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Barry Manilow Postpones Vegas Opening After Emergency Hospital Visit

Barry Manilow’s return to the Las Vegas stage has been postponed after the singe was hospitalized with a bronchial infection.

Tagged as: 70s, Barry Manilow, contemporary, pop, USA

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Benjamin Orr of The Cars Book To Be Published

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Veteran music journalist Joe Milliken recently announced a publishing deal with the Lanham, Maryland-based publisher Rowman & Littlefield Publishers to produce his first book, a biography about the late Benjamin Orr.

Tagged as: 80s, Benjamin Orr, rock, The Cars, USA

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Ozzy Ozbourne and Judas Priest Receive Metal Hammer Awards

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Metal Hammer Golden God Awards 2018 in association with Monster Energy was once again the ultimate celebration of the past 12 months of rock and metal from around the world.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Judas Priest, metal, Ozzy Osbourne, UK

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R.I.P. Danny Kirwan of Fleetwood Mac 1950-2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Danny Kirwan, a guitarist for Fleetwood Mac from 1968 to 1972, died on Friday (June 8) at the age of 68. No cause of death has been announced.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, blues, Danny Kirwan, Fleetwood Mac, rock, UK

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Spandau Ballet Announce New Lead Singer Ross William Howard

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Spandau Ballet have made a rapturous return to the stage introducing their new singer Ross William Wild at a very special club show at London’s Subterania to prove that as the song goes they no longer ‘find it hard to write the next line’.

Tagged as: 80s, dance, pop, Spandau Ballet, UK

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Tony Joe White Bad Mouthin’ Some Classics

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Tony Joe White’s music is as primal as a lizard’s backbone. It echoes from the magnolia groves and bayous of his Louisiana childhood, and looms into the present every time he unleashes the molasses and tanned-leather combination of his guitar and voice.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, blues, Tony Joe White, USA

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Bruce Springsteen To Perform At The Tony Awards

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Boss is coming to the Tonys and he’s performing live.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Bruce Springsteen, rock, USA

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David Cassidy 2002. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Alcohol Abuse Took David Cassidy Not Dementia Reveals New Doco

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

A&E Network will premiere the original Biography documentary special David Cassidy: The Last Session, which intertwines an intimate biography of the late David Cassidy as told through his own words in never-before-heard audio tapes from 1976 with a raw and poignantly filmed final recording session.

Tagged as: 70s, David Cassidy, Partridge Family, pop, USA

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INXS And Giles Martin To Collaborate On Future Projects

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Legendary Australian rock band INXS and Petrol Records have today announced that renowned music producer, composer and arranger, Giles Martin, is named as their Executive Music Director across a variety of ground-breaking future projects.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Giles Martin, INXS, rock, SONOS, The Beatles

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Songwriter Sues Diane Warren Over Chicago Hit 31 Years Later

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It took him 31 years to finally make the filing but Brendan Greaves, 45, has sued Diane Warren over the Chicago hit “Look Away”.

Tagged as: 80s, Brendan Greaves, Chicago, Diane Warren, pop, UK, US

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Kanye West Scrapped Album After Slavery Drama

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Kanye West scrapped an entire album after his ill-advised TMZ interview, during which he suggested African-Americans chose to be slaves and confessed he was hooked on opioids.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, hip-hop, Kanye West, pop, rap, urban, USA

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R.I.P. Eddy Clearwater 1935-2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Grammy-nominated Chicago blues legend Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater died of heart failure on Friday, June 1, in his hometown of Skokie, Illinois. He was 83.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, 70s, blues, Eddy Clearwater, USA

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Heart’s Ann Wilson Covers Favourite Songs For Immortal

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Ann Wilson of Heart, one of rock’s most distinctive and powerful vocalists, will release her new solo album September 14 on BMG, marking her debut for the label. Fittingly titled Immortal, the album features 10 musically diverse tracks that pay homage to some of the singer’s favorite songs and artists, all of whom have passed

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Ann Wilson, Canada, Heart, rock

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Elvis Presley 68 Special Is Heading Back To Cinemas

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Fathom Events has announced a strategic partnership with Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a brand development, marketing and entertainment company, and owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises LLC. The partnership kicks off this summer with an exclusive two-day theatrical release of Elvis’ legendary “’68 Comeback Special,” directed and produced by Steve Binder, to cinema audiences worldwide.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Elvis Presley, pop, rock, USA

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Gorillaz Release Details Of The Now Now

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

A brand new studio album from Gorillaz titled The Now Now will be released by Warner Bros. Records on June 29th, and is available for pre-order now with two instant grat songs, “Humility” and “Lake Zurich.”

