August 12, 2012 by Amy Gold
During the week of August 5, 2012, fans mourned the passing of famed film music composer Marvin Hamlisch. Over the years, he penned the scores for over 40 movies, including "The Sting" and "The Way We Were." Fans also mourned the passing of Marshall Tucker Band guitarist Stuart Swanlund.
Also this week, Barbra Streisand and surviving members of The Monkees announced their upcoming tours, and Neil Young will be performing in Central Park this September along with several other bands.
August 6, 2012: Interview With Co-Founding Grateful Dead Member Bob Weir
Co-founding Grateful Dead member Bob Weir was interviewed about his days with the band and his current plans. Last week, Weir and some 20 other musicians payed tribute to the late Grateful Dead band leader, Jerry Garcia, on what would have been his 70th birthday.
Source: QA: Bob Weir on Life With Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead | Music News | Rolling Stone
August 7, 2012: Famed Composer Marvin Hamlisch Passes Away
Famed film music composer Marvin Hamlisch died on August 6, 2012 at age 68 in Los Angeles after a brief illness. He composed music for over 40 movies, including "The Sting" and "The Way We Were," whicih both won Oscars. In 1975, he had a smash hit on Broadway with the long-running "Chorus Line." Over the years, Hamlisch won numerous awards, including three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, a Tony, and three Golden Globes.
Source: Marvin Hamlisch, Composed 'The Way We Were,' Dies at 68 | The Wrap Movies
August 7, 2012: Neil Young, Foo Fighters, And The Black Keys To Play At Central Park
Neil Young and Crazy Horse, along with Foo Fighters and The Black Keys, will be playing a free concert in Central Park on September 29. This concert aims to bring awareness to those who live in extreme poverty around the world.
Source: Neil Young, Foo Fighters & Black Keys to Play Central Park | Billboard.com
August 7, 2012: Barbra Streisand To Tour This Fall
Barbra Streisand has announced a series of concerts in the Northeast and Canada for this fall, starting on October 8 in Philadelphia at the Wells Fargo Center. This series will end on October 29 in Vancouver, BC at Rogers Arena.
Source: Barbra Streisand Announces New Fall Tour Dates | Billboard.com
August 8, 2012: Surviving Monkees Members Reunite For Fall Tour
Michael Nesmith, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork announced that they will be reuniting for a US tour this fall. This tour will be the first time the band members have performed together since Davy Jones passed away last February. It will begin on November 8 Escondido, CA, and will end on December 2 in New York City.
Source: The Monkees Unite For Fall U.S. Tour | Billboard.com
August 9, 2012: Marshall Tucker Band Guitarist Stuart Swanlund Passes Away
Marshall Tucker Band guitarist Stuart Swanlund died in his sleep at age 54 on August 4 at his home in Chicago. Swanlund was a long-time member of the Marshall Tucker Band and had been with them since 1985. He is survived by his sister, his son, three grandchildren, and his partner, Stacey Schmaren.
Source: Marshall Tucker Band guitarist Swanlund dies at 54 - The Boston Globe
