December 25, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 18, 2016
During the week of December 18, 2016, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its inductees for 2017. Joan Baez, ELO, Journey, Yes, and Nile Rodgers of Chic are among the honorees. Also that week, it was announced that Sly Stone, The Velvet Underground, Charley Pride, and Jimmie Rodgers will be honored this January by the Recording Academy with Lifetime Achievement Awards.
December 19, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 11, 2016
During the week of December 11, 2016, The Rolling Stones, who hold the record for having the most Top 10 albums on the Billboard 200, extended this record to 37 albums with their latest release, "Blue & Lonesome." Also, Elton John is giving fans the chance to create their own official music videos for "Rocket Man," "Tiny Dancer," and "Bennie And The Jets."
December 12, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 4, 2016
During the week of December 4, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to Greg Lake of Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Mark Gray of Exile. Also that week, The Rolling Stones' latest album, "Blue & Lonesome," debuted at no. 1 on the U.K.'s Official Albums Chart.
December 5, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 27, 2016
During the week of November 27, 2016, the Recording Academy announced the newest additions to its GRAMMY Hall Of Fame that include old familiar favorites by The Beach Boys, David Bowie, Deep Purple, Dion, The Everly Brothers, Lesley Gore, Arlo Guthrie, The Jackson 5, Elvis Presley, Lalo Schifrin, Sly & The Family Stone, Sonny & Cher, and Rod Stewart.
November 27, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 20, 2016
During the week of November 20, 2016, Aretha Franklin dazzled CBS viewers with her over-four minute rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions NFL game which took place on Thanksgiving Day.
November 21, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 13, 2016
During the week of November 13, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to famed singer-songwriter Leon Russell famous for "Tight Rope" (1972), "Lady Blue" (1975), and other hits.
November 14, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 6, 2016
During the week of November 6, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to famed Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, a highly influential figure in pop music whose many songs have been recorded over the years by dozens of oldies bands and artists.
November 6, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 30, 2016
During the week of October 30, 2016, Elvis Presley broke the record as the solo artist with the most no. 1 albums on the U.K. charts to date after his latest archival release, "The Wonder Of You." Also that week, it was announced that Smokey Robinson will be presented with the 2016 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song later this month. The awards ceremony and tribute concert will be televised February 10, 2017 on PBS.
October 30, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 23, 2016
During the week of October 23, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to 1960s pop singer and teen idol Bobby Vee famous for "Take Good Care Of My Baby," "Rubber Ball," "The Night Has A Thousand Eyes," and other hits.
October 24, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 16, 2016
The week of October 16, 2016 was another highly eventful one in oldies music. Both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame announced their respective nominees for 2017. Rock and roll legend Chuck Berry celebrated his 90th birthday (October 18, 2016), and on that day, he announced his latest album, "Chuck," to be released in 2017. Also that week, fans bade a final farewell to Robert "Big Sonny" Edwards of The Intruders and Chess Records co-founder Phil Chess.
October 17, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 9, 2016
The week of October 9, 2016 was a highly eventful one in oldies music. Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first songwriter to receive this honor. Rod Stewart was knighted by Prince William at London's Buckingham Palace for his contributions to music and charity. Also, fans bade a final farewell to Joan Marie Johnson of The Dixie Cups and Don Ciccone of The Critters.
October 9, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 2, 2016
During the week of October 2, 2016, Bruce Springsteen's "Chapter And Verse" debuted on the Billboard 200 at #5, making it his 19th Top 10 album on this chart. This career-spanning compilation is the audio companion to his new memoir, "Born To Run," which made its debut at no. 1 on the New York Times Best Sellers list.
October 3, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 25, 2016
During the week of September 25, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to country star Jean Shepard best remembered by pop and country music listeners alike for her 1953 hit, "A Dear John Letter."
