tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15120685572516583152024-03-13T05:03:44.621-04:00DETROIT ROCK N ROLL MAGAZINE Retro Kimmer's Detroit Rock n Roll MagazineUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger541125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512068557251658315.post-14779042815498453862022-08-26T19:56:00.000-04:002022-08-26T19:56:14.637-04:00NEW RELEASE FROM BEN E KING FEATURES BOOTSEY COLLINS!!<div class="separator" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz3maf4tko14j73_ft6vOVq2oDQPUohzklFEZXtJ_dtm9MA6S457gMVS9-Hor9KLkhEVGShu7R85CLVXDPd231uBSgASznjr5J1Mp4RlY-OW3oRKC8KkW9HHgvFw7F-NZQMyoqVPP9d63c5SZK1L0BZcJyfCIxQvgo5x2XEihCO3C6KOUih7uGzTa0CQ/s600/mail.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz3maf4tko14j73_ft6vOVq2oDQPUohzklFEZXtJ_dtm9MA6S457gMVS9-Hor9KLkhEVGShu7R85CLVXDPd231uBSgASznjr5J1Mp4RlY-OW3oRKC8KkW9HHgvFw7F-NZQMyoqVPP9d63c5SZK1L0BZcJyfCIxQvgo5x2XEihCO3C6KOUih7uGzTa0CQ/w640-h640/mail.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Funk Icon BOOTSY COLLINS, Guitar Master RONNIE EARL & Others Form A Supernatural Alliance With Soul Legend BEN E. KING On New Recordings!<br /><br />Los Angeles, CA – Ben E. King’s influence as both a songwriter and performer is undeniable. Beginning with his tenure in the legendary vocal band The Drifters, where he sang lead on such classics as “There Goes My Baby,” “This Magic Moment” and “Save The Last Dance,” and on through his solo career highlighted by timeless treasures such as “Stand By Me” and “Spanish Harlem,” King crafted a singing style, soulful and smooth, that continues to echo today.<br /><br />Recently a group of friends and admirers have lent their talents on a set of recut versions of King's most beloved hits, creating a cross-temporal collaboration like no other! King's voice sounds as good as ever on this collection which features funky bass icon Bootsy Collins breathing new life into “Supernatural Thing, Part 1” while up-and-coming R&B artist Bette Smith joins blues guitar phenom Ronnie Earl on a rousing version of "Stand By Me!" Bringing some Latin flavor to the mix, flamenco guitarist Rafael Riqueni steps in for an inspired take on the classic “Spanish Harlem.” All of this and more can be found on Supernatural Soul, which is available now on all formats including both CD and vinyl!<br /><br />Order the CD & vinyl: <a href="https://glassonyonpr.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37b640435abc6212c38cfeb0b&id=71041eccb8&e=7a824c8383">https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=ben+e+king+supernatural+soul&post_type=product</a><br />Stream/download the digital: <a href="https://glassonyonpr.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37b640435abc6212c38cfeb0b&id=cc03a05570&e=7a824c8383">https://orcd.co/a8a2l51</a></div><div><br /></div>Track List:<br />1. Stand By Me feat. Bette Smith & Ronnie Earl<br />2. Supernatural Thing, Part I feat. Bootsy Collins<br />3. Spanish Harlem feat. Rafael Riqueni<br />4. Don't Play That Song (You Lied)<br />5. Amor<br />6. Do It In The Name Of Love<br />7. I Had A Love<br />8. Seven Letters<br />9. Stand By Me<br />10. Supernatural Thing, Part I feat. Bootsy Collins (Instrumental)<br />11. Drifters Medley: This Magic Moment / Dance With Me / There Goes My Baby / Save The Last Dance For Me<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512068557251658315.post-83167056644404079022022-05-26T12:50:00.003-04:002022-05-26T12:50:19.431-04:00DENNIS MACHINEGUN THOMPSON HAS A NEW FB GROUP JOIN TODAY!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGx1jxpx34705EcdrfUm5kgIjnoGScJUykL0RNlJp-GxndQYEre4BEGE02LQqous22l04vaImsKxg51oL7ZqETXIp7GlFuMWmuTr3v8zITVI8i2JVYa8vM1k3diU6E-FX4jq_lKoWAOm1zHybykjAw015-G_oqnhq6DHiUPIXl56AuChjuEcqI2VvnvA/s789/284274714_10227933601829105_2398522806186369141_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="789" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGx1jxpx34705EcdrfUm5kgIjnoGScJUykL0RNlJp-GxndQYEre4BEGE02LQqous22l04vaImsKxg51oL7ZqETXIp7GlFuMWmuTr3v8zITVI8i2JVYa8vM1k3diU6E-FX4jq_lKoWAOm1zHybykjAw015-G_oqnhq6DHiUPIXl56AuChjuEcqI2VvnvA/w640-h284/284274714_10227933601829105_2398522806186369141_n.