Stevie Wonder

Spotify Registers Major Increases For Grammy Performers

by Paul Cashmere

Spotify plays in the 24 hours following the Grammy Awards have registered huge increases for the performers.

Tagged as: Chicago, Grammy Awards, Metallica, Spotify, Stevie Wonder

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Metallica, Stevie Wonder, Nile Rodgers To Perform At Grammy Awards

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Metallica, Stevie Wonder and Nile Rodgers will be paired with recent artists for the 56th Grammy Awards in LA later this month.

Tagged as: Grammy Awards, Metallica, Nile Rodgers, Stevie Wonder

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Drummer Ricky Lawson Dies

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Ricky Lawson, the session drummer and recording artist who has recorded with Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, died on Monday after suffering a brain aneurysm ten days earlier.

Tagged as: Michael Jackson, Ricky Lawson, Stevie Wonder

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Richie Sambora Open To Bon Jovi Reunion

by Paul Cashmere

Richie Sambora is maintaining that his departure from the Bon Jovi tour earlier this year was not because of a disagreement with the band but all about family.

Tagged as: Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Stevie Wonder

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Stevie Wonder To Perform Complete Songs In The Key Of Life

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Stevie Wonder will join a long list of artists who have started doing entire performances of their classic albums when he sings the complete Songs in the Key of Life.

Tagged as: Songs In The Key Of Life, Stevie Wonder

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Stevie Wonder To Release Two Albums In 2014

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Five years ago, Stevie Wonder told reporters about three new projects on which he was working. Since that time, none of them have been released and it appears that two are dead with one still in the works.

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Lorde Becomes Youngest Artist Since Tiffany To Top US Chart

by Paul Cashmere

New Zealand artist Lorde has become the youngest artist since Tiffany in 1987 to top the US chart.

Tagged as: Lorde, Royals, Stevie Wonder, Tiffany

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Evermore Take Part For Australia In Global Poverty Project

by Paul Cashmere

Evermore have contributed to the Global Poverty Project with the song ‘One Love’ and will perform at the Golden Citizen Festival from Melbourne in September.

Tagged as: Alicia Keys, Evermore, Global Citizens Festival, Hugh Evans, John Mayer, Kings Of Leon, Make Poverty History, One Love, Stevie Wonder

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Jazz Great George Duke Dead At 67

by Paul Cashmere

Grammy Award winning jazz artist George Duke has died after battling leukemia. He was 67-years old.

Tagged as: George Duke, jazz, Michael Jackson, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder

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Ted Nugent Calls Stevie Wonder Brain Dead

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Ted Nugent has become the poster boy for outrageous commentary over the last few years and he kept up that “honor” in a couple of recent interviews.

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Stevie Wonder Makes A Stand Against State Of Florida

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

In the wake of the Trayvon Martin verdict in Florida, Stevie Wonder has made the decision to avoid Florida and all other “Stand Your Ground” states until the laws are changed.

Tagged as: 1970s, 2010s, motown, soul, Stevie Wonder, Trayvon Martin, U.S.A.

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The Wailers To Perform Greatest Hits Concerts In The UK

by Music-News.com

Legendary reggae artists, The Wailers, once again invade the U.K in September and October 2013, bringing with them their highly celebrated and anticipated Legend tour, in which the band will perform the iconic album live on stage in its entirety.

Tagged as: 1970s, 201s, Alpha Blondy, Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, Burning Spear, Carlos Santana, Jamaica, Kenny Chesney, Lee Perry, Peter Tosh, reggae, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Stone Roses, The Fugees, The Wailers, Upsetters

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Paul McCartney Elton John And Brian May In Lead For Super Group Wishlist Vote

by Music-News.com

The UK has voted to form what would be the most powerful band in the world and opted for a range of wrinkly rockers, including Sir Elton John, Phil Collins and Sir Paul McCartney, ahead of a host of musical greats and forcing One Direction’s Harry Styles into the wings.

Tagged as: 2010s, Bono, Brian May, Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Gary Barlow, Harry Styles, Jimi Hendrix, John Entwistle, Karen Carpenter, Kate Bush, Keith Moon, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Mick Jagger, One Direction, Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, pop, Queen, Ringo Starr, rock, Stevie Nicks, Stevie Wonder, take That, The Who, U.K.

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Carole King To Receive Gershwin Prize

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Carole King will be presented with the Gershwin Prize on Wednesday night at the White House, part of a two night celebration of her music.

Tagged as: 2010s, Arturo Sandoval, Billy Joel, Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Carole King, Colbie Caillat, Emeli SAnde, Gian Marco, Gloria Estefan, James Taylor, Jesse McCartney, Louise Goffin, Michael Feinstein, Patti Austin, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, pop, rock, Shelby Lynne, Siedah Garrett, Stevie Wonder, The Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, Trisha Yearwood, U.S.A.

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Coolio Announces Australian Dates

by Paul Cashmere

Rapper Coolio will return to Australia in June. He will play dates in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Hobart on the upcoming tour.

