Tag "classic rock"
Matt ‘Guitar’ Murphy, of Blues Brothers Fame, Dead
He was already a professional musician for three decades by the time John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd cast him for their 1980 hit film.
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Supremes ‘Holland-Dozier-Holland’ Expanded Edition
The set includes 52 tracks, 28 of which are heard here for the first time, plus a live concert recording from 1967–the last featuring the original trio.
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Michael Jackson Street Naming in Detroit Canceled
The event, which would have unveiled the new Michael Jackson Avenue, was called off when family members complained they weren’t being honored too.
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John McElrath, Swingin’ Medallions Co-Founder, Dies
The group formed in South Carolina in 1962, as fans of R&B music. Their big hit was 1966’s “Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love),” which featured McElrath’s organ.
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Jim Morrison to Get Public Square—In Paris
The city must first get his family’s approval, and a location has yet to be determined, but the Doors singer is likely to be honored in the city where he died.
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‘The Ronnie Wood Show’ Coming to AXS TV
The Stones’ guitarist’s guests include Paul McCartney, Alice Cooper, Pattie Boyd, and his Faces bandmate Ian McLagan (now deceased)
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Jon Hiseman, Colosseum Drummer, Dies at 73
After a stint with John Mayall, he co-founded the prog-jazz-rock band and stayed with it through two incarnations. Hiseman succumbed to brain cancer.
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Bruce Springsteen on the Tony Awards: Watch
“This is deeply appreciated and thank you for making me feel so welcome on your block,” Springsteen said. “It’s been one of the most exciting things I’ve ever experienced.”
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Buzzy Linhart, Singer-Writer-Performer: Heart Attack
The artist has been hospitalized in California. According to new details posted to his Facebook page, he’s experienced a heart attack.
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‘Quadrophenia’ Film to Get 40th Anniversary Doc
The documentary will include new interviews with stars of the original film including Phil Daniels and Sting, as well as Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey.
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