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R.I.P. Edwin Hawkins 1943-2018

Edwin Hawkins, the gospel great who brought the genre to the masses with the 1969 hit “Oh Happy Day”, has died at the age of 74. According to reports, he had been ill for some time.

Tagged as: 70s, Edwin Hawkins, Edwin Hawkins Singers, Gospel, Melanie, USA

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R.I.P. Danny Woods of Chairman of the Board 1944-2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Danny Woods, one of the co-founders of the group Chairmen of the Board, has died at the age of 73.

Tagged as: 70s, Chairmen of the Board, Danny Woods, soul, USA

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‘Proud Mary’ Movie Pisses Off John Fogerty

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

A new movie is being released called Proud Mary. Starring Taraji P. Henson (Empire), the movie is described as about a “hitwoman working for an organized crime family in Boston. Mary’s life is completely turned around when she meets a young boy whose path she crosses when a professional hit goes awry.”

Tagged as: 60s, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, Proud Mary, rock, USA

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Motorhead singer and bassist Lemmy Kilmister. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Surviving Motorhead Members Are Planning A Tribute

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The surviving members of Motorhead are regrouping for an upcoming tribute to late band leader Lemmy.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, metal, Motorhead, UK

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Bon Jovi Prepare For A Run Of 2018 Dates

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The album This House is Not For Sale is, by most accounts, not a milestone in the career of Bon Jovi. The set debuted at number 1 and then took the largest drop from the top of the charts in history, all the way to 43 in its second week.

Tagged as: 80s, Bon Jovi, rock, USA

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R.I.P. ‘Fast’ Eddie Clarke of Motorhead 1950-2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

“Fast” Eddie Clarke, the last of the members of the classic lineup of Motorhead that included Lemmy Kilmister and Phil Taylor, has died after battling pneumonia. He was 67.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Fast Eddie Clarke, metal, Motorhead, UK

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Eric Clapton Opens Up About His Loss Of Hearing

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It’s a fact of life. The older we get, the harder it is to do the things we love. That’s where Eric Clapton is, admitting to hearing loss and hands that aren’t working as well as they used to.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, blues, Eric Clapton, rock, UK

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Ricky Martin Married Longtime Partner Jwan Yosef

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Ricky Martin has confirmed reports he’s a married man.

Tagged as: 90s, Latin, pop, Ricky Martin, USA

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Eagles Add More US Dates

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Remember when Joe Walsh revealed that the Eagles would be doing 40 to 50 shows in 2018? Well, they’ve achieved that goal with the latest announced shows putting them at 41.

Tagged as: 70s, country, Eagles, Joe Walsh, rock, USA

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Willie Nelson Cuts Show Short After Suffering Breathing Issues

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Willie Nelson took the stage on Saturday night at Harrah’s Resort SoCal in San Diego but only started his opening number, “Whiskey River”, before calling off the show.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, country, USA, Willie Nelson

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David Byrne Reunites With Eno For His First Solo Album In 14 Years

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It’s been fourteen years since David Byrne has released a true solo album.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, David Byrne, rock, Talking Heads, USA

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David Bowie ‘Let’s Dance’ Demo Release To Mark 71st Birthday

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

A demo recording of David Bowie doing “Let’s Dance” has been released as a celebration of what would have been his 71st birthday today (January 8).

Tagged as: 80s, David Bowie, pop, rock, UK

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R.I.P. Ray Thomas of The Moody Blues 1941-2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Ray Thomas, the singer and multi-instrumentalist for the Moody Blues, died on Thursday (January 4) after a multi-year battle with prostate cancer. He was 76.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Moody Blues, Ray Thomas, rock, UK

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R.I.P. Chris Tsangarides 1956-2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Chris Tsangarides, who helmed albums for groups like Judas Priest, Depeche Mode, Tom Jones and Thin Lizzy, died on Sunday (January 7) morning after battling pneumonia and heart failure. He was 61.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Chris Tsangarides, metal, producer, rock, UK

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Country Royalty Loretta Lynn Breaks Her Hip

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Country music icon Loretta Lynn is recuperating from a broken hip that she suffered in a fall last week.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, country, Loretta Lynn, USA

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Bob Geldof Keats Doco Set For DVD Release

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Musician and advocate Bob Geldof examines the life and work of one of the 20th century’s greatest poets, William Butler Yeats.

