December 25, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 17, 2017
During the week of December 17, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to famed pop singer and Las Vegas legend Keely Smith who, with husband Louis Prima, had a string of hits during the late 1950s that included the Grammy award-winning "That Old Black Magic."
December 18, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 10, 2017
During the week of December 10, 2017, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its inductees for 2018. Among the honorees are The Moody Blues, The Cars, Nina Simone, and rock and roll pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The awards ceremonies will take place April 14, 2018 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland and will be broadcast later on HBO and SiriusXM. Also that week, the U.S. Postal Service announced a new commemorative "Forever" stamp featuring John Lennon to be released sometime next year.
December 11, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 3, 2017
During the week of December 3, 2017, Bruce Springsteen was named one of People Magazine's "25 Most Intriguing People of 2017." Also that week, The Beatles 1962 debut single, "Love Me Do," sold for nearly $15,000 on discogs.com, setting a new all-time sales record for 7" vinyl recordings.
December 4, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 26, 2017
During the week of November 26, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to famed and influential soul singer Wayne Cochran who co-wrote the oldies classic, "Last Kiss," as made famous by J. Frank Wilson & The Cavaliers in 1964. Also that week, Elton John scored his 40th Top 40 album with his latest release, "Diamonds."
November 27, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 19, 2017
During the week of November 19, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to actress and jazz-pop singer Della Reese, Warren "Pete" Moore of The Miracles, and 1970s pop superstar and teen idol David Cassidy.
November 20, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 12, 2017
During the week of November 12, 2017, Petula Clark launched her first-ever full U.S. tour which will cover nine states. Also that week, Ringo Starr announced a contest asking fans to submit short video clips or photos for possible use in the official video for "Give More Love," the title song to his latest album.
November 13, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 5, 2017
During the week of November 5, 2017, the Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its nominees for 2018. Among those in the Performers category are Jimmy Cliff, Alice Cooper, The Isley Brothers, Kool & The Gang, John Mellencamp, and Tom T. Hall.
November 6, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 29, 2017
During the week of October 29, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to Keith Wilder of Heatwave famous for "Boogie Nights" and other late 1970s disco classics.
October 30, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 22, 2017
During the week of October 22, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to George Young of The Easybeats and rock and roll pioneer Fats Domino.
October 23, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 15, 2017
During the week of October 15, 2017, Record Store Day announced its vinyl releases for this year's Black Friday event to take place November 24 at record stores across the country. Among the offerings are recordings by Chuck Berry, The Byrds, Petula Clark, The Doors, Aretha Franklin, The Grateful Dead, Isaac Hayes, Janis Joplin, Paul McCartney, Procol Harum, Otis Redding, and The Turtles.
October 16, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 8, 2017
During the week of October 8, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to Jimmy Beaumont, the lead singer of The Skyliners best remembered for the 1959 hit, "Since I Don't Have You."
October 9, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 1, 2017
During the week of October 1, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to famed rocker Tom Petty and "Philly Sound" singer-songwriter Bunny Sigler. Also that week, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2018 nominees, and fans are invited to cast their votes. Among the prospective inductees are such venerated oldies bands and artists as The J. Geils Band, The Meters, The Moody Blues, Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, Nina Simone, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Link Wray, and The Zombies.
October 2, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 24, 2017
During the week of September 24, 2017, it was announced that the Ron Howard-directed documentary, "The Beatles: Eight Days A Week -- The Touring Years," will make its TV premiere November 25, 2017 on PBS.
September 25, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 17, 2017
During the week of September 17, 2017, AXS TV announced the 2017 fall lineup for "The Big Interview." The Doobie Brothers, Steve Miller, Peter Frampton, Michael Stipe of R.E.M., and Steven Van Zandt will be among the featured guests.
September 18, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 10, 2017
During the week of September 10, 2017, a benefit concert for Hurricane Harvey Relief was announced which will take place September 22, 2017 in Austin, TX. Featured performers include Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, and James Taylor.
September 11, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 3, 2017
During the week of September 3, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to Steely Dan co-founder Walter Becker, Molly Hatchet co-founder Dave Hlubek, Tower Of Power lead singer Rick Stevens, and country great Don Williams. Also that week, Aretha Franklin was honored by TIME magazine as one of the "women who are changing the world."
September 4, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 27, 2017
During the week of August 27, 2017, a new Bob Dylan documentary titled "Trouble No More" was announced which will premiere in October at the 55th Annual New York Film Festival. Also that week, a contest was launched offering the winner the chance to travel to France to see The Rolling Stones in concert.
