December 30, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 22, 2019
During the week of December 22, 2019, Elton John, Olivia Newton-John, and Queen drummer Roger Taylor were among those included in the 2020 New Year Honours list presented in the name of the reigning monarch of the U.K., Queen Elizabeth II. For services to music and charity, Elton John was appointed Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH). Newton-John was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for services to charity, cancer research, and entertainment. For services to music, Taylor was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
December 23, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 15, 2019
During the week of December 15, 2019, Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 and set a record as the third-highest ranking holiday hit ever on that chart. Other Christmas oldies classics that made a return to the Billboard Hot 100 this season include Bobby Helms' "Jingle Bell Rock" and Burl Ives' "A Holly Jolly Christmas."
December 16, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 8, 2019
During the week of December 8, 2019, the Library of Congress announced that "The Last Waltz" and "Purple Rain" are among this year's additions to the National Film Registry. "The Last Waltz" is a 1978 concert movie that documents The Band's farewell show which took place in 1976 on Thanksgiving Day in San Francisco. "Purple Rain" is a 1984 rock musical drama co-starring late pop star Prince that is based in part on his life.
December 9, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 1, 2019
During the week of December 1, 2019, Queen took two top spots in Billboard's year-end Top Rock Albums chart for 2019. The legendary rockers topped this chart with their 2018 "Bohemian Rhapsody" soundtrack and also reached no. 10 with "Greatest Hits I II & III - The Platinum Collection." Elton John's "Diamonds," The Beatles' "Abbey Road," and Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Chronicle - The 20 Greatest Hits" came in at nos. 3, 7, and 8, respectively. Queen also reached no. 2 on Billboard's 2019 Top Rock Artists chart, with The Beatles, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones, The Eagles, Billy Joel, and Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers landing at nos. 5, 7, 11, 12, 13, 18, and 20, respectively.
December 2, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 24, 2019
During the week of November 24, 2019, Bing Crosby made a return to the U.K. Album Chart Top 10 after 42 years with "Bing At Christmas," a recently-released collection featuring new arrangements as performed by the London Symphony Orchestra of such perennial classics as "White Christmas."
November 25, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 17, 2019
During the week of November 17, 2019, the Recording Academy revealed its list of 2020 Grammy nominees. Among the veteran artists receiving nods are Gloria Gaynor, Dolly Parton, Barbra Streisand, and David Crosby (for Best Music Film). Also, the box set, "Woodstock - Back To The Garden - The Definitive 50th Anniversary Archive," will be competing in two categories. The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards will air January 26, 2020 on CBS.
November 18, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 10, 2019
During the week of November 10, 2019, Billboard announced the Top 125 Artists of All Time, a new chart in honor of the magazine's 125th anniversary. The Beatles took the top spot as would be expected, followed by The Rolling Stones (no. 2) and Elton John (no. 3). Paul McCartney and George Harrison also appear on this chart as solo artists, with McCartney at no. 12 and Harrison at no. 124. Other veteran acts to make this chart's upper rankings include Barbra Streisand (no. 6), Michael Jackson (no. 7), Stevie Wonder (no. 9), Chicago (no. 10), Elvis Presley (no. 13), Rod Stewart (no. 15), Billy Joel (no. 19), Herb Alpert (no. 21), and Bruce Springsteen (no. 24).
November 11, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of November 3, 2019
During the week of November 3, 2019, the Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its nominees for 2020. Among the candidates in the performer category are The Isley Brothers, Journey, Mike Love, Steve Miller, Patti Smith, and David Gates of Bread. Other prospective inductees include songwriters Tony Macaulay, Roger Nichols, and the songwriting teams, Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart and L. Russell Brown & Irwin Levine. The induction ceremonies will take place June 11, 2020 in New York City.
November 3, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 27, 2019
During the week of October 27, 2019, 13 Halloween oldies classics made YouTube's list of 31 songs with daily global views that peaked on October 31. "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr. took the top spot, followed by "Thriller" by Michael Jackson (no. 2), "Monster Mash" by Bobby Pickett (no. 3), "Werewolves Of London" by Warren Zevon (no. 8), "Halloween" by John Carpenter (no. 10), "Day O (Banana Boat Song)" by Harry Belafonte (no. 11), "Abracadabra" by Steve Miller Band (no. 14), "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult (no. 15), "I'm Your Boogie Man" by KC & The Sunshine Band (no. 16), "The Time Warp" by The Rocky Horror Picture Show (no. 18), "Love Potion No. 9" by The Searchers (no. 19), "I Put A Spell On You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins (no. 25), and "Runnin' With The Devil" by Van Halen (no. 29).
