charge. Further appeals and other legal action transpires. Though it looks bad, Lennon does finally get his “Green Card.”
Members from Sly and the Family Stone were arrested in 1972 after police found two pounds of marijuana in the group's motor home. Ooops.....
In 1973, Bruce Springsteen played the first of four nights at Max's Kansas City in New York City, New York, supported by Bob Marley and The Wailers who were on their first ever North American tour.
In 1978, Def Leppard made their live debut at Westfield School, Sheffield, England in front of 150 students.
Billy Joel held the top position of both the US albums and singles charts in 1980. His album, 'Glass Houses' contained his first and biggest #1 hit, "It’s Still Rock ’n’ Roll to Me."
In 1988, Ike Turner was sentenced in Santa Monica, California to one year in jail for possessing and transporting cocaine. Police had stopped Turner, former husband of Tina Turner, in August 1987 for driving erratically and found about six grams of rock cocaine in his car.
Also in 1988 - A California appeals court upheld a lower courts' decision to dismiss a case against Ozzy Osbourne and CBS Records. In 1984 a teenager allegedly killed himself after listening to Ozzy's "Suicide Solution."
Rage against the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC). On the Philadelphia stop of the Lollapalooza tour in 1993, Rage Against The Machine appear nude onstage for a 25 minute silent protest (with duct tape across their mouths) of the PMRC’s censorship efforts. PMRC was scrawled across band member’s chests. Nice.
The oldest known musical instrument in the world was found in 1995 in the Indrijca River Valley in Slovenia. The 45,000 year-old relic was a bear bone with four artificial holes along its length.
Selena's "Dreaming of You" was posthumously released in 1995.
Metallica played at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, CA in 2000. The crowd was 1,000 contest winners of the "Blind Date" competition organized by Miller Genuine Draft.
In 2001 - MTV premiered the original movie "Hysteria - The Def Leppard Story."
Also in 2001, Kiss, added another product to their ever-growing merchandising universe: the "Kiss Kasket." The coffin featured the faces of the four founding members of the band, the Kiss logo and the words "Kiss Forever." Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell was buried in one after he was shot and killed on-stage in Dec 2004.
In 2002, rapper Mystikal and two other men were arrested on suspicion of raping a 40-year-old woman in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mystikal, (real name Michael Tyler), was charged with the offense as well as one of extortion after giving himself up to police, he was subsequently released on $250,000 bail.
Usher was at #1 on the US singles chart in 2004 with "Confessions Part 2," his third US #1 of 2004.
The iTunes Music Store reached 500 million songs sold in 2005.
The self-titled debut album by Black Stone Cherry was released in 2006. Also, it’s announced that the quartet’s “Lonely Train” has been chosen as the official theme song for World Wrestling Entertainment's Great American Bash pay-per-view event in Indianapolis. The group was honored. "Growing up in South Central Kentucky you either work on the farm, play music or watch wrestling," says BSC drummer John Fred Young. OK ...YOU tell him it's fake......
In 2006, Pollstar releases its list of the Top 100 highest-grossing US tours for the first half of ‘06. The Rolling Stones land at #2 earning $52.5 million with Billy Joel 3rd, making $47.2 million. Madonna tops the list raking in over $54 million.
In 2006, original Fleetwood Mac guitarist Jeremy Spencer released his first solo album, 'Precious Little,' in more than a quarter century. Spencer joined the Fleetwood Mac in ‘67, and exited in ‘71 to join the religious cult Children of God. Spencer's last solo effort, 'Flee,' came out in ‘79.
In 2007, Paul Simon filed a law suit against Rhythm USA Inc. a Georgia-based subsidiary of a Japanese firm, claiming the company never had his permission to sell wall clocks that played "Bridge Over Troubled Water." The suit claimed that as one of the best known songs throughout the world, a proper licensing agreement would earn at least a $1 million licensing fee.
In 2008, Rolling Stone guitarist Ronnie Wood was ‘seeking help’ with his battle with alcohol in a rehabilitation centre. The move followed tabloid speculation over the state of his 23-year marriage to former model Jo Wood. Following Ronnie's continued battle with alcohol he has entered a period of rehab,’ his spokeswoman said.
Bon Jovi was named the top-grossing live act in the world according to Billboard Boxscore's midyear report of 2008. The New Jersey group earned approximately $112.4 million in tour revenue from 11/14/07 to 5/13/08. The Police are #3. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band and Van Halen are also in the Top 10.
The last concert at Shea Stadium was held in 2008. The Billy Joel show features an appearance by Paul McCartney. The two perform renditions of the Beatles' "I Saw Her Standing There" and "Let It Be." The Beatles played Shea in the ‘60s.
