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.
In the marginalized world of music education, a good deal of serious thinking needs to be done.
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 [...]
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 [...]
The managers, fellow musicians and loved ones of the slain entertainers have been mum about pointing the finger at any suspects or motives. Some have said they fear for their own safety. Elijah Wald, author of a recent book on narco corridos , argues that entertainers are not being specifically targeted. They are just [...]
In the process, Fiasco asks, “What is cool?” The question hovers over an album in which the rapper muses about the corruption of fame, the emptiness of gangsta rap, and the perils of cheeseburgers. It’s a minefield of potential preachiness, and Fiasco doesn’t come out unscathed. If the first album had a glide to [...]
Editor, Daily Press: I just thought I’d drop you a note about the great concert last [week] at the high school. The Tahlequah Tigers Orange Express high-school band performed along with the seventh and eighth-grade band, the sixth-grade Band, and the fifth-grade band. To a packed out PAC, the bands performed music for an [...]
Engaging, talkative, silly and fun-loving are all words that describe Naomi, a healthy and personable 15-year-old. Like other girls her age, she delights in wearing the latest fashions and styling her hair. Other favorite activities include listening to music, dancing, and playing video games. Naomi is very knowledgeable about computer programs and enjoys doing [...]
While festival openers The Association got things going with the skiffling pop delight “Along Comes Mary,” songs that became staples of the ’60s generation like Buffalo Springfield ’s “For What It’s Worth” sound somewhat ragged.
Monday, December 24, 2007 8 p.m. If you missed the Holiday Card to Tucson concert presented by the UA School of Music on Dec. 2 at Saint Augustine s Cathedral, or if you attended and would like to enjoy it again, tune in to KUAT-FM 89.7/90.5. You also can listen on-line at http://www.kuatfm.org . [...]