October 28, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 20, 2019
During the week of October 20, 2019, Cream's 1968 smash hit, "White Room," debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart in the wake of the recent premiere of "Joker" in which this psychedelic rock classic is used as part of the soundtrack. In addition, Gary Glitter's 1972 hit, "Rock and Roll Part 2," which is also featured in the movie soundtrack, made its Hot Rock Songs chart debut at No. 16.
October 20, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 13, 2019
During the week of October 13, 2019, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its nominees for induction in 2020. Among those on the ballot are The Doobie Brothers, Judas Priest, Kraftwerk, MC5, Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, Todd Rundgren, T. Rex, and Thin Lizzy.
October 14, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of October 6, 2019
During the week of October 6, 2019, fans bade a final farewell to two oldies music icons - Ginger Baker (August 19, 1939 - October 6, 2019) and Larry "L.J." Junstrom (June 22, 1949 - October 6, 2019). Considered one of rock music's all-time greatest drummers, Baker was a co-founder of the late 1960s supergroup Cream, a short-lived but groundbreaking rock trio with hits that included "Sunshine Of Your Love" and "White Room." Junstrom was a highly acclaimed bassist and a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd. He later joined .38 Special in 1977, remaining with the band through 2014.
October 6, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 29, 2019
During the week of September 29, 2019, The Beatles made U.K. chart history when the band's "Abbey Road" made a return to the top spot on the Official Albums Chart after 49 years and 252 days, setting a new Guinness World Record as the album with the longest time period between no. 1 rankings on that chart. The band actually broke its own record set in 2017 by "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" which made its return to the top spot after 49 years and 125 days.
September 30, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 22, 2019
During the week of September 22, 2019, fans around the world celebrated the 50th anniversary of the release of The Beatles' "Abbey Road." Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr both attended a star-studded gathering held in London at the famous recording studio after which this classic album was named.
September 22, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 15, 2019
During the week of September 15, 2019, Paul Simon was presented with the Great Americans Medal by The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. at an awards ceremony which took place on September 18. Simon is the sixth recipient of this prestigious medal which honors those who have made "lifetime contributions embodying American ideas and ideals."
September 15, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 8, 2019
During the week of September 8, 2019, fans bade a final farewell to famed rocker and pop icon, Eddie Money (March 21, 1949 - September 13, 2019). He took the nation by storm in 1978 with the power pop smash, "Two Tickets To Paradise," and went on to become one of the top recording artists of the 1980s with such hits as "Think I'm In Love" (1982) and "Take Me Home Tonight" (1986, featuring Ronnie Spector).
September 9, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of September 1, 2019
During the week of September 1, 2019, it was announced that Eric Clapton's sold-out 2019 Crossroads Guitar Festival, which is set to take place September 20-21 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, will be viewable live via a variety of pay-per-view providers. In addition, a number of bars, restaurants, and music venues throughout North America will host screenings of this event.
September 2, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 25, 2019
During the week of August 25, 2019, PBS announced that this year's edition of "Grammy Salute To Music Legends" will be aired on October 18, 2019 as an episode of that station's "Great Performances" series. This event, which was taped last May in Los Angeles, pays tribute in concert to the 2019 recipients of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Among the honorees are Ashford & Simpson, Black Sabbath, George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic, Julio Iglesias, Sam & Dave, and Dionne Warwick.
August 25, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 18, 2019
During the week of August 18, 2019, fans bade a final farewell to famed bassist Larry "The Mole" Taylor (June 26, 1942 - August 19, 2019) who was a longtime member of Canned Heat. Before joining the band in 1967, he had played with The Monkees and Jerry Lee Lewis. A prolific session musician, he also recorded and performed with John Mayall, John Lee Hooker, Tom Waits, and many other artists over his long career.