September 26, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 18, 2016
During the week of September 18, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to Jerry Corbetta of Sugarloaf and singer-songwriter John D. Loudermilk. Also that week, The Beatles' archival album, "Live At The Hollywood Bowl," debuted on the Billboard 200 at no. 7, making this the Fab Four's 32nd album to date to make this chart's Top 10.
September 18, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 11, 2016
During the week of September 11, 2016, the long-awaited Ron Howard documentary, "The Beatles: Eight Days A Week," made its theatrical premiere.
September 12, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 4, 2016
During the week of September 4, 2016, Barbra Streisand topped the Billboard 200 with "Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway," making this her 11th no. 1 album to date on this chart.
September 5, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 28, 2016
During the week of August 28, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to Fred Hellerman who was the last surviving member of The Weavers. Also that week, Dolly Parton's latest album, "Pure & Simple," topped the Billboard Top Country Albums chart as well as several other country albums charts worldwide.
August 29, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 21, 2016
During the week of August 21, 2016, AXS TV announced its upcoming fall episodes for "The Big Interview." Among this show's featured guests are Neil Young, Meat Loaf, and Olivia Newton-John. Also that week, it was announced that "Dolly Parton's Christmas Of Many Colors: Circle Of Love" will premiere November 30, 2016 on NBC.
August 22, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 14, 2016
During the week of August 14, 2016, the estate of Elvis Presley announced plans to open a new entertainment complex in 2017 dubbed Elvis: Past, Present & Future which is currently under construction near Graceland.
August 15, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 7, 2016
During the week of August 7, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to famed folk singer and Limeliters co-founder Glenn Yarbrough best known for his 1965 hit, "Baby The Rain Must Fall." Also that week, it was announced that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will pay tribute to the late and great Johnny Cash this October as part of its annual Music Master Series.
August 8, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 31, 2016
During the week of July 31, 2016, Tony Bennett turned 90, and in celebration, NBC announced an all-star concert in honor of the pop legend which will air on December 20, 2016. Featured performers will include Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, and Bennett's duets partner, Lady Gaga.
August 1, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 24, 2016
During the week of July 24, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to Lewie Steinberg who was a founding member of Booker T. & The M.G.'s and served as the band's bassist through 1965. Also that week, Steven Tyler's first solo album, "We're All Somebody From Somewhere," topped Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and debuted at no. 19 on the Billboard 200.
July 24, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 17, 2016
During the week of July 17, 2016, a long-lost Beatles demo recording performed by Paul McCartney of a song that he had written with John Lennon for the late Cilla Black resurfaced. Titled "It's For You," this song became a Top 10 U.K. hit and a minor hit in the U.S. for Black in 1964. Also, for those who can't decide between Clinton and Trump, Alice Cooper may offer a viable alternative this November. The veteran shock rocker announced that he will be running for president.
July 17, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 10, 2016
During the week of July 10, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to Bonnie Brown, the youngest member of The Browns, the famed sibling trio best known for their signature song, "The Three Bells" (1959).
July 10, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 3, 2016
During the week of July 3, 2016, it was announced that Smokey Robinson will receive this year's Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
July 3, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 26, 2016
During the week of June 26, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to rock and roll guitarist Scotty Moore and R&B singer-songwriter Mack Rice. Moore, who backed Elvis Presley on many of his earliest recordings, can be heard on "Jailhouse Rock," "Blue Suede Shoes," "Hound Dog," and other classics. Rice is best known for having penned such R&B oldies standards as Wilson Pickett's "Mustang Sally" and the Staple Singers' "Respect Yourself."
June 26, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 19, 2016
During the week of June 19, 2016, it was announced that The Eagles, James Taylor, and Mavis Staples will be saluted at the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors in December. Also that week, a Los Angeles jury found that Led Zeppelin did not steal the opening of "Stairway To Heaven" from the 1968 Spirit song, "Taurus."
June 19, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 12, 2016
During the week of June 12, 2016, it was announced that Smokey Robinson and Kenny Loggins will be among the featured performers in this year's PBS Independence Day TV special, "A Capitol Fourth," to be aired live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Also that week, Paul Simon's latest album, "Stranger To Stranger," entered the Billboard 200 at no. 3.
