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Sinead O’Connor Is Ready To Perform Again

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Sinead O’Connor is coming back to the live stage in the U.S.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, folk, Ireland, rock, Sinead O'Connor

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Rod Stewart, photo by Mary Boukouvalas Noise11

Rod Stewart Criticises Elton John For His ‘Retirement’ Tour

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Rod Stewart and Elton John have had their disputes over the years, but the latest may be a real record breaker.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Elton John, pop, rock, Rod Stewart, UK

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Nile Rodgers Named Chief Creative Officer For Abbey Road Studios

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Nile Rodgers is the new Chief Creative Adviser at London’s Abbey Road Studios.

Tagged as: 70s, Abbey Road, Chic, dance, disco, Nile Rodgers, pop, USA

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Slash Is Working On A New Album

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators will return this fall with their as-yet-untitled third studio album. The group, Slash (Guitar), Myles Kennedy (Vocals), Brent Fitz (Drums), Todd Kerns (Bass & Vocals) and Frank Sidoris (Guitar & Vocals), has entered the studio with producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Alter Bridge, Iggy Pop, Incubus). Expect the group

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, hard rock, Heavy Rock, Myles Kennedy, rock, Slash, USA

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R.I.P. Steve Mandell of Dueling Banjos Fame At 76

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Steve Mandell, the guitar player who joined Eric Weissberg on the hit instrumental “Dueling Banjos” from the film Deliverence died on Wednesday, March 14 at the age of 76. He had been suffering from prostate cancer.

Tagged as: 70s, bluegrass, Deliverance, Dueling Banjos, Duelling Banjos, Steve Mandell, USA

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Sting Fills In For Cast Member In His Own Musical

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Sting revisited some familiar territory in more ways than one on Monday (March 19) in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, rock, Sting, The Police, UK

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Bruce Springsteen Extends Broadway Run Until End Of The Year

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Before he is done, Bruce Springsteen will have played on Broadway for over a year.

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

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Celine Dion Cancels Shows Following Ear Problem

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Singer Celine Dion has announced the cancellation of a month of shows from her Las Vegas residency so she can deal with a medical condition.

Tagged as: 90s, Canada, Celine Dion, contemporary, pop

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Robin Zander Cheap Trick, photo by Ros O'Gorman

Robin Zander and Pat Monahan To Make Their Broadway Debut

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The producers of the Broadway concert Rocktopia are thrilled to announce that multi-platinum Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Robin Zander, lead singer of Cheap Trick, will make his Broadway debut as a special guest vocalist in the show for the final week of its limited engagement, April 23 – 29, 2018.

Tagged as: 70s, 90s, Cheap Trick, Pat Monahan, Robin Zander, rock, Train, USA

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Blink-182 Book In For A Vegas Residency

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Palms Casino Resort and Live Nation present Grammy-nominated trio blink-182’s first-ever Las Vegas rock residency “Kings of the Weekend” at the newly renovated Pearl Concert Theater.

Tagged as: 90s, Blink-182, pop, punk, rock, USA

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Steven Tyler Has A Run Of Solo Shows

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler will go out solo on the road for most of the summer.

Tagged as: 70s, Aerosmith, country, rock, Steven Tyler, USA

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Aretha Franklin Cancels Two More Shows On Doctor’s Orders

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Once again, Aretha Franklin has cancelled scheduled performances due to orders from her doctor.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Aretha Franklin, soul, USA

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Neil Young Says NRA Wench Should Shoot Him

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Sometime in the last month, Dana Loesch has become the wench of the NRA.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Canada, Neil Young, rock

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Eagles Open Their Latest Tour In Indianapolis And Here is The Setlist

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The tour that nobody thought would happen with the Eagles opened on Monday (March 12) night in Indianapolis.