Tagged as: 90s, Australian Tour, Coolio, rap, Stevie Wonder, USA

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Elton John And Bernie Taupin To Receive Songwriters Hall Of Fame Award

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The songwriting team of Elton John and Bernie Taupin are to be awarded the Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Tagged as: Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, Bernie Taupin, Billy Joel, Burt Bacharach, Carole King, Cy Coleman, Dolly Parton, Elton John, Hal David, Holland-Dozier-Holland, Holly Knight, JD Souther, Jerry Leiber, Jimmy Webb, Joe Perry, Johnny Mercer, Jule Styne, Kris Kristofferson, Mick Jones & Lou Gramm, Mike Stoller, Paul Anka, Paul Simon, Phil Collins, pop, rock, Sammy Cahn, Smokey Robinson, Songwriters Hall Of Fame Award, Stephen Sondheim, Steven Tyler, Stevie Wonder, Tony Hatch, U.K., U.S.A.

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Lionel Richie SXSW 2012 - Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Billboard Publish Top 50 “Love” Songs

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Billboard has published their take on the top 50 love songs of the last 55 years, but with a twist.

Tagged as: Billboard, Diana Ross, Foreigner, Huey Lewis, Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie, Minnie Ripperton, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Supremes

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KISS Celebrate Forty Years Of Live Shows

by Music-News.com

Yesterday (January 30) was the 40th anniversary of the first live performance of KISS who would go on to gather millions of adoring fans and almost as many detractors.

Tagged as: Ace Frehley, Bob Dylan, Eric Singer, Fleetwood Mac, Gene Simmons, Guns n Roses, Kiss, Metallica, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, Prince, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Tommy Thayer

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Stevie Wonder Donates $100,000 To Sick Girl

by Music-News.com

Stevie Wonder has given $100,000 to a little girl battling cancer, the same child to whom Charile Sheen had also recently donated.

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Carole King To Receive 2013 Gershwin Prize

by Music-News.com

Carole King will be the 2013 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

Tagged as: Aretha Franklin, Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Monkees, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder

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Stevie Wonder Cancels Israeli Concert

by Paul Cashmere

Stevie Wonder has pulled out of a fundraiser for the Israeli military this week on a United Nations recommendation.

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Dick Clark To Be Honoured At 40th American Music Awards

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

In 1973, Dick Clark created the American Music Awards, an alternative to the Grammys which was meant to be the choice of the people with all winners coming from a public vote (now in its sixth year on the internet).

Tagged as: Beethoven, Dick Clark, Larry Klein, Ryan Seacrest, Stevie Wonder, Tchaikovsky

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Stevie Wonder’s Surprise Duet with Eddie Murphy

by Claire Hennekam

Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler and Samuel L. Jackson were just some of the names that had already been announced as part of the line-up for Spike TV’s gala, Eddie Murphy: One Night Only, but everyone got a surprise near the end of the night when Stevie Wonder came out to perform, including doing a playful

Tagged as: Eddie Murphy, Stevie Wonder

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Elvis Presley Tops List Of UK Best-Selling Male Artist

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Official Chart Company in the U.K. are gearing up for next month’s 60th anniversary of their first published chart with countdowns of some of the biggest artists of the era.

Tagged as: Cliff Richard, David Bowie, Elton John, Elvis Presley, Eminem, George Michael, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder

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Macy Gray Records Talking Book As A ‘Love Letter’ To Stevie Wonder

by Music-News.com

Grammy-Award winning R&B/Soul singer-songwriter, Macy Gray, will be releasing a new album called “TALKING BOOK” on October 30th, 2012.

Tagged as: Hal Wilner, Jay Leno, John Cusack, Macy Gray, Matthew McConaughey, Metallica, Nicole Kidman, Stevie Wonder, Zac Efron

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Motown Great Frank Wilson Passes Away

by Music-News.com

One of Motown’s bright lights behind the scenes in the 1960’s, writer and producer Frank Wilson, passed away on Thursday from prostate cancer. He was 71.

Tagged as: Blood Sweat and Tears, Frank Wilson, Freda Payne, John Legend, Lenny Williams, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, motown, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, The Isley Brothers, the Supremes, The Temptations

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Plans For America’s Pop Music Hall Of Fame

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Cleveland has the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Tagged as: Andy Williams, Bee Gees, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Les Paul & Mary Ford, Monkees, Paul Anka, Pop Music Hall Of Fame, Stevie Wonder, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Carpenters

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Stevie Wonder Leads Host Of Acts To Perform At Obama Fundraiser

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

A group of artists will come out on October 7 at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theater to raise funds for the reelection of Barack Obama.

Tagged as: Earth Wind & Fire, Jennifer Hudson, Jon Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, Obama, Stevie Wonder

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Paul McCartney photo by Karen Freedman, Noise11, photo

Paul McCartney Releases Live Kisses DVD

by Music-News.com

November 12th will see the release of ‘Live Kisses’ ‘ a stunning 13-song film, directed by Jonas Ãkerlund, that captures the magic of an extraordinary evening in February of this year.

Tagged as: Abe Laboriel Jr, Diana Krall, Eagles, Eric Clapton, Joe Walsh, Johnny Depp, Live Kisses, Natalie Portman, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder

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Paul Simon To Perform At Star-Studded Charity Gig

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

For the last quarter century, Paul Simon has been quietly watching over a charity he founded with Dr. Irwin Redlener with the Children’s Health Fund.

Tagged as: Amy Grant, Children's Health Fund, James Taylor, Paul Simon, Steve Martin, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Tina Fey, Tom Hanks, Vince Gill

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