Tagged as: 00s, alternative, art pop, Blur, Damon Albarn, electronica, Gorillaz, rock, UK

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Tony Bennett Gets A Street In San Francisco

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

San Francisco’s singing ambassador, Tony Bennett, will unveil “his” street sign on Saturday, June 2nd in front of the storied Fairmont Hotel where his first public performance of the iconic classic “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” took place in December 1961.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, contemporary, jazz, pop, Tony Bennett, USA

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John Fogerty and ZZ Top Hit The Road Together

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

One of the most exciting tours of the summer is the pairing of John Fogerty and ZZ Top.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, blues, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, rock, USA, ZZ Top

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Barbra Streisand To Be Interviewed For Netflix

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The legendary, iconic, award-winning Barbra Streisand reunites with award-winning actor, singer and comedian, Jamie Foxx for a special conversation to cap off Netflix’s five-week-long Emmy FYSEE showcase on Sunday, June 10.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Barbra Streisand, contemporary, USA

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The Rolling Stones Extend Nashville Before Heading To Sydney

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Rolling Stones Exhibit (Exhibitionism), delivered by DHL, the band’s first ever major exhibition, today announced that due to popular demand, it is extending its successful run at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum (401 Gay Street) in downtown Nashville, Tenn.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, rock, Rolling Stones, UK

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Estate Of Michael Jackson Wants Nothing To Do With ABC Documentary

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

ABC USA is airing a special The Last Days of Michael Jackson Thursday (24 May).

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Michael Jackson, pop, R&B, USA

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Watch The Rolling Stones New Ruby Tuesday Video

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

“Ruby Tuesday,” The Rolling Stones’ 1967 smash hit, has a newly created lyric video being released by ABKCO Music & Records in conjunction with the group’s 2018 European Tour. The video features a rhythmic presentation of the song’s lyrics coupled with a dazzling 1960’s-style floral motif.

Tagged as: 60s, rock, Rolling Stones, Ruby Tuesday, UK

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Ziggy Marley Promotes Oral Cancer Foundation

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Oral Cancer Foundation has a new relationship with eight-time Grammy winner, Emmy winner, humanitarian, singer, songwriter and producer, Ziggy Marley.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, reggae, USA, Ziggy Marley

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George Harrison Guitar Sells For $430000

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It’s been a huge week for the sale at auction of guitars previously owned by major artists. An electric guitar owned by George Harrison sold for $430,000.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Prince, rock, UK

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Paul Simon Opens Farewell Tour In Vancouver

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Paul Simon says he has just one more tour in him and he opened it on Wednesday (May 16) night at Rogers Arena in Vancouver.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, contemporary, folk, Paul Simon, pop, Simon & Garfunkel, songwriter

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Boyd Tinsley Sued For Sexual Misconduct

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

In February, it was announced that Dave Matthews Band violin player Boyd Tinsley was taking a break. Now, there might be a little background on why he took the action.

Tagged as: alternative rock, Boyd Tinsley, Dave Matthews Band, rock, USA

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Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller To Be Immortalised On Jazz Walk in Kansas

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, composers of some of the greatest blues, jazz, R&B, and rock and roll hits of all time, will be inducted into the American Jazz Walk of Fame in Kansas City, MO on Saturday, June 2. Their names will be embedded in a bronze medallion on the sidewalk near the

Tagged as: 50s, 70s, Jerry Leiber, Leiber and Stoller, Mike Stoller, rock, songwriters, USA

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Chicago To Release Chicago II Soundstage Performance As Live Album

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

This year, Chicago is spending all their time saluting their classic album Chicago II.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, blues, Chicago, Chicago II, jazz, rock, USA

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Freddie Mercury Biopic Trailer Released

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

After years in development hell, the Freddie Mercury biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody, finally has a trailer and a release date of November 2.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Freddie Mercury, Queen, Rami Malek, rock, UK

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Ray Davies Has A Second Volume Of Americana On The Way

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, will release Our Country: Americana Act II, the eagerly awaited new album from Ray Davies on Friday, June 29. This new studio album will be available on CD, 2LP vinyl and digital formats.

Tagged as: 60s, Ray Davies, rock, The Kinks, UK

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Macy Gray To Release Her 10th Album

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The legendary and multi-award winning, multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter and actress Macy Gray has confirmed today that she will be releasing her tenth studio album titled Ruby on Artistry Music, a Mack Avenue label this fall. Talking exclusively to Billboard Magazine about the record today, Macy revealed the album will be “gritty and grimy and

Tagged as: 90s, Macy Gray, R&B, soul, USA

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