60s

Baz Luhrmann Still Plans To Release The Britney Spears Elvis Presley Mash-Up

by Music-News.com

Baz Luhrmann is hoping to release a much-loved mash-up of Elvis Presley’s ‘Viva Las Vegas’ and Britney Spears’ ‘Toxic’.

Tagged as: 00s, 50s, 60s, Baz Luhrmann, Britney Spears, Elvis, Elvis Presley, pop, USA

Read the full article →

Giles Martin Has Used Peter Jackson’s AI Technology To De-Mix Revolver

by Paul Cashmere

Giles Martin has revealed that he used Peter Jackson’s Artifical Intelligence developed for the ‘Get Back’ documentary to “demix” and then remix ‘Revolver’ for the upcoming Beatles box set.

Tagged as: 60s, Giles Martin, Peter Jackson, pop, Revolver, rock, The Beatles, UK

Read the full article →

Stevie Nicks ADOTG at Rochford Winery on Saturday 18 November 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Stevie Nicks Releases Cover of Stephen Stills ‘For What Its Worth’

by Paul Cashmere

Stevie Nicks has released a cover of the Stephen Stills’ Buffalo Springfield classic ‘For What Its Worth’ this Friday.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Buffalo Springfield, For What Its Worth, rock, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, USA

Read the full article →

Update on the Health of John Farnham 22 September 2022

by Paul Cashmere

The family of John Farnham has issued a further update on John’s health.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, John Farnham, pop

Read the full article →

Louis Armstrong "Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule"

Louis Armstrong First Ever Christmas Album To Be Released

by Paul Cashmere

For the first time ever a Louis Armstrong Christmas album will be released.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, Christmas, jazz, Louis Armstrong, Louis Wishes You A Cool Yule, USA

Read the full article →

Ramsey Lewis Who Performed ‘The In Crowd’ Dies Age 87

by Paul Cashmere

Ramsey Lewis, the jazz musician who had a pop hit with ‘The In Crowd’ in 1965, has died at age 87.

Tagged as: 60s, jazz, Ramsey Lewis Trio, USA

Read the full article →

Vanilla Fudge To Release Led Zeppelin Covers Album ‘Vanilla Zeppelin’

by Paul Cashmere

Vanilla Fudge will pay tribute to Led Zeppelin with the 12 track ‘Vanilla Zeppelin’ album coming at the end of September.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Led Zeppelin, rock, USA, Vanilla Fudge

Read the full article →

The FBI Kept A File On Aretha Franklin and the Monkees

by Paul Cashmere

The FBI kept a file on the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin suggesting they considered her a threat and referred to some of her shows as “communist infiltration events” including one for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).

Tagged as: 60s, Aretha Franklin, pop, soul, The FBI, The Monkees, USA

Read the full article →

The Seekers ‘Carry Me’ Tops iTunes Chart

by Paul Cashmere

In a fitting tribute to the legendary Judith Durham, ‘Carry Me’, the new and final song for The Seekers, has reached number one on Australia’s iTunes chart.

Tagged as: 60s, Australia, Carry Me, folk, Judith Durham, pop, The Seekers

Read the full article →

Apple Reveal The Beatles ‘Revolver’ Details After Ringo Starr Slip Up

by Paul Cashmere

The Beatles’ Apple Records have been quick to respond with an official ‘Revolver’ announcement after Noise11 yesterday discovered Ringo Starr’s apparent slip-up when he accidentally leaked the Revolver tracklisting in a video.

Tagged as: 60s, Revolver, Ringo Starr, rock, The Beatles, UK

Read the full article →

Ian Gillan To Perform Deep Purple With Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

by Paul Cashmere

Ian Gillan will perform a special show of his Deep Purple classics with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra in November.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Deep Purple, Ian Gillan, metal, Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, rock

Read the full article →

Ringo Starr Slips Out Details of the New The Beatles ‘Revolver’ Box Set

by Paul Cashmere

Ringo Starr has shown fans a finished box set of the upcoming new Beatles box ‘Revolver’ and inadvertently leaked the tracklisting.

Tagged as: 60s, Revolver, Ringo Starr, rock, The Beatles, UK

Read the full article →

The Seekers Release Final Song ‘Carry Me’ To Honour Judith Durham

by Paul Cashmere

The Seekers have paid a tribute to their late lead singer Judith Durham with the release of a new song ‘Carry Me’ making it a final musical statement from the band.

Tagged as: 60s, Athol Guy, Australia, Bruce Woodley, folk, Judith Durham, Keith Potger, pop, The Seekers

Read the full article →

Cliff Richard, Hamer Hall, Photo Ros O'Gorman, Noise11

Cliff Richard Has A Christmas Album Coming

by Music-News.com

Sir Cliff Richard is releasing his first Christmas album in almost 20 years.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, Christmas, Cliff Richard, pop, UK

Read the full article →

John Lennon Mother’s House For Sale In Liverpool

by Paul Cashmere

The house John Lennon’s mother Cynthia lived in in Liverpool is for sale.

