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Michael Bolton Has Made A Doco On Detroit

Michael Bolton, the multiple Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and social activist who has sold more than 65 million records worldwide, was first drawn to Detroit while researching for his album A Tribute to Hitsville USA.

Tagged as: 80s, contemporary, Michael Bolton, pop, soul, USA

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Tommy Lee Court Case Against His Son Dismissed

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Tommy Lee’s charges against his son, Brandon Lee, for punching him during a mid-March altercation have been dismissed by the Los Angeles district attorney and it appears to be Tommy’s fault.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, metal, Motley Crue, rock, Tommy Lee, USA

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L7 To Crowdfund Next Album

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

L7 have been doing the slow build back to the top for a couple of years.

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, L7, metal, punk, rock, USA

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John Williams To Be The First Recipient Of New BMI Award

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) has announced it will present legendary film composer John Williams with a special award bearing his name in recognition of his incomparable status as one of the greatest film and television composers of our time.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, BMI, classical, John Williams, Star Wars, USA

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Yoko Ono. Photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Police Search For Woman Who Stole Yoko Ono’s Rock

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It appears a woman might be breaking rocks in prison just for stealing one.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, alternative, art-rock, Japan, rock, USA, Yoko Ono

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Mark Knopfler Will Not Attend Dire Straits Hall of Fame Induction

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It was ALMOST a year with no controversy at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler, rock, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, UK

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Ann Wilson Is Taping To TV Special

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Ann Wilson of Heart is preparing for her first-ever solo television special.

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

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Kenny Rogers Cancels All Remaining Dates On Farewell Tour

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Kenny Rogers has been on his farewell tour for quite some time and was planning on finishing up this year.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, country, Kenny Rogers, USA

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Wayne Kramer Announces First MC5 Dates

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Wayne Kramer recently announced that he had assembled a new band to tour the MC5 album Kick Out The Jams for its 50th anniversary with Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil, Fugazi’s Brendan Canty, King’s X’s Dug Pinnick, and vocalist Marcus Durant of Zen Guerrilla.

Tagged as: 60s, Kim Thyail, MC5, punk, Soundgarden, USA, Wayne Kramer

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Keith Urban, Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne 2014 photo by Ros O'Gorman

Keith Urban Preps New Album ‘Graffiti U’

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

For quite awhile, Keith Urban has been talking about a new album, Graffiti U, but hadn’t released any pertinent information.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, country, Keith Urban

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The Beatles Restored Yellow Submarine Is Heading To Cinemas

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Beatles’ animated movie Yellow Submarine is about to be resurrected for its 50th anniversary.

Tagged as: 60s, pop, rock, The Beatles, UK, Yellow Submarine

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Dave Stewart Teams With “99 Luftballoons” Nena For New Song

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Gabriele Susanne Kerner, AKA Nena and Dave Stewart have a brand new song together titled ‘Be My Rebel’.

Tagged as: 10s, 80s, Dave Stewart, Eurythmics, Gabriele Susanne Kerner, Germany, Nena, pop, rock, USA

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The The Reform For First Dates In A Decade

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The stage is set for the return of The The, one of the most intriguing bands ever to emerge from England, armed with such classic songs as “This Is The Day,” “Uncertain Smile,” “Heartland,” “Love Is Stronger Than Death,” “Armageddon Days (Are Here Again)” and “Dogs of Lust,” from albums released between the early 1980’s

Tagged as: 80s, electronica, pop, The The, UK

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Glenn Hughes at Hamer Hall Melbourne on Friday 29 September 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Glenn Hughes To Take Classic Deep Purple Live On Tour In The USA

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Glenn Hughes is bringing his critically acclaimed Classic Deep Purple Live show to the U.S. this August through December.

Tagged as: 70s, Deep Purple, Glenn Hughes, hard rock, heavy metal, UK

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Alice Cooper at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 20 October 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Watch Alice Cooper As King Herod In 2018 Jesus Christ Superstar TV Special

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

NBC has aired a live concert version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.

