On this day in 2015 – The childhood home of former Beatle Paul McCartney sold for £150,000 ($231,000) at an auction in Liverpool. McCartney moved into the house, in Western Avenue, Speke, aged four with his parents Jim and Mary in 1947, and lived in the three-bedroom house for six years.
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Bad Company To Be Celebrated With New Star-Studded Tribute Album
In celebration of Bad Company’s 2025 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nomination, a star-studded tribute album will be released in the fall via Primary Wave Music.
On the album, titled Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company, a slew of rock, country, and Americana artists will cover Bad Company’s classic hits, including “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” “Run with the Pack,” “Shooting Star” and the self-titled “Bad Company.”
The album will also feature special appearances by Bad Company lead vocalist Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke, who are also the band’s original members.
“As songwriters, Mick and I are intrigued to hear how these talented and varied musicians will perform our songs,” said Rodgers, referring to Mick Ralphs, who appeared on every studio album by Bad Company. “From what we have heard thus far, the creative energy is definitely flowing and there is plenty of heart and soul energy being injected into the songs, we salute and thank them all.”
On April 12, The Struts will release their rendition of the British rock legend’s 1979 classic song “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy” on limited-edition seven-inch colored vinyl for Record Store Day.
“We are so thrilled for the British music legends, Bad Company to finally be getting their well-earned nomination to the Rock Hall,” said The Struts frontman Luke Spiller. “It’s been a real pleasure to pay homage to them with our cover of ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy’ and I hope they enjoy it as much as we loved recording it.”
Source: RTT Music News
Born on this day in 1943 – George Harrison
Born on this day in 1943 – George Harrison, guitarist and vocalist with The Beatles The all-time bestselling album in the UK is The Beatles’ ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’, with over 4.5 million copies sold. Harrison wrote the 1969 US No.1 & UK No.4 Beatles single ’Something’. As a solo artist he had the 1971 US No.1 album ‘All Things Must Pass’ and the 1970 worldwide No.1 single ‘My Sweet Lord’. He was also a member of the Traveling Wilburys with Tom Petty and Bob Dylan. He organised the 1971 Concert for Bangladesh with Indian musician Ravi Shankar, a precursor to later benefit concerts such as Live Aid. In his role as a music and film producer, Harrison produced acts signed to the Beatles’ Apple record label before founding Dark Horse Records in 1974. He co-founded HandMade Films in 1978, initially to produce the Monty Python troupe’s comedy film The Life of Brian (1979). Harrison died of cancer on November 29th 2001 age 58.
On this day in 1968 – Fleetwood Mac release their debut album
On this day in 1968 – Fleetwood Mac released their debut studio album (also known as Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac), a mixture of blues covers and originals penned by guitarists Peter Green and Jeremy Spencer which peaked at No.4 on the UK chart and stayed on the charts 37 weeks. This is the only album by the band not to feature keyboardist, vocalist Christine McVie in any capacity.
Paul Simon Announces First Tour In Seven Years
Paul Simon has announced “A Quiet Celebration Tour,” his first tour in seven years.
This past weekend, Simon performed live on SNL’s 50th anniversary special, teaming up with Sabrina Carpenter for a duet of “Homeward Bound.”
The North American tour kicks off in April and will see Simon perform selections from Seven Psalms and other songs from his catalog.
Tickers are on sale now via Ticketmaster.
Paul Simon 2025 Tour Dates:
04/04 – New Orleans, LA @ Saenger Theater
04/05 – New Orleans, LA @ Saenger Theater
04/08 – Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall
04/10 – Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall
04/11 – Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall
04/14 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre
04/16 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre
04/17 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre
04/20 – Minneapolis, MN @ Orpheum Theatre
04/22 – Minneapolis, MN @ Orpheum Theatre
04/23 – Minneapolis, MN @ Orpheum Theatre
04/26 – Kansas City, MO @ Midland Theatre
04/28 – St. Louis, MO @ Stifel Theatre
04/29 – St. Louis, MO @ Stifel Theatre
05/07 – Dallas, TX @ AT&T Performing Arts Center
05/08 – Dallas, TX @ AT&T Performing Arts Center
05/11 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
05/13 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
05/14 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
05/17 – Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theater
05/18 – Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theater
05/21 – Chicago, IL @ Symphony Center
05/23 – Chicago, IL @ Symphony Center
05/24 – Chicago, IL @ Symphony Center
05/27 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
05/29 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
05/30 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
06/06 – Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap
06/07 – Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap
06/10 – Boston, MA @ Boch Center, Wang Theatre
06/12 – Boston, MA @ Boch Center, Wang Theatre
06/13 – Boston, MA @ Boch Center, Wang Theatre
06/16 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theater
06/18 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theater
06/20 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theater
06/21 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theater
06/23 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theater
06/26 – Philadelphia, PA @ Academy of Music
06/28 – Philadelphia, PA @ Academy of Music
06/29 – Philadelphia, PA @ Academy of Music
07/07 – Long Beach, CA @ Terrace Theater, Long Beach Performing Arts Center
07/09 – Los Angeles, CA @ Disney Hall
07/11 – Los Angeles, CA @ Disney Hall
07/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ Disney Hall
07/14 – Los Angeles, CA @ Disney Hall
07/16 – Los Angeles, CA @ Disney Hall
07/19 – San Francisco, CA @ Davies Symphony Hall
07/21 – San Francisco, CA @ Davies Symphony Hall
07/22 – San Francisco, CA @ Davies Symphony Hall
07/25 – Vancouver, BC @ The Orpheum
07/26 – Vancouver, BC @ The Orpheum
07/28 – Vancouver, BC @ The Orpheum
07/31 – Seattle, WA @ Benaroya Hall
08/02 – Seattle, WA @ Benaroya Hall
08/03 – Seattle, WA @ Benaroya Hall
Rick Springfield Announces 2025 ‘I Want My ’80s Tour’ With John Waite, Wang Chung
Rick Springfield has announced a massive I Want My ’80s Tour this spring featuring support from John Waite and Wang Chung.
