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Queensrÿche I And II In Race To Release New Album

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

It seems the fight to make the best new Queensrÿche album is taking its toll on both groups.

Tagged as: Billy Sherwoof, Geoff Tate, heavy metal, Queensrÿche, U.K.

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KISS And Hello Kitty Join Forces

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The early 70’s gave us two iconic pop culture phenomenons. 1973 saw the debut of KISS and 1974 brought us Hello Kitty. Two years ago, the two joined forces in an agreement between the group and the Japanese company Sanrio.

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Eric Clapton Performs Fifty Years Further On Up The Road In Atlanta

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Eric Clapton is in the midst of his Fifty Years Further On Up the Road tour celebrating his 50th year in the business, bringing the show to Gwinnett Arena in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday night.

Tagged as: 1970s, blues, Chris Stainton, Cream, Derek and the Dominos, Doyle Bramhall II, Eric Clapton, Greg Leisz, Joe Cocker, Michelle John, Paul Carrack, rock, Sharon White, Slowhand, Steve Jordan, U.K., Willie Weeks

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Michelle Shocked Protests Outside Cancelled Club

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Michelle Shocked took her strange behavior of the last few weeks to a new level Thursday night, protesting the cancellation of her show at a Santa Cruz club after anti-gay comments during a San Francisco performance.

Tagged as: 1990s, Alt.Folk, Beaver Fever and the Frootie Flavors, folk, Michelle Shocked, Moe's Alley, U.S.A.

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Jimmy Savile, BBC, entertainer, Noise11, photo

BBC Producer Says Operation Yewtree Is Arresting “The Wrong People”

by Paul Cashmere

Former BBC producer Wilfred De’ath says that Operation Yewtree, the operation set-up to bring child sex offenders tied to Jimmy Savile to justice, is “arresting the wrong people”.

Tagged as: Freddie Starr, Gary Glitter, Jim Davidson, Jimmy Savile, Rolf Harris, Stuart Hall, UK, Wilfred De'ath

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Phil Ramone, producer, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Noise11, photo

Phil Ramone Died From Aneurysm

by Paul Cashmere

Phil Ramone, the producer to the superstars like Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Paul Simon and Billy Joel, died in a Manhattan hospital while being treated for an Aortic Aneurysm.

Tagged as: Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Chicago, Paul McCartney, Phil Ramone, producer, USA

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Peter Noble Announces The Boomerang Festival

by Paul Cashmere

Bluesfest director Peter Noble has announced the inaugural Boomerang Festival for October on the Bluesfest site.

Tagged as: Aboriginal, Australia, bluesfest, Boomerang, festival, live, Peter Noble

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Noble, Chugg And Potts Make Australia The Centre Of The Music Universe

by Paul Cashmere

Never before have so many major music names been in Australia at one time. Without question, Australia is the music centre of the universe right now and that is with thanks to three people … Peter Noble, Michael Chugg and Rob Potts.

Tagged as: Australia, Ben Harper, bluesfest, Bonnie Raitt, Chris Isaak, Counting Crows, Deni Blues B Roots, Festivals, Iggy & The Stooges, Jason Mraz, Joan Armatrading, Jon Anderson, live, Mavis Staples, Michael Chugg, Paul Simon, Peter Noble, Rob Potts, Robert Cray, Robert Plant, Rodriguez, Roger Hodgson, Rufus Wainwright, Steve Miller Band, Taj Mahal, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Blind Boys of Alabama, The Lumineers, Wanda Jackson, Wilco

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Bruce Springsteen And Jimmy Barnes Duet Again At Hanging Rock SETLIST

by Paul Cashmere

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band performed the second night at Hanging Rock, Victoria on Sunday night and once again Jimmy Barnes got up with The Boss.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Australia, Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, classic rock, E Street Band, Ewan McGregor, Frontier Touring, Hanging Rock, Jimmy Barnes, John Farnham, rock, USA

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David Bowie Five Short Films Exhibited In London

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is currently hosting an exhibition featuring items from the David Bowie Archive.

