Archive for the ‘American Rock’ Category
Jerry Lee Lewis bandmate, B.B. Cunningham, shot dead in Memphis
Written by admin on October 15, 2012 – 7:12 pm -B.B. Cunningham was shot dead in Memphis at the weekend. The long-time member of Jerry Lee Lewis’ band was 70-years-old.
The keyboard player/bassist also worked as a security guard for an apartment complex and was shot when he went to investigate the sound of a gunshot in a neighbouring building. A 16-year-old male was also found dead at the scene.
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New releases update – October 2012
Written by admin on October 5, 2012 – 2:31 pm -The New Releases page has been updated to include music CD, DVD and Blu-ray releases for October.
Highlights for October include:
- Van Morrison’s new studio album “Born to Sing – No Plan B” (Oct 2)
- The Beatles’ “Magical Mystery Tour” on DVD, Blu-ray and deluxe box set (Oct 9)
- “The Doors – Live at the Bowl ’68” on DVD, Blu-ray and CD (Oct 22)
- Peter Gabriel’s “So” 25th anniversary edition in standard, deluxe and Immersion formats + DVD/Blu-ray documentaries on the album (Oct 22/23)
- Neil Young’s “Psychedelic Pill” (Oct 30)
- “Velvet Underground and Nico” 40th anniversary edition in standard, deluxe and super-deluxe formats editions (Oct 30)
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Song of the Week #125 – “Bad Moon Rising”
Written by admin on September 24, 2012 – 10:39 pm -| Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Bad Moon Rising” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.
“Bad Moon Rising” was released on single in April 1969, backed with the equally brilliant “Lodi”. Both tracks also featured on the album “Green River,” released four months later. |
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Preview songs from “The Doors – Live At The Bowl ’68”
Written by admin on September 24, 2012 – 8:51 am -| Eagle Rock Entertainment are releasing DVD and Blu-ray editions of “The Doors – Live At The Bowl ’68”. The footage has been restored from the original camera negatives and remixed and remastered using the original multi-track tapes. |
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New releases update – September 2012
Written by admin on September 6, 2012 – 10:01 am -The New Releases page has been updated to include music CD, DVD and Blu-ray releases for September.
Highlights for September include:
- Bob Dylan’s new album “Tempest” (Sep 11)
- “Michael Jackson Live at Wembley” DVD + 25th anniversary editions of Michael Jackson’s “Bad” (Sep 18)
- “Paul Simon – Live in New York City” on CD, DVD and Blu-rau (Sep 18)
- the Beach Boys greatest hits collection and 12 classic albums remastered (Sep 24 in the UK*)
- “Freddie Mercury – The Great Pretender” on DVD and Blu-ray (Sep 25)
- remastered editions of 12 more original Frank Zappa albums(Sep 25).
*Fans in North America will have to wait until October 9 for the Beach Boys releases, but pre-order links are provided on the New Releases page.
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