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div>MACHINEGUN IS BACK WITH A BRAND NEW GROUP! JOIN HIM <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1465442820572356" target="_blank">HERE</a><br /><br />The MC5 was founded on the notion that rules are to be broken and the 5 could change the world with their music.<br />"We were the undisputed heavyweights of Detroit in 1966 bar none, and I was proud to be a part of this squad. Damn proud"…MGT</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512068557251658315.post-91926962268849664302022-05-17T19:31:00.005-04:002022-05-17T19:31:50.649-04:00DENIZ TEK ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM!<div class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8dpGsKBFhSLTEEr_iDvx8SyltNo2cv_yYI_6UtjF4p0LfbU-C1BgMOT-jI2tuHFc2o2cLMzr5vd1GIXS_CEovTj_F6EL75IMHdsojqn_W2hxIvQXpu7vQFVmOFr2YzePAsWLJcRuda2dUrVoCqG_KqupCrbM1PLT9gVOM-lduMTfLlTbOqDN0FesGvg/s843/280190306_437267265067519_8025929900754717224_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="843" height="590" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8dpGsKBFhSLTEEr_iDvx8SyltNo2cv_yYI_6UtjF4p0LfbU-C1BgMOT-jI2tuHFc2o2cLMzr5vd1GIXS_CEovTj_F6EL75IMHdsojqn_W2hxIvQXpu7vQFVmOFr2YzePAsWLJcRuda2dUrVoCqG_KqupCrbM1PLT9gVOM-lduMTfLlTbOqDN0FesGvg/w640-h590/280190306_437267265067519_8025929900754717224_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />New Album !<div><br />When the pandemic hit, we had to cancel all touring. Sometimes a long break can be just what you need. After about a year partly spent writing, rewriting, arranging and rehearsing a new album, travel was once again possible. We were fired up and ready to go! We recorded on 8-track tape at "Ship's In" studio in Montana in August of 2021. Keith Streng (of the Fleshtones) flew in from Stockholm to play drums (Yes, drums!). Bob Brown pulled triple duty as recording engineer, producer, and bass player. Anne Tek and I played guitar on all tracks, and I sang. We sent the tapes down to Mort Bradley in Texas to mix. We are all very happy with the result and hope you will be, too.<div><br />For more info on how to hear it or get it, please visit my website: <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deniztek.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2LN4FrNLE0YjEXf7j2dpHtEO-TN8pZGwotk1hesEpp7cfQL8mowE2JbmI&h=AT1T4dVfoG7MH6gdM8O8HVzeICIeoYBD4GBOc-3ciRZQ1qPQgGNKx38LUTETzYFEtJuivO4naMfdRjAUMPFBsnbtWwRfyMvlB5Mn1csOX9lkJPXyC8wxUWlbaMjvJULGRPTvjAk8fo4pPOk3hg&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0pwNIw5v-S58sSyVdoFhW662cRJjFZLmem83A6HIeoXmNdiyuyPlw9v0CnM1cBaFz1eqNwH1mharcuYFvjGnfX39HtmYKZ4fBwE4QqTfqW2veVwpaggEojHVF3pIjy_ZiqsSuaV10yMw4f4GBHZ77oVQ">www.deniztek.com</a></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512068557251658315.post-40227461846796313192022-01-12T16:54:00.001-05:002022-01-12T16:55:05.876-05:00NEW OFFICIAL RELEASE OF LIVE CONCERT FROM CACTUS!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgjsnnDBe-MIBfQDMFz8mzMo92FxPGjf_M-Iafu0Fzv4Ccpg27Xijf1jrYXDvn5-DtP1o-WM1MNs_QkjasMvxlhjLJp5fRDO03jt6dwCP1Z2cK6d5NIxbSAXya3olpHmlE7nYfJ9Aw5TwcFNSN78qbzdmeMYkEe9JG4uIwfQr2j4vDUWohEX_rJ2kCeg=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgjsnnDBe-MIBfQDMFz8mzMo92FxPGjf_M-Iafu0Fzv4Ccpg27Xijf1jrYXDvn5-DtP1o-WM1MNs_QkjasMvxlhjLJp5fRDO03jt6dwCP1Z2cK6d5NIxbSAXya3olpHmlE7nYfJ9Aw5TwcFNSN78qbzdmeMYkEe9JG4uIwfQr2j4vDUWohEX_rJ2kCeg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Historic First-Ever Live Concert From Classic Rock Legends CACTUS Finally Sees An Official Release!</div><br />Los Angeles, CA - This is where it all began for the quartet dubbed “The American Led Zeppelin” - on a 1970 bill that also featured the likes of The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Grateful Dead, and Steve Miller Band. Vocalist Rusty Day, guitarist Jim McCarty, bassist Tim Bogert, and drummer Carmine Appice, collectively known as Cactus, made their auspicious debut in their very first public performance that night. <div><br /></div><div>Fortunately, this stunning and historic show was captured on tape and has now been unearthed from the archives and released in all formats!