Tagged as: 10s, Alice Cooper, Jesus Christ Superstar, rock, USA

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Nils Lofgren Guitars Returned

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

On Friday, Nils Lofgren tweeted that a number of his prized guitars had been stolen from a van outside the hotel where he was staying at the beginning of his new solo tour.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Bruce Springsteen, Nils Lofgren, rock, USA

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Counting Crows photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Counting Crows Reveal 2018 Tour Plans

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

After more than two decades and 20 million albums sold globally, Counting Crows will celebrate 25 years of making music by hitting the road for a worldwide “25 Years and Counting” tour, starting with a 40+ city trek across North America this summer.

Tagged as: 90s, Counting Crows, rock, USA

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Sly Stone Documentary Goes Into Production

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Network Media Group and Network Entertainment have announced that they have acquired the rights to make a documentary on Sly Stone.

Tagged as: 70s, funk, Sly Stone, USA

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Adam Ant Is Heading To The USA

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Following a global tour that saw Adam Ant play to more than 75,000 fans in sold-out venues throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, Adam is bringing his Anthems – The Singles tour to the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ, on July 20 and the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park,

Tagged as: 80s, Adam Ant, rock, UK

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R.I.P. Mike Harrison of Spooky Tooth 1945-2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Mike Harrison, a founding member of Spooky Tooth and lead singer at various periods throughout their history, died last Sunday (March 25) at the age of 72.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Gary Wright, Mike Harrison, rock, Spooky Tooth, USA

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James Taylor Releases His Kids Book Based On Sweet Baby James

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

One of the great classics of James Taylor’s repertoire is undoubtedly “Sweet Baby James” from the album of the same name.

Tagged as: 70s, Americana, country, folk, James Taylor, USA

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Thief Steals Four Of Nil Lofrgen’s Guitars

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Nils Lofgren is without four of his prized guitars after someone stole them on Thursday night in Dallas.

Tagged as: 70s, Nils Lofgren, rock, USA

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Yvonne Elliman and Husband Get 14 Day Sentence For “Drug Possession”

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Singer Yvonne Elliman and her husband, Allen Alexander, have been sentenced in a drug possession case.

Tagged as: 70s, contemporary, USA, Yvonne Elliman

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Ron Wood Declared Cancer Free

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Ronnie Wood doesn’t regret “smoking for England” even though it caused his lung cancer.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, rock, Ron Wood, Ronnie Wood, The Faces, The Rolling Stones, UK

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For More Paul McCartney Albums To Be Reissued

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

On May 18, Paul McCartney will release four 2018 edition catalogue reissues via MPL/Capitol: NEW, Chaos And Creation In The Backyard, Wings Greatest and Thrillington.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Paul McCartney, pop, rock, The Beatles, UK

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US X To Tour Again

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

After celebrating their 40th Anniversary in style last year, X are setting their sights on the next decade with a slew of new tour dates, quickly filling their 41st year. Stops will be up down the west coast and many more places beyond, all to be announced soon!

Tagged as: 70s, Los Angeles, punk, USA, X

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George Strait Named Texan Of The Year

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

George Strait has been named Texan of the Year by the Texas Legislative Conference.

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Three Classics From The Posies To Be Reissued

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Omnivore Recordings will embark upon an ambitious reissue of three classic albums by the Posies, who celebrate their 30th anniversary this year.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, rock, The Posies, USA

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Chance The Rapper Calls Beer Ad ‘Racist’

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Chance the Rapper has branded a new advert for Heineken Light beer “horribly racist”.

Tagged as: 10s, Chance The Rapper, rap, USA

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The Smithereens Singer Pat DiNizio To Be Honored In Hometown

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Township of Scotch Plains, NJ has announced the first in a series of events to honor their native son, the late Pat DiNizio of the Smithereens.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Pat DiNozio, rock, The Smithereens, USA

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