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Tony Iommi Cleared After New Cancer Scare

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has revealed that the lump recently found in his throat was non-cancerous.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Black Sabbath, classic rock, metal, rock, Tony Iommi

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English Pub Where The Who Started Burns

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Before the Who, there were the Detours and they used to play at The White Hart.

Tagged as: 60s, rock, Roger Daltrey, The Who, UK

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Melanie Chisholm and Victoria Beckham Have Their Own Spice Girls Reunion

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Melanie Chisholm and Victoria Beckham have played their own Spice Girls reunion without the other three.

Tagged as: 90s, pop, Spice Girls, UK

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Gloria Estefan Sings New ‘One Day At A Time’ Theme

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Netflix has rebooted the mid-70’s to mid-80’s series One Day at a Time and Gloria Estefan is singing the new theme song.

Tagged as: 80s, Gloria Estefan, Latin, One Day At A Time, pop, USA

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Rick Wakeman Will Attend Yes Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Even though there has been quite a bit less drama in the run-up to this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, it doesn’t mean there have been totally smooth waters.

Tagged as: 70s, piano, Rick Wakeman, rock, UK, Yes

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Snoop Dogg Gives Willie Nelson An Ugly Sweater For Christmas

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

One of the stranger friendships in music is the one between country superstar Willie Nelson and rap icon Snoop Dogg.

Tagged as: 70s, 90s, country, rap, Snoop Dogg, USA, Willie Nelson

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The Doors To Release Expanded Version Of Debut Album

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Fifty years ago today (January 4), The Doors released their self-titled debut album.

Tagged as: 60s, rock, The Doors, USA

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Congrats Flow For New Mum Janet Jackson

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Janet Jackson’s sister La Toya and nephew T.J. were among those offering congratulations after the singer became a first-time mother.

Tagged as: 70s, Janet Jackson, pop, USA

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Janet Jackson Is A First Time Mother

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Janet Jackson has reportedly given birth to a son.

Tagged as: 80s, dance, Janet Jackson, pop, R&B, USA

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Paul McCartney photo by Karen Freedman, Noise11, photo

Paul McCartney Joins The Killers To Perform Helter Skelter

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Those lucky enough to attend a New Year’s Eve performance by The Killers in St. Barts witnessed Paul McCartney joining the band for the Beatles’ Helter Skelter.

Tagged as: 00s, 60s, 70s, Paul McCartney, rock, The Beatles, The Killers

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Run-D.M.C. Sue Walmart Over Unauthorised Logo Use

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Run-D.M.C. has one of the most recognized logos in music history and they want to make sure that they keep that logo licensed and bringing in the money.

Tagged as: 80s, hip-hop, rap, Run-D.M.C., USA

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Did Neil Young Just Release The Biggest Flop Of His Career?

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Neil Young released his latest album, Peace Trail, on December 9. It very well could be the biggest flop of his career.

Tagged as: 70s, Canada, Neil Young, Peace Trail, rock

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Carrie Fisher joins Rufus Wainwright for a song at the National Theatre in St Kilda on 25 October 2010. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Carrie Fisher Tributes Flood Social Media

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Carrie Fisher was not a musician, but she touched many in the music world.

Tagged as: 70s, Carrie Fisher, movies, Star Wars, USA

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Phil Rudd Wants Angus Young To Continue AC/DC

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Former AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd doesn’t think that the band should retire.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, AC/DC, Angus Young, Australia, Axl Rose, hard rock, Phil Rudd, rock

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Rick Springfield Mourns The Death Of His Mother Eileen

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Rick Springfield is in mourning for his mother, Eileen Louise Springthorpe, who died on Wednesday, December 21.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Eileen Springthorpe, pop, Rick Springfield, rock

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U2 Planning 30th Anniversary Of The Joshua Tree With ‘Special Shows’

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

U2 have some big plans for 2017 in the 30th anniversary year of ‘The Joshua Tree’.

Tagged as: 80s, Ireland, rock, The Joshua Tree, U2

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Francis Rossi Pays Tribute To Rick Parfitt

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The horror that has been 2016 continued during the Christmas season with the deaths of George Michael on Christmas and Status Quo’s Rick Parfitt on Christmas Eve.

Tagged as: 70s, Francis Rossi, Rick Parfitt, rock, Status Quo, UK

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George Michael, photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, photo

Andrew Ridgeley Leads Tributes To George Michael

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

George Michael’s former Wham partner Andrew Ridgeley has led the tributes to George following the death of the British superstar on Christmas Day.

