A handwritten lyric sheet by David Bowie is set to be auctioned this week and is expected to fetch up to 100,000 pounds.

The document contains Bowie’s corrections, drafts and notes for the Ziggy Stardust tracks “Rock’n’Roll Suicide” and “Suffragette City.” It will be displayed at the Omega Auctions showcase sale on November 28.

The letter of provenance reads, “The hand-written notes were given to the original owner personally by David Bowie at Trident Studio, with a few other pages of original lyrics, some of which didn’t survive.”

“They were needed so that the music publisher and management could prepare the lyric sheet, printed on the album’s inner record bag,”it adds. “At the same time, for the person collecting, David alerted them to two songs he hadn’t written that he had just decided would also feature on the album (It Ain’t Easy and Round and Round – the names of which he quickly added at the foot of the page on the Suffragette City side), writing next to them: ‘pub (publishing) you know these songs’.”

The letter of provenance also says the sheet was purchased by the current owner in the early 1980s, and loaned to the V&A in 2013 for an exhibition.

Auction manager Dan Muscatelli-Hampson said, “These are two real cult favourites in the wonderful Bowie oeuvre and ‘Suffragette City’ has been described as one of his very best. It’s an incredible artefact to have and to hold and it is sure to excite the many millions of Bowie fans around the world – just as the Starman lyrics did.”

Source: RTT Music News

Daryl Hall has been granted a restraining order against his longtime musical partner, John Oates, as a legal dispute plays out between Hall & Oates.

However, the dispute between the pair isn’t clear, as the court documents are sealed. The case summary on the Nashville Chancery Court website classifies it as a “Contract/Debt” dispute. Hall filed the initial complaint back on November 16.

Along with the complaint, Hall also filed a motion for a temporary restraining order as well as motions to keep all the documents under seal.

On November 17, a restraining bond was set at $50,000, and the restraining order itself was issued.

According to reports, Hall’s lawsuit stems from Oates’ attempt to sell off his share of their joint venture, Whole Oats Enterprises LLP.

Meanwhile, on November 23, Hall played a concert full of Hall & Oates classics in Tokyo.

Hall & Oates were formed in 1970. Hall is generally the lead vocalist, while Oates primarily plays the electric guitar and provides backing vocals.

During their peak years of 1974-91, the pair reached the U.S. Top 40 with 29 of their 33 singles charting on the Billboard Hot 100. Six of the singles reached No. 1: “Rich Girl” (1977), “Kiss on My List” (1980), the two 1981 releases “Private Eyes” and “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)”, “Maneater” (1982) and “Out of Touch” (1984).

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The Rolling Stones have announced they are going back on the road with a brand-new tour, performing in 16 cities across the U.S. and Canada next year.

“The Stones Tour 2024 Hackney Diamonds!” will kick off in Houston, Texas, on April 28, and wrap up in Santa Clara, California, on July 17.

The tour is in support of the legendary rock band’s new album, Hackney Diamonds. The 16-city tour includes a headlining set at Jazz Fest in New Orleans.

Fans can expect to experience Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, and Ronnie Wood play their most popular hits ranging from “Start Me Up,” “Gimme Shelter,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “Satisfaction” and more, as well as fan favorites deep cuts and music from Hackney Diamonds.

A fan pre-sale starts on November 29. General on-sale commences on December 1 at 10:00 am. More information is available at rollingstones.com/tour

The 2024 Tour Dates:

04/28 – Houston, TX @ NRG Stadium
05/02 – New Orleans, LA @ Jazz Fest
05/07 – Glendale, AZ @ State Farm Stadium
05/11 – Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium
05/15 – Seattle, WA @ Lumen Field
05/23 – East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
05/30 – Foxboro, MA @ Gillette Stadium
06/03 – Orlando, FL @ Camping World Stadium
06/07 – Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium
06/11 – Philadelphia, PA @ Lincoln Financial Field
06/15 – Cleveland, OH @ Cleveland Browns Stadium
06/20 – Denver, CO @ Empower Field at Mile High
06/27 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field
07/05 – Vancouver, BC @ BC Place
07/10 – Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium
07/17 – Santa Clara, CA @ Levi’s® Stadium

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Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Doobie Brothers recently released a new single “Lahaina” along with an accompanying music video.

The song was released to raise aid and support for Maui following the August 2023 wildfire disaster. The single features Mick Fleetwood, Jake Shimabukuro, and Henry Kapono and is the group’s first release since their 2021 album Liberte.

“As our people of Maui piece their lives and homes back together, we’re grateful to have the genuine support and beautiful music of The Doobie Brothers,” said Dwayne Johnson, co-founder of People’s Fund of Maui.

“A longtime resident of the island, Pat [Simmons] understands the Maui community and the tragic devastation its residents are bravely overcoming,” he added. “‘Lahaina’ is a song that both captures our aloha spirit and will help to make a real difference in the recovery.”

Proceeds from the song will go to the fundraising efforts on behalf of the People’s Fund of Maui and The Doobie Brothers will also be donating $100,000 to the organization, which provides direct financial assistance to over 8,000 Maui community members displaced from the fires in Lahaina and Kula.

(Photo: Clay Patrick McBride)

Source: RTT Music News