August 28, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 20, 2017
During the week of August 20, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to famed 1950s rockabilly pioneer Sonny Burgess. Also that week, Paul McCartney announced that he will offer one fan the chance to sing onstage with him at an upcoming concert in NYC as part of a charity event recently launched by Omaze.
August 21, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 13, 2017
During the week of August 13, 2017, The Eagles announced a headlining tour for this October with their new lineup, making this the band's first major trek since the passing of co-founder Glenn Frey in 2016. Also that week, a series of Gregg Allman tribute events was announced to take place this September in Los Angeles, Nashville, and the late rock legend's adopted hometown, Macon, GA.
August 14, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 6, 2017
During the week of August 6, 2017, the world bade a final farewell to country legend Glen Campbell. Also that week, it was announced that Dionne Warwick will be this year's recipient of the prestigious Marian Anderson Award.
August 7, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 30, 2017
During the week of July 30, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to soul singer Bobby Taylor and Goldy McJohn of Steppenwolf.
July 31, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 23, 2017
During the week of July 23, 2017, AXS TV announced a new series titled "All Hail The King" of Elvis Presley-related movies and programs in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of his passing to air throughout the month of August.
July 24, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 16, 2017
During the week of July 16, 2017, Billy Joel launched a new series of shows on Sirius XM as a guest DJ on the station's Beatles Channel in which he provides in-depth commentary about albums by the Fab Four. Also that week, Kenny Rogers announced a farewell concert to take place in October featuring a final performance with his longtime duet partner, Dolly Parton.
July 17, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 9, 2017
During the week of July 9, 2017, it was announced that the Ron Howard documentary, "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week -- The Touring Years," received five Emmy nominations. The Emmys air live September 17, 2017 on CBS.
July 10, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 2, 2017
During the week of July 2, 2017, Ringo Starr celebrated his 77th birthday with an announcement of a new album titled "Give More Love" which is due out in September.
July 3, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 25, 2017
During the week of June 25, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to Gary DeCarlo of Steam famous for the 1969 smash hit, "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye."
June 25, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 18, 2017
During the week of June 18, 2017, the Library of Congress announced that Tony Bennett will be awarded this year's Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Also that week, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced that Petula Clark will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
June 18, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 11, 2017
During the week of June 11, 2017, The Impressions, Gladys Knight, The Marvelettes, Freda Payne, and Mitch Ryder were among those inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. Sir Paul McCartney was honored by Queen Elizabeth II with the prestigious Companion of Honour appointment for his services to music. Also that week, the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) announced its plans to credit Yoko Ono as a co-writer on John Lennon's "Imagine."
June 12, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 4, 2017
During the week of June 4, 2017, The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" re-entered the Billboard 200 at #3 and topped the UK Official Albums Chart for the second time since its original release in 1967. Also that week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, which houses the site where the 1969 Woodstock festival took place, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
June 5, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 28, 2017
During the week of May 28, 2017, a guitar that Jerry Garcia had used extensively throughout much of his career fetched over $1.9 million at auction. Also that week, an airplane once owned by Elvis Presley sold at auction for $430,000.
May 29, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 21, 2017
During the week of May 21, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to Southern rock legend Gregg Allman. Also that week, Stevie Wonder received an honorary doctorate from Yale University.
May 21, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 14, 2017
During the week of May 14, 2017, it was announced that the electric guitar Jimi Hendrix played at the historic Monterey International Pop Music Festival will go to auction this June, with bidding to start at $500,000.
May 15, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 7, 2017
During the week of May 7, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to famed actor and singer Michael Parks who had a hit in 1970 with "Long Lonesome Highway," the closing theme song to the TV series, "Then Came Bronson," in which he starred.
May 8, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 30, 2017
During the week of April 30, 2017, SiriusXM announced The Beatles Channel, a new radio station dedicated entirely to The Fab Four which will launch on May 18, 2017. Also that week, it was announced that Cher will be this year's recipient of the ICON trophy at the Billboard Music Awards. The awards ceremonies will take place May 21 and will be aired live on ABC.
April 30, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 23, 2017
During the week of April 23, 2017, Ringo Starr announced a contest in which the winner will get to join him this July at a charity brunch to take place on his 77th birthday.
April 24, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 16, 2017
During the week of April 16, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to Cuba Gooding Sr. of The Main Ingredient and Motown songwriter Sylvia Moy.
