December 27, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 20, 2015
During the week of December 20, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to R&B-soul singer William Guest, a founding member of Gladys Knight & The Pips. Also that week, The Beatles' catalog was finally made available for online streaming. This long-awaited event took place on Christmas Eve all over the world.
December 20, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 13, 2015
During the week of December 13, 2015, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its inductees for 2016 in the Performers category. Congratulations go to Cheap Trick, Chicago, Deep Purple, Steve Miller, and N.W.A.
December 13, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 6, 2015
During the week of December 6, 2015, fans and music lovers everywhere commemorated the 100th anniversary of the birth of Frank Sinatra which took place on December 12, 1915 in Hoboken, NJ. Also that week, the perennial TV holiday classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas," officially turned 50.
December 7, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 29, 2015
During the week of November 29, 2015, Ringo Starr's first drum kit, which dates back to 1963, sold for a whopping $2.2 million at auction. Other historic Beatles memorabilia on the auction block included Starr's copy of The Beatles' "White Album," the first one ever printed, which sold for $790,000. Also that week, a new larger than life-size statue of The Beatles was unveiled in their hometown of Liverpool on the 50th anniversary of their last performance in that city (December 5, 1965).
November 29, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 22, 2015
During the week of November 22, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to Cynthia Robinson, a founding member of Sly & The Family Stone who was the band's trumpeter and a lead vocalist in the 1968 hit, "Dance To The Music."
November 23, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 15, 2015
During the week of November 15, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to P.F. Sloan famous for penning such oldies classics as Johnny Rivers' "Secret Agent Man" and Barry McGuire's "Eve Of Destruction." Also that week, Carly Simon finally revealed the identity of the mystery man in her 1972 hit, "You're So Vain."
November 16, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 8, 2015
During the week of November 8, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to New Orleans musical icon Allen Toussaint and Beatles session drummer Andy White. A prolific songwriter, Toussaint became famous in the 1960s for such hits as Ernie K-Doe's "Mother-In-Law," and Lee Dorsey's "Workin' In The Coal Mine." Nicknamed "The Fifth Beatle," White is famous for having played on the version of The Beatles' "Love Me Do" that was released as a single in the U.S.
November 9, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 1, 2015
During the week of November 1, 2015, Elvis Presley topped the UK album charts with "If I Can Dream," a collection of new orchestral arrangements of classic songs by the late King of Rock. Rod Stewart came in at no. 2 with "Another Country." Also that week, fans bade a final farewell to longtime Santana member, Raul Rekow.
November 1, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 25, 2015
During the week of October 25, 2015, the Browns, the Oak Ridge Boys, and famed session guitarist Grady Martin became this year's inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Among the many performers who were on hand to welcome the new inductees were Kenny Rogers, Brenda Lee, Bobby Bare, Duane Eddy, Roy Clark, Emmylou Harris, and Ray Walker of The Jordanaires.
October 26, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 18, 2015
During the week of October 18, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to singer Cory Wells who was a founding member of Three Dog Night. Also that week, it was announced that Willie Nelson will be honored this November by the Library of Congress with its prestigious Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
October 18, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 11, 2015
During the week of October 11, 2015, it was announced that the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late pop legend, Frank Sinatra, will be commemorated in a TV special titled "Sinatra 100 - An All-Star GRAMMY Concert" which will air December 6, 2015 on CBS. Also that week, Smokey Robinson, James Taylor, Buddy Guy, and other artists gave a performance at the White House for President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. This event will be televised January 8, 2016 on PBS.
October 11, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 4, 2015
During the week of October 4, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to pop-country singer Billy Joe Royal who became famous in the mid 1960s for "Down In The Boondocks" and other hits. Also that week, both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame announced their respective nominees for 2016.
October 5, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 27, 2015
During the week of September 27, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to Frankie Ford famous for the 1959 oldies classic, "Sea Cruise." Also that week, The Box Tops announced that they will be re-forming with a lineup that will include two original group members.
