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British music showcased at the London 2012 Olympic closing ceremony
Written by admin on August 13, 2012 – 9:44 am -The London 2012 Olympics ended with an inspiring and entertaining closing ceremony last night.
The 80,000 strong crowd was treated to a procession by the Olympians who had made the last 16 days so successful, and performances from the great and good of British pop, including Madness, the Kaiser Chiefs, Jessie J, Take That, Ray Davies, and The Who.
Tags: A Symphony of Music - Olympic Closing Ceremony, George Michael, Isles of Wonder - Olympic Opening Ceremony, Madness, Pet Shop Boys, ray davies, Take That, the Spice Girls, The Who, The Who Olympic Closing Ceremony, The Who Olympics
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The Monkees announce US tour
Written by admin on August 8, 2012 – 4:37 pm -The surviving members of the Monkees are hitting the road for a 12-date US tour in November.
This will be the first time that Mike Nesmith, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork have played together since 1997, and the band’s first live performance since Davy Jones’ sad death in February.
Tags: Micky Dolenz, Mike Nesmith, Peter Tork, The Monkees, The Monkees tour
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The Who announce Quadrophenia tour
Written by admin on July 18, 2012 – 7:02 pm - |
The Who have announced a 36-date North American tour where they will perform their 1973 rock opera “Quadrophenia” in full, along with a selection of other classic tracks. |
Tags: Pete Townshend, Quadrophenia, Quadrophenia tour, Roger Daltrey, The Who
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Hard Rock Calling – round up
Written by admin on July 16, 2012 – 7:19 pm -Paul Simon closed another highly successful Hard Rock Calling festival in London’s Hyde Park yesterday (July 15).
Simon entertained the crowd with nearly three hours of classic songs spanning his Simon and Garfunkel and solo careers. The 70-year-old’s set included a complete run through of his 1986 album “Graceland,” with trumpet player Hugh Masekela and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the South African male choir who appeared on the original album.
Tags: Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Hard Rock Calling, Hard Rock Calling Festival, Iggy Pop, John Fogerty, Paul Simon, Soundgarden, Tom Morello
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Farm Aid 2012 benefit concert
Written by admin on July 9, 2012 – 1:33 pm -| This year’s Farm Aid benefit concert will take place at Hersheypark Stadium, Hershey, Pennsylvania on Saturday, September 22. Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews will be joined by Tim Reynolds, Jack Johnson, ALO, Pegi Young & The Survivors, and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real. |
Tags: Dave Matthews, Farm Aid, Jack Johnson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Willie Nelson
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