May 28, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 21, 2023
During the week of May 21, 2023, the world bade a final farewell to R&B legend Tina Turner whose long string of hits, which also spans pop, rock, soul, and other genres, includes such classics as "Proud Mary," "What's Love Got To Do With It," and "The Best." She first rose to fame during the 1960s as the lead singer of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue and became a superstar after her comeback in the early 1980s.
May 21, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 14, 2023
During the week of May 14, 2023, Stevie Wonder was awarded an honorary doctorate from Fordham University in New York City at the commencement ceremonies that took place on May 20. After his speech, the music legend performed his 1973 smash hit, "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life."
May 14, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of May 7, 2023
During the week of May 7, 2023, country star Dolly Parton released "World Of Fire," the debut single from her first-ever rock album, "Rockstar," due out on November 17. Featured artists on this upcoming recording include such veteran artists as Mick Fleetwood, Peter Frampton, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, and Ringo Starr.
May 7, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 30, 2023
During the week of April 30, 2023, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its inductees for the Class of 2023 that include Chaka Khan, Al Kooper, Willie Nelson, The Spinners, and longtime Elton John collaborator Bernie Taupin. Link Wray was also inducted posthumously with the Musical Influence Award, and other inductees include Don Cornelius, the creator and host of "Soul Train," who was honored posthumously with the Ahmet Ertegun Award. The awards ceremonies will take place November 3 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
April 30, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 23, 2023
During the week of April 23, 2023, the world bade a final farewell to Harry Belafonte, a celebrated and award-winning singer, songwriter, and actor who popularized calypso music during the 1950s with such hits as "Banana Boat (Day-O)" and was a key figure during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.
April 23, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 16, 2023
During the week of April 16, 2023, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy proclaimed September 23 as Bruce Springsteen Day, a new state holiday that falls on the rock legend's birthday. Murphy stated, "Bruce Springsteen is one of the most iconic and influential musicians - and New Jerseyans - of all time, period."
April 16, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 9, 2023
During the week of April 9, 2023, the Library of Congress announced its latest additions to the National Recording Registry for preservation based on their cultural, historical, or aesthetic importance. This year's selections include the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young album, "Deja Vu," plus such oldies classics as The Four Seasons' "Sherry," John Lennon's "Imagine," and Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven."
April 9, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of April 2, 2023
During the week of April 2, 2023, Pink Floyd returned to the U.S. charts with "The Dark Side Of The Moon - Live At Wembley, London, 1974," which was released last month. This archival recording debuted at no. 49 on the Billboard 200 and landed in the Top 10 on the Billboard Top Album Sales, Top Current Album Sales, Top Rock Albums, and Vinyl Albums charts.
April 2, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 26, 2023
During the week of March 26, 2023, the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles announced "The Power Of Song - A Songwriters Hall Of Fame Exhibit" that features such luminaries as Lamont Dozier, Carole King, Henry Mancini, Smokey Robinson, and Nile Rodgers. This exhibit launches on April 26 at the Grammy Museum and will run through September 4.
March 26, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 19, 2023
During the week of March 19, 2023, Jose Feliciano, Gladys Knight, and Bruce Springsteen were among those to be honored with the prestigious National Medal of Arts. President Joe Biden presented the awards at a ceremony that took place March 21 at the White House.
March 19, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 12, 2023
During the week of March 12, 2023, Queen guitarist Brian May was knighted by King Charles for his services to music and his charity work at a ceremony that took place March 14 in London at Buckingham Palace. May was previously named Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2005.
March 12, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of March 5, 2023
During the week of March 5, 2023, Darlene Love, Steve Earle, Sam Moore of Sam & Dave, and E Street Band guitarist Steve Van Zandt were named as the honorees for the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music's inaugural American Music Honors. This event will take place April 15 at the Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, NJ, where the Bruce Springsteen Archives are housed.
March 5, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 26, 2023
During the week of February 26, 2023, Joni Mitchell was awarded the Library of Congress 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Music at a tribute concert that took place March 1 in Washington, D.C. This event, which features performances by such artists as James Taylor and Graham Nash, as well as Mitchell herself, will air March 31 on PBS.
February 26, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 19, 2023
During the week of February 19, 2023, Barbra Streisand was named this year's recipient of the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award and is the first music artist to be chosen for this prestigious honor. The awards ceremonies will be held on April 22 in Washington, D.C. at the Library of Congress.
February 19, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 12, 2023
During the week of February 12, 2023, Record Store Day announced its offerings for this year's event to take place April 22 at various independent record stores across the country. Among the releases are recordings by The Allman Brothers Band, The Doors, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Fleetwood Mac, The Grateful Dead, Billy Joel, Elton John, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, The Rolling Stones, Todd Rundgren, T. Rex, and Yes.
February 12, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of February 5, 2023
During the week of February 5, 2023, the Recording Academy announced this year's Grammy winners, and among the honorees are such veteran artists as Willie Nelson, Aaron Neville, Ozzy Osbourne, Bonnie Raitt, and Edgar Winter. The awards ceremonies were broadcast February 5 live on CBS.
February 5, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 29, 2023
During the week of January 29, 2023, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its nominees for 2023. Among the contenders are Iron Maiden, Willie Nelson, The Spinners, and Warren Zevon. The winners will be revealed in May, with the induction ceremony to take place sometime this fall.
January 29, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 22, 2023
During the week of January 22, 2023, the Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its inductees for 2023. Among this year's honorees are Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) founder Jeff Lynne. The awards ceremonies will take place June 15 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
January 22, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 15, 2023
During the week of January 15, 2023, the world bade a final farewell to legendary rock icon David Crosby (August 14, 1941 - January 18, 2023).
January 15, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 8, 2023
During the week of January 8, 2023, it was announced that Joni Mitchell will be honored with the prestigious Library of Congress 2023 Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The awards ceremonies will take place at a tribute concert on March 1 in Washington, D.C. to air March 31 on PBS.
January 8, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of January 1, 2023
During the week of January 1, 2023, the Recording Academy announced its list of honorees for this year's Lifetime Achievement Awards that includes such veteran bands and artists as The Supremes, Nile Rodgers of Chic, and Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart. The awards ceremonies will take place February 4 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles as an in-person event for the first time since 2020.
January 1, 2023 - Allbutforgottenoldies.net Music News Digest: Week Of December 25, 2022
During the week of December 25, 2022, Gladys Knight was among the honorees at the Kennedy Center Honors which took place in Washington, D.C. and aired December 28 on CBS.