April 16, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 9, 2017
During the week of April 9, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to J. Geils who co-founded The J. Geils Band and served as this group's leader and guitarist. Also that week, Glen Campbell announced his final studio album, "Adios," which is due out in June.
April 10, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 2, 2017
During the week of April 2, 2017, Joan Baez, Yes, ELO, Journey, and Nile Rodgers of Chic were among this year's inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The awards ceremonies will be televised April 29, 2017 on HBO. Also that week, it was announced that several new editions of The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" will be coming out in May in commemoration of this album's 50th anniversary.
April 3, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 26, 2017
During the week of March 26, 2017, various recordings by David Bowie, Judy Collins, The Eagles, Don McLean, Wilson Pickett, Sister Sledge, Barbra Streisand, and Big Mama Thornton were added to this year's National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. Also that week, fans bade a final farewell to Rosie Hamlin of Rosie & The Originals and Clem Curtis of The Foundations.
March 27, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 19, 2017
During the week of March 19, 2017, Bob Dylan gave a rare interview with rock journalist and MTV executive, Bill Flanagan. Also that week, the complete list of special releases for this year's Record Store Day, which takes place on April 22, was officially announced.
March 20, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 12, 2017
During the week of March 12, 2017, the world bade a final farewell to famed rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry. Also that week, Ray Davies of The Kinks was knighted by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, and Harry Belafonte was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Jefferson Awards Foundation.
March 12, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 5, 2017
During the week of March 5, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to Joni Sledge of Sister Sledge famous for the 1979 smash hit, "We Are Family." Also that week, David Cassidy announced his plans to stop touring for health reasons, and Black Sabbath officially disbanded.
March 6, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 26, 2017
During the week of February 26, 2017, a tribute concert in honor of country legend Merle Haggard was announced to take place in Nashville this April, with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Willie Nelson, and Bobby Bare to be among the many featured performers. This event will be filmed and recorded for distribution as both a special and an album.
February 26, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 19, 2017
During the week of February 19, 2017, the Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its inductees for this year which include Motown founder Berry Gordy and members of Chicago. Also that week, David Bowie was honored posthumously at the Brit Awards with prizes in two categories.
February 19, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 12, 2017
During the week of February 12, 2017, David Bowie was honored posthumously with five Grammys for his album, "Blackstar," which also went gold.
February 13, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 5, 2017
During the week of February 5, 2017, Aretha Franklin announced that she will go into semi-retirement later this year after the completion of her final studio album which is expected out in September. The Queen Of Soul indicated that although 2017 will be her last one in concert, she still plans to do "some select things" on a part-time basis.
February 5, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 29, 2017
During the week of January 29, 2017, Vera Lynn made pop music history when it was announced that she will become the first-ever performing artist to release a new album on her 100th birthday. The famed English singer, whose upcoming album is due out next month, had a string of hits in the U.S. during the 1950s that included the chart-topping "Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart" (1952).
January 30, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 22, 2017
During the week of January 22, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to famed drummer Butch Trucks who was a co-founder and a longtime member of The Allman Brothers Band. Also that week, it was announced that Arthur Brown will tour the U.S. for the first time in over 45 years. He first came to fame in 1968 with his smash hit, "Fire."
January 23, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 15, 2017
During the week of January 15, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to Richie Ingui of The Soul Survivors (of "Expressway To Your Heart" fame) who was one of this band's lead singers and co-founders. Also that week, Paul McCartney filed a lawsuit against Sony-ATV in an effort to reclaim the copyrights on The Beatles' song catalog.
January 16, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 8, 2017
During the week of January 8, 2017, fans bade a final farewell to jazz-pop singer Buddy Greco of "The Lady Is A Tramp" fame and guitarist Tommy Allsup who narrowly escaped the plane crash that took the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson.
January 9, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 1, 2017
During the week of January 1, 2017, Neil Diamond scored his 38th Top 10 hit on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart with "The Christmas Medley" from his recently-released "Acoustic Christmas" album. Also that week, the City of Los Angeles celebrated the 50th anniversary of the release of "The Doors," the band's landmark debut album.
January 1, 2017 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 25, 2016
During the week of December 25, 2016, fans bade a final farewell to Rick Parfitt of Status Quo, The Beatles' first manager Allan Williams, and 1980s pop sensation George Michael. Also that week, Ray Davies was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in the U.K.'s 2017 New Year's Honors List.