Tagged as: 60s, John Lennon, Julia Lennon, Liverpool The Beatles

Read the full article →

Update on the Health of John Farnham

by Paul Cashmere

The family of John Farnham has issued another update on the condition of John.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, contemporary, Jill Farnham, John Farnham, pop

Read the full article →

Judith Durham photo by Ros OGorman, noise11

Judith Durham State Memorial Set For 6 September

by Paul Cashmere

The State Memorial for the late Judith Durham, the legendary lead singer of The Seekers, will be held on 6 September 2022 at Hamer Hall, Melbourne.

Tagged as: 60s, Australia, folk, Judith Durham, pop, The Seekers

Read the full article →

The Beatles ‘Revolver’ Will Be The Next Expanded Box Set

by Paul Cashmere

The Beatles ‘Revolver’ will be the next Beatles album to receive the extended box set treatment.

Tagged as: 60s, Revolver, rock, The Beatles, UK

Read the full article →

Joni Mitchell Receives Doctorate From Berkeley

by Paul Cashmere

Joni Mitchell has accepted an honorary doctorate degree from the Berklee College of Music.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Canada, contemporary, folk, jazz, Joni Mitchell, USA

Read the full article →

Eric Clapton Took Issue With Ozzy Osbourne Lyric

by Music-News.com

Ozzy Osbourne attempted to change a lyric to his new song ‘One Of Those Days’ after Eric Clapton took issue with what he thought was an anti-Jesus stance.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Eric Clapton, Ozzy Osbourne, rock, UK

Read the full article →

Peter Jackson Says Disney Won’t Release Extend The Beatles ‘Get Back’ Edition

by Paul Cashmere

Sir Peter Jackson, director of The Beatles’ recent ‘Get Back’ doco, says Disney cannot be convinced that an extended version is worth releasing.

Tagged as: 60s, Disney, Get Back, Peter Jackson, rock, The Beatles, UK

Read the full article →

The Farnham Family celebrating Jill & John's 45th wedding anniversary in 2018 Jill, James, Rob and John Farnham

Update On The Condition of John Farnham Following Cancer Operation

by Paul Cashmere

Jill Farnham, wife of Australian music icon John Farnham, has updated fans on the condition of her husband after his surgery for cancer on Monday.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, contemporary, Jill Farnham, John Farnham, pop

Read the full article →

John Farnham Admitted To Hospital For Cancer Treatment

by Paul Cashmere

Australian music legend John Farnham has been diagnosed with cancer and has been admitted to hospital in Melbourne for treatment.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, contemporary, John Farnham, pop

Read the full article →

Joni Mitchell Pops To Record New Music Again

by Music-News.com

Joni Mitchell’s ex-husband Larry Klein says the veteran singer is hoping to return to the studio to record new music.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Canada, contemporary, folk, jazz, Joni Mitchell, USA

Read the full article →

Tom Springfield Dies At Age 88

by Paul Cashmere

Songwriter Tom Springfield, the brother of Dusty Springfield and writer of many of The Seekers hits, has died at age 88.

Tagged as: 60s, Dusty Springfield, folk, The Seekers, The Springfields, Tom Springfield, UK

Read the full article →

Macon Georgia To Celebrate 81st Birthday Of Otis Redding

by Paul Cashmere

On September 9 Otis Redding would have turned 81. On the weekend of 8 and 9 September, the City of Macon, Georgia will celebrate the legacy of the legendary soul singer.

Tagged as: 60s, Otis Redding, soul, USA

Read the full article →

The Seekers Return To The ARIA Chart

by Paul Cashmere

The Seekers albums and singles have returned to the ARIA chart following the passing of singer Judith Durham on 5 August.

Tagged as: 60s, Australia, Daniel Andrews, folk, Judith Durham, state funeral, The Seekers, Victoria

Read the full article →

Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples To Play Bluesfest Dates In 2023

by Paul Cashmere

Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples will play dates together in Sydney and Melbourne for Bluesfest Touring in April as well as the Bluesfest Festival in Byron Bay.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, blues, bluesfest, Bonnie Raitt, Mavis Staples, music festival, USA

Read the full article →

Olivia Newton-John - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Olivia Newton-John And Judith Durham Dominate iTunes Chart

by Paul Cashmere

Fans of Olivia Newton-John and Judith Durham are mourning their loss listening to their music with Olivia and Judith dominating the iTunes chart in Australia today.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, Judith Durham, Olivia Newton-John, pop, The Seekers

Read the full article →