November 19, 2012 by Amy Gold
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 this week, John Fogerty announced his plans to write his memoir and Stevie Wonder paid tribute to the late Dick Clark at the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards.
Also, a new Beatles documentary is in the works, and fans are invited to submit original concert footage shot between October, 1963 and August, 1966.
November 12, 2012: Paul McCartney Kicks Off Tour In St. Louis, MO
On November 11, 2012, Paul McCartney kicked off his U.S. tour at the Scottrade Arena in St. Louis, MO. His program included old favorite Beatles' hits such as "Magical Mystery Tour," "Yesterday," and "Hey Jude," plus lesser-played Wings songs and later material.
Source: Paul McCartney Launches Another 'Magical Mystery Tour' | Music News | Rolling Stone
November 12, 2012: Rolling Stones Add Reunion Show In Brooklyn
Fans of the Rolling Stones fans will be happy to know that they just added another show to their itinerary. This show will take place on December 8, 2012, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Tickets for this concert go on sale November 19th.
Source: Rolling Stones Add Reunion Show in Brooklyn | Music News | Rolling Stone
November 12, 2012: Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend Rally for Teenage Cancer Trust In Washington
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend made an appearance at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to raise awareness for and ask for donations to "Who Cares: Teen Cancer America," a program dedicated to improving support and facilities for the care of cancer patients who are in their teens and early 20s. This program is a U.S. extension of the Who members' effort in the U.K., "Teenage Cancer Trust," which has been around for 20 years.
November 12, 2012: 'Revolution' To Feature Two Led Zeppelin Songs
"Revolution" is a post-apocalyptic drama that airs on NBC. To commemorate the release of Led Zeppelin's DVD, "Celebration Day," the November 19th episode of "Revolution" will feature two Led Zeppelin classics, "Since I've Been Loving You" and "Kashmir."
Source: 'Revolution' to Feature Two Led Zeppelin Songs | Movies News | Rolling Stone
November 13, 2012: John Fogerty Plans To Write Memoir
Former Creedence Clearwater Revival leader, John Fogerty, announced that he plans to write his memoir, which is slated to be published in 2014. After CCR disbanded in 1972, the singer-songwriter launched a solo career and ended up spending years battling his former record label and bandmates in court. As Fogerty put it, I want to tell the story of how I fought - hard - to maintain my artistic integrity in the face of opposing forces.
Source: John Fogerty Plans to Write Memoir | Music News | Rolling Stone
November 13, 2012: Flaming Lips Release Remake Of King Crimson Album
The Flaming Lips are an alternative rock band formed in 1983 in Oklahoma City, OK. They recently recorded a song-by-song remake of the classic 1969 King Crimson debut album, "In the Court of the Crimson King." This new album, entitled "Playing Hide and Seek with the Ghosts of Dawn," was released as a limited edition on vinyl in October and is available as a streaming download.
Source: Flaming Lips Release Remake of King Crimson Album | Music News | Rolling Stone
November 14, 2012: Stevie Wonder To Perform Tribute To Dick Clark At American Music Awards
On November 18, 2012, the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards aired live on ABC and Stevie Wonder performed a tribute to this show's founder, Dick Clark. The famous "American Bandstand" host, who passed away last April, created the American Music Awards in 1973.
Source: Stevie Wonder to Perform Tribute to Dick Clark at American Music Awards | Music News | Rolling Stone
November 15, 2012: The Who Perform 'Quadrophenia' At Brooklyn Concert
On November 14, the Who performed their classic 1973 rock opera, "Quadrophenia," in its entirely at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Unlike previous performances, the Who performed the music from this album nonstop, this time without any narration or guest singers. The Who's performance of "Quadrophenia" was followed by "Behind Blue Eyes," "Baba O'Riley," "Pinball Wizard." and other hits.
Source: The Who Stage 'Quadrophenia' at Triumphant Brooklyn Concert | Music News | Rolling Stone
November 15, 2012: Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, And Others Lead '12-12-12' Sandy Benefit
On December 12, 2012, Paul McCartney, Kanye West, Bruce Springsteen, and the Who will lead a concert to raise money for Hurricane Sandy victims. This concert will take place at New York City's Madison Square Garden and will also feature other bands and artists, including Bon Jovi, Alicia Keys, Roger Waters, and Billy Joel. For more information, go to 121212concert.org.
November 15, 2012: Beatles Green-Light New Concert Film Using Fan Footage
A new Beatles' documentary, "The Beatles Live!," is in the works. The film makers are currently looking for original footage of the Fab Four from between October, 1963 and August, 1966 when the Beatles performed 250 shows in 116 cities. Fans and anyone else who may have attended any one of these shows are invited to submit whatever footage they may have shot to thebeatlesliveproject.com through the end of this year.
Source: Beatles Green-Light New Concert Film Using Fan Footage | Music News | Rolling Stone