And last but not least - In 2008, Ben & Jerry's offered limited-edition ice cream in honor of Elton John called Goodbye Yellow Brickle Road. The flavor's Vermont only introduction coincides with the musician's first concert in the state – at Essex Junction. Proceeds from the week-long promotion benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Goodbye Yellow Brickle Road has chocolate ice cream, peanut butter cookie dough, butter brickle and white chocolate pieces. mmmmm
Dion Dimucci (1939)
Lonnie Mack - Memphis (1941)
Martha Reeves (1941)
Robin McDonald - Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas (1943)
Danny McCullock - Animals (1945)
Tim Lynch - Flamin Groovies (1946)
Phil Harris - Ace (1948)
Wally Bryson - Young Rascals, Raspberries (1949)
Cesar Zuiderwyk - Golden Earring (1950)
Richard Branson - founder of Virgin Records and the Virgin Empire (1950)
Ricky Scaggs (1954)
Terry Chambers - XTC (1955)
Keith Levene - Public Image Ltd (1957)
Nigel Twist - Alarm (1958)
John Herman - Widespread Panic (1962)
Jack Irons - Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers (1962)
Daron Malakian - System of a Down (1975)
Tony Fagenson - Eve 6 (1978)
They Are Missed:
Bobby Fuller, leader of The Bobby Fuller Four, was found dead in his car in Los Angles in 1966 (age 22). Fuller died mysteriously from gasoline asphyxiation, while parked outside his apartment. Police labelled it a suicide, but the possibility of foul play has always been mentioned. Had the 1966 #9 single "I Fought The Law," which was written by Sonny Curtis of Buddy Holly's Crickets and covered by The Clash.
Born on this day in 1938, Ian Stewart, keyboard player, The Rolling Stones. Died of a heart attack in his doctor's Harley Street waiting room on December 12, 1985.
Born today in 1931, Papa Dee Allen, War. Died from a heart attack while performing on stage on August 30, 1988.
In 1988, Nico (Christa Päffgen) died after suffering a minor heart attack while riding a bicycle on holiday with her son in Ibiza, Spain. The German born singer-songwriter and keyboard player with Velvet Underground, had also worked as a fashion model and actress.
Born on this day in 1929, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, (Jalacy Hawkins), R&B singer. Hawkins died on February 12, 2000.
Born today in 1950, Glenn Hughes, Village People. Hughes died on 4th March 2001.
Born on this day in 1935, Johnny Funches, singer, The Dells. He died on January 23, 1998.
History:
In 1953, Elvis Presley recorded (for a fee of $4) a song ("My Happiness") supposedly for his mother's birthday (which actually was in April) at the Memphis recording service (he is noticed by the secretary there and it eventually leads to a contract). Music history will never be the same.
In 1960, Hank Ballard and the Midnighters released "The Twist." The song didn't become a hit until later in the year when Chubby Checker covered it.
Elvis Presley's "It's Now Or Never" was released in 1960.
In 1963, the Beatles entered the studio to record their second album. Many songs, including "You Really Got A Hold On Me" and "Money (That’s What I Want)" are covers.
The Beatles album "A Hard Days Night" was released in 1964.
The Four Seasons started a two week run at #1 on the US singles chart in 1964 with "Rag Doll," the group's fourth #1 hit. Co-writer Bob Gaudio said that he got the inspiration for the song from a young girl in tattered clothes that cleaned his car windows at a stop light.
In 1966, one of the Beach Boys all-time great songs, “God Only Knows,” was released as the B-side of “Wouldn’t It Be Nice."
This week's Top 3 US singles in 1967, #3, "Light My Fire," The Doors, #2, "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," Frankie Valli, and #1, The Association "Windy."
Working at Abbey Road studios in 1968, the Beatles recorded "Cry Baby Cry" and "Helter Skelter." One take of "Helter Skelter" lasted 27' 11'', the longest Beatle recording ever.
The Grateful Dead released their 2nd album, "Anthem of the Sun" in 1968.
During sessions at Abbey Road studios in 1969, Ringo Starr recorded his vocal to "Octopus’s Garden."
Pink Floyd and Deep Purple played a free concert at London's Hyde Park in 1970.
In 1974, the U.S. Justice Department ordered John Lennon out of the country by September 10. The Immigration and Naturalization Service denied him an extension of his non-immigrant visa because of his guilty plea in England to a 1968 marijuana possession charge. Further appeals and other legal action transpires. Though it looks bad, Lennon does finally get his “Green Card.”
Members from Sly and the Family Stone were arrested in 1972 after police found two pounds of marijuana in the group's motor home. Ooops.....
In 1973, Bruce Springsteen played the first of four nights at Max's Kansas City in New York City, New York, supported by Bob Marley and The Wailers who were on their first ever North American tour.