Tagged as: 00s, 70s, 80s, 90s, David Bowie

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Smokey Robinson Signs With Verve

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Smokey Robinson has been signed by the legendary Verve label by its chairman, David Foster, and is preparing his 29th career album in the form of a duets set.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, motown, pop, Smokey Robinson, soul, USA, Verve

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kd lang photo by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, photo

k.d.lang Named Greatest Canadian Singer Of All-Time

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The CBC has named their list of the 25 Greatest Canadian Singers Ever, topping the list with k.d. lang.

Tagged as: 00s, 80s, 90s, AC, Canada, kd lang

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Australian Entertainer In Hiding After Arrest

by Paul Cashmere

The unnamed 82-year old British based Australian entertainer who was arrested in child sex offences on Thursday has gone into hiding.

Tagged as: Freddie Starr, Gary Glitter, Jim Davidson, Jimmy Savile, Rolf Harris, Stuart Hall, UK

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Lime Cordiale Kicks Off Day Two Of Deni Blues and Roots Festival

by Paul Cashmere

Sydney’s Lime Cordiale has opened day two of the inaugural Deni Blues and Roots Festival in Deniliquin, New South Wales.

Tagged as: Bonnie Raitt, Chris Isaak, Deni Blues and Roots, Jimmy Cliff, Lime Cordiale, Santana, Status Quo, Steve Miller Band, Zac Brown Band

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Producer Phil Ramone Dead At Age 72

by Paul Cashmere

Phil Ramone, the producer of some of the greatest albums of the 20th Century, has died in New York after being admitted to a Manhattan hospital for surgery.

Tagged as: Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Chicago, Paul McCartney, Phil Ramone, producer, production, USA

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Justin Timberlake The 20/20 Experience, Noise11, Photo

Justin Timberlake Stays On Top Of ARIA Albums

by Gavin Ryan

Breaking the eight week running one-week-at-the-top for number one albums by staying at the top for a second week is Justin Timberlake’s “The 20/20 Experience”, beating the one week his previous album stayed at the top back in 2006.

Tagged as: 00s, ARIA, Australia, charts, Justin Timberlae, pop, The 20/20 Experience, USA

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Passenger Knocks Macklemore And Ryan Lewis From Top Of ARIA Chart

by Gavin Ryan

Current tourist Passenger scores his eighth international number one placement by moving up one spot to the top of the ARIA Singles Chart with his hit “Let Her Go”.

Tagged as: ARIA, Gavin Ryan, Macklemore, Passenger, Ryan Lewis

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Bruce Springsteen, Rod Laver Arena, 2013, Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Jimmy Barnes Joins Bruce Springsteen At Hanging Rock SETLIST

by Paul Cashmere

Jimmy Barnes joined Bruce Springsteen on stage at the first of two shows at Hanging Rock, Victoria this weekend.

Tagged as: Australia, Bruce Springsteen, classic rock, Hanging Rock, Jimmy Barnes, The E Street Band, USA

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Bonnie Raitt, Deni Blues & Roots Festival, Noise11, Ros O'Gorman, Photo

Bonnie Raitt Was Deni Blues And Roots Day One Highlight

by Paul Cashmere

The first day of the first ever Deni Blues and Roots Festival has officially been declared a success with Bonnie Raitt turning in a stunning set for her first ever trip into inland Australia.

Tagged as: Bonnie Raitt, Chris Isaak, Deni Blues and Roots, festival, live, Santana, Zac Brown Band

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Zac Brown Band Debut New Song At Deni Blues & Roots Festival

by Paul Cashmere

The Zac Brown Band debuted a brand new song called ‘New Day’ at the inaugural Deni Blues and Roots Festival this weekend.

