Announcements - 2012

December 31, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 23, 2012
During the week of December 23, 2012, fans mourned the passing of four music icons: R&B-soul singer Fontella Bass, Ray Collins of the Mothers Of Invention, R&B singer Jimmy McCracklin, and Marva Whitney (a.k.a. "Soul Sister Number 1").

December 24, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 16, 2012
During the week of December 16, 2012, the Rolling Stones wrapped up their 50th anniversary tour, and some of the money raised by the historic "12-12-12" benefit concert has been made ready for distibution to Hurricane Sandy victims.

December 17, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 9, 2012
During the week of December 9, 2012, the world mourned the passing of renowned sitarist Ravi Shankar, A&M president Gil Friesen, and famed drummer Willie Ackerman. Also, millions tuned into the "12-12-12" concert for Hurricane Sandy victims.

December 10, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 2, 2012
During the week of December 2, 2012, music fans mourned the passing of jazz great Dave Brubeck, famous for his 1961 hit, "Take Five." His many honors and accolades include a posthumous Grammy nomination awarded just hours after his passing.

December 3, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 25, 2012
During the week of November 25, 2012, fans mourned the passing of Chris Stamp (former manager of The Who), Earl "Speedo" Carroll (lead singer of the Cadillacs), songwriter Frank Dycus, and Mickey "Guitar" Baker (of Mickey and Sylvia).

November 26, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 18, 2012
During the week of November 18, 2012, Eric Clapton announced his upcoming tour for 2013. Also, "Hendrix 70: Live at Woodstock" will soon be shown in theaters, and this year's Grammy Hall of Fame inductees have been announced.

November 19, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 11, 2012
During the week of November 11, 2012, Paul McCartney kicked off his U.S. tour and the Rolling Stones added a new show date to their itinerary. Also, a new Beatles documentary is in the works, and fans are invited to submit original concert footage.

November 12, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 4, 2012
During the week of November 4, 2012, fans mourned the passing of Cleve Duncan and Major Harris. Duncan was the lead singer of the Penguins famous for "Earth Angel." Harris had a smash hit in 1975 with "Love Won't Let Me Wait."

November 5, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 28, 2012
During the week of October 28, 2012, Paul McCartney made a statement that Yoko Ono was not to blame for the Beatles' breakup. Also, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, and many others gave a benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Sandy which aired on NBC.

October 29, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 21, 2012
During the week of October 21, 2012, Chuck Berry was honored at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Also, Bobby Womack won Q Magazine's Best Album Award, Barry Manilow announced his return to Broadway, and Olivia Newton-John will begin a tour in the UK.

October 22, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 14, 2012
During the week of October 14, 2012, the Rolling Stones announced their tour dates for 2012 and within minutes of this announcement, their shows in London for November were sold out. Also, Barbra Streisand set a new record on the Billboard 200.

October 15, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 7, 2012
During the week of October 7, 2012, The Rolling Stones released their new song, "Doom And Gloom." Also, the nominees for the 2013 Songwriters Hall of Fame were announced, and the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame is getting ready to honor Chuck Berry.

October 8, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 30, 2012
During the week of September 30, 2012, fans bade a sad farewell to two beloved oldies music icons: R.B. Greaves and session guitarist Big Jim Sullivan. Also, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the nominees for next year's inductees.

October 1, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 23, 2012
During the week of September 23, 2012, the world bade a sad farewell to two oldies music icons: Andy Williams and Frank Wilson. Also this week, The Who announced their opening act for their upcoming North American tour.

September 24, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 16, 2012
During the week of September 16, 2012, Donovan announced that he will be touring in the US this fall. Also, Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart will be receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

September 17, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 9, 2012
During the week of September 9, 2012, oldies fans mourned the passing of Dorothy McGuire of the McGuire Sisters who had a long string of hits in the 1950s-early 1960s that included the chart-topping "Sincerely" and "Sugartime."

September 10, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 2, 2012
During the week of September 2, 2012, oldies fans mourned the passing of famed singer-songwriter Joe South who penned many hit songs for other bands and artists and, as a performer, became famous for his 1969 hit, "Games People Play."

September 3, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 26, 2012
During the week of August 26, 2012, fans mourned the passing of famed lyricist Hal David who, with Burt Bacharach, penned many top hits from the 1960s and 1970s, including "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" and "Close to You."

August 27, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 19, 2012
During the week of August 19, 2012, oldies fans bade a sad farewell to Scott McKenzie who passed away after a battle with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. He is famous for his 1967 hit, "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)."

August 19, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 12, 2012
During the week of August 12, 2012, Aretha Franklin was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and 75,000 fans paid tribute to The King on the 35th anniversary of his death. On a sad note, fans mourned the suicide of Elton John's bassist Bob Birch.

August 12, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 5, 2012
During the week of August 5, 2012, fans mourned the passing of film music composer Marvin Hamlisch and Marshall Tucker Band guitarist Stuart Swanlund. Also this week, Barbra Streisand and surviving members of the Monkees announced their upcoming tours.

August 6, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 29, 2012
During the week of July 29, 2012, fans mourned the passing of singer and actor Tony Martin who had a long string of hits from 1940-1957 and appeared in many movie musicals. Also, Cher announced that she will be recording a new album and going on tour.

