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Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 31, 2022

August 7, 2022 by Amy Gold

Music News: The Rolling Stones, U2 among 'Pollstar''s top touring artists of the last 42 years https://t.co/tEOt1JLYoX
— Quality Rock Z94.3 (@Z943Radio) August 2, 2022

During the week of July 31, 2022, The Rolling Stones topped Pollstar's list of top touring artists based on total box office grosses and ticket sales over the past 42 years. Other veteran acts with high rankings in this tally include U2 (no. 2), Elton John (no. 3), Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band (no. 4), The Eagles (no. 8), Paul McCartney (no. 10), Billy Joel (no. 11), and Rod Stewart (no. 19).

The James Gang will reunite on stage for the first time since 2006 at the 2022 VetsAid benefit concert taking place November 13 in Columbus, OH. Joe Walsh will be joined by original drummer Jim Fox and bassist Dale Peters, an early member who first came on board in 1969. For more info about this upcoming event, visit VetsAid.org.

Also that week, it was announced that an updated version of Billy Joel's 1990 concert film, "Live At Yankee Stadium," will be shown at select theaters across North America to commemorate his five-decades-long career as a solo artist. This movie features interviews and behind-the-scenes footage as well as performances by the Piano Man at the famous NYC venue of such classics as "Uptown Girl," "We Didn't Start The Fire," and "New York State Of Mind." The screenings will take place October 5 and October 9 in the U.S. and October 5 and October 8 in Canada. Tickets will go on sale August 10 at BillyJoel.film.

In Memoriam:

Jimy Sohns (August 23, 1946 - July 29, 2022): Lead singer of The Shadows of Knight best known for their smash cover of the Van Morrison-penned garage rock classic, "Gloria" (1966)
Mo Ostin (March 27, 1927 - July 31, 2022): Record executive, longtime head of Warner/Reprise, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee who signed such top acts as Jimi Hendrix, The Kinks, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and ZZ Top
Sam Gooden (September 2, 1934 - August 4, 2022): Soul singer and co-founder of The Impressions, an award-winning and veteran R&B group whose numerous hits include such classics as "It's All Right" (1963), "Amen" (1964), and "People Get Ready" (1965)
Judith Durham (July 3, 1943 - August 5, 2022): Australian singer, songwriter, and pianist best known as the lead singer of The Seekers of "Georgy Girl" (1966) fame

Newly-Announced Tours & Shows:
(Band/Artist - Event(s) - Location - Dates)

ZZ Top with Jeff Beck, Ann Wilson - Concerts (2022 Raw Whisky Tour) - U.S. - September 27-30, 2022
Vanilla Fudge & more - Sea Of Tranquility Fest 2022 - Poughkeepsie, NY - October 1, 2022
Todd Rundgren, Adrian Belew, & more - Tour (Celebrating David Bowie) - U.S. - October 6-November 13, 2022
Robert Plant with Saving Grace - Tour - U.K. - October 25-November 9, 2022
Billy Joel, Lionel Richie, & more - ATLive Festival - Atlanta, GA - November 11-12, 2022
Joe Walsh, The James Gang, & more - 2022 VetsAid Concert - Columbus, OH - November 13, 2022

Newly-Announced Recordings:
(Band/Artist - Title - Format - Release Date)

Neil Young - Throw Your Hatred Down (single from "Noise & Flowers") - digital download, streaming - August 1, 2022
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising (single from "Creedence Clearwater Revival At The Royal Albert Hall") - digital download, streaming - August 3, 2022
Neil Young - Noise & Flowers - various formats - August 5, 2022
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Creedence Clearwater Revival At The Royal Albert Hall (1970 archival album) - various formats - September 14, 2022
Ringo Starr - EP3 (4-track EP) - CD, digital download, streaming - September 16, 2022
David Bowie - Heroes (1977 album reissue) - vinyl, digital download, streaming - October 14, 2022
Ringo Starr - EP3 (4-track EP) - vinyl, cassette - November 18, 2022

(For more information about the above news items, please see below for a list of sources with links.)

