Born on this day in 1944 – Diana Ross, American singer, The Supremes (1964 UK & US No.1 single ‘Baby Love’ plus over 20 other US & UK Top 40 hits). Solo (1980 US No.1 single ‘Upside Down, 1986 UK No.1 single ‘Chain Reaction’). During the 1960s The Supremes became Motown’s most successful act, and is to this day the United States’ most successful vocal group. As part of the Supremes, her success made it possible for future African-American R&B and soul acts to find mainstream success.
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Pretenders Announce Summer 2024 U.S. Tour Dates
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The Pretenders have announced dates for a summer tour of the U.S. in support of their latest studio album Relentless.
The tour will feature 15 stops across North America in July and August. It will also overlap with the band’s appearances as special guests at select shows on Foo Fighters’ upcoming stadium tour.
The trek will kick off on July 13 at the Count Basie Center for the Art in Red Bank, New Jersey. The tour will make stops in Philadelphia, Boston, Milwaukee, Chicago, Austin, Phoenix, Sacramento, and more. Tickets are on sale now.
The Pretenders 2024 North American Tour Dates
July 13 — Red Bank, NJ @ Count Basie Theatre
July 14 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
July 16 — Lenox, MA @ Tanglewood
July 17 — New York, NY @ Citi Field (with Foo Fighters)
July 19 — Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall
July 21 — Washington, D.C. @ Warner Theatre
July 23 — Akron, OH @ Goodyear Theater
July 25 — Cincinnati, OH @ Great American Ball Park (with Foo Fighters)
July 26 — Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre
July 28 — Minneapolis, MN @ Target Field (with Foo Fighters)
July 29 — Milwaukee, WI @ The Riverside Theater
July 31 — Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
Aug. 1 — Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater
Aug. 3 — Denver, CO @ Empower Field at Mile High (with Foo Fighters)
Aug. 6 — Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Aug. 7 — Austin, TX @ ACL Live
Aug. 10 — Phoenix, AZ @ Financial Theatre
Aug. 11 — Los Angeles, CA @ BMO Stadium (with Foo Fighters)
Aug. 13 — San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
Aug. 14 — Sacramento, CA @ Hard Rock
Aug. 16 — Portland, OR @ Providence Park (with Foo Fighters)
Aug. 18 — Seattle, WA @ T-Mobile Park (with Foo Fighters)
Source: RTT Music News
Born on this day in 1947 – Elton John
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Born on this day in 1947 – Sir Elton John singer, songwriter, pianist, (Reginald Dwight), who had the 1971 UK No.7 single ‘Your Song’, the 1973 US No.1 single ‘Crocodile Rock’ along with seven other US No.1’s. He had the biggest selling single of all time in 1997 with ‘Candle In The Wind 97’, plus has scored over 50 UK Top 40 hit singles. John has sold over 150m records worldwide. Elton and Bernie Taupin wrote the No.1 (with Kiki Dee) ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart’ under the pseudonyms Ann Orson and Carte Blanche. Some of the aliases Sir Elton has used checking into hotels include, Prince Fooboo, Sir Humphrey Handbag, Lillian Lollipop, Lord Choc Ice, Lord Elpus, Binky Poodleclip and Sir Henry Poodle. Elton John’s official nickname is Rocket Man.
Jeff Lynne’s ELO Announce Final North American Tour
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Jeff Lynne’s ELO is set to embark on the band’s final tour, dubbed The Over and Out Tour.
The 27-date North American trek, produced by Live Nation, will kick off in Palm Desert, California, on August 24 and travel across North America to cities such as New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Seattle before concluding in Inglewood, California, on October 26.
Artist presale will begin on March 20 at 10 am local time and general tickets will be available to the public on March 22 at 10 am local time. Exclusive VIP experiences will be available on March 20 at 10 am local. Visit www.livenation.com and https://www.jefflynneselo.com/ for details.
Lynne’s North American tour in 2019 delighted massive crowds and drew widespread critical acclaim.
Known as one of the most iconic forces in music history, in recent years, Jeff Lynne’s ELO has delivered a critically acclaimed and chart-topping album along with a sold out run of U.K. and European shows.