June 13, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 5, 2016
During the week of June 5, 2016, Chip Taylor, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty, Lionel Richie, Nile Rodgers and the late Bernard Edwards of Chic, and the late Marvin Gaye were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
June 5, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 29, 2016
During the week of May 29, 2016, the world bade a final farewell to legendary heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali to whom Johnny Wakelin & The Kinshasa Band paid homage in the 1975 hit, "Black Superman - 'Muhammad Ali'." Ali himself also made a splash on the pop charts in 1964 with his rendition of the Ben E. King classic, "Stand By Me."
May 30, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 22, 2016
During the week of May 22, 2016, a special episode of the AXS TV series, "The Big Interview," was announced that will honor some of the many performing artists we have lost this year. Among the late music legends to be saluted in this upcoming show, which is set to air on June 7, 2016, are David Bowie, Prince, and Merle Haggard.
May 22, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 15, 2016
During the week of May 15, 2016, two classic albums marked their 50th anniversaries: The Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" and Bob Dylan's "Blonde On Blonde."
May 15, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 8, 2016
During the week of May 8, 2016, it was announced that Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who will be honored by UCLA with this year's George and Ira Gershwin Award for Lifetime Musical Achievement.
May 8, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 1, 2016
During the week of May 1, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to acclaimed singer-songwriter Ned Miller famous for the 1962 hit, "From A Jack To A King."
May 2, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 24, 2016
During the week of April 24, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to famed soul singer Billy Paul best known for the salacious yet heartfelt 1972 chart-topper, "Me And Mrs. Jones."
April 24, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 17, 2016
During the week of April 17, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to acclaimed guitarist Lonnie Mack famous for "Wham!," "Memphis," and other early 1960s instrumental hits. Also, the world is still reeling from the sudden and unexpected passing at age 57 of famed singer-songwriter Prince as numerous musicians and fans continue to pay tribute. A 1980s pop sensation with a stellar career spanning four decades, Prince had his first Top 40 hit in 1979 with "I Wanna Be Your Lover."
April 17, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 10, 2016
During the week of April 10, 2016, Simon & Garfunkel's "Sound Of Silence" re-entered the pop charts after 50 years following the recent release on YouTube of a viral Ben Affleck video featuring this 1966 chart-topper. Another half-century milestone took place when Paul McCartney played "Hard Day's Night," which was last performed live by The Beatles in August 1965, on the opening night of his "One On One" tour. Also that week, fans bade a final farewell to singer-songwriter Jack Hammer who became famous as one of the co-writers of the Jerry Lee Lewis rock and roll classic, "Great Balls Of Fire."
April 11, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 3, 2016
During the week of April 3, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to country legend Merle Haggard and famed R&B singer Leon Haywood famous for the 1975 hit, "I Want'a Do Something Freaky To You."
April 4, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 27, 2016
During the week of March 27, 2016, the world bade a final farewell to Oscar-winning actress and child star, Patty Duke. She made a splash on the pop charts in 1965 with "Don't Just Stand There" and other hits. Also that week, fans bade a final farewell to Andy "Thunderclap" Newman who was one of the original members of Thunderclap Newman famous for the 1969 hit, "Something In The Air."
March 27, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 20, 2016
During the week of March 20, 2016, the Library of Congress announced the latest additions to its National Recording Registry that include recordings by Louis Armstrong, Bobby Darin, Gloria Gaynor, The Impressions, Billy Joel, Julie London, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Santana, and The Supremes. Also that week, it was announced that Smokey Robinson will be honored by MusiCares with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award. Also, a long-lost song recorded by David Bowie in 1970 on his first trip to the U.S. recently resurfaced and is being released as a digital download.