In 1978, Def Leppard made their live debut at Westfield School, Sheffield, England in front of 150 students.
Billy Joel held the top position of both the US albums and singles charts in 1980. His album, 'Glass Houses' contained his first and biggest #1 hit, "It’s Still Rock ’n’ Roll to Me."
In 1988, Ike Turner was sentenced in Santa Monica, California to one year in jail for possessing and transporting cocaine. Police had stopped Turner, former husband of Tina Turner, in August 1987 for driving erratically and found about six grams of rock cocaine in his car.
Also in 1988 - A California appeals court upheld a lower courts' decision to dismiss a case against Ozzy Osbourne and CBS Records. In 1984 a teenager allegedly killed himself after listening to Ozzy's "Suicide Solution."
Rage against the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC). On the Philadelphia stop of the Lollapalooza tour in 1993, Rage Against The Machine appear nude onstage for a 25 minute silent protest (with duct tape across their mouths) of the PMRC’s censorship efforts. PMRC was scrawled across band member’s chests. Nice.
The oldest known musical instrument in the world was found in 1995 in the Indrijca River Valley in Slovenia. The 45,000 year-old relic was a bear bone with four artificial holes along its length.
Selena's "Dreaming of You" was posthumously released in 1995.
Metallica played at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, CA in 2000. The crowd was 1,000 contest winners of the "Blind Date" competition organized by Miller Genuine Draft.
In 2001 - MTV premiered the original movie "Hysteria - The Def Leppard Story."
Also in 2001, Kiss, added another product to their ever-growing merchandising universe: the "Kiss Kasket." The coffin featured the faces of the four founding members of the band, the Kiss logo and the words "Kiss Forever." Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell was buried in one after he was shot and killed on-stage in Dec 2004.
In 2002, rapper Mystikal and two other men were arrested on suspicion of raping a 40-year-old woman in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mystikal, (real name Michael Tyler), was charged with the offense as well as one of extortion after giving himself up to police, he was subsequently released on $250,000 bail.
Usher was at #1 on the US singles chart in 2004 with "Confessions Part 2," his third US #1 of 2004.
The iTunes Music Store reached 500 million songs sold in 2005.
The self-titled debut album by Black Stone Cherry was released in 2006. Also, it’s announced that the quartet’s “Lonely Train” has been chosen as the official theme song for World Wrestling Entertainment's Great American Bash pay-per-view event in Indianapolis. The group was honored. "Growing up in South Central Kentucky you either work on the farm, play music or watch wrestling," says BSC drummer John Fred Young. OK ...YOU tell him it's fake......
In 2006, Pollstar releases its list of the Top 100 highest-grossing US tours for the first half of ‘06. The Rolling Stones land at #2 earning $52.5 million with Billy Joel 3rd, making $47.2 million. Madonna tops the list raking in over $54 million.
In 2006, original Fleetwood Mac guitarist Jeremy Spencer released his first solo album, 'Precious Little,' in more than a quarter century. Spencer joined the Fleetwood Mac in ‘67, and exited in ‘71 to join the religious cult Children of God. Spencer's last solo effort, 'Flee,' came out in ‘79.
In 2007, Paul Simon filed a law suit against Rhythm USA Inc. a Georgia-based subsidiary of a Japanese firm, claiming the company never had his permission to sell wall clocks that played "Bridge Over Troubled Water." The suit claimed that as one of the best known songs throughout the world, a proper licensing agreement would earn at least a $1 million licensing fee.
In 2008, Rolling Stone guitarist Ronnie Wood was ‘seeking help’ with his battle with alcohol in a rehabilitation centre. The move followed tabloid speculation over the state of his 23-year marriage to former model Jo Wood. Following Ronnie's continued battle with alcohol he has entered a period of rehab,’ his spokeswoman said.
Bon Jovi was named the top-grossing live act in the world according to Billboard Boxscore's midyear report of 2008. The New Jersey group earned approximately $112.4 million in tour revenue from 11/14/07 to 5/13/08. The Police are #3. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band and Van Halen are also in the Top 10.
The last concert at Shea Stadium was held in 2008. The Billy Joel show features an appearance by Paul McCartney. The two perform renditions of the Beatles' "I Saw Her Standing There" and "Let It Be." The Beatles played Shea in the ‘60s.
And last but not least - In 2008, Ben & Jerry's offered limited-edition ice cream in honor of Elton John called Goodbye Yellow Brickle Road. The flavor's Vermont only introduction coincides with the musician's first concert in the state – at Essex Junction. Proceeds from the week-long promotion benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Goodbye Yellow Brickle Road has chocolate ice cream, peanut butter cookie dough, butter brickle and white chocolate pieces. mmmmm
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