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Archive for March, 2010
Award for Nowhere Boy’s Aaron Johnson
Written by admin on March 31, 2010 – 6:14 am - |
Aaron Johnson was named Best Newcomer at the UK’s Empire Film Awards for his portrayal of the teenage John Lennon in the film Nowhere Boy. |
Tags: Aaron Johnson, John Lennon, Nowhere Boy, The Beatles
Posted in Awards, The Beatles | 1 Comment »
Eric Clapton is 65 today
Written by admin on March 30, 2010 – 8:16 am -Guitar legend Eric Clapton celebrates his 65th birthday today.
| Eric Clapton is widely regarded as one of the most influential and important guitarists of all time. He has produced outstanding work throughout his career, both as a solo artist and as a member of the Yardbirds, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominos. |
Tags: Cream, Derek and the Dominos, Eric Clapton, Eric Clapton's 65th birthday, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, The Yardbirds
Posted in British Invasion, General | No Comments »
New British Invasion DVDs
Written by admin on March 30, 2010 – 7:49 am -Today sees the release of a new DVD series that chronicles the artists that formed part of the British Invasion in the 1960s.
The first four volumes deal with:
- Dusty Springfield – “Once Upon a Time 1964-1969″
- Small Faces – “All or Nothing 1965-1968″
- Gerry & the Pacemakers – “It’s Gonna Be All Right 1963-1965″
- Herman’s Hermits – “Listen People 1964-1969.”
Tags: British Invasion DVDs, Dusty Springfield, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Herman's Hermits, The Small Faces
Posted in British Invasion, New releases | No Comments »
Johnny Maestro: A fond farewell
Written by admin on March 29, 2010 – 8:36 am -| Harley Payette looks back on the career of Johnny Maestro, who died last week. |
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Doo wop music lost one of its most beloved voices and ambassadors when Johnny Maestro, lead singer of the Crests and the Brooklyn Bridge, passed away at age 70 on March 24 due to complications from cancer. |
Tags: 16 candles, doo wop, Harley Payette, Johnny Maestro, My Juanita, The Brooklyn Bridge, The Crests, the Del Satins, Worst That Could Happen
Posted in 60s pop, Obituaries, Rock 'n' roll | 4 Comments »
Diana Ross to tour this summer
Written by admin on March 29, 2010 – 7:46 am -| Motown legend Diana Ross has delighted fans by announcing a North American summer tour.
Ross’s ‘More Today than Yesterday’ greatest hits tour will begin with a concert in Boston, Massachusetts on May 15. |
Tags: Diana Ross, Diana Ross More Today than Yesterday tour, Diana Ross tickets
Posted in Gigs, Motown | No Comments »