September 27, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 20, 2015
During the week of September 20, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to Ben Cauley who was a founding member of The Bar-Kays and the sole survivor of the 1967 plane crash that killed Otis Redding. Also that week, it was announced that The Bay City Rollers will be re-forming with three of its five original members, and Kenny Rogers will be retiring from touring after he finishes his upcoming world tour which begins in 2016.
September 20, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 13, 2015
During the week of September 13, 2015, it was announced that Aretha Franklin will be performing for Pope Francis later this month at this year's Festival of Families in Philadelphia, PA. Also that week, a new song recorded by Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, and many other top artists titled "Love Song To The Earth" made its debut on the Billboard Pop Digital Songs chart at no. 36.
September 13, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 6, 2015
During the week of September 6, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to Dennis Greene who co-founded Sha Na Na, a 1950s-era nostalgia rock band famous for "Top Forty" (1971), "Just Like Romeo & Juliet" (1975), and other hits hearkening to earlier days.
September 7, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 30, 2015
During the week of August 30, 2015, Black Sabbath announced its final tour (dubbed "The End") which kicks off next January. The lineup will include original band members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler. Also that week, it was announced that the legendary disco group, KC & The Sunshine Band, scored its first Billboard chart hit after 31 years with "I Love You More." Also, Roger Waters and Pink Floyd made U.K. chart history by being among the first artists to make the Top 10 on the newly-established U.K. Official Progressive Albums Chart.
August 30, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 23, 2015
During the week of August 23, 2015, Elvis Presley latest album, "Forever," debuted at no. 11 on the Billboard 200, making it his 53rd one to make this chart's Top 40. "Forever" is a career-spanning compilation of the late King's greatest hits that was recently released through the U.S. Postal Service in conjunction with his commemorative stamp.
August 24, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 16, 2015
During the week of August 16, 2015, it was announced that a new documentary titled "Johnny Cash: American Rebel" will be making its premiere on CMT September 12, 2015. Also that week, the affable Rod Stewart invited his fans out for a beer to celebrate completing his fourth year of residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
August 17, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 9, 2015
During the week of August 9, 2015, it was announced that Led Zeppelin's recently reissued 1979 album, "In Through The Out Door," re-entered the Billboard 200 at no. 9. Also that week, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and John Lennon topped the Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Songwriters List.
August 10, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 2, 2015
During the week of August 2, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to 1960s U.K. pop star Cilla Black and famed producer and songwriter Billy Sherrill. Black had a Top 40 hit in the U.S. with "You're My World" and also charted with "It's For You" and "Alfie." A major influence on the "countrypolitan" sound that became popular in the late 1960s, Sherrill co-wrote many classic oldies pop and country hits, including David Houston's "Almost Persuaded," Tammy Wynette's "Stand By Your Man," and Charlie Rich's "Behind Closed Doors."
August 2, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 26, 2015
During the week of July 26, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to country legend Lynn Anderson and famed steel guitarist Buddy Emmons. Anderson is famous for her smash 1970 crossover hit, "Rose Garden." Emmons can be heard on many recordings by such diverse bands and artists as The Everly Brothers, Ray Charles, Judy Collins, Henry Mancini, and Ray Price.
July 26, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 19, 2015
During the week of July 19, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to famed songwriters Perry "Buddy" Buie and Wayne Carson. Buie is best remembered for his work with the Classics IV and the Atlanta Rhythm Section. Carson penned many oldies classics for other bands and artists that included "The Letter," "Do It Again A Little Bit Slower," and "Always On My Mind."
July 20, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 12, 2015
During the week of July 12, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to David-Troy Somerville, the lead singer and co-founder of The Diamonds. Also that week, it was announced that The Eagles and Carole King will be receiving honors later this year from the Kennedy Center. A gala ceremony is set to take place on December 6, 2015 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. and will be broadcast December 29 on CBS.
July 12, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 5, 2015
During the week of July 5, 2015, the Grateful Dead gave its last-ever reunion concert. This historic event, which took place at Chicago's Soldier Field, was attended by some 70,000 Deadheads and other avid fans. Also that week, the Library of Congress announced that it will be honoring Willie Nelson with its prestigious Gershwin Prize for Popular Song this November.