The tour kicks off on May 29 in St. Augustine, Florida, and wraps up on August 10 in Henderson, Las Vegas. Paul Young and John Cafferty will also play on select dates. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.
“I want my ’80s tour is back with a bang,” Springfield said in a press release. “On stage with me will be my good friends John Waite and Paul Young. Wang Chung, who aren’t my good friends yet but I’m hoping they will be by the end of tour will be joining us as well. It’s going to be awesome.”
Rick Springfield I Want My ’80s Tour Dates:
May 28: St. Petersburg, FL – Duke Energy Center *
May 29: St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheater *
May 31: Brandon, MS – Brandon Ampitheatre *
June 1: Gautier, MS – The Sound Amphiteatre *
June 3: Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union *
June 4: Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Ampitheatre *
June 6: Portsmouth, VA – Alt. Union Bank Amphitheatre *
June 7: Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheatre *
June 8: Roanoke, VA – Elmwood Park Amphitheatre *
June 13: Hammond, IN – Horseshoe Casino #
June 14: Tama, IA – Meskwaki Bingo Casino
June 17: Fishers, IN – Fishers Event Center #
June 19: Welch, MN – Treasure Island Amphitheatre #
June 21: Eau Claire, WI – Summer Jam ** (Springfield only)
June 23: Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center #
June 24: Cincinnati, OH – PNC Pavilion at Riverbend #
June 25: Interlochen, MI – Center for the Arts
June 27: New Lenox, IL – Concert Series #
June 28: Youngstown, OH – Foundation Amphiteatre #
June 29: Toledo, OH – Toledo Zoo Amphiteatre #
July 5: Lewiston, NY – Artpark Outdoor Amphiteatre #
July 6: Vienna, VA – Filine Center at Wolftrap #
July 8: Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Health Amphitheatre #
July 9: Westbury, NY – Westbury Music Fair
July 11: Atlantic City, NJ – Hard Rock Casino #
July 12: Newark, NJ – NJPAC #
July 13: Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Casino #
July 18: Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion #
July 19: Norman, OK – Riverwind Casino #
July 20: Dallas, TX – Music Hall at Fair Park #
July 24: Quapaw, OK – Downstream Casino
July 25: Dodge City, KS – United Wireless Arena
July 27: Los Angeles, CA – TBA
Aug. 1: Lincoln, CA – Thunder Valley Casino #
Aug. 2: Saratoga, CA – Mountain Winery #
Aug. 3: Oceanside, CA – Frontwave Arena #
Aug. 7: Englewood, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre #
Aug. 9: Scottsdale, AZ – Talking Stick Casino
Aug. 10: Henderson, NV – Lee’s Family Forum #
* Rick Springfield, John Waite, Wang Chung, John Cafferty
# Rick Springfield, John Waite, Wang Chung, Paul Young
Source: RTT Music News
Born on this day in 1949 – Talking Heads Keyboardist Jerry Harrison
Born on this day in 1949 – American songwriter, musician Jerry Harrison, keyboards, guitar, Jonathan Richman And The Modern Lovers, and Talking Heads, who had the 1983 US No.9 single ‘Burning Down The House’, and the 1985 UK No.6 single ‘Road To Nowhere’. Also a member of Casual Gods.
H & S FEED & COUNTRY STORE PET OF THE WEEK: ASPEN
This week’s H&S Feed and Country Store Pet of the Week is “Aspen”, a lovely 6 year old male domestic shorthair mix kitty with an affectionate disposition. Aspen is a big cuddly fella who loves pets and gets along great with everyone and other pets. Aspen loves looking out the window and would make a great ‘couch-kitty’.