Tagged as: A Fanatic Heart, Bob Geldof, Ireland, poetry, William Butler Yeats

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Judas Priest Reveal 18th Album ‘Firepower’

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Judas Priest could easily rest on their laurels at this stage of their highly successful and influential career; however, the legendary metal band, singer Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis, refuse to do so as evidenced by the arrival of their eighteenth studio album overall, Firepower.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Judas Priest, metal, rock, UK

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Dee Snider Mourns Death Of His Mother

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The new year is starting out sad for a couple of classic rockers.

Tagged as: 80s, Adrian Belew, Dee Snider, Glam Rock, rock, Twisted Sister, USA

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Mickey Gilley and Son Injured In Car Crash

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Country legend Mickey Gilley and his son Michael have been injured after being involved in a roll-over car crash.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, country, Mickey Gilley, USA

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John Oates Goes Americana For Arkansas

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It was already known that John Oates was embracing Americana music with his new album Arkansas but we didn’t know how much until today.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Americana, Hall & Oates, John Oates, pop, soul, USA

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Eminem, Beyonce, The Weeknd To Headline Coachella

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

As had been rumored last month, all three headliners at this year’s Coachella Festival come from the world of R&B and Hip-Hop.Australia’s Tash Sultana and Vance Joy are also on the bill.

Tagged as: Beyonce, Coachella, Eminem, music festival, The Weeknd, USA

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Jack White Is Going Live Again For The Governor’s Ball

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Jack White is returning to the concert stage for the first time in three years at New York’s Governors Ball.

Tagged as: Eminem, Governor's Ball, Jack White, music festival, USA

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The Stray Cats Reunite For 2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Stray Cats, Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom, are reuniting for one show on Saturday, April 21 at the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend.

Tagged as: 80s, Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker, rock, rockabilly, Slim Jim Phantom, The Stray Cats, USA

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Justin Timberlake Confirms New Album For Super Bowl Weekend

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

A half-time performance at the Super Bowl is one of the great showcases for a musician so why not take advantage of it with a brand new album.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 90s, Justin Timberlake, pop, USA

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The Original Misfits Played A Gig Over Christmas

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

For the second time in recent years, the original Misfits, Jerry Only and Glenn Danzig, along with longtime member Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein and fill-in drummer Dave Lombardo, have played a show together.

Tagged as: 80s, Glenn Danzig, Jerry Only, punk, The Misfits, USA

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Rick Hall founder of Muscle Shoals Studios

R.I.P. Rick Hall of Muscle Shoals Studios 1932-2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Rick Hall, the founder of Muscle Shoal’s FAME Studio and a major record producer, songwriter and music publisher, died today (January 2) at his home where he had returned from a nursing home for the Christmas season. He was 85.

Tagged as: 60s, Muscle Shoals, music industry, R&B, Rick Hall, USA

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Anita Baker Unretires After Taking 2017 Off

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Almost one year ago, Anita Baker announced via Twitter that she was retired from music.

Tagged as: 80s, Anita Baker, soul, USA

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Dion Lists His 15 Favourite Doo-Wop Songs

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Dion has posted a list of his fifteen favorite Doo Wop songs on social media.

Tagged as: 60s, Dion, pop, rock and roll, USA

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Shakira Postpones Her World Tour

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Shakira has put off her El Dorado World Tour for six months.

Tagged as: 10s, pop, Shakira, USA

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U.S. Senate Passes Legislation To Increase Artist Streaming Royalties

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Senate Judiciary Committee Member Orrin Hatch of Utah and Congressman Doug Collins (R-Ga.) of Georgia, the Vice Chair of the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Courts and the Internet, introduced legislation to apply free market principles to music licensing and ensure songwriters are fairly compensated for their work.

Tagged as: music industry, Spotify, streaming, USA

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