North American tour dates:
August 24 — Palm Desert, CA @ Acrisure Arena
August 27 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
August 28 — Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
August 30 — Portland, OR @ Moda Center
Sept. 1 — San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
Sept. 6 — St Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
Sept. 7 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Sept. 9 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
Sept. 10 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
Sept. 13 — Cincinnati, OH @ Heritage Bank Center
Sept. 14 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
Sept. 16 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
Sept. 20 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
Sept. 23 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
Sept. 25 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
Sept. 27 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
Sept. 30 — St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
Oct. 2 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
Oct. 9 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
Oct. 11 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
Oct. 12 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
Oct. 15 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center
Oct. 16 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
Oct. 18 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
Oct. 21 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
Oct. 23 — Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
Oct. 25 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
Source: RTT Music News
Born on this day in 1943 – Keith Relf
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Born on this day in 1943 – English musician Keith Relf of The Yardbirds who had the 1965 UK No.3 & US No.6 single ‘For Your Love’. He also sang an early version of ‘Dazed and Confused’ in live Yardbirds concerts, a song later recorded by the band’s successor group Led Zeppelin. Relf died aged 33 on May 14th 1976 when he was electrocuted in the basement of his home, while playing his improperly earthed (electrically grounded) guitar.
H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: NORA
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This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Nora”, an adorable 4 year old Bulldog mix. Nora is extremely friendly, playful and goofy gal who loves everyone and walks well on a leash. Nora also gets along great with other dogs, cats and kids. Nora loves belly rubs and would love to meet her new best friend! Nora is fully vetted, vaccinated and ready to go to a loving home!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Nora or any of the pets at Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, visit https://www.stephenmemorial.org/ and fill out an adoption application.
Check out our visit about Nora with Nicole from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
Mark Knopfler Shares ‘Going Home’ Charity Single Featuring Legendary Guitarists
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Mark Knopfler recently shared a new charity single, “Going Home,” featuring a plethora of legendary guitarists.
The single is a re-recorded version of Knopfler’s debut solo single “Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero,” the closing track from the 1983 film Local Hero soundtrack.
A supergroup referred to as “Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes” recorded “Going Home” to support the British charity Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America.
“Going Home” was Jeff Beck’s final recording before his death. Sir Peter Blake created the single’s artwork.
The sessions were recorded at British Grove Studios. Produced by former Dire Straits keyboardist Guy Fletcher, more than 60 musicians, mostly guitar players, participated in the nine minute recording.
The song features performances by rock icons including Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Peter Frampton, Bruce Springsteen, Tony Iommi, Joan Jett, Ringo Starr, Slash, Brian May, Joe Walsh, Ronnie Wood and Sting, among others.
Speaking about the massive participation in recording, Knopfler said, “I really had no idea that it was going to be like this. Before I knew where I was, Pete Townshend had come into my studio armed with a guitar and an amp. And that first Pete power chord – man, I tell you.”
“And it went on from there,” he added. “Eric [Clapton] came in, played great, just one tasty lick after another. Then Jeff Beck’s contribution arrived and that was spellbinding. I think what we’ve had is an embarrassment of riches, really.”
Source: RTT Music News
Born on this day in 1950 – Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson
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Born on this day in 1950 – English musician, singer and songwriter Roger Hodgson, known as the former co-frontman with Supertramp. He composed and sang the majority of their hits such as ‘Dreamer’, ‘Give a Little Bit’, ‘Breakfast in America’, ‘Take the Long Way Home’, ‘The Logical Song’ and ‘It’s Raining Again’.
Bon Jovi Announce New Album ‘Forever,’ Share New Single ‘Legendary’
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Iconic band Bon Jovi have announced their 16th album, Forever, set to drop on June 7 via Island Records.
The band also released the first single from the upcoming project, “Legendary,” along with an accompanying video.
“This record is a return to joy. From the writing, through the recording process, this is turn up the volume, feel good Bon Jovi,” states Jon Bon Jovi.
Bon Jovi debuted “Legendary” at last month’s 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year, where Jon Bon Jovi was honored by the Recording Academy for his philanthropic efforts during a star-studded concert. It was also the group’s first performance in two years.
Forever Tracklist:
1. Legendary
2. We Made It Look Easy
3. Living Proof
4. Waves
5. Seeds
6. Kiss The Bride
7. The People’s House
8. Walls of Jericho
9. I Wrote You A Song
10. Living In Paradise
11. My First Guitar
12. Hollow Man
Source: RTT Music News
Born on this day in 1951 – Jimmie Vaughan
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Born on this day in 1951 – American blues rock guitarist and singer Jimmie Vaughan who was a member of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. He is the older brother of the late guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. The Fabulous Thunderbirds had two hit songs of the 1980s, ‘Tuff Enuff’ and ‘Wrap It Up.’
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