1970s

Todd Rundgren Adds 2nd Melbourne Show

The first Todd Rundgren Melbourne gig has sold out, and a second show has been added for Tuesday 30 October at the John Curtin Hotel.

Tagged as: 1970s, Brett Wolfenden, Davey Lane, Luke Hodgson, Michele Rundgren, power pop, rock, Todd Rundgren, Todd-A-Roo, Tony Featherstone, USA

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Todd Rundgren, Trak, Ros O'Gorman, Photo

Todd Rundgren And Todd-A-Roo Coming To Australia

by Karen Freedman

Great news for fans of the uber-talented Todd Rundgren. In 2008, for a week on the glorious isle of Kauai, in Hawaii, about 300 fans from all over the world joined the Rundgrens at their incredible home to celebrate his 60th birthday. This became known as ToddStock; a week of camping, drinking, singing and celebrating.

Tagged as: 1970s, Brett Wolfenden, Davey Lane, Luke Hodgson, Michele Rundgren, power pop, rock, Todd Rundgren, Todd-A-Roo, Tony Featherstone, USA

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Aretha Franklin Medical Mystery

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Aretha Franklin has been going through something serious medically the last few years, but nobody but her closest confidants know what it is.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Aretha Franklin, Gospel, Major League Baseball, soul, U.S.A.

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David Cassidy Arrested For Drink Driving

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

David Cassidy was arrested early Wednesday morning outside of Albany, NY for driving while intoxicated.

Tagged as: 1970s, Bubblegum Pop, David Cassidy, Tom Jones, U.S.A.

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Peter Cetera In Idaho Wildfire Nightmare

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Peter Cetera’s home in Ketchum, ID is currently being threatened by the wildfires that have spread to 126,000 acres in the area.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Peter Cetera, pop, U.S.A.

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Paul Simon 15 CD Complete Album Collection Coming In October

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The solo career of Paul Simon is chronicled on the upcoming 15-CD set The Complete Album Collection, due on October 15 via Legacy.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Ashley Kahn, Jose Feliciano, Paul Simon, pop, Simon & Garfunkel, The Jessy Dixon Singers, U.S.A.

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The Freddie Mercury Show Must Go On Without Sacha Baron Cohen In Lead Role

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Sacha Baron Cohen had one vision for the biopic of Freddie Mercury while the other members of Queen had another.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Freddie Mercury, Queen, rock, Sacha Baron Cohen, U.K.

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Elton John To Receive BRITS Icon Award

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Elton John has been selected as the recipient of the inaugural BRITs Icon Award.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, BRITS, Elton John, Geoff Taylor, rock, U.K.

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Todd Rundgren Turns On Melbourne’s TRAK

by Karen Freedman

He really should need no introduction, and in a perfect world, Todd Rundgren would be a household name.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Badfinger, Blue-Eyed Soul, Cheap Trick, Dragon, Hall & Oates, Jefferson Starship, Jesse Gresse, John Ferenzik, Journey, Kasim Sultan, Meat Loaf, Melbourne, Patti Smith, power pop, Prairie Prince, Prog Rock, rock, Shaun Cassidy, The Tubes, Todd Rundgren, Trak, U.S.A., Utopia, XTC

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Watch New David Bowie Video

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

On Tuesday, David Bowie released the video for his song Valentine’s Day.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, David Bowie, Indrani and Markus Klinko, rock, U.K.

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Stevie Wonder Makes A Stand Against State Of Florida

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

In the wake of the Trayvon Martin verdict in Florida, Stevie Wonder has made the decision to avoid Florida and all other “Stand Your Ground” states until the laws are changed.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, motown, soul, Stevie Wonder, Trayvon Martin, U.S.A.

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Marillion To Join Mott The Hoople On UK Tour

by Music-News.com

Mott The Hoople are pleased to announce that progressive rock legends Marillion will be the special guests for The O2 London show on their November 2013 UK tour.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Dale Griffin, David Bowie, Glam Rock, Ian Hunter, Marillion, Martin Chambers, Mick Ralphs, Mott The Hoople, Overend Watts, The Pretenders, U.K., Verden Allen

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Hyde Park Show Goes Ahead For Free After Elton John Cancels Due To Illness

by Music-News.com

Following Sir Elton John’s cancellation of all upcoming shows from his current European tour including his much anticipated show at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time, Hyde Park this coming Friday due to appendicitis, AEG Live and The Royal Parks confirm that the show will go on with the remaining stellar line-up for free and existing

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Elton John, Elvis Costello, Gabrielle Aplin, Nick Lowe, pop, Ray Davies, rock, The Kinks, U.K.

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Paul McCartney Donates Signed Boxset To Julian Lennon Charity

by Karen Freedman

Julian Lennon’s White Feather Foundation charity has been gifted by a signed boxset from Paul McCartney to raise money to help people who are dying from lack of clean water and sanitation.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, John Lennon, Julian Lennon, Paul McCartney, pop, rock, The Beatles, The White Feather Foundation, U.K.

