Music
Chairman of the Board Member General Johnson Dies at 69
Just a day after celebrating Sam Moore's 75th birthday, and a few days after the passing of Solomon Burke, General Johnson has died.
He was...
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Colbert-Stewart Rallies Want Cat Stevens
The Jon Stewart-Stephen Colbert rallies in Washington DC are starting to pick up musical artists.
I'm told that the rallies, set for October 30th, have...
Music
Ozzy Osbourne’s Surprising John Lennon Video Tribute
Ozzy Osbourne turns out to be a rabid John Lennon fan. Who knew?
Last week, Ozzy recorded the less well known song "How?" for Amnesty...
Celebrity
Happy 75th Birthday to the Original Soul Man, Sam Moore
Well, it's a tough week. We lost Solomon Burke, one of the great R&B legends.
But on the other hand, today is Sam Moore's 75th...
Music
Solomon Burke: Soul Star’s Career Was Just Out of Reach
Solomon Burke is dead today at age 70. His death is not a total surprise. Solomon was a huge man physically who performed sitting...
Music
Elton John Gives Leon Russell Lead Single on Great New CD
I’m kind of kvelling (which is Yiddish for tweeting, I think) about Elton John and Leon Russell’s album, “The Union,” set to be released...
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Susan Boyle: Les Miz Writer OK That She Took Out a Verse of His Song
One person missing from the festivities at Sunday's 25th anniversary performances of "Les Miserables" in London: Susan Boyle.
The singer, who was launched on the...
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Sting Caps 59th Birthday with Landmark London Show
Multi colored party balloons rained down on rock star Sting Saturday night in London’s famed Royal Albert Hall as he celebrated his 59th birthday....