Gary, Indiana, unlikely tourist spot with Michael Jackson hometown toursGARY, Indiana — Before there was the sprawling Neverland ranch in California, before he became a superstar with the best-selling album of all time, “Thriller,” a tiny house in the industrial city of Gary was home for Michael Jackson. All The President’s Poems: Shimon Peres’ admirers put his little-known poetry to musicTEL AVIV, Israel — Shimon Peres has been a prime minister and a peacemaker. Now he’s a poet. Seattle Opera revives its “Green Ring” cycle, a Wagnerian feast for eye and earSEATTLE — Like a towering fir tree that survives after the primeval forest around it has vanished, the Seattle Opera’s production of Wagner’s “Ring” cycle now stands alone as the only traditional depiction of the epic music drama on an American stage. Jim Dickinson, Memphis producer, musician and father of 2 North Mississippi Allstars, diesJACKSON, Miss. — Jim Dickinson, a musician and producer who helped shape the Memphis sound in a career that spanned more than four decades, died Saturday. He was 67. Les Paul, guitar player and innovator who paved the way for rock ‘n’ roll, dead at age 94NEW YORK — Musicians worldwide are paying tribute to Les Paul, the music icon whose solid-body electric guitar paved the way for rock ‘n’ roll. He died this week at age 94. Rashied Ali, free-jazz drummer who recorded with Coltrane in 1960s, dies in NYC at 76NEW YORK — Rashied Ali, a free-jazz drummer who backed John Coltrane and accompanied him in a duet album in the final months of the jazz master’s life, has died. He was 76. Musicans react to the death of Les PaulMusicians offer their thoughts on the death of Les Paul: Guitar legend Les Paul dies at age 94; innovator was a key force in creation of rock ‘n’ rollNEW YORK — Les Paul, the guitar virtuoso and inventor who revolutionized music and created rock ‘n’ roll as surely as Elvis Presley and the Beatles by developing the solid-body electric guitar and multitrack recording, died Thursday at age 94. Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 16-22Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 16-22: Late songwriter Cindy Walker leaves songs to Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumNASHVILLE, Tenn. — The late Texas songwriter Cindy Walker has left an unusual and generous gift to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum: Her catalog of about 500 songs, many of them pop and country classics. Alice in Chains taps Elton John to perform on tribute song to late lead singer Layne StaleyNEW YORK — Alice in Chains thought it would take a miracle to get Elton John to play on the band’s tribute record to their late lead singer, Layne Staley. But it only took a listen to the song to get the rock legend on board. Brooks & Dunn decides to ‘call it a day’ after 20 years of success; says hits CD will be last
Brooks & Dunn decides to ‘call it a day’ after 20 years of hits; says hits CD will be lastNASHVILLE, Tenn. —Brooks & Dunn are done. 11th annual Teen Choice Awards Winners
Aerosmith guitarist says current tour in question after Tyler fell off stage in SD concertSTURGIS, S.D. — Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry said Friday he doesn’t know if the band will keep its current tour going because of injuries lead singer Steven Tyler suffered when he fell off a stage. Barenboim’s Arab-Israeli orchestra gives concert for Jerusalem the ‘Arab cultural capital’GENEVA — Maestro Daniel Barenboim brought his troupe of young Arab and Israeli classical musicians to Geneva on Friday for a concert dedicated to the late Palestinian-American academic Edward Said and the contentious choice of Jerusalem as this year’s “Arab Cultural Capital.” Music Review: Canadian pop singer Anjulie delivers one of the year’s best albumsAnjulie, “Anjulie” (Hear Music/Monster Music) Crowd first thought Steven Tyler’s tumble was part of performance, singer taken to hospitalRAPID CITY, S.D. — Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler suffered head, neck and shoulder injuries in a tumble from the stage at a South Dakota show, a concert spokesman said Thursday, and the audience thought it was part of his hipshaking act until he didn’t get up. Jammin’ more than offensive linemen: Seahawks DT Craig Terrill rocks leading accomplished bandRENTON, Wash. — Craig Terrill has played in the Super Bowl. He’s made millions as a defensive tackle for the Seahawks. Breaking up is hard to do, but inspiring to write about for songwriter Charlie Robison
Former Motown singer Martha Reeves loses Detroit primary, says she’ll focus on music career
American rapper Lumidee makes video in Cuba as artists push cultural thawHAVANA — It’s well after midnight and the New Yorker is strutting down a crumbling sidewalk in impossibly high — red-sequined — heels, lip-syncing a few seconds of her rap while cameras roll for a music video. Sugarland fans in for a sweet ride with TV special, CD/DVD package and movie premiereNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sugarland’s Kristian Bush knows a live CD/DVD package and a network TV special might seem quaint at a time when singles rule and fans flock to YouTube, but he thinks they are a good way to show what the duo is all about. Researchers in Austria unveil two Mozart piano pieces more than 200 years after composer’s deathSALZBURG, Austria — Technically demanding and at times furiously paced, two newly identified Mozart works unveiled Sunday are helping scholars complete their assessment of the maestro’s very early achievements. The childhood creations — an extensive concerto movement and a fragmentary prelude — provide yet more proof the Salzburg native was a true prodigy. And maybe a bit of a showoff. New Orleans greats Allen Toussaint, Ernie K-Doe to join Louisiana Music Hall of FameNEW ORLEANS — Over music and gumbo served in a historic New Orleans nightclub, pianist and hit songwriter Allen Toussaint will join the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. More Mozart: 2 previously unknown pieces to be presented in Salzburg, city of composer’s birthSALZBURG, Austria — The huge musical puzzle that is Mozart is about to be expanded by two potentially important pieces. Geffen to release album featuring the voice of Pope Benedict XVILONDON — Pope Benedict XVI will release an album on which he sings and recites prayers to the Virgin Mary, his label said Friday. Mick Jones says he’s hoping Wal-Mart deal will bring awareness to ForeignerNEW YORK — Mick Jones has watched classic rock bands like the Eagles, AC/DC and Journey reach new levels of popularity thanks to Wal-Mart; now he wants to get his band, Foreigner, in on the action. Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 2-8Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 2-8: Kristinia DeBarge, next generation of the singing family, ready to dominate music world
Pete Seeger marks his 90th birthday with an all-star concert tribute on ‘Great Performances’NEW YORK — Pete Seeger has never paid attention to demographics or audience segments. His message has always been about inconclusiveness as a performer. Avant-garde dancer, choreographer Merce Cunningham dies at age 90 in NYCNEW YORK — Choreographer and dancer Merce Cunningham was hailed Monday as a revolutionary artist who remade the very definition of dance. Singer Nelly Furtado finds fresh linguistic inspiration for all-Spanish record ‘Mi Plan’MIAMI — Nelly Furtado admits that writing her new, all-Spanish album, “Mi Plan,” wasn’t in her plans at all after finishing a hectic tour to promote her last chart-topping record. New Santa Fe Opera offering, ‘The Letter,’ is short, steamy ‘opera noir’ based on Maugham workSANTA FE, N.M. — Gunshots. A dead lover. A cigarette-puffing leading lady whose neck could end up in a noose. Welcome to “opera noir.” After more than 50 years in the business, Wanda Jackson isn’t slowing downOKLAHOMA CITY — It took Wanda Jackson a long time to get inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but now that she’s there, the 71-year-old Queen of Rockabilly and her uninhibited voice are busier than ever. |
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