August 19, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 11, 2019
During the week of August 11, 2019, Billboard published its list of 100 top songs from the summer of 1969, a landmark period that saw Woodstock, the first troop withdrawals from Vietnam, and the Apollo 11 moon landing. Topping that list is "Time Of The Season" by The Zombies.
August 12, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of August 4, 2019
During the week of August 4, 2019, the U.S. Postal Service introduced a new Woodstock Forever stamp in commemoration of the festival's 50th anniversary. This colorful stamp features the white dove from the original Woodstock 1969 Festival poster along with a caption in the background that reads as "1969 Woodstock, 3 Days of Peace and Music, Forever, USA."
August 5, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 28, 2019
During the week of July 28, 2019, Woodstock 50 organizers announced that the ill-fated music festival has been officially canceled. Plagued with numerous setbacks, this event was originally scheduled to take place August 16-18, with featured performers to include such veteran bands and artists as David Crosby, John Fogerty, Santana, and John Sebastian, along with many newer acts.
July 29, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 21, 2019
During the week of July 21, 2019, fans bade a final farewell to famed R&B singer, songwriter, and guitarist Art Neville (December 17, 1937 - July 22, 2019). He was a founding member of The Meters, an influential funk instrumental backing band with a string of hits that included "Cissy Strut" (1969). Neville later formed The Neville Brothers with siblings Cyril, Aaron, and Charles.
July 21, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 14, 2019
During the week of July 14, 2019, it was announced that Linda Ronstadt and Earth, Wind & Fire will be among this year's recipients of the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. The awards ceremonies will take place on December 8 in Washington, D.C. and will air December 15 on CBS.
July 15, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of July 7, 2019
During the week of July 7, 2019, five classic Beatles songs re-entered the Billboard charts after the recent premiere of "Yesterday," a musical romantic comedy featuring music by the Fab Four. "Here Comes The Sun" made its debut on the Hot Rocks Songs chart at No. 9, along with "Let It Be" at No. 12, "Yesterday" at No. 14, "Hey Jude" at No. 16, and "Come Together" at No. 17.
July 8, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 30, 2019
During the week of June 30, 2019, Roger Daltrey's new live album, "The Who's Tommy Orchestral," debuted at no. 1 on Billboard's Classical Albums chart. This recording captures a full performance of The Who's classic 1969 rock opera during Daltrey's 2018 symphonic tour commemorating the 50th anniversary of the making of the original "Tommy" album.
July 1, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 23, 2019
During the week of June 23, 2019, PBS announced that The O'Jays will be joining the lineup of this station's 39th annual "A Capitol Fourth" TV special which will air live on July 4 at 8 PM EST. This show will also be viewable on the Armed Forces Network and will stream live on Facebook, YouTube, and PBS.org.
June 24, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 16, 2019
During the week of June 16, 2019, fans bade a final farewell to Jim Pike (d. June 9, 2019, age 82), the lead singer and co-founder of The Lettermen. The Grammy-nominated vocal trio's long string of hits included "The Way You Look Tonight" (1961), "When I Fall In Love" (1961), and "Goin' Out of My Head" bw "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" (1967).
June 17, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 9, 2019
During the week of June 9, 2019, Elton John scored his 20th Top 10 album with his 2017 compilation, "Diamonds," thanks to the recent premiere of his movie biopic, "Rocketman." Also, four of his classic hits re-entered Billboard's Hot Rock Songs chart, "Rocket Man," "Tiny Dancer," "Bennie And The Jets," and "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road."
June 10, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of June 2, 2019
During the week of June 2, 2019, fans bade a final farewell to famed singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist Malcolm John Rebennack (November 20, 1941 - June 6, 2019), better known as Dr. John. Widely known for his colorful stage persona and his unique blend of R&B, swamp rock, blues, funk, and boogie-woogie, the New Orleans-born music icon had a string of hits during the early 1970s that included "Right Place Wrong Time" (1973). A six-time Grammy winner, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.
June 3, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 26, 2019
During the week of May 26, 2019, fans bade a final farewell to psychedelic rock pioneer Roky Erickson (July 15, 1947 - May 31, 2019). He co-founded The 13th Floor Elevators famous for the 1966 garage rock classic, "You're Gonna Miss Me," and served as that band's lead singer and main songwriter.
