Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 29, 2020
April 6, 2020 by Amy Gold
Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including "Lean On Me" and "Ain't No Sunshine," has died from heart complications. He was 81. https://t.co/5LHt6D1AFB
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 3, 2020
During the week of March 29, 2020, fans bade a final farewell to soul legend Bill Withers (July 4, 1938 - March 30, 2020) who died from heart complications. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer became famous during the early 1970s for such era-defining classics as "Ain't No Sunshine" (1971) and "Lean On Me" (1972).
Also that week, the Songwriters Hall of Fame announced that this year's induction ceremonies, originally scheduled to take place on June 11 in New York City, will be postponed to June 10, 2021. Among the 2020 honorees are Steve Miller, The Isley Brothers, and songwriters Rick Nowels and Willams "Mickey" Stevenson.
Rick Springfield is among the featured performers in an upcoming Facebook Live benefit concert to raise money for COVID-19 relief. Dubbed "Human To Human," this 12-hour event will stream live on April 11, 2020 starting at noon ET.
"Laurel Canyon," a new two-part documentary about the music scene that emerged in this historic Los Angeles neighborhood during the late 1960s, will premiere May 31 and June 7 on Epix. This series will feature rare film footage and audio, new interviews, and music by such pop culture icons as Jackson Browne, Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Doors, The Eagles, The Mamas & The Papas, Joni Mitchell, The Monkees, Linda Ronstadt, and The Turtles.
Also that week, CMT announced an upcoming TV special in honor of late country star Kenny Rogers to premiere on April 8, 2020. Titled "CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit For MusiCares," this tribute show and fundraiser will feature interviews and performances by Lionel Richie, Michael McDonald, Dolly Parton, and others. Encore presentations will air on April 10 on MTV Live and again on CMT on April 11.
Finally, Elton John, Billy Joel, and Dolly Parton became among the latest veteran artists to aid in the battle against the raging COVID-19 pandemic. Elton John joined Mariah Carey and other music stars for the "Fox Presents The iHeart Living Room Concert For America," which took place March 29, 2020 and raised almost $8 million. Billy Joel and wife Alexis donated $500,000, the first of what will be several major donations, to various New York-area hospitals and charities. Also, Dolly Parton will be donating $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to fund research towards finding a cure for COVID-19.
Newly-Announced Recordings:
(Band/Artist - Title - Format - Release Date)
David Bowie - ChangesNowBowie - digital download - April 17, 2020
David Bowie - ChangesNowBowie - CD, vinyl - June 10, 2020
America - Half Century (box set) - CD/DVD - early June, 2020 (date to be announced)
Cancelled & Postponed Events:
(Band/Artist - Event(s) - Location - Original Dates - Rescheduled Dates)
Graham Nash - Tour - U.S. - March 13-April 1, 2020 - November 6-21, 2020
The Who - Concert - London (Royal Albert Hall) - March 29, 2020 - March 21, 2021
The Who - Tour (Moving On!) - U.S. - April 21-May 16, 2020 - Fall, 2020 (dates to be announced)
Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band - Tour - Canada - May 29-30, 2020 - 2021 (dates to be announced)
Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band - Tour - U.S. - June 2-28, 2020 - June 1-27, 2021
Eric Clapton - Tour - Europe - May-June, 2020 - May-June, 2021 (dates to be announced)
James Taylor, Jackson Browne - Tour (Americana) - U.S. - May 15-July 10, 2020 - dates to be announced
Queen + Adam Lambert - Tour (The Rhapsody) - Europe, U.K. - May 24-July 8, 2020 - May 23-July 7, 2021
Lionel Richie & more - Isle Of Wight Festival 2020 - Seaclose Park, Newport, U.K. - June 11-14, 2020 - dates to be announced
KISS, Iron Maiden, & more - Download Festival 2020 - Donington Park, North West Leicestershire, England - June 12-14, 2020 - June 4-6, 2021
Steve Miller Band, Marty Stuart - Tour (Americana) - U.S., Canada - June 13-30, 2020 - July 9-September 4, 2020
James Taylor - Concert - Boston, MA (Fenway Park) - June 21, 2020 - date to be announced
Roger Waters - Tour (This Is Not A Drill) - U.S., Canada - July 8-October 3, 2020 - 2021 (dates to be announced)
(For more information about the above news items, please see below for a list of sources with links.)
