Posts Tagged ‘Ringo Starr’
“Listen to Me: Buddy Holly” – tribute album
Written by admin on August 28, 2011 – 6:25 pm -| Brian Wilson, Chris Isaak, Imelda May, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr and Jeff Lynne are among the artists covering classic Buddy Holly songs on a new tribute CD titled “Listen to Me: Buddy Holly.” |
Tags: Buddy Holly, Buddy Holly tribute album, Chris Isaak, Graham Nash, Imelda May, Jackson Browne, Jeff Lynne, Linda Ronstadt, Listen to Me Buddy Holly, Lou Reed, Patti Smith, Paul McCartney, Rave On Buddy Holly, Ringo Starr
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Concert for Bangladesh digital debut and movie stream
Written by admin on July 29, 2011 – 8:48 am - |
The Concert for Bangladesh made its exclusive digital debut on iTunes this week to mark the 40th anniversary of the event. |
Tags: Billy Preston, Bob Dylan, Concert for Bangladesh, Concert for Bangladesh download, Concert for Bangladesh on iTunes, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Leon Russell, Ravi Shankar, Ringo Starr
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Mojo awards for Ringo Starr and Brian Wilson
Written by admin on July 21, 2011 – 11:49 pm -Ringo Starr, Brian Wilson, Martha and the Vandellas, and Donovan were among the veteran artists to be recognised at the Glenfiddich Mojo Awards tonight.
The ceremony took place at the Brewery in east London.
Ringo was awarded the Icon award and took the opportunity to deny rumours that he would be reuniting with Paul McCartney at next year’s Olympic opening ceremony. Starr said that he would be touring in the US at the time.
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Michael Jackson’s Thriller jacket to be auctioned
Written by admin on June 8, 2011 – 6:56 pm -The red leather jacket worn by Michael Jackson in the classic Thriller video is expected to be the star lot in a two-day Music Icons auction later this month.
Tags: Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Julien's music icons auction, Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson's Thriller jacket, Ringo Starr
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Rolling Stones to appear at London Olympics?
Written by admin on May 3, 2011 – 6:01 pm -The Rolling Stones and Coldplay are among a number of top acts rumoured to be performing at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Oscar-winning, “Slumdog Millionaire” film director, Danny Boyle, is directing the opening ceremony, which seems to be shaping up to be a showcase for rock royalty. The Stones’ frontman, Sir Mick Jagger, has already been linked to the event with the rumour that he will perform as part of a British supergroup with Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and John Lydon.
Tags: Coldplay, Olympics opening ceremony, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, The Rolling Stones
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