Born on this day in 1944 – Alvin Lee, guitar vocals, Ten Years After, (1970 UK No.10 single ‘Love Like A Man’). Lee died on 6 March 2013. According to his website, he died from “unforeseen complications following a routine surgical procedure”, he was 68.
Blue Oyster Cult recently shared a live performance video for “I Love The Night,” from 50th Anniversary Live – Third Night, the final installment of the live album celebrating the band’s 50th Anniversary.
50th Anniversary Live – Third Night is available as a CD/DVD, BluRay, Orange Marble Vinyl, Black Vinyl and a plain black vinyl/white label version.
In addition to being available individually, three different bundles of these items are available to order at the Frontiers store. https://ffm.to/boc50ththirdnight
Order Physical (CD, Vinyl, BluRay) for the US store at https://frontiers-us.shop/collections/blue-oyster-cult
In September 2022, Blue Oyster Cult enthralled fans with a unique trilogy of sold-out shows, each dedicated to one of their first three albums. Founding member Albert Bouchard made a special appearance on all three nights, adding a nostalgic touch to the historic milestone.
For nearly three hours each night, the band delivered a spellbinding set, weaving through the entirety of their now-classic initial trilogy of albums. Frontiers Music captured the magic, releasing each night as a special individual package.
This electrifying performance, which includes the band’s third album Secret Treaties performed back-to-back, hit shelves last week. It promises to be a spectacular follow-up to the band’s historic three-night stint at Sony Hall in NYC.
Source: RTT Music News
Born on this day in 1943 – Keith Richards, ‘The Human Riff’, guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of The Rolling Stones who have had over 35 Top 40 singles and albums. Rolling Stone magazine said Richards had created ‘rock’s greatest single body of riffs’. Classic albums include: Sticky Fingers and Exile On Main Street.
Yes’ Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks have announced the release of a live album, Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks Live – Perpetual Change.
The band recorded and filmed the entire show at the Aracada Theater in St. Charles, Illinois, on their August 2023 summer tour. The live album will drop on March 14 and will be available as a two CD/DVD package as well as a triple vinyl package.
The tracklist features 10 songs, eight of which appeared on the 1973 live album Yessongs, plus “The Gates Of Delirium” (originally from 1974’s Relayer) and “Awaken” (from Going For The One, released in 1977).
As a preview, the band have share a video for “And You And I,” taken from the Live – Perpetual Change DVD.
Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks Live – Perpetual Change Tracklist:
“Yours Is No Disgrace”
“Perpetual Change”
“Close to the Edge”
“Heart Of The Sunrise”
“Starship Trooper”
“Awaken”
“And You and I”
“Your Move / I’ve Seen All Good People”
“Gates of Delirium”
“Roundabout”
Source: RTT Music News
Born on this day in 1939 – American singer Eddie Kendricks who with The Temptations had the 1971 US No.1 & UK No.8 single ‘Just My Imagination’ and the re-issued ‘My Girl’ which was a UK No.2 hit in 1992. Died on 5th October 1992.
Toto, Christopher Cross and Men At Work have announced plans to tour North America in Summer 2025.
The run commences on July 18 in West Palm Beach, Florida, and will stage several dozen appearances prior to the final event on August 30 in Ridgefield, Washington.
Tickets are on sale now at https://totoofficial.com/events/.
Additional dates of performances will be announced shortly.
Toto founding member Steve Lukather said he is thrilled about this tour.
“Christopher and Colin have been close friends of mine for a long time,” said Lukather “This is a tour that musically works, and brings a fresh new Summer tour package to the circuit. I could not be more thrilled an idea that germinated months ago was able to take flight and become a reality.”
Men at Work lead singer Colin Hay adds, “The mix of Christopher, Steve with Toto, and Men At Work rings true to me. I think it will make for an exciting night of music for old and new fans alike. Let’s go!!”
Christopher Cross states, “I’m honored to be sharing the stage during the summer of 2025 with my dear friends Toto and Men At Work.”
Special guest Christopher Cross and the members of Toto have been friends and collaborators for more than four decades. On September 1, they appeared with one another in front of a capacity crowd at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl.
In February 2025, Cross will tour Europe with Toto on a run that will stage performances in front of a potential quarter million fans.
North America Summer 2025 Tour Dates:
7/18 West Palm Beach, FL iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
7/19 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
7/21 Birmingham, AL Coca-Cola Amphitheater
7/22 Alpharetta, GA Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
7/24 Burgettstown, PA The Pavilion at Star Lake
7/25 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
7/26 Boston, MA Leader Bank Pavilion
7/28 Gilford, NH BankNH Pavilion
7/30 Bridgeport, CT Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
8/01 Atlantic City, NJ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
8/03 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
8/05 St. Louis, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
8/06 Noblesville, IN Ruoff Music Center
8/08 Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music Center
8/09 Tinley Park, IL Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
8/11 Clarkston, MI Pine Knob Music Theatre
8/13 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
8/14 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
8/15 Nashville, TN Ascend Amphitheater
8/17 Oklahoma City, OK The Zoo Amphitheatre*
8/18 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
8/21 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre
8/23 Las Vegas, NV Fontainebleau
8/24 Inglewood, CA Kia Forum
8/25 Concord, CA Toyota Pavilion at Concord
8/27 Salt Lake City, UT Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/29 Puyallup, WA Washington State Fair
8/30 Ridgefield, WA RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
Source: RTT Music News
Born on this day in 1949 – Billy Gibbons, American musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and actor. Moving Sidewalks (who opened for Jimi Hendrix on his first US tour). Gibbons formed ZZ Top in late 1969 and released ZZ Top’s first album in 1971. He was ranked at number 32 on the 2011 Rolling Stone list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
Eric Clapton recently released the official music video for “The Call,” a song off his recently released studio album Meanwhile from Bushbranch/Surfdog Records.
The music video for “The Call” premiered on MTV Classic, MTV Live and on the Paramount Times Square billboard.
Watch the official music video for “The Call” below and listen to Meanwhile at https://orcd.co/ecmeanwhile
Previously, Clapton released the music video for “One Woman” along with the release of Meanwhile.
Meanwhile features collaborations with Jeff Beck, Van Morrison, Bradley Walker, Judith Hill, Daniel Santiago and Simon Climie. The physical release of the album will be available on CD and vinyl on January 24, with pre-orders available at https://orcd.co/ecmeanwhile
After touring in South America, Mexico and Los Angeles this past fall, next year Clapton will return to Japan for a six-night residency at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo on April 14, 16, 18, 19, 21 and 24. The concerts will mark his 24th visit to the country since 1974.
In addition, after a sold-out tour of the U.K. in 2024, Clapton will return to London’s Royal Albert Hall in May 2025 for a limited run of 3 shows. Additionally, he will play just one show outside the capital, at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, his first show in that city since 2008.
Source: RTT Music News
Born on this day in 1948 – Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter, American guitarist with psychedelic rock band Ultimate Spinach, The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan (their first three albums, Can’t Buy a Thrill in 1972, Countdown to Ecstasy in 1973, and Pretzel Logic in 1974), and Spirit in the 1980s. Baxter has also worked with many other artists including Willy DeVille, Bryan Adams, Eric Clapton, Sheryl Crow, Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton, Carly Simon, Ringo Starr, Gene Simmons and Rod Stewart.
This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Nina”, a beautiful 2 year old kitty who loves to cuddle with her human, gets along great with other pets, and craves attention. Nina is a chill kinda gal who would make a great addition to any family. Nina is fully vetted, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a loving home.
And because Nina 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 Nina 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 Nina with Shanna & Nicole from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
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