Tagged as: 80s, Andrew Ridgeley, George Michael, pop, UK, Wham

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Rick Parfitt Status Quo performing at Deni Bluesfest in Deniliquin on Sunday 31 March 2013. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

R.I.P. Rick Parfitt of Status Quo 1948-2016

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Rick Parfitt, longtime vocalist and guitarist for Status Quo, has died at the age of 68.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Rick Parfitt, rock, Status Quo, UK

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Bruce Springsteen Releases Final Clarence Clemons Concert With E Street Band

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Bruce Springsteen has released his performance from November 22, 2009 at Buffalo’s HSBC Arena, a show that would turn out to be the final one for Clarence Clemons.

Tagged as: 70s, Bruce Springsteen, Clarence Clemons, rock, USA

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Rick Wakeman To Release Piano Version of ‘Life On Mars’ On New Album

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Keyboardist Rick Wakeman is about to release an album that he has always dreamed of doing, a full solo piano album that covers genres from rock to classical.

Tagged as: 70s, David Bowie, piano, Rick Wakeman, rock, UK

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Shenandoah Prepare For 30th Anniversary Dates For 2017

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Country’s Shenandoah is about to go out on their 30th-anniversary tour.

Tagged as: 80s, country, Shenandoah, USA

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Judas Priest To Release Deluxe Edition of ‘Turbo’

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

On April 15, 1986, Judas Priest released their tenth studio album, Turbo.

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

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Johnny Mathis To Celebrate 60th Anniversary In 2017

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

2016 marked the 60th anniversary of Johnny Mathis’ debut album, Johnny Mathis (“A New Sound in Popular Song”) but it is 2017 that Columbia/Legacy are considering the real 60th for one of the great pop artists of the last seven decades.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, contemporary, Johnny Mathis, USA

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The members of the Velvet Underground were dealt a partial blow in their suit against the Andy Warhol Foundation over the licensing and use of the iconic Warhol banana used on their album The Velvet Underground and Nico. The foundation has recently been licensing Warhol's work for use on a number of products, including to Apple in association with their iPad and iPod products. The Velvet Underground, whose former members include Lou Reed and John Cale, claim that the painting has become so identified with the group that its use elsewhere would be confusing to consumers. On Friday, a federal judge refused to hear a claim of copyright on the image, but that doesn't mean the case is over. It now moves to a new phase that will reexamine the claims from a trademark standpoint. For more on the legal aspects of the case and the full finding by the judge, click over to the Hollywood Reporter. Read more: http://www.vintagevinylnews.com/2012/09/velvet-underground-lose-half-of-case.html#ixzz26DtrdvCC

Velvet Underground and Nina Simone To Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

On Monday morning, The Recording Academy announced their Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients along with a number of other honors.

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R.I.P. Country Songwriter Andrew Dorff At 40

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Andrew Dorff, a well known and respected country songwriter, died on Monday at the age of 40. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiners Office has not released a cause of death.

Tagged as: 90s, Andrew Dorff, country, USA

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Listen To Greg Lake And Janis Ian’s Demo Of Don’t Throw Your Love Away

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Early in Greg Lakes’s career, he was part of a group called The Shame who released the single Don’t Go Away Little Girl, co-written by Lake and a young Janis Ian.

Tagged as: 70s, contemporary, Ggreg Lake, Janis Ian, USA

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Nikki Sixx Quits Facebook

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Ex-Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx has shut down his Twitter account and announced he will no longer post on Facebook in a bid to refocus his life.

Tagged as: 80s, metal, Motley Crue, Nikki Sixx, rock, USA

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Garth Brooks Adds Entire Catalogue To Amazon

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

After teasing fans with a couple of his albums since October, Garth Brooks is now ready to unleash his entire catalogue exclusively on Amazon Unlimited.

Tagged as: 80s, country, Garth Brooks, USA

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Iggy Pop Is Up For A Golden Globe

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The nominations for the 74th Golden Globe Awards have been announced on Iggy Pop is up for an award.

Tagged as: Golden Globe Awards, Iggy Pop, music industry, USA

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Billie Eilish’s Barbie Song Wins Best Original Song At The Golden Globe Awards

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Bohemian Rhapsody and Rami Malek win Golden Globe Awards

The Queen biopic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ has won the Best Motion Picture – Drama award at the Golden Globe Awards. Rami Malek, who starred as Freddie Mercury, also won the Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama award.

January 7, 2019