According to ultimateclassicrock.com, Jerry “JI” Allison, a drummer who was best known for working alongside Buddy Holly in the band the Crickets, has passed away at the age of 82 years old. Holly’s official Facebook page confirmed the news in saying, “Our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Jerry ‘JI’ Allison, drummer in […]
Category: Oldies
Lou Reed’s 1965 Demo Of ‘Men Of Good Fortune Has Been Released
According to rttnews.com, Light in the Attic Records has shared a previously unreleased 1965 Lou Reed demo titled, “Men of Good Fortune,” from the upcoming record Word and Music, May 1965, that is set for release on September 16th. Words and Music 1965 is the first installment of the Lou Reed Archive Series. Even though […]
Elton John Spends Time Relaxing on Yacht South of France
According to regionalmedianews.com, Elton John was spotted spending time with his family on a yacht South of France. Daily Mail reported that Elton was spotted on the yacht along with his husband, David Furnish, and their two sons, Zachary and Elijah on Wednesday. Elton John’s tour will begin again on September 7th in Toronto, leaving […]
Dio’s Donington 83′, Donnington 87′ Set to Get Re-Released
According to rttnews.com, Niji Entertainment and BMG are set to re-release Ronnie James Dio’s live performances from the Donington Festival in the U.K., titled, Donington ’83 and Dio at Donington ’87, on September 23. Dio at Donington ’83 features Dio’s original lineup from the Holy Diver Tour, roughly three months after their first album released. […]
George Strait and Miranda Lambert Among Others to Join Billy Joe Shaver Tribute Album
According to tasteofcountry.com, Miranda Lambert, Willie Nelson and George Strait are amongst the names that are contributing to a Billy Joe Shaver Tribute album that is due to arrive on November 11th. The album will be titled, Live Forever: A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver, with the title track of the album being a collaboration […]
Dolly Parton and Carrie Underwood Both Nominees for 2022 GMA Dove Awards
According to rttnews.com, Carrie Underwood and Olly Parton are among the nominees for the 2022 GMA Dove Awards. With the both of them getting nominated for the Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year category. Carrie Underwood received the nomination, due to to her song “All Is Well,” from her latest special edition of her holiday […]
Eric Clapton Releases Vinyl Box Set
According to regionalmedianews.com, on September 30th, Eric Clapton will be releasing The Complete Reprise Studio Albums – Volume I, which is a vinyl box set containing remastered versions of his first six studio albums for the Reprise label. The collection contains 12 LP’s featuring 1983’s Money and Cigarettes on a single disc, as well as […]
Eagles Announce Brief U.S. Leg of Hotel California Tour in November
According to ultimateclassicrock.com, the Eagles have recently announced a brief U.S. leg of their Hotel California Tour in November following the same setup as the rest of their tour so far. The six dates start on November 15th in St. Louis and ends on November 25th in Forth Worth, Texas. Tickets for the shows will […]
Blondie Cancels One Show and Postpones Another
According to regionalmedianews.com, Blondie was supposed to perform on Wednesday night at the Paramount theater located in Huntington, New York, however, the show was postponed, “[o]ut of an abundance of caution due to a recent positive COVID test,” according to a post from the band’s social media accounts. The postponed show, has since been moved […]
Lamont Dozier Passes Away at The Age of 81 Years Old
According to ultimateclassicrock.com, Lamont Dozier, a Motown songwriting legend, has passed away at the age of 81 years old. He took part in hits by the Supremes, the Isley Brothers and Four Tops prior to returning to the top of the charts with Phil Collins later on. Dozier’s passing has been confirmed by his son, […]