U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival Is Officially Canceled https://t.co/Pei7VLXlUX pic.twitter.com/a56YpBvYCc
— BLABBERMOUTH.NET (@BLABBERMOUTHNET) March 26, 2020
Eric Clapton postpones 2020 European tour to next year because of the coronavirus - Music News - ABC News Radio https://t.co/qGVH6R5x3t przez @abcnewsradio
— Peter Drill (@GucioTonio) March 27, 2020
Very sorry to share the news that the Roger Waters 'This Is Not A Drill' tour has had to be postponed until next year... Ticketholders are advised to hold onto their original tickets and await further information.
— Dave Kilminster (@DaveKilminster) March 27, 2020
Please visit https://t.co/VgOMURpGyu for more info... pic.twitter.com/Pq4FRTjBUv
'In My Room' With Graham Nash https://t.co/seR9XA0Sxg
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) March 29, 2020
Isle of Wight Festival announces 2021 date: Last week organisers announced the Festival would not take place in 2020 due to the Coronavirus outbreak Continue reading Isle of Wight Festival announces 2021 date at Isle of Wight News from OnTheWight. https://t.co/GbZ1Csfpu8 pic.twitter.com/2YojQqDYkt
— Web4ugroup (@web4ugroup) March 30, 2020
The Who postpones 2020 US tour until the fall; new dates to be announced soon: #VanMusic #MusicNews https://t.co/z7rZgS5aYi
— 927 The Van (@927thevan) March 30, 2020
@ringostarrmusic and the All Starr Band's 2020 North American tour postponed until next year --> https://t.co/vMuLFfoBoa #RealRockNews
— KSHE 95 (@KSHE95) March 30, 2020
The Songwriters Hall of Fame has rescheduled their 51st Annual Induction & Awards Gala originally set for June 11, 2020 to June 10, 2021, at the Marriott Marquis New York, the organization announced today.https://t.co/SElzB4aqWf
— Chicago Tribune A&E (@ChiTribEnt) March 31, 2020
Music News: Two-part music-filled doc series 'Laurel Canyon' to premiere on Epix in May and June https://t.co/z2wyXQiHDR More @ https://t.co/u9twSRpzVO pic.twitter.com/RolPEmMmdn
— X101 Always Classic (@X101_wxhc) March 31, 2020
Music News: Steve Miller Band postpones the first month of dates on its summer tour with country star Marty Stuart https://t.co/YKnKLGSTA1 More @ https://t.co/u9twSRpzVO pic.twitter.com/M3PsKzn8rw
— X101 Always Classic (@X101_wxhc) April 1, 2020
$8MM raised so far and now an encore broadcast scheduled for April 6th on Fox! https://t.co/mdJlATRL3Q
— Chris was here (@usernamedchris) April 1, 2020
The show won't go on: Queen + Adam Lambert's 2020 tour of UK & Europe postponed until next year: #VanMusic #MusicNews https://t.co/CfuOiMJWym
— 927 The Van (@927thevan) April 2, 2020
— David Reed (@DGReed5) April 2, 2020
Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to Vanderbilt University for COVID-19 research—and is encouraging others to donate as well. https://t.co/6uUgHA8pYv
— ABC News (@ABC) April 2, 2020
America releasing career-spanning 50th anniversary rarities box set, 'Half Century,' in June --> https://t.co/9dTGEr2UFR #RealRockNews
— KSHE 95 (@KSHE95) April 3, 2020
Music News: James Taylor postpones US tour with Jackson Browne, Fenway Park show https://t.co/mPmjZxaHAo More @ https://t.co/u9twSRpzVO pic.twitter.com/fNR4E06CA0
— X101 Always Classic (@X101_wxhc) April 3, 2020
Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including "Lean On Me" and "Ain't No Sunshine," has died from heart complications. He was 81. https://t.co/5LHt6D1AFB
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 3, 2020
expand Billy Joel donates $500K to purchase equipment for health care professionals: #VanMusic #MusicNews https://t.co/cn8sS6hnFI
— 927 The Van (@927thevan) April 3, 2020
Music News: Rick Springfield, Richard Marx among artists performing on Facebook Live benefit show April 11 https://t.co/wdDxXlXUFy More @ https://t.co/u9twSRpzVO pic.twitter.com/8JgZChutfn
— X101 Always Classic (@X101_wxhc) April 3, 2020
Music News: Lionel Richie, Michael McDonald, Dolly Parton to pay tribute to Kenny Rogers on TV benefit show https://t.co/c94a96iG8C More @ https://t.co/u9twSRpzVO pic.twitter.com/OxS28o06NF
— X101 Always Classic (@X101_wxhc) April 3, 2020
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