Politicians of All Stripes Join the Line for Bon Jovi
The rocker Jon Bon Jovi, who has twice won People magazine s award for sexiest rock star, can lay claim to an unofficial new title these days: the Garden State s elder statesman.
Oscar Peterson, Celebrated Jazz Pianist, Dies at 82
Peterson, who was born in Montreal in 1925, was encouraged to play by his father, a sailor, and by his older brother, Fred, who began playing jazz piano at an early age. “He was just beginning to get into jazz,” Peterson later said. “It was different from the studies that I was doing. All I knew was that I wanted to play like that.
The News-Herald 2007
It’s not the grand prize. We’re not dancing in the streets, but we’re hosting the party. Cleveland finally has what it has desired since the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened in 1995 - a spot in the rotation as host of the annual induction ceremony. Northeast Ohio’s first chance to shine since 1997 will occur in March 2009. It’s a credit to city and Rock Hall officials that they were able to close the deal.
Jazz great Oscar Peterson dies at 82
Oscar Peterson, whose early talent, speedy fingers and musical genius made him one of the world s best known jazz pianists, has died. He was 82. “He s been going downhill in the last few months,” McCallion said, calling Peterson a “very close friend.” “One of the bright lights of jazz has gone out,” French President Nicolas Sarkozy said.
Ike Turner, Rock And Roll Pioneer And Former Husband Of Tina Turner, Dead At 76
He was 76. Turner’s death was confirmed by his manager, Scott Hanover. He did pass away this morning, Hanover said. There has been no official announcement of the cause of his death, but TMZ.com reports that Turner died in his sleep at his San Marcos, California, home. Turner, who, along with Tina, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991, released his last solo album, Risin’ With the Blues, in 2006; the effort won a Grammy Award. He was inducted into the St.
Beyond the green zone
“I started 021 because I love rock music and I wanted to have a place where my band and my friends’ bands could play. When I first came to Shanghai [from Xiamen] there was hardly anywhere to play,” says Guang Hui, owner and manager of 021 Bar. “I found the [building] by coincidence, but I was looking for an old factory space.” The bar occupies a second story room in a renovated factory building that Guang says was once owned and run by the Japanese in the 1930s.
At the Troubadour, the legend rocks on
But no single show did more to cement the Troubadour’s star-making power than Elton John’s U.S. debut on a summer night in 1970. About the performance, John once told me, “My whole life came alive that night, musically, emotionally . . . everything.
To Provide Quality Music Education Now, Schools Could Learn From the Past
In the marginalized world of music education, a good deal of serious thinking needs to be done.
Rock pioneer Ike Turner dies at age 76
By ELLIOT SPAGAT, Associated Press Writer Thu Dec 13, 4:51 AM ET SAN DIEGO - Ike Turner managed to rehabilitate his image somewhat in the past few years, touring around the globe and drawing acclaim that included his first solo Grammy earlier this year. Turner, known with his ex-wife for such songs as “River Deep, Mountain High” and “Proud Mary,” died Wednesday at his suburban home. No cause of death was immediately given. “I know what I am in my heart.
The Wall Street Journal
Setting campaigns to music Tunes chosen to set tone, but potential missteps abound John Jurgensen Mitt Romney’s theme music could seem off for a presidential candidate trying to shore up his conservative credentials. He often mounts the stage to a remix of “A Little Less Conversation,” in which Elvis Presley urges a lover to stop talking and just “satisfy me, baby.” Romney’s camp doesn’t see the song as racy.