Olivia Harrison in Hospital With Covid-19
The 72-year-old widow of George Harrison displayed a bit of humor, and indicated that she’s on the mend. George’s 1970 album is being celebrated this year
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Michael Fonfara, Keyboardist For Lou Reed and Foreigner, Dies
He appeared on nine of Reed’s albums and also performed on Foreigner’s 1981 smash “Urgent.” He was a 30+ year member of Canadian blues band Downchild
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Baseball Mourns Dodgers Icon Tommy Lasorda
He bled Dodger blue perhaps more than any other who wore the uniform. The last game that he witnessed: the team won the World Series
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John Fogerty Releases Moving New Song, ‘Weeping in the Promised Land’
The writer of “Fortunate Son” and “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” acknowledges the isolation, loss, division and hardship that were all too common in 2020
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Dr. Dre in ICU With Brain Aneurysm
The highly influential rapper, record producer, and label executive is also co-founder of Beats Electronics with record producer Jimmy Iovine
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Grammys Postpone 2021 Awards Due to Covid-19
The joint statement citing the “deteriorating situation in Los Angeles” was made by the Recording Academy and CBS during these “unprecedented times”
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Steve Forbert Tips His Hat to ‘The Father of Country Music,’ Jimmie Rodgers
The two Mississippi singer-songwriters share more in common than a birthplace. Forbert brings a contemporary, personal touch to these American classics.
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Jan 4, 2021: The Bizarre Announcement of the Death of ‘Bond Girl’ Tanya Roberts
News of the A View to a Kill actress’ passing began circulating one day earlier when her publicist prematurely announced her death
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Paul McCartney Leads Tributes to Gerry Marsden
“‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ and ‘Ferry Cross the Mersey’ remain in many people’s hearts as reminders of a joyful time in British music”
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Barry Gibb, Dolly Parton Sing ‘Words’ From New Bee Gees Songbook LP
Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook features collaborations with such artists as Olivia Newton-John, Sheryl Crow, and Jason Isbell
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