March 21, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 13, 2016
During the week of March 13, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to Lee Andrews, the lead singer and founder of Lee Andrews & The Hearts best remembered for "Long Lonely Nights" and other late 1950s hits. Also that week, it was announced that a reel-to-reel tape containing a long-lost, forgotten Rolling Stones song titled "No One Loves You More Than Me" was discovered after over 50 years in someone's attic.
March 14, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 6, 2016
During the week of March 6, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to Beatles' producer George Martin, Keith Emerson of Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and Gogi Grant of "The Wayward Wind" fame.
March 6, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 28, 2016
During the week of February 28, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to Gayle McCormick, the lead singer of Smith famous for the 1969 smash hit, "Baby It's You." Also that week, it was announced that Marvin Gaye, Chip Taylor, and Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of Chic are among this year's inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
February 29, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 21, 2016
During the week of February 21, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to Lennie Baker of Sha Na Na and country-pop great Sonny James famous for the oldies classic, "Young Love" (1957).
February 21, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 14, 2016
During the week of February 14, 2016, Tony Bennett, Bob Dylan, Mavis Staples, and Joni Mitchell won Grammys for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, Best Historical Album, Best American Roots Performance, and Best Album Notes, respectively. Also that week, the President and First Lady announced an upcoming concert tribute to Ray Charles which will be televised on PBS February 26, 2016 as part of the series, "In Performance At The White House."
February 14, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 7, 2016
During the week of February 7, 2016, Barry Manilow had to undergo emergency oral surgery after playing a sold-out show in Memphis, and his recovery is reportedly going well. Also that week, it was announced that the documentary, "Queen: A Night In Bohemia," will be debuting in theaters on March 8, 2016 for one night only.
February 8, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 31, 2016
During the week of January 31, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to Maurice White, the founder and co-lead singer of Earth, Wind & Fire, and Signe Anderson, the original female lead singer for Jefferson Airplane before Grace Slick came on board. Also that week, Bill Medley announced that he will be taking on a new partner for the first time since the passing of Bobby Hatfield in 2003. The new duo, to be billed as The Righteous Brothers featuring Bill Medley with Bucky Heard, is set to begin a Las Vegas residency this March.
January 31, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 24, 2016
During the week of January 24, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to famed singer, songwriter, and guitarist Paul Kantner who co-founded both Jefferson Airplane and its spinoff, Jefferson Starship.
January 24, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 17, 2016
During the week of January 17, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to Glenn Frey of The Eagles, Mic Gillette of Tower Of Power, Dale Griffin of Mott The Hoople, Gary Loizzo of The American Breed, and famed R&B singer Clarence Reid (a.k.a. Blowfly). Also that week, David Bowie's final album, "Blackstar," topped the Billboard 200, and "Lazarus," the latest single from "Blackstar," became a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
January 18, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 10, 2016
During the week of January 10, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to rock legend David Bowie whose unexpected passing sent shockwaves throughout the pop music world. Fans also bade farewell to music impresario Giorgio Gomelsky who was best known for managing The Rolling Stones during the band's early days as well as The Yardbirds and other top bands from London's Swinging Sixties era.
January 11, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 3, 2016
During the week of January 3, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to Robert Balser, Nicholas Caldwell, Otis Clay, and Robert Stigwood. Balser was one of the animation directors for the Beatles' classic 1968 film, "Yellow Submarine." Caldwell was a founding member of The Whispers, a veteran Los Angeles-based R&B group formed in the early 1960s. Clay was a Blues Hall of Famer R&B-soul singer whose many hits included "She's About A Mover" (1967) and "Tryin' To Live My Life Without You" (1972). Stigwood was best known for managing Cream and The Bee Gees and for producing the 1977 movie blockbuster, "Saturday Night Fever."
January 3, 2016 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 27, 2015
During the week of December 27, 2015, fans bade a final farewell to R&B legend Natalie Cole, Stevie Wright of The Easybeats, and Carson Van Osten of Nazz. Also that week, Nat "King" Cole's "The Christmas Song" and Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" both re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 and made the Top 40 on that chart.