May 27, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 19, 2019
During the week of May 19, 2019, it was announced that the iconic young couple featured on the cover of the soundtrack album to the 1969 Woodstock festival will return to Bethel, NY to help celebrate Woodstock 50 which will take place August 15-18. Married since 1971, Nick and Bobbi Ercoline are now retired grandparents who live about 40 miles from Bethel in Pine Bush, NY.
May 20, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 12, 2019
During the week of May 12, 2019, fans bade a final farewell to Doris Day (April 3, 1922 - May 13, 2019) and Charles "Chuck" Barksdale (January 11, 1935 - May 15, 2019) of The Dells. Day was a beloved movie star, singer, and animal welfare activist with a long string of hits beginning in the mid 1940s that included "Sentimental Journey" (1945), "Secret Love" (1954), and her signature song, "Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)" (1956). Barksdale co-founded The Dells in 1952 and served as that group's longtime bass. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 along with The Dells. The veteran doo-wop group was also inducted that same year into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.
May 13, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 5, 2019
During the week of May 5, 2019, Rhino announced a 38-CD 432-track limited-edition box set, "Woodstock Back To The Garden - The Definitive 50th Anniversary Archive," due out on August 2. This enormous collection includes every recorded performance from the historic event plus various stage announcements and speeches that took place during the festival. The package also features a Blu-ray release of the 1970 Woodstock documentary, a new book by festival co-founder Michael Lang, a replica of the original concert program, and other memorabilia.
May 6, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 28, 2019
During the week of April 28, 2019, it was announced that the long-awaited Elton John biopic, "Rocketman," will launch on Fandango nearly two weeks ahead of the film's official May 31 nationwide theatrical premiere. The movie site has partnered with Paramount Pictures to offer tickets to May 18 screenings at some 400 theaters across the country.
April 29, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 21, 2019
During the week of April 21, 2019, Live Nation announced that it will offer cheap tickets to many shows taking place this summer and fall as part of the concert promoter's annual National Concert Week promotion. From May 1-7, tickets to shows by such top acts as The Who, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Alice Cooper will be available for an astonishingly low 20 bucks apiece.
April 22, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 14, 2019
During the week of April 14, 2019, Aretha Franklin was honored posthumously with a Pulitzer Prize special citation award for "her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades."
April 15, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 7, 2019
During the week of April 7, 2019, Diana Ross made pop music history with her new remix track, "The Boss 2019," which topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart and set a record by becoming her fourth chart-topping remix in a row. The original version of this disco classic also topped that same chart almost 40 years ago.
April 8, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 31, 2019
During the week of March 31, 2019, the 2019 Billboard Music Awards nominees were announced, and among the honorees are Elton John, Queen, The Rolling Stones, and late Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. The awards ceremonies will air live from Las Vegas May 1 on NBC.
April 1, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 24, 2019
During the week of March 24, 2019, Stevie Nicks, Roxy Music, and The Zombies were among those inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Brooklyn's Barclays Center. Nicks made history when she became the first woman ever to be inducted into the Rock Hall twice, having been previously honored in 1998 as a member of Fleetwood Mac. Highlights from the awards ceremonies will be aired April 27 on HBO.
March 25, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 17, 2019
During the week of March 17, 2019, fans bade a final farewell to pioneering and influential surf rock guitarist and songwriter, Dick Dale (May 4, 1937 - March 16, 2019), and famed R&B singer and songwriter, Andre Williams (November 1, 1936 - March 17, 2019). Dale's hits included "Let's Go Trippin'" (1961), widely regarded as the first surf rock instrumental, and "Miserlou" (1962), the latter of which was used to great effect as part of the movie soundtrack to "Pulp Fiction" (1994). Williams' best known songs included "Bacon Fat" (1957) and "Cadillac Jack" (1968), and he co-wrote the extensively-covered "Shake A Tail Feather" which became a hit in 1967 for James & Bobby Purify.
March 18, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 10, 2019
During the week of March 10, 2019, fans bade a final farewell to famed Wrecking Crew drummer, Hal Blaine (February 5, 1929 - March 11, 2019). A prolific session musician with over 6000 recordings from the 1960s and 1970s, he can be heard on such oldies classics as "Be My Baby" by The Ronettes as well as numerous songs by The Beach Boys, The Byrds, Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley, Simon & Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, and many other top bands and artists. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a sideman in 2000 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018.
