Born on this day in 1945 – Scottish songwriter, lyricist, vocalist, producer, pianist, and co-creator of The Alan Parsons Project Eric Woolfson. He wrote songs for Marianne Faithfull, Frank Ifield, The Tremeloes, Marmalade, Dave Berry, and Peter Noone. Following the 10 successful albums he made with Alan Parsons, he sold over 50 million albums worldwide. Woolfson died on 2 December 2009 from kidney cancer age 64.
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Doobie Brothers Share New Single ‘Learn To Let Go’
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Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Doobie Brothers recently released a new single, “Learn to Let Go”, a track from their upcoming studio album, Walk This Road.
“Learn to Let Go” is the 4th track from their upcoming highly anticipated studio album and was written by Michael McDonald and producer John Shanks. The track features all three principal vocalists – McDonald, Pat Simmons and Tom Johnston.
“It’s a song about what might be the hardest lesson we learn and one of the last things we do in this life,” McDonald says.
Walk This Road was produced in Los Angeles with John Shanks and is the first new album by the band in over 40 years.
Walk This Road, out June 6th on Rhino Records, features 10 newly recorded tracks, including “Walk This Road,” “Call Me” and “Lahaina.”
Source: RTT Music News
On this day in 1984 – Van Halen Jumps to Number One
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On this day in 1984 – Van Halen’s ‘Jump’ peaked at No.1 in the US. Over the years David Lee Roth has given various accounts of the meaning behind the lyrics, but most often says they are about a TV news story he saw where a man was about to kill himself by jumping off a building.
The Doors Unveil New Collaboration With Apple Maps
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In celebration of their 60th anniversary, The Doors have unveiled a new collaboration with Apple Maps that chronicles iconic locations from the band’s career, allowing fans to explore key sites linked to their groundbreaking music.
From their roots in California to their European tours, the guide features 20 key sites — including venues like the Fillmore in San Francisco and the Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles.
Users can access the Apple Maps guide by opening the Maps app and searching “The Doors” in the search bar.
Robby Krieger, guitarist for the band, will also begin a monthly performance series at the Whiskey a Go Go later this month and is scheduled to appear at the BottleRock Napa Valley Festival in May.
Source: RTT Music News
On this day in 1983 – The group ‘Bon Jovi’ is formed
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On this day in 1983 – Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Alec John Such formed Bon Jovi. Their fourth album, New Jersey, released in 1988, is notable for producing five Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 singles, the most top ten hits to date from a hard rock album.
John Fogerty Celebrates 80th Birthday In 2025 With Performances, Honors
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Grammy Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty will celebrate his 80th birthday on May 28 – a milestone marking a lifetime of groundbreaking contributions to popular music – and he plans to celebrate all year long.
This week, Fogerty hit SXSW for a show at Stubb’s BBQ on March 11, followed by a Keynote conversation with Tom Morello on March 12.
On April 24, Fogerty will give a headlining performance at Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and just 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.
More exciting performances will be announced soon.
Source: RTT Music News
On this day in 1961 – The Temptations audition for Motown
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On this day in 1961 – The Temptations auditioned for Motown Records. They were then known as the Elgins but soon changed their name. Now having sold tens of millions of albums, the Temptations are one of the most successful groups in music history, known for their choreography, distinct harmonies, and flashy wardrobe, the group was highly influential in the evolution of R&B and soul music.
Don Felder Announces New Album ‘The Vault – Fifty Years Of Music’
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Renowned guitarist and songwriter Don Felder has announced that his highly anticipated studio album, The Vault – Fifty Years Of Music, is set for release on May 23 via Frontiers Music Srl.
The former Eagles guitarist also shared the first single, “Free At Last,” and its lyric video.
Pre-order The Vault – Fifty Years Of Music at https://ffm.to/donfelderthevault
Talking about the new single, Felder said: “This song is a heartfelt tribute to the freedom that awaits us beyond this life. It’s about shedding the burdens of this world, and finding peace in the promise that, one day, we will all be Free At Last.”
Felder’s fourth solo album marks a unique milestone in his career, offering a stunning collection of newly recorded versions of songs originally demoed over a span of five decades.
From the album opener, “Move On,” a song from 1974, to “I Like the Things You Do,” written in 2023, The Vault offers a comprehensive look at Felder’s rich musical history.
A roster of musical giants has lent their talents to the project . Felder is joined by David Paich, Steve Lukather, Joseph “Joe” Williams, Greg Phillinganes of Toto, and renowned drummers such as Greg Bissonette, Brian Tichy, Todd Sucherman, plus Timothy Drury, Nathan East, Nina Winter and Lenny Castro, among others.
The Vault also includes a newly re-recorded version of “Heavy Metal,” Felder’s classic hit from his 1983 debut album Airborne and the soundtrack of the 1981 animated film of the same name.
The Vault – Fifty Years Of Music Tracklist:
1. Move On
2. Free At Last
3. Hollywood Victim
4. Last All Night
5. Digital World
6. I Like The Things You Do
7. All Girls Love To Dance
8. Together Forever
9. Heavy Metal
10. Let Me Down Easy
11. Blue Skies
Source: RTT Music News
On this day in 1968 – The Rolling Stones begin recording ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’
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On this day in 1968 – The Rolling Stones started recording their next single ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ with new producer Jimmy Miller at Olympic studios in London. Keith Richards has stated that he and Jagger wrote the lyrics while staying at Richards’ country house, where they were awakened one morning by the sound of gardener Jack Dyer walking past the window. When Jagger asked what the noise was, Richards responded, “Oh, that’s Jack – that’s jumpin’ Jack.”
Pink Floyd Share Trailer For Restored ‘Pompeii’ Concert Film
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Pink Floyd recently shared a trailer for their upcoming restored Pompeii concert film.
Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, the groundbreaking 1972 film directed by Adrian Maben, returns to cinemas in Spring 2025 digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage, with enhanced audio newly mixed by Steven Wilson.
Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Vision will release the concert film in select cinemas and IMAX worldwide from April 24, and tickets are on sale at https://www.pinkfloyd.film/
Nick Mason, the 81-year-old drummer and founder member of the progressive rock band, said, “Pink Floyd: Live At Pompeii is a rare and unique document of the band performing live in the period prior to The Dark Side Of The Moon.”
The remastered concert film is accompanied by a live album, set for release on CD, Digital Audio and in Dolby Atmos and on vinyl on May 2.
Source: RTT Music News
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