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Posts Tagged ‘Tom Jones’
Tom Jones collaborates with Jack White
Written by admin on January 28, 2012 – 12:26 pm - |
Sir Tom Jones has collaborated with producer and former White Stripes frontman, Jack White, on what Third Man Records are describing as “two searing tracks full of dangerous swagger, blues braggadocio and those heartfelt soulful vocal stylings that have knocked em dead for generations.” |
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Sir Tom Jones confirmed as a coach on The Voice
Written by admin on December 8, 2011 – 5:53 pm -
| The BBC has confirmed that Sir Tom Jones will be among the coaches on The Voice talent show which will air on BBC One next spring. Tom’s fellow coaches will be The Script frontman Danny O’Donoghue, Jessie J and will.i.am. The show will be hosted by Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates. |
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The objective of The Voice will be to seek out the nation’s best vocal talent, with a real emphasis on voice rather than image. Contestants will compete through three stages – blind auditions, battle rounds and the live performance.
Jones says:
| “I’m excited about The Voice, and thrilled to be participating as a Coach. This is a strong show; it’s all about talent — but it’s also exciting, competitive and compelling television. I’ve been blessed over the years to share the stage with some of the worlds finest artists, and I look forward to being part of the team that discovers a great, new, genuine talent.” |
Will Young was scheduled to appear as a coach on the show, but his place was taken by Danny O’Donoghue. Young told his Twitter followers “The voice came, the voice went. They wanted to go more rock…. Should have dusted off my Leather jacket! Hey ho.”
BBC One Controller, Danny Cohen, says:
| “I’m delighted to be announcing Tom Jones and Danny O’Donoghue as Coaches for The Voice. Tom is a music legend and will bring huge experience and creativity to the line-up. Danny is a rising star who will bring freshness and surprise to the team. Overall, our line-up of Tom Jones, Jessie J, will.i.am and Danny O’Donoghue gives us mega-star quality, great musical range and musicians we know our audience love.” |
Last month saw Sir Tom Jones named Wales’ Greatest Living National Treasure in a nationwide poll conducted by The EuroMillions’ Millionaire Raffle.
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Tom Jones in hospital after cancelling gig
Written by admin on August 28, 2011 – 6:15 pm -| Sir Tom Jones has issued a statement to clarify that the cancellation of last night’s gig in Monte Carlo was due to “severe dehydration” and not a heart scare, as reported by some news outlets.
Jones spent the night in Princess Grace Hospital in Monte Carlo, and is said to be doing well. |
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British Pathé – A rock ‘n’ roll treasure trove
Written by admin on August 18, 2011 – 8:43 am -| British Pathé broadcast thousands of cinema newsreels from 1910 until the 1970s, covering everything from major historical events to simple human interest stories. Not surprisingly, Pathé often turned its attention to the popular music stars of the day and as a result its archive is a real treasure trove for those interested in the great rock and pop legends, albeit with a British bias. |
Tags: British Pathe, Cliff Richard, Elvis Presley, Helen Shapiro, Manfred Mann, newsreels, The Animals, The Beatles, The Dave Clark Five, The Shadows, Tom Jones
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Isle of Wight Festival underway
Written by admin on June 10, 2011 – 11:15 pm -| The Isle of Wight Festival kicked off tonight with a headline performance from Kings of Leon on the main stage.
Other acts to feature tonight were Kaiser Chiefs, The Courteeners, Band of Horses, We Are Scientists, Big Country, Alexandra Burke, Imelda May, and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. |
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Tags: Iggy Pop, Isle of Wight Festival 2011, Jeff Beck, Joan Jett, Tom Jones
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