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Chicago Release Live Album

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Chicago will release the live album Chicago in Chicago on July 9 via iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and most other digital retailers.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Chicago, M.O.R., pop, U.S.A.

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Boston’s Tom Scholz Loses Defamation Case

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Tom Scholz of the band Boston has found himself $132,000 poorer after losing a lawsuit for defamation.

Tagged as: 1970s, Boston, Brad Delp, M.O.R., Patrick Purcell, rock, Tom Scholz, U.S.A.

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The Wailers To Perform Greatest Hits Concerts In The UK

by Music-News.com

Legendary reggae artists, The Wailers, once again invade the U.K in September and October 2013, bringing with them their highly celebrated and anticipated Legend tour, in which the band will perform the iconic album live on stage in its entirety.

Tagged as: 1970s, 201s, Alpha Blondy, Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, Burning Spear, Carlos Santana, Jamaica, Kenny Chesney, Lee Perry, Peter Tosh, reggae, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Stone Roses, The Fugees, The Wailers, Upsetters

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Leonard Cohen Postpones Gigs For Religious Reasons

by Music-News.com

When Leonard Cohen learned today that two of his U.K. concerts were scheduled on days of solemn religious observance, he respectfully asked AEG to move the dates.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Canada, Folk Rock, Leonard Cohen

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Lou Reed Rushed Back To Hospital

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Lou Reed was rushed to a Long Island hospital on Sunday after he became dehydrated.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Lou Reed, Protopunk, U.S.A.

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Ian Anderson Plays Thick As A Brick At Royal Albert Hall

by Music-News.com

Ian Anderson has never been a ‘normal’ rock star. His erstwhile band were named after the inventor of the seed drill and he is generally more interested in ‘Country Life’ than sex drugs and Rock & Roll but he is an enormously charismatic performer and his music has always had real depth and meaning.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, David Goodier, Florian Opahie, Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull, John O’Hara, Mark Almond, Prog Rock, Robbie Williams, Royal Albert Hall, Ryan O’Donnell, Scott Hammond, U.K.

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From The BBC Vaults Come Unreleased Ella Fitzgerald Recordings

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Ella Fitzgerald is regarded by many as the finest female jazz vocalist of all time, with a seminal body of work that continues to inspire multiple generations of fans around the world. So the discovery of a cache of never-before-released vintage Fitzgerald performances is a major musical event, and the release of that material marks

Tagged as: 1960s, 1970s, BBC, Ella Fitzgerald, jazz, Montreux Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott, U.S.A.

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Beatles Sgt Pepper Misses Best Album List

by Music-News.com

They are the favourite argument starters on every entertainment site in the world. Along with those lists come a few certainties. Citizen Kane will be the greatest movie, Pele will be the greatest football player and the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band will be the greatest album.

Tagged as: 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 2010s, Aretha Franklin, Clash, Michael Jackson, Nirvana, pop, Prince, Ramones, rock, Rolling Stones, Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles, U.K., U.S.A.

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Ashes Of Richie Havens Will Be Scattered At Woodstock

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It was the place where he became a major figure in music and now it will be his final resting place. The ashes of Richie Havens will be scattered at what was once Max Yasgur’s farm where the Woodstock festival was held in 1969.

Tagged as: 1970s, folk, Max Yasgur, R&B, Richie Havens, soul, U.S.A., Woodstock

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Al Stewart To Play Benefit Gig To Raise Funds For Yorkshire Pub

by Music-News.com

Multi-platinum selling folk-rock star Al Stewart has joined the fight to save a West Yorkshire pub after hearing of the residents’ campaign to transform the boozer into a community hub.

Tagged as: 1970s, Al Stewart, folk, U.K.

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Earth Wind And Fire To Release New Album In September

by Music-News.com

Legacy Recordings is proud to announce the release of Now, Then & Forever by the legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire. This marks the group’s first new studio album in eight years. Now, Then & Forever, will be available on September 9th.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Earth Wind and Fire, Philip Bailey, soul, U.S.A.

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Rick Wakeman Returns To The Centre Of The Earth For 40th Anniversary Shows

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Rick Wakeman will return to one of his greatest triumphs, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, via a series of 2014 concerts with the English Rock Ensemble and the Jules Verne Symphony Orchestra and Chorus.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Ashley Holt, David Hemmings, Gary Pickford-Hopkins, Journey To The Centre Of The Earth, Prog Rock, Rick Wakeman, Roger Dean, Royal Albert Hall, U.K.

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David Bowie Museum Exhibit Goes On The Road

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It is getting to be a normal occurrence to have concerts and documentaries on music artists play in movie theaters for one night events, but we’ve never had a museum exhibit.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, David Bowie, rock, U.K., Victoria and Albert museum

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New Elton John Album Set For September Release

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Elton John will release his first solo studio album in seven years, The Diving Board, on September 24 via Capitol Records. While Elton released The Union in 2010 with Leon Russell, his last solo effort was 2006’s The Captain and the Kid.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, Elton John, Leon Russell, rock, T-Bone Burnett, U.K.

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