Music News: Ringo Starr announces full details about his latest EP, due out in September https://t.co/gjIFFrK04N pic.twitter.com/JTmIXyfGPC
— X101 - wxhc 101.5 fm (@X101_wxhc) July 29, 2022

A limited-edition vinyl reissue of David Bowie's 1977 album "Heroes" will drop on October 14 in celebration of its 45th anniversary. Pressed on gray vinyl, the reissue will only be available at brick-and-mortar stores.
Parlophone https://t.co/EtHDlWIORr
— Rock107 (@Rock107) August 1, 2022

Neil Young has made available a live version of his 1995 song "Throw Your Hatred Down," recorded with his backing group Promise of the Real while on tour in Europe in 2019, as an advance digital track from his upcoming album...
Reprise Records https://t.co/gePk9zSLq8
— Rock107 (@Rock107) August 1, 2022

Jimy Sohns, lead singer of the 1960s garage-rock band The Shadows of Knight, died Friday after suffering a stroke earlier in the week. He was 75.Sohns' death was announced by the band's official Facebook.
Jimmy Sohns in 2006; Rick Schneider/FilmMagic https://t.co/I9UKR6w4P2
— Rock107 (@Rock107) August 1, 2022

Billy Joel will headline the first day of the two-day ATLive festival, which will take place November 11-12 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Taylor Hill/Getty Images https://t.co/cROVeeMH5e
— Rock107 (@Rock107) August 1, 2022

Celebrating David Bowie tribute tour adds new dates https://t.co/dDha00pBLz
— 95.7 The Lake (@957TheLake) August 1, 2022

Mo Ostin, the legendary record executive who ran Warner/Reprise Records for over 30 years and worked with with the Kinks, Jimi Hendrix, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Madonna and Red Hot Chili Peppers, has died at age 95 https://t.co/556rj9x4rV
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) August 1, 2022

Joe Walsh's sixth annual VetsAid benefit concert is scheduled for November 13 in Columbus, Ohio and will feature a reunion of his old band James Gang -- with drummer Jim Fox and bassist Dale Peters...
Courtesy of VetsAid https://t.co/BKLqwh04bE
— Rock107 (@Rock107) August 1, 2022

Music News: The Rolling Stones, U2 among 'Pollstar''s top touring artists of the last 42 years https://t.co/tEOt1JLYoX
— Quality Rock Z94.3 (@Z943Radio) August 2, 2022

ZZ Top recently lined up three September concerts in their home state of Texas featuring guitar legend Jeff Beck and Heart's Ann Wilson as special guests.
Jeff Beck and ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons in 2009; Kevin Mazur/WireImage https://t.co/3MXoiVEoXK
— Rock107 (@Rock107) August 3, 2022

Creedence Clearwater Revival has unveiled plans to issue a previously unreleased live album capturing a historic 1970 show the band played in London in conjunction with the recently announced concert film and documentary...
Craft Recordings https://t.co/W6DUNzTjZQ
— Rock107 (@Rock107) August 3, 2022

Robert Plant announces United Kingdom tour with Saving Grace - https://t.co/HEyYv4p6S4
— Rock and Roll Garage (@rocknrollgarag1) August 3, 2022

Music News: Updated version of 1990 Billy Joel concert film to be screened in theaters this fall https://t.co/yZe8S3BYKt
— Quality Rock Z94.3 (@Z943Radio) August 3, 2022

Vanilla Fudge, Nektar, Pat Travers part of Sea of Tranquility Fest 2022 lineup https://t.co/tJngRK8Ybl
— 95.7 The Lake (@957TheLake) August 4, 2022

Judith Durham, an Australian folk music star and lead singer of The Seekers, has died. She was 79. https://t.co/joLc8B58Yn
— CNN (@CNN) August 6, 2022

Rest In Peace: https://t.co/yNVSOkq3PC
— UltimateClassicRock (@UltClassicRock) August 7, 2022

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