July 1, 2012 by Amy Gold
During the week of June 24, 2012, TV fans mourned the passing of Don Grady who is best remembered as Robbie Douglas in the sitcom, "My Three Sons." Oldies music fans also remember Grady as being a member of The Yellow Balloon famous for their 1967 self-titled hit.
Also this week, Glen Campbell gave his farewell concert, Cher announced a Broadway musical work-in-progress about her career, the Rolling Stones updated their famous lips and tongue logo, Rod Stewart and Van Morrison announced their up-and-coming albums, and Bruce Springsteen is to be honored for his artistic and humanitarian work.
June 25, 2012: Glen Campbell Gives Farewell Concert In L.A.
On June 24, Glen Campbell gave his final concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. This event was the last stop on Campbell's "Goodbye Tour" that began in 2011 after he announced he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Many of Campbell's friends were present, including Kris Kristofferson, Jackson Browne, and Lucinda Williams. The famed country singer performed many of his old hits plus songs from his latest album, "Ghost On The Canvas."
Source: Glen Campbell Says Farewell in Final L.A. Concert | Music News | Rolling Stone
June 25, 2012: Cher Planning A Broadway Musical About Her Life
Cher announced on Twitter that that she is planning a Broadway musical about her career and life. This work-in-progress, which she expects may take several years, will cover different phases of her career: the Sonny and Cher years, her solo years as both an Oscar-winning actress and pop icon, and her career through the present after her "Believe" tour in 1999-2000.
Source: Cher planning Broadway musical about her life - chicagotribune.com
June 26, 2012: The Rolling Stones Update Their Famous Lips And Tongue Logo
To celebrate their 50th anniversary, the Rolling Stones updated their famous lips and tongue logo which was originally designed by John Pasche in 1971. The Stones' new logo was designed by Shepard Fairey and can be viewed at the link below.
Source: Shepard Fairey updates classic Rolling Stones logo for the 50th anniversary | Rollingstones.com
June 26, 2012: Van Morrison To Release New Album This Fall
On June 26, Blue Note Records announced that Van Morrison will be releasing a new album entitled "Born to Sing: No Plan B" on October 2, 2012. This 10-track album was produced by the famed singer and songwriter and recorded in Belfast, Ireland.
Source: Van Morrison Returns to Blue Note for 'Born to Sing' Release | Billboard.com
June 28, 2012: Don Grady Of "My Three Sons" Passes Away
Actor, musician and composer Don Grady passed away at 68 on June 27 at his home in Thousand Oaks, CA after a long battle with cancer. Grady is best remembered for his role as Robbie Douglas in the 1960s TV sitcom, "My Three Sons." He was also a member of The Yellow Balloon who had a Top 40 hit in 1967 with their self-titled song, "Yellow Balloon." Prior to "My Three Sons," he had been a Mouseketeer on "The Mickey Mouse Club." After "My Three Sons" ended in 1972, he went on to pursue a music career. He composed music for TV, theater and films, including the theme song to "The Phil Donahue Show." Don Grady is survived by his wife, their two children, his mother, and his sister, Marilou Reichel.
Source: Don Grady, Who Played Robbie on 'My Three Sons,' Dies at 68 - NYTimes.com
June 28, 2012: Rod Stewart To Release His First Christmas Album
The famed raspy-voiced singer announced that he will be releasing his first Christmas album which is slated for this fall. Stewart is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, as a solo artist and also as a member of Faces.
Source: Rod Stewart To Release First Christmas Album This Fall | Billboard.com
June 29, 2012: Bruce Springsteen To Be Honored As The 2013 Musicares Person Of The Year
The Recording Academy announced on June 28 that Bruce Springsteen will be honored as the 2013 Musicares Person of the Year at a fundraiser held in his honor. This event will take place on February 8, 2013. The Musicares Person of the Year award is in recognition of a musician's artistic and philanthropic works.
Source: Quick Takes: Springsteen top 'Person' - latimes.com
