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Postcard Jimi Hendrix Sent to His Father in 1966 Mentions Two Milestone Events
At the time, it was just a struggling musician updating his father on recent activities via the mail.
More than 40 years later, as we read today on Letters of Note, a postcard Jimi Hendrix sent to his dad can be considered a historical document due to the guitarist pointing out two developments that are among the most significant events in his solo career.
AC/DC Singer Brian Johnson’s Wrist Surgery Forces Him to Call Off Speaking Tour
He could probably just use a microphone stand. But then again, that's not what AC/DC fans have come to expect when they see singer Brian Johnson stalking a stage.
So with wrist surgery now on his itinerary for February, Johnson has decided to call off his previously planned 10-date solo tour taking place that same month in support of his book 'Rockers and Rollers: A Full-Throttle Memoir.'
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Robert Plant, Alfie Boe ‘Song to the Siren’ Clip Debuts
He sings just one line, and he doesn't even appear onscreen. But former Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant certainly makes his presence felt in the video for English opera star Alfie Boe's new version of the Tim Buckley tune 'Song to the Siren.'
Tom Petty’s ‘Don’t Come Around Here No More’ Used in Trailers for Cameron Crowe’s ‘We Bought a Zoo’
When it comes to the music in his movies, director Cameron Crowe is very particular about his selections. Anything less would be out of character from the former Rolling Stone writer and the maker of 1992's 'Singles' and 2000's 'Almost Famous.'
A common theme in some of Crowe's films has been music by Tom Petty. That trend continues with a pair of trailers for 'We Bought a Zoo,' which includes a t
Paul Simon Concert From Recent U.S. Club Tour to Air on PBS
Maybe the only thing better than a legendary artist performing at a small club in his hometown is when the show marks the end of a tour. That criteria applies to 'Paul Simon: Live at Webster Hall New York,' a concert special airing on PBS stations starting Dec. 3.
Loverboy’s ‘Working for the Weekend’ Fuels New Toyota Camry Commercial
For close to 30 years, the Loverboy hit 'Working for the Weekend' has been a motivator for the nine-to-five labor force about the possibilities that exist away from job on their two days off.
The song, from their 1981 album 'Get Lucky,' inspires in a different way as part of a new TV commercial for the "reinvented" 2012 Toyota Camry starring NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, who typically makes
New Queen Album With Unreleased Freddie Mercury Material in the Works
It's been 16 years since the release of Queen's 'Made in Heaven,' the British rock band's last studio album of new material featuring lead singer Freddie Mercury, who died in November 1991.
But there is still some unreleased Mercury material in the Queen vaults, according to guitarist Brian May, who says he and drummer Roger Taylor are sifting through what remains of the classic lineup's demo reco
Bad Company Singer Paul Rodgers’ Vocals Spice Up His Canadian Citizenship Ceremony
Anybody who has heard Paul Rodgers' work with Free, Bad Company, The Firm and Queen knows he has a powerful voice and can stand alone as a singer.
John Fogerty on Creedence Clearwater Revival Reunion: ‘If Someone Started Talking, I’d Sit Down Long Enough to Listen’
As John Fogerty gears up to perform entire classic Creedence Clearwater Revival albums from start to finish at select solo concerts in November, he continues to ponder the possibility of someday reuniting with surviving CCR members Stu Cook and Doug Clifford.
William Shatner Sings Praises of Former Ozzy Osbourne Guitarist Zakk Wylde
As Capt. James T. Kirk on TV's 'Star Trek,' William Shatner was accustomed to exploring strange new worlds. And as an occasional recording artist, the veteran actor likes to do the same. But even by Shatner's unique standards, he really outdoes himself on his new, guest-filled double album 'Seeking Major Tom,' which includes hard-hitting material originally done by Black Sabbath and Deep Purple.
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