Guitars for Vets (G4V) is a non-profit organization providing guitar instruction and free acoustic guitars to injured military veterans and they have launched their “Artist Ambassador” coalition. Their first “Artist Ambassador” is Dick Wagner, who famously banded with co-lead guitarist Steve Hunter for Lou Reed and Alice Cooper.
Inducted in 2004 to the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Barrett Strong is a pivotal figure in Detroit’s history as a singer, writer and composer. “Money (That’s What I Want)” for Anna Records in 1960 provided vital capital for Berry Gordy Jr. to expand his operation. The song gave Mr. Strong his only major hit as a vocalist, reaching #2 on the R&B charts and barely missing the pop Top 20. “Money” is one of the most widely covered songs including a cool version by “The BEATLES.”
Avid Beatles fans have been blaming Yoko Ono for the break-up of the Beatles for over 40 years. In a surprise gesture, Paul McCartney has come to her defense
Last fall, Marshall Crenshaw
While the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. is home to the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League and their rally cry to “Rock the Red”, it would be The RED Tour of multi-platinum superstar Taylor Swift doing the rocking on this evening, for the first of back to back sold out performances.
In the three years since The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie brought back some friends for the 25th Anniversary Tour in 2010, “Happy Together” has become one of the most successful summer tours in existence, constantly hitting the road and celebrating the music of the ’60s for thousands of “Happy” fans to enjoy across North America.
Even though Townes Van Zandt may not be a household name, he is a legend to songwriters and the music fans who love them.
This Spring will see another chapter unfold in the life of Wings, the U.K. rock group formed by Paul McCartney after the break-up of The Beatles – and one of the most successful bands the UK has ever produced.
Blackmore’s Night is releasing their brand new album, Dancer and The Moon, on June 11th in North America on Frontiers Records.
Last fall, Marshall Crenshaw announced his launch of a subscription whereby his fans could receive a series of three 10-inch vinyl EPs, each of which would include a new A-side backed with a cover song and a remake of a song from his earlier career.
