Posts Tagged ‘Michael Jackson’
What was number one on this date in history?
Written by admin on April 28, 2010 – 10:22 pm -As a totally random exercise, I decided to look up what songs were number one on the US pop charts on this date in history (April 28.) What I found were some of the most memorable hits of all time, including classics by Elvis, the Beatles, the Bee Gees and the Jackson 5. I’ve picked 10 of the best to share with you.
Tags: Blondie, Del Shannon, Elvis Presley, jackson 5, Joan Jett, Michael Jackson, Roberta Flack, The Beatles, The Bee Gees
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Record breaking music deal for Michael Jackson
Written by admin on March 16, 2010 – 5:41 pm -Michael Jackson’s estate has signed what is claimed to be the most lucrative record deal of all time with Sony Corp. The estate will receive up to $250 million for 10 albums over seven years.
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The deal is expected to cover an album of previously unreleased songs due for release by the end of 2010, a collection of remixes and expanded reissues of his classic albums, including “Off the Wall” and “Bad.” |
Tags: Man in the Mirror, Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson record deal
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Classic Elvis Presley jacket up for auction
Written by admin on March 4, 2010 – 11:57 am -An iconic red suede jacket worn by Elvis Presley in the 1950s is one of 578 items featured in an online Rock ‘N’ Roll auction from GOTTA HAVE IT® Collectibles .
The auction features original 45s, movie posters, rare photographs, handwritten lyric sheets, signed memorabilia, and jewellery and clothing worn by some of the greats of popular music, including Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, James Brown and many more.
Tags: auction, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, The Beatles
Posted in 60s pop, American Rock, Auctions, Elvis, Rock 'n' roll, The Beatles | 1 Comment »
Grammys for Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young
Written by admin on January 31, 2010 – 11:45 am -Neil Young won his first-ever Grammy and Springsteen won his 20th at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards ceremony tonight (31 January). The biggest winner was Beyonce who took away a record six Grammys, including song of the year for “Single Ladies.”
Young won the Grammy for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package for ‘Neil Young Archives Vol. 1 (1963-1972),’ and he shared the award with his co-art directors Gary Burden and Jenice Heo.
Tags: Bruce Springsteen, Grammys, Michael Jackson, Neil Young
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Michael Jackson dies aged 50
Written by admin on June 25, 2009 – 5:19 pm - |
Pop megastar Michael Jackson sadly died in Los Angeles this afternoon after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home. He was taken to UCLA Medical Center, but efforts to revive him failed. |
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