This day in 1983 – David Bowie was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the title track from his latest album ‘Let’s Dance’, his fourth UK No.1 and featuring blues guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan. The song introduced Bowie to a new, younger audience oblivious to his former career in the 1970s and was a US No.1 hit, Bowie’s first single to reach number one on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Lost Albums’ Arrives On June 27
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Seven previously-unheard Bruce Springsteen records will be released for the first time this summer. The widely-rumored and long-anticipated Tracks II: The Lost Albums is set for release on June 27 via Sony Music.
A set spanning 83 songs, The Lost Albums fill in rich chapters of Springsteen’s expansive career timeline — while offering invaluable insight into his life and work as an artist.
“‘The Lost Albums’ were full records, some of them even to the point of being mixed and not released,” said Springsteen. “I’ve played this music to myself and often close friends for years now. I’m glad you’ll get a chance to finally hear them. I hope you enjoy them.”
The Lost Albums offer unprecedented context into 35 prolific years (1983-2018) of Springsteen’s songwriting and home recording.
“The ability to record at home whenever I wanted allowed me to go into a wide variety of different musical directions,” Springsteen explained.
Springsteen also released a first look at the collection – “Rain In The River” — which comes from the lost album Perfect World.
The Lost Albums will arrive in limited-edition nine LP, seven CD and digital formats. A companion set — Lost And Found: Selections from The Lost Albums — will feature 20 highlights from across the collection, on two LPs or one CD.
Source: RTT Music News
Born on this day in 1947 – Steve Howe
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Born on this day in 1947 – Steve Howe, guitarist, Yes, (1977 UK No.7 ‘Wonderous Stories’, 1983 US No.1 & UK No. 28 single ‘Owner Of A Lonely Heart’). Asia, (1982 US No 4 & UK No. 46 single ‘Heat Of The Moment’). Has also been a member of The Syndicats, Bodast, Tomorrow and GTR. Released over a dozen solo albums. Howe was voted Best Overall Guitarist in Guitar Player magazine five years in a row (1977-1981).
Lynyrd Skynyrd Announce ‘Celebrating 50 Years – Live At The Ryman’ Album, DVD
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Lynyrd Skynyrd have announced the upcoming release of Celebrating 50 Years – Live At The Ryman – a live album and DVD capturing the legendary southern rock band’s historic 50th anniversary concert at Nashville’s legendary venue in 2022.
This special release holds profound significance as it features the final performance of founding member Gary Rossington, who passed the following year.
The new release will be available on June 27, through Frontiers Music SRL.
Pre-Order on 2CD/DVD, Blu-Ray or a double LP at https://ffm.to/lsryman50
The first single from the live album – “Tuesday’s Gone” – and its music video, featuring Jelly Roll, was released on Thursday.
The album showcases the band’s unparalleled energy, their signature blend of blues rock and Southern hard rock swagger and stands as both a heartfelt tribute to Rossington and a celebration of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s lasting legacy in music history.
Special guests on the album include Jelly Roll, Marcus King, John Osborne, Brent Smith and Donnie Van Zant.
Celebrating 50 Years – Live At The Ryman Tracklist:
1. What’s Your Name
2. Workin’ for MCA (ft. John Osborne)
3. You Got That Right
4. I Know A Little
5. Down South Jukin
6. That Smell
7. Cry for the Bad Man
8. Saturday Night Special (ft. Marcus King)
9. Tuesday’s Gone (ft. Jelly Roll)
10. Red White and Blue (ft. Donnie Van Zant)
11. Simple Man (ft. Brent Smith)
12. Gimme Three Steps
13. Call Me the Breeze
14. Sweet Home Alabama
15. Freebird
Source: RTT Music News
Born on this day in 1949 – John Oates
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Born on this day in 1949 – American rock, R&B and soul guitarist, singer, songwriter John Oates who with Hall and Oates had the 1982 US No.1 & UK No.6 single ‘Maneater’, plus five other US No.1 hit singles. Hall and Oates have sold an estimated 40 million records, making them the third-bestselling music duo of all time.
Cast Revealed For Sam Mendes’ Beatles Biopics
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Sony Pictures Entertainment has officially revealed the cast for director Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopics.
According to the announcement, Harris Dickinson will portray John Lennon, Paul Mescal will play Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan will appear as Ringo Starr and Joseph Quinn will star as George Harrison.
During a surprise appearance at CinemanCon, Mendes formally introduced Dickinson, Mescal, Keoghan, and Quinn. Sony Pictures Entertainment also shared a cast photo of the Fab Four together.
“The Beatles changed my understanding of music,” Mendes said at the annual gathering of theater exhibitors. “I’ve been trying to make a movie about them for years.”
Mendes described the films, collectively called The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, the “first bingable theatrical experience.” He added that filming will last a year.
Each of the biopics, set to be released in theaters in April 2028, will focus on an individual member of The Beatles while weaving together interconnected stories from the band’s history.
Apart from directing the biopics, Mendes will also co-produce them alongside his Neal Street Productions partner Pippa Harris, Neal Street’s Julie Pastor, and Jeff Jones, who serves as the CEO of The Beatles’ company Apple Corps Ltd., and Alexandra Derbyshire.
Source: RTT Music News
Born on this day in 1952 – Gary Moore
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Born on this day in 1952 – Irish guitarist and singer Gary Moore, who was a member of Skid Row and Thin Lizzy. As a solo artist he had the 1979 UK No.8 single ‘Parisian Walkways’. His 1990 album Still Got the Blues featured contributions from Albert King, Albert Collins, and George Harrison. Moore died on 6 February 2011 while on holiday in Spain.
H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: RHONDA
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This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Rhonda”, a gorgeous 11 month old white kitty. Rhonda likes attention, but she enjoys her independence too. Rhonda does very well with kids and other cats, and doesn’t care much either way about dogs. Rhonda will make some cat-lover a great companion, and she would love to meet you!
And because Rhonda is the Pet of the Week, the adoption fee is only $30 this week!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Rhonda 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 Rhonda with Shanna from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
On this day in 1971 – The Temptations ‘Just My Imagination’ Hits Number One
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On this day in 1971 – The Temptations scored their second US No.1 with ‘Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)’. The track is considered one of the Temptations’ signature songs, and is notable for recalling the sound of the group’s 1960s recordings. It is also the final Temptations single to feature founding members Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams.
John Fogerty To Celebrate 80th Birthday With Concert At NYC’s Beacon Theatre
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John Fogerty has announced a special concert at New York City’s Beacon Theatre to celebrate his 80th birthday.
The Grammy winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee will perform his classic hits, backed by a band including his sons Shane and Tyler Fogerty, on May 28.
Tickets are on sale this Friday, and local pre-sale begins on Wednesday. For more info, go to www.ticketmaster.com.
The Beacon show is one of several high-profile appearances, performances, and honors planned in 2025.
On April 24, Fogerty will give a headlining performance at Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and two days later will be honored at the 2025 American Music Honors, hosted by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University in New Jersey. The April 26 event is hosted by Brian Williams and will feature presenters Bruce Springsteen, Nils Lofgren, Patti Scialfa, and Stevie Van Zandt.
In June, Fogerty will return to Glastonbury for his first performance at the legendary festival in nearly twenty years. On July 6, he will headline the Hollywood Bowl, with more exciting news to be announced soon. More information is available at johnfogerty.com.
Source: RTT Music News
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