Aspen is fully vetted, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a loving home. And because Aspen is the Pet of the Week, his adoption fee is only $30 this week!
If you’d like to set up an appointment to meet Aspen 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 Aspen with Nicole from Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter here:
INXS To Release ’40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition’ Of ‘Listen Like Thieves’
INXS have announced a 40th anniversary deluxe edition of their global breakthrough album, Listen Like Thieves.
Listen Like Thieves (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) is a deep dive celebration into the album, releasing on May 9. It is available as a Deluxe Edition 3CD/LP set containing a brand new 2025 remix by Giles Martin and Paul Hicks on CD and vinyl, extensive previously unreleased outtakes and demos, a rare BBC Recording, Live From The Royal Albert Hall, London, 1986 and a new interview with the band by acclaimed writer Paul Sexton.
The Extended Edition 2CD contains the new mix, while the CD-2 has a selection of B-sides, remixes and live recordings; the 1LP 40th Anniversary Edition vinyl contains the new 2025 mix. Pre-order here.
“It’s been such an honor to work on this pivotal album from INXS’s career,” Martin said. “It’s a collection of recordings masterly produced by Chris Thomas, which helped the band define their own style and reach a massive global audience. It’s an iconic rock album of its age.”
Listen Like Thieves (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) Tracklist:
3CD/1LP
LP + CD1: Listen Like Thieves (2025 Mix by Giles Martin and Paul Hicks)
What You Need
Listen Like Thieves
Kiss The Dirt (Falling Down The Mountain)
Shine Like It Does
Good + Bad Times
Biting Bullets
This Time
Three Sisters
Same Direction
One x One
Red Red Sun
CD2: Demos & Outtakes
“We’re rolling, it’s 1985” – Studio Dialogue
Funk Song #11 – Take 2 / Working Title of What You Need (Alternate Take)
“Press the blue and red button” – Studio Dialogue
Kiss The Dirt (Studio Demo)
Meaning of the song “Listen Like Thieves” – Interview Excerpt
Listen Like Thieves (Studio Demo)
INXS SA FM Radio Spot
One X One (Studio Demo)
This Time (Studio Demo)
Shine Like It Does (Studio Demo)
Good and Bad Times (Alternate Take)
Red Red Sun (Studio Jam)
Red Red Sun (Alternate Take)
Recording of Same Direction
Funk Song #9 (Working title of Same Direction)
What You Need (Studio Demo)
Shine Like It Does (Home Demo)
Listen Like Thieves (Home Demo)
Kiss the Dirt (Home Demo)
CD3: Live From Royal Albert Hall
Live in London, UK – June 24, 1986
Intro by Pete Drummond
Same Direction
Soul Mistake
Kiss The Dirt (Falling Down The Mountain)
Biting Bullets
Burn For You
Do Wot You Do
Original Sin
Different World
Shine Like It Does
Listen Like Thieves
One x One
What You Need
Red Red Sun
2CD
CD1: Listen Like Thieves (2025 Mix by Giles Martin and Paul Hicks)
What You Need
Listen Like Thieves
Kiss The Dirt (Falling Down The Mountain)
Shine Like It Does
Good + Bad Times
Biting Bullets
This Time
Three Sisters (instrumental)
Same Direction
One x One
Red Red Sun
CD2: B-Sides, Remixes & Live Recordings
Listen Like Thieves (Extended Remix)
Begotten
What You Need (Nick Launay Remix)
I’m Over You
Sweet As Sin
Six Knots
Listen Like Thieves (Instrumental Remix)
Same Direction (Live)*
Kiss The Dirt (Falling Down the Mountain) (Live)*
Biting Bullets (Live)*
Shine Like it Does (Live)*
Listen Like Thieves (Live)*
One X One (Live)*
What You Need (Live)*
Red Red Sun (Live)*
Red Red Sun (Live)*
*Previously Unreleased
1LP
Side A
What You Need
Listen Like Thieves
Kiss The Dirt (Falling Down The Mountain)
Shine Like It Does
Good + Bad Times
Side B
Biting Bullets
This Time
Three Sisters
Same Direction
One x One
Red Red Sun
Source: RTT Music News
Born on this day in 1950 – Walter Becker
Born on this day in 1950 – Walter Becker, bass, guitar, vocals, songwriter with Steely Dan. Can’t Buy a Thrill, Steely Dan’s debut album, was released in 1972. Its hit singles ‘Do It Again’ and ‘Reelin’ In the Years’ reached No. 6 and No. 11, respectively on the Billboard singles chart and the songs became staples on progressive radio. Steely Dan’s Two Against Nature won a Grammy in 2001 for Album of the year. Becker has produced records for Rickie Lee Jones, China Crisis and Michael Franks. Becker died on 3 September 2017 aged 67.
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