Tagged as: Australia, blues, Bonnie Raitt, Chris Isaak, Deni Blues & Roots Festival, Deniliquin, festival, Jason Mraz, live, roots, Santana, Status Quo, Steve Miller Band, Tony Joe White, Zac Brown Band

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Howlin’ Steam Train Become First Band Ever To Play Deni Blues and Roots Festival

by Paul Cashmere

Howlin’ Steam Train can officially lay claim to being the first band ever to perform at the Deni Blues and Roots Festival. In fact they have.

Tagged as: Bonnie Raitt, Chris Isaak, Deni Blues & Roots Festival, Deniliquin, Howlin' Steam Train, Jason Mraz, Santana, Status Quo, Steve Miller Band, Tony Joe White, Zac Brown Band

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82-Year Old Australian Arrested For Child Sex Crimes Still Not Named

by Paul Cashmere

The 82-year old Australian entertainer arrested for child sex offences in London has still not been named for legal reasons although social media sites and posts are constantly referring to a household name originally from Perth.

Tagged as: Freddie Starr, Gary Glitter, Jim Davidson, Jimmy Savile, Rolf Harris, Stuart Hall, UK

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Hoodoo Gurus Cancel Adelaide Dig It Up

by Paul Cashmere

The Hoodoo Gurus Dig It Up for Adelaide has been cancelled.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, alternative, Australia, Blue Oyster Cult, classic rock, Dig It Up, Hoodoo Gurus, live, rock

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Deni Blues & Roots Festival Draws Thousands To Deniliquin

by Paul Cashmere

About 12,000 music fans are expected to descend on the NSW border town of Deniliquin for the inaugural Deni Blues & Roots Festival this weekend.

Tagged as: Australia, blues, Bonnie Raitt, Chris Isaak, Deni Blues & Roots Festival, Deniliquin, festival, Jason Mraz, live, rock, roots, Santana, Status Quo, Steve Miller Band, Tony Joe White, Zac Brown Band

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R.I.P. Hugh McCracken, Renowned Session Guitarist

by Paul Cashmere

Renowned session musician, guitarist Hugh McCracken has lost his battle with Leukemia.

Tagged as: guitar, Hugh McCracken, John Lennon, Marie Gabrielle, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, sessions, USA

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Charlie Watts, The Rolling Stones (photo by Ros O'Gorman)

Rolling Stones Tour Announcement Due Next Week

by Paul Cashmere

The Rolling Stones will announce their 50th anniversary world tour on April 3.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Ben Waters, Charlie Watts, classic rock, James McCartney, Paul McCartney, rock, Ron Wood, The Rolling Stones, UK

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Bernie Nolan Goes Home After Being Told Cancer Is Incurable

by Karen Freedman

Bernie Nolan has moved back to her family home in Surrey, England to live out her final days as she succumbs to the cancer which has spread to her brain, bones, liver and lungs.

Tagged as: 1980s, Bernie Nolan, cancer, Coleen Nolan, girlgroup, Ireland, Linda Nolan, Maureen Nolan, Nolan Sisters, pop, The Nolans, U.K.

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The Bluesfest Sunflower with inventor Dr Barry Hill (left) and student Dylan Blackman, Noise11, photo

Bluesfest Unveils Solar Powered Performance Stage

by Paul Cashmere

The Bluesfest music festival at Byron Bay has unveiled its new Lotus Palace solar powered performance stage.

Tagged as: Australia, Barry Hill, bluesfest, festival, live, Lotus, Peter Noble, Solar Panel, Sunflower

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High Profile Australian Entertainer Arrested For Sex Crimes

by Paul Cashmere

London Police have confirmed that they have arrested an “82-year old high-profile Australian entertainer” in their continuing investigation into sexual abuse of children related to the late Jimmy Savile.

Tagged as: Freddie Starr, Gary Glitter, Jim Davidson, Jimmy Savile, Rolf Harris, Stuart Hall, UK

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