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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2013
Written by admin on April 19, 2013 – 9:41 pm -The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2013 last night at a ceremony at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. The new inductees are Rush, Heart, Randy Newman, Public Enemy, Donna Summer and Albert King. Donna Summer’s induction was posthumous, following her sad death last year. Albert King passed away in 1992.
Tags: Albert King, Donna Summer, Heart, Lou Adler, Public Enemy, Quincy Jones, Randy Newman, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rush
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Rush, Heart and Donna Summer among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees
Written by admin on December 11, 2012 – 10:38 pm -The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced that its 2013 inductees will be: Rush, Heart, Randy Newman, Public Enemy, Donna Summer and Albert King.
Veteran record executive, Lou Adler, and producer-arranger-composer-conductor, Quincy Jones, will receive the Ahmet Ertegun Award for non-performers.
Tags: Albert King, Donna Summer, Heart, Lou Adler, Public Enemy, Quincy Jones, Randy Newman, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2013 inductees, Rush
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“Soul Train” creator, Don Cornelius, found dead
Written by admin on February 2, 2012 – 9:29 am -Don Cornelius, the creator of long-running music show “Soul Train,” was found dead yesterday at his home in Sherman Oaks, California. The 75-year-old’s body was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to police.
CBS report on Don Cornelius death
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Song of the Week #78 – “Thriller”
Written by admin on October 31, 2011 – 10:09 am - |
We celebrate Halloween on Classic Pop Icons by selecting Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” as Song of the Week. |
Tags: Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson Thriller, Quincy Jones, Thriller
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Clapton, The Who and B.B. King feature in new Icon series
Written by admin on March 23, 2011 – 7:20 am -The Who, Eric Clapton, B.B. King and Joe Cocker are among the artists featured in Universal Music Enterprises latest set of Icon releases.
There are single disc and expanded two-disc releases for:
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B.B. King – the King of the Blues’ best known hits are featured on both the single and double-CD editions, including “The Thrill Is Gone.” There are also live tracks and duets with Robert Cray and Bobby Bland. Pre-order single CD or double CD |
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Eric Clapton – the single-CD edition focuses on the Derek & The Dominos era and the hits that sparked “Clapton Is God” graffiti. The double-CD adds tracks from Cream, Blind Faith and more. Pre-order single CD or double CD |
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The Who – whether opting for the single disc hitfest or more in-depth double CD, there’s plenty to enjoy from these classic rockers. Pre-order single CD or double CD. |
Tags: BB King, Cat Stevens, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Quincy Jones, The Who
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