Tagged as: 70s, country, Eagles, Glenn Frey, rock, USA, Vince Gill

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The Who Roger Daltrey. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Roger Daltrey Covers Nick Cave On New Album

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

For the first time since 1992’s Rocks in the Head, Roger Daltrey is releasing a solo album and he is covering Nick Cave.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, rock, Roger Daltrey, The Who, UK

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Elton John Reimagined In Two New Projects

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

A host of pop, rock and country musicians have recorded the music of Elton John for two-CDs that will be released just days before the April 10 showing of the Recording Academy’s salute.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, contemporary, Elton John, rock, UK

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Hootie and the Blowfish To Reunite For One Show In Atlanta

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

In the mid-90’s, there may have been no artist that dominated the radio more than Hootie and the Blowfish.

Tagged as: 90s, Americana, country, Darius Rucker, Hootie and the Blowfish, rock, USA

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Glen Campbell Estate Is A Legal Mess

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The estate of Glen Campbell appears to be in a bit of disarray.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, country, Glen Campbell, USA

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Glenn Tipton Of Judas Priest Opens Up About Illness

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Glenn Tipton, the guitarist for Judas Priest, announced on Monday (March 12) that he was suffering from Parkinson’s Disease and would not be participating in the band’s Firepower Tour.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Glenn Tipton, Judas Priest, metal, UK

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Eminem Criticized For Slamming NRA

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Eminem is facing criticism for slamming bosses at the National Rifle Association (NRA) for their response to the recent school shooting in Florida while performing at the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Eminem, pop, rap, USA

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R.I.P. Craig Mack 1970-2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Craig Mack, one of the earliest artists to break out on Sean Combs’ Bad Boy Label, has died from heart failure near his home in Walterboro, SC. He was 46.

Tagged as: 90s, Craig Mack, Diddy, rap, USA

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Grand Funk Railroad Sue Original Member For Using Name

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Grand Funk founding members Don Brewer and Mel Schacher are suing the third original member, Mark Farner, for continuing to use the Grand Funk Railroad name.

Tagged as: 70s, Grand Funk Railroad, rock, USA

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Iron Maiden Settles Hallowed Be Thy Name Lawsuit

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Iron Maiden has decided to back down and payoff a pair of writers rather than further defend themselves.

Tagged as: 80s, Iron Maiden, metal, UK

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R.I.P. Ken Dodd 1928-2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Legendary British singer and comedian Sir Ken Dodd has died aged 90.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, 70s, comedy, Ken Dodd, UK

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R.I.P. Nokie Edwards of The Ventures 1935-2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Guitarist Nokie Edwards, who played with the Ventures during a number of periods between 1960 and 2012, died on Monday from an infection he incurred after hip surgery in December. He was 82.

Tagged as: 60s, Nokie Edwards, rock and roll, The Ventures, USA

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Paul Simon Announces The Final End Of His USA Tour

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Legendary songwriter, recording artist and performer Paul Simon has announced the final leg of Homeward Bound – The Farewell Tour.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, contemporary, Paul Simon, pop, Simon & Garfunkel, USA

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Sting and Shaggy Have A New Song Together

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

One of the bigger surprises that has been announced this year is the collaboration between Sting and the late-90, early-2000’s reggae inspired hitmaker Shaggy.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Jamaica, pop, reggae, rock, Shaggy, Sting, UK

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Ryan Adams Has An Albums Worth of Material Set To Go

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It’s now been just over a year since the last Ryan Adams album. That’s not an extraordinary time for most artists but for Adams, who released eight studio albums between 2000 and 2005, that’s an eternity.

Tagged as: 90s, Americana, rock, Ryan Adams, USA

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Nick Cave Is Doing A Run Of Q&As in the USA

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Australian singer/songwriter Nick Cave has set four dates, two each in the Massachusetts area and New York, where he will take questions from the audience.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, Australia, Nick Cave, rock

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Neil Young To Release ‘Roxy: Tonight’s The Night Live’ From The Archives

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Neil Young will release one of his most sought after shows exclusively for Record Store Day.

Tagged as: 70s, Canada, Neil Young, rock, Tonight's The Night

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Gilbert O’Sullivan Treats Melbourne To A Stunning Stripped Back and Personal Performance

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