Christopher Cross

Christopher Cross Unable To Walk After Contracting COVID-19

Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Christopher Cross is unable to walk after complications following contracting COVD-19.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Christopher Cross, contemporary, USA

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Christopher Cross Confirms He Has COVID-19

by Paul Cashmere

Christopher Cross has confirmed he has COVID-19, calling it “the worst illness I have ever had”.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Christopher Cross, contemporary, USA

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Robin Thicke Covers Christopher Cross With Ron Burgundy

by Paul Cashmere

‘Blurred Lines’ popstar Robin Thicke has recorded a cover of the 1980 Christopher Cross hit ‘Ride Like The Wind’ with Will Ferrell’s newsreader character Ron Burgundy.

Tagged as: Anchorman 2, Christopher Cross, Robin Thicke

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Burt Bacharach Releases Six CD Career-Spanning Set

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Few songwriters have had the success that Burt Bacharach has had over the last 50 years. Along with songwriting partner Hal David, their music has scaled the pop, rock, R&B and country charts with music that has become a major part of the rock era songbook.

Tagged as: 1960s, 2010s, Aretha Franklin, Burt Bacharach, Carole Bayer Sager, Christopher Cross, Cilla Black, Dionne Warwick, Dusty Springfield, Engelbert Humperdinck, Gene Pitney, Gloria Gaynor, Hal David, Hollies, Isaac Hayes, Mel Torme, Michael Jackson, pop, Sandie Shaw, Sybil, The Marvelettes

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Elton John Finds Replacement Bassist

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

After the death in mid-August of Bob Birch, the long-time bass player for the Elton John Band, a search was started for a replacement.

Tagged as: A-ha, Bob Birch, Brian Wilson, Captain And Tennille, Christopher Cross, Davey Johnstone, David Lee Roth, Elton John, Ink Spots, Joe Satriani, Kingston Trio, Matt Bissonette, Maynard Ferguson, Sheena Easton

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a-ha Cancel Japanese Tour Due To Coronavirus Fears

a-ha is the latest act to cancel touring plans because of Coronavirus fears.

March 8, 2020

a-ha at A Day On The Green 2020 photo by Serge Thomann

a-ha and Rick Astley, Melbourne, 23 February 2020 #REVIEW

There are some people who think a-ha and Rick Astley are one-hit-wonders. Those misguided folk not only missed out on some brilliant pop tunes, they presumably weren't at a-ha and Rick Astley's Melbourne joint shows last weekend.

February 25, 2020

Rick Astley Adds Australian Flavour With INXS Cover For Aussie Tour

Rick Astley has been performing INXS ‘New Sensation’ as part of his Australian tour with A-ha.

February 24, 2020

Paul Waaktaar-Savoy of A-ha Hasn’t Formed An Opinion of Billie Eilish’s Bond Song Yet

Paul Waaktaar-Savoy of A-ha says he has only heard Billy Eilish’s new Bond theme ‘No Time To Die’ once and really hasn’t formed an opinion of it yet.

February 21, 2020

a-ha and Rick Astley to play A Day On The Green

a-ha will return to Australia for the first time in 34 years for shows for A Day On The Green in February and they are bringing along Rick Astley for all shows.

July 17, 2019