April 16, 2023 by Amy Gold
Music News: Library of Congress picks classics by John Lennon, Madonna and more for the National Recording Registry https://t.co/UmtsS2kYIM #musicnews #abcnews
— SuperHits103.7COSYFM (@cosyfm) April 12, 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."
Joe Walsh of The Eagles was among those named by President Joe Biden to the to the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. Formed in 1982, the committee advises the president on enhancing federal support for the arts, humanities, and museum and library services deemed relevant to the country's health, economy, equity, and civic life.
Also that week, it was announced that "Eric Clapton Across 24 Nights" will be shown in theaters worldwide on May 17, 2023, with an encore screening on May 23. This film captures highlights from the guitar legend's record breaking 24-night run of concerts in 1990 and 1991 at London's Royal Albert Hall. A companion album will also be released on June 23.
In Memoriam:
Lasse Wellander (June 18, 1952 - April 7, 2023): Longtime guitarist for ABBA and recipient of the Albin Hagstrom Memorial Award and other honors
Ian Bairnson (August 3, 1953 - April 7, 2023): Scottish guitarist and longtime Alan Parsons Project member who was also a member of Pilot and a prolific session musician
Tours & Shows:
(Band/Artist - Event(s) - Location - Dates)
Dave Mason - Tour (Endangered Species) - U.S. - May 17-June 28, 2023
Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band - Tour - U.S. - May 19-June 17, 2023
Peter Frampton - Tour (Never Say Never) - U.S. - June 21-August 19, 2023
New & Upcoming Recordings:
(Band/Artist - Title - Format - Release Date)
Paul Simon - Seven Psalms - CD, vinyl, digital download, streaming - May 19, 2023
Steely Dan - Countdown To Ecstasy (1973 album reissue) - vinyl - May 26, 2023
Bob Dylan - Shadow Kingdom - CD, vinyl, digital download, streaming - June 2, 2023
Eric Clapton - The Definitive 24 Nights (archival 1991 box set) - multiple formats - June 23, 2023
(For more information about the above news items, please see below for a list of sources with links.)
Music News: Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band add dates to Spring tour https://t.co/BMyWpeV6Hr #musicnews #abcnews
— SuperHits103.7COSYFM (@cosyfm) April 7, 2023
Music News: Steely Dan reissuing 1973's 'Countdown To Ecstasy' on vinyl https://t.co/vpduWpICu9 #musicnews #abcnews
— SuperHits103.7COSYFM (@cosyfm) April 7, 2023
Ian Bairnson, guitarist for the Alan Parsons Project and Kate Bush, has died at age 69. https://t.co/ATN5D6YGP3
— billboard (@billboard) April 9, 2023
ABBA guitarist Lasse Wellander has died at age 70. https://t.co/OIzviZvzLc
— billboard (@billboard) April 10, 2023
Music News: Peter Frampton returning to the road with new Never Say Never tour https://t.co/uoBHKR1eBT #musicnews #abcnews
— SuperHits103.7COSYFM (@cosyfm) April 11, 2023
Music News: Dave Mason announces new summer tour dates https://t.co/ZXELIqHdMa #musicnews #abcnews
— SuperHits103.7COSYFM (@cosyfm) April 11, 2023
Music News: Library of Congress picks classics by John Lennon, Madonna and more for the National Recording Registry https://t.co/UmtsS2kYIM #musicnews #abcnews
— SuperHits103.7COSYFM (@cosyfm) April 12, 2023
Music News: Paul Simon dropping new album, 'Seven Psalms,' on May 19 https://t.co/rzCcaaiYdf #musicnews #abcnews
— SuperHits103.7COSYFM (@cosyfm) April 12, 2023
Music News: Bob Dylan's Shadow Kingdom' concert film getting first-ever album release https://t.co/1NHui3IZUx #musicnews #abcnews
— SuperHits103.7COSYFM (@cosyfm) April 13, 2023
Music News: Concert film of Eric Clapton's 24-night Royal Albert Hall run coming to theaters https://t.co/1jkzEEt5Oe #musicnews #abcnews
— SuperHits103.7COSYFM (@cosyfm) April 13, 2023
Music News: Concert film of Eric Clapton's 24-night Royal Albert Hall run coming to theaters https://t.co/1jkzEEt5Oe #musicnews #abcnews
— SuperHits103.7COSYFM (@cosyfm) April 13, 2023
Music News: The Eagles' Joe Walsh named to the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities https://t.co/jlihrkbfKc #musicnews #abcnews
— SuperHits103.7COSYFM (@cosyfm) April 14, 2023