March 11, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 3, 2019
During the week of March 3, 2019, the Songwriters Hall of Fame announced that Carole Bayer Sager will be honored with this year's Johnny Mercer Award. Her many songs include such oldies classics as The Mindbenders' "A Groovy Kind Of Love," Carly Simon's "Nobody Does It Better," and "Best That You Can Do," the Oscar-winning theme to "Arthur" as performed by Christopher Cross. The awards ceremonies will take place June 13 in New York City.
March 4, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 24, 2019
During the week of February 24, 2019, the Blues Foundation announced that Aretha Franklin, Count Basie, and Booker T. & The MGs are among this year's inductees into the Blues Hall of Fame. The awards ceremonies will take place on May 8, 2019 in Memphis, TN. "I Got A Woman" by Ray Charles and other classic recordings are also being inducted.
February 25, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 17, 2019
During the week of February 17, 2019, fans bade a final farewell to singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actor, and beloved cultural icon Peter Tork (February 13, 1942 - February 21, 2019) best known as the guitarist for The Monkees.
February 18, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 10, 2019
During the week of February 10, 2019, PBS announced the TV premiere of "Sammy Davis, Jr. I've Gotta Be Me" which will air on February 19 as part of the network's American Masters series. This documentary will also be streamed on February 20 via pbs.org and PBS apps.
February 11, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 3, 2019
During the week of February 3, 2019, fans bade a final farewell to famed drummer Paul Whaley (January 14, 1947 - January 28, 2019) who was a longtime member of Blue Cheer. Considered to be one of the earliest pioneers of heavy metal, this band is best known for its 1968 hit remake of Eddie Cochran's "Summertime Blues."
February 4, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 27, 2019
During the week of January 27, 2019, the Recording Academy announced that Diana Ross will take the stage for a commemorative "75th Diamond Diana" birthday performance at the upcoming 61st annual Grammy Awards, to be broadcast February 10, 2019 on CBS live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The legendary diva and former leader of The Supremes turns 75 on March 26.
January 28, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 20, 2019
During the week of January 20, 2019, fans bade a final farewell to Maxine Brown Russell (April 27, 1931 - January 21, 2019), Michel Legrand (February 24, 1932 - January 26, 2019), and Reggie Young (December 12, 1936 - January 17, 2019). Russell was a country music singer and the last surviving member of the popular 1950s sibling trio, The Browns. Legrand was an Oscar-winning film music composer who co-wrote the Dusty Springfield 1969 hit song, "The Windmills Of Your Mind," from the movie, "The Thomas Crown Affair." Young was a highly acclaimed and prolific session guitarist who can be heard on numerous classic hits by such artists as The Box Tops, Neil Diamond, Dobie Gray, Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, and B.J. Thomas.
January 21, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 13, 2019
During the week of January 13, 2019, CBS announced that Gladys Knight will perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" as part of the pregame show at the upcoming Super Bowl LIII. The game and festivities, to be broadcast February 3, will take place in Knight's hometown of Atlanta, GA at the city's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
January 14, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 6, 2019
During the week of January 6, 2019, the Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its inductees for 2019. Among this year's honorees are Cat Stevens, Tom T. Hall, and veteran songwriter Jack Tempchin best known for his work with The Eagles and Glenn Frey. The awards ceremonies will take place June 13 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
January 7, 2019 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 30, 2018
During the week of December 30, 2018, fans bade a final farewell to three 1970s pop-rock icons: Daryl Dragon (August 27, 1942 - January 2, 2019), Dean Ford (September 5, 1946 - December 31, 2018), and Ray Sawyer (February 1, 1937 - December 31, 2018). Dragon was one half of the immensely popular duo, Captain & Tennille, with then-wife Toni Tennille. Ford (born Thomas McAleese) was the lead vocalist and frontman for the Scottish pop group, The Marmalade, best known for "Reflections Of My Life" (1970). Sawyer was a co-founder of Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show and sang the lead on such hits as "The Cover Of Rolling Stone" (1972).