July 5, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 28, 2015
During the week of June 28, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to Chris Squire who co-founded Yes and served as the band's longtime bassist. Also that week, it was announced that a rare and highly sought-after early pressing of Bob Dylan's classic 1975 album, "Blood On The Tracks," one of only five known to be in existence, was recently unearthed and is now available for purchase to interested collectors.
June 28, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 21, 2015
During the week of June 21, 2015, James Taylor's latest album, "Before This World," topped the Billboard 200 chart. Also that week, the Grateful Dead announced that the band's highly-anticipated "Fair Thee Well" final reunion concerts will be available as pay-per-view live YouTube webcasts.
June 21, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 14, 2015
During the week of June 14, 2015, it was announced that Barry Manilow will be headlining the upcoming 35th Annual PBS Independence Day special, "A Capitol Fourth," which will air live from Washington, D.C. He will be joined by KC & The Sunshine Band and other artists. Also, Smokey Robinson will be receiving this year's BET Lifetime Achievement Award. The award ceremonies will be broadcast live on BET June 28, 2015.
June 14, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 7, 2015
During the week of June 7, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to famed folk singer Ronnie Gilbert of The Weavers and country great Jim Ed Brown of The Browns. Also that week, Bob Seger and Jason Aldean received the CMT Performance of the Year trophy for their duet of Seger's "Turn The Page."
June 8, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 31, 2015
During the week of May 31, 2015, it was announced that a new commemorative Elvis Presley Forever Stamp will be coming out this August.
May 31, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 24, 2015
During the week of May 24, 2015, memorial services were held for B.B. King in Indianola, MS. A public viewing was also held where thousands of fans got to pay their final respects to the late blues legend. Also that week, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the upcoming unveiling of its Oral Histories project which has been some four years in the making. As part of this undertaking, in-depth videotaped interviews of various rock and roll luminaries will soon be made available to the public at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives.
May 24, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 17, 2015
During the week of May 17, 2015, The Rolling Stones heralded the band's upcoming North American tour and re-release of "Sticky Fingers" with a Twitter Q&A and a surprise concert in Los Angeles. Also that week, fans bade a final farewell to famed R&B bassist Louis Johnson, a founding member of The Brothers Johnson and a prolific session musician who had played and recorded with Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Aretha Franklin, and many other top bands and artists.
May 17, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 10, 2015
During the week of May 10, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to the legendary B.B. King, a revered and highly influential figure in blues music whose decades-long string of hits included his signature song, "The Thrill Is Gone."
May 10, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 3, 2015
During the week of May 3, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to Errol Brown of Hot Chocolate and folk singer Guy Carawan famous for his rendition of "We Shall Overcome" which became one of the main anthems of the Civil Rights Movement. Also that week, Elvin Bishop, Eric Clapton, Little Richard, and the late Johnny Winter were among those honored at the 36th Annual Blues Music Awards.
May 3, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 26, 2015
During the week of April 26, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to R&B-soul legend Ben E. King and Jack Ely of the Kingsmen famous for the garage band classic, "Louie Louie."
April 27, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 19, 2015
During the week of April 19, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to famed songwriter Sid Tepper who co-wrote some 50 songs for Elvis Presley. Also that week, it was announced that the Grateful Dead's sold-out farewell shows will be available on pay-per-view and via online streaming.
April 19, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 12, 2015
During the week of April 12, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to soul legend Percy Sledge famous for his heartfelt classic, "When A Man Loves A Woman." Also that week, Ringo Starr, Bill Withers, Lou Reed, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, and the "5" Royales were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
April 13, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 5, 2015
During the week of April 5, 2015, it was announced that Van Morrison will be receiving this year's Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Also, the original manuscript for Don McLean's "American Pie" sold for a whopping $1,205,000 at auction, and Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler revealed his plans to go country on his upcoming first-ever solo album.
April 6, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 29, 2015
During the week of March 29, 2015, the Rolling Stones announced their long-anticipated North American "Zip Code" tour which will take the band to various parts of the U.S. and Canada. Also that week, fans bade a final farewell to Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Bob Burns and Cynthia Lennon, John Lennon's first wife.