July 30, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 22, 2012
During the week of July 22, 2012, Elton John topped the UK album charts for the first time in 22 years with "Good Morning To The Night." On a sad note, fans mourned the passing of Orleans co-founder and lead singer Larry Hoppen.

July 23, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 15, 2012
During the week of July 15, 2012, The Who announced that they will begin a Quadrophenia tour this fall. Also this week, fans mourned the passing of famed country singer Kitty Wells, Funk Brothers bassist Bob Babbitt, and Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord.

July 16, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 8, 2012
During the week of July 8, 2012, The Rolling Stones reached the 50-year mark since their very first concert. Also this week, the world mourned the passing of Maria Cole, Nat "King" Cole's widow, and Helen Reddy will be coming out of retirement.

July 9, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 1, 2012
During the week of July 1, 2012, fans mourned the passing of Andy Griffith. Besides a long acting career, he also recorded gospel albums and had two pop hits in the 1950s. Also this week, Barry Gibb and Bobby Womack announced their return to the stage.

July 1, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 24, 2012
During the week of June 24, 2012, TV fans mourned the passing of Don Grady who is best remembered as Robbie Douglas in "My Three Sons." Grady was also a member of The Yellow Balloon. Also this week, Glen Campbell gave his farewell concert.

June 25, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 17, 2012
During the week of June 17, 2012, music fans mourned the passing of "Hernando's Hideaway" composer Richard Adler. Also this week, three CDs by the Ventures were released and the Jacksons began their "Unity" tour.

June 18, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 10, 2012
During the week of June 10, 2012, music fans mourned the passing of Frances Preston, former president and CEO of BMI. Also this week, rare guitars made by Les Paul sold for over $100,000 apiece, and Neil Young was interviewed by Billboard Magazine.

June 10, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 3, 2012
During the week of June 3, 2012, music fans mourned the passing of Platters co-founder Herb Reed, ex Fleetwod Mac member Bob Welch, and guitarist Pete Cosey. Also, Stevie Wonder and others performed at the Diamond Jubilee for Queen Elizabeth II.

June 3, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 27, 2012
During the week of May 27, 2012, the world mourned the passing of Doc Watson. Also, Bob Dylan was awarded the US Medal of Freedom, The Beach Boys kicked off their 50th Anniversary Reunion Tour, and many new CDs were released.

May 28, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 20, 2012
During the week of May 20, 2012, several CDs of oldies gems from the vaults of the famed Cameo-Parkway label were released. It was also a sad week as the world mourns the recent passing of Robin Gibb and Donna Summer.

May 22, 2012 - Famed Bee Gees Member Robin Gibb Passes Away
Allbutforgottenoldies.net remembers famed singer and songwriter Robin Gibb, who was one of the co-founders of the legendary Bee Gees, the top pop-rock band of the 1970s.

May 20, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 13, 2012
Allbutforgottenoldies.net remembers disco diva and late 1970s icon Donna Summer who died unexpectedly at 63 on May 17, 2012. We also mourn the passing of Mort Lindsey, Donald "Duck" Dunn, Chuck Brown, and Doug Dillard this past week.

May 18, 2012 - Queen Of Disco Donna Summer Passes Away
Allbutforgottenoldies.net remembers Donna Summer, the "Queen Of Disco" and late 1970s icon, famous for "Love To Love You Baby," "She Works Hard for the Money," and many other top dance hits.

May 13, 2012 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 6, 2012
The week of May 6, 2012 was a busy one for Gregg Allman who just published some of his memoires and released a new album. This week also had a lot of other events going on in the world of oldies music that included many awards and new CD releases.

April 20, 2012 - The "Dick Clark Era" Comes to An End
Allbutforgottenoldies.net fondly remembers an American institution: Dick Clark.

April 1, 2012 - Earl Scruggs Passes Away
Allbutforgottenoldies.net remembers legendary banjo-playing bluegrass musician Earl Scruggs of "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" fame.

March 10, 2012 - Jimmy Ellis Passes Away
Allbutforgottenoldies.net remembers Jimmy Ellis, lead singer of The Trammps famous for "Disco Inferno."

March 1, 2012 - Davy Jones Passes Away
Allbutforgottenoldies.net mourns the passing of Davy Jones, ex-Monkees member and former teen idol.

February 12, 2012 - The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Adds Six More 2012 Inductees
The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame announces that six more bands will be added to the list of inductees for 2012.

January 27, 2012 - Grandson Sam Nelson Working To Restore Entire Series Of Ozzie And Harriet TV Sitcom
Sam Nelson, the son of the late Ricky Nelson, is planning to restore the entire series of the long-running "Ozzie and Harriet" TV sitcom and is seeking donations.

January 24, 2012 - Johnny Otis Passes Away
Godfather of R&B Johnny Otis, famous for "Willie and the Hand Jive," passes away.

January 20, 2012 - Etta James Passes Away
Soul legend Etta James of "At Last" fame passes away.

January 19, 2012 - Jimmy Castor Passes Away
Funk legend Jimmy Castor of "Troglodyte" fame passes away.

January 16, 2012 - Lost Songs By Former Box Tops Lead Singer Alex Chilton
A new album by Alex Chilton, former lead singer of The Box Tops, is released with some never-before-heard songs.

January 9, 2012 - The Doors Release New Song After 40 Years
The 1971 album, "L.A. Woman," by The Doors is to be re-released later this month and will include the lost song, "She Smells So Nice."