March 29, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 22, 2015
During the week of March 22, 2015, Ringo Starr was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. The rock icon was interviewed at length about his upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and other topics. Also that week, it was announced that selected works by the Doors, Sly and the Family Stone, the Righteous Brothers, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Ben E. King, and Joan Baez have been added to the Library of Congress National Recording Registry.
March 22, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 15, 2015
During the week of March 15, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to Michael Brown of The Left Banke and Andy Fraser of Free.
March 16, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 8, 2015
During the week of March 8, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to keyboardist Jimmy Greenspoon, a longtime member of Three Dog Night. Also that week, Paul McCartney scored two simultaneous Top 15 hits for the first time in 45 years since his days with The Beatles.
March 9, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 1, 2015
During the week of March 1, 2015, it was announced that tickets to the sold-out "Fare Thee Well" Grateful Dead concert, the last show in which all four of the band's original surviving members will appear together, can still be obtained on the secondary ticket marketplace for a whopping $116,000.
March 1, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 22, 2015
During the week of February 22, 2015, the world bade a final farewell to beloved actor and cultural icon Leonard Nimoy who, along with fellow Star Trek co-star, William Shatner, made a splash in pop music during the late 1960s with several mostly-spoken songs that became cult classics. Fans also bade a final farewell to acclaimed singer, songwriter, and keyboardist Bobby Emmons who was a member of Bill Black's Combo during the early 1960s and a longtime session player.
February 22, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 15, 2015
During the week of February 15, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to early 1960s icon Lesley Gore famous for "It's My Party," "Judy's Turn To Cry," and her tour de force, "You Don't Own Me."
February 15, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 8, 2015
During the week of February 8, 2015, Glen Campbell, Tony Bennett, and the late Johnny Winter were among those honored at this year's Grammy Awards. Also, "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" and "20 Feet From Stardom" received awards for Best Musical Theatre Album and Best Music Film, respectively.
February 9, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 1, 2015
During the week of February 1, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to famed R&B singer-songwriter Don Covay whose hits included "Mercy, Mercy" (1964), "Seesaw" (1965), and "I Was Checkin' Out She Was Checkin' In" (1973). He also became famous for the many hit songs he penned for other bands and artists, including Chubby Checker's "Pony Time" (1961) and Aretha Franklin's "Chain Of Fools" (1967).
February 2, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 25, 2015
During the week of January 25, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to famed singer-songwriter and poet Rod McKuen famous for penning "Jean" (Oliver, 1969), "Seasons In The Sun" (Terry Jacks, 1974), and other hits from the 1960s-1970s. Also that week, funk legend Sly Stone was awarded $5 million in back royalty payments in a lawsuit.
January 26, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 18, 2015
During the week of January 18, 2015, Barbra Streisand made pop music history when "Partners" became her 31st album to go platinum. Also that week, Bob Dylan was interviewed at length by AARP magazine about his upcoming album, "Shadows In The Night."
January 18, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 11, 2015
During the week of January 11, 2015, it was announced that Glen Campbell's final song, "I'm Not Gonna Miss You," has been nominated for an Oscar. The Academy Awards will be televised February 22, 2015 on ABC. It was also announced that the four surviving original members of the Grateful Dead will be reuniting in Chicago July 3-5, 2015 for what is expected to be their final concerts together to mark the band's 50th anniversary.
January 12, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 4, 2015
During the week of January 4, 2015, the world celebrated the 80th anniversary of the birth of the late and great Elvis Presley (January 8, 1935). A new website in the King's honor was launched, various rare memorabilia were sold at auction, and the first in a series of albums was reissued. Also that week, fans bade a final farewell to Joe Guercio who led Elvis Presley's Las Vegas band from 1970-1977.
January 4, 2015 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 28, 2014
During the week of December 28, 2014, fans bade a final farewell to country legend Little Jimmy Dickens who made a splash on the pop charts in 1965 with "May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose." Also that week, it was announced that a celebration of the 80th anniversary of Elvis Presley's birthday will be taking place at Graceland the week of January 8, 2015, the day the King would have reached that milestone.