<br /><br />The Birth Of Cactus 1970 finds the freshly minted quartet ripping through some of the key tracks from their landmark debut album including “Parchman Farm,” “Feel So Good” and “No Need To Worry” plus some smokin’ hot blues numbers.</div><div><br /></div><div>The performances are not only supremely confident but also fluid and dynamic as each member locks into the groove and relentlessly rides it.<br /><br />Drummer Carmine Appice had this to say about the concert recording, “I remember doing that first gig, hanging out with Hendrix who was a friend of Cactus. We got on stage and the energy level was off the charts! All the songs kicked major ass. We were so excited to get Cactus going and this show helped. Crowd was great and we did ROCK!!”<br /><br />The Birth Of Cactus 1970 will be available on digipak CD and on PURPLE vinyl everywhere on January 21st!<br /><br />Order the CD/Vinyl: <a href="https://glassonyonpr.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37b640435abc6212c38cfeb0b&id=b7bc449b54&e=7a824c8383">https://cleorecs.com/store/?s=birth+of+cactus&post_type=product</a><br /><br />Stream/download the digital version: <a href="https://glassonyonpr.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37b640435abc6212c38cfeb0b&id=c006530d7a&e=7a824c8383">https://orcd.co/cactus_the_birth_of_cactus_1970</a></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjggqkZWF0eLq6BYLm0Tbynatc8CVqDHklSqNeJf_bOaLlP-96a6wf0bF7F2T-9Sz-oJd-p8qXleMjaCTeoUSZZDsZm2nv1PekAfHuje0itxcs7uDkm_NvTPUqzegYbYLNaaahlAZQ46cO1s-LqrWSpJIHN5pDo9fyQ0egIAMvU0dWuHkj0O3EM2U71tA=s626" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjggqkZWF0eLq6BYLm0Tbynatc8CVqDHklSqNeJf_bOaLlP-96a6wf0bF7F2T-9Sz-oJd-p8qXleMjaCTeoUSZZDsZm2nv1PekAfHuje0itxcs7uDkm_NvTPUqzegYbYLNaaahlAZQ46cO1s-LqrWSpJIHN5pDo9fyQ0egIAMvU0dWuHkj0O3EM2U71tA=w614-h640" width="614" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Track List:</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. One Way...Or Another</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Sweet Sixteen</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. No Need To Worry</div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Medley: Let Me Swim / Big Mama Boogie / Oleo</div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Feel So Good</div><div style="text-align: center;">6. Parchman Farm</div><p></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512068557251658315.post-3705127966442172962021-12-11T15:53:00.000-05:002021-12-11T15:53:07.936-05:00DETROIT AREA BAND BELLING THE TIGER RELEASES DEBUT LP!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKbjmFzhdzbDoK-Oco3gqxy0sLvrxIgZ9ngQouUDqHmxgCO-oOV3YlEaCUSSK1QxTgRZI28okLTyhwcr8-hcb3YXFFdrLn28Jvjp3cOKnxcdBAUC7cl1zprBlJJeaCa7aUF7p8XmY_KY6IVQ5kJwFJde-p4rxYwsi1TNIB65Y_ZEhx1dAvJnNdFG7h1A=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKbjmFzhdzbDoK-Oco3gqxy0sLvrxIgZ9ngQouUDqHmxgCO-oOV3YlEaCUSSK1QxTgRZI28okLTyhwcr8-hcb3YXFFdrLn28Jvjp3cOKnxcdBAUC7cl1zprBlJJeaCa7aUF7p8XmY_KY6IVQ5kJwFJde-p4rxYwsi1TNIB65Y_ZEhx1dAvJnNdFG7h1A=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Belling The Tiger, is a Detroit-area band specializing in melodic progressive rock music. Has a great debut album Lost is out now. You can listen to their new songs on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=belling+the+tiger+various+artists" target="_blank">Youtube</a> or buy their lp on <a href="https://bellingthetiger.bandcamp.com/releases">Band Camp</a><p></p><div>About the Band:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4JS4nO00ZP-tUrkPnYYQYlp3Ujw_2Dgm3g_46w3tczUO82zq2L5J4bJ14Ce9bPaVUHNgwdTazWb9jR0I3_K9LKEHn3ceI0wkUmsgXIE6rBCYuuernitFcf8qc4Ib-sdt8LzQ1qsqiPscz90ZA_vMU2k7olI7nIoG0xGU9vhRfCD2rkPClxCaunXTwvg=s1240" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1221" data-original-width="1240" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4JS4nO00ZP-tUrkPnYYQYlp3Ujw_2Dgm3g_46w3tczUO82zq2L5J4bJ14Ce9bPaVUHNgwdTazWb9jR0I3_K9LKEHn3ceI0wkUmsgXIE6rBCYuuernitFcf8qc4Ib-sdt8LzQ1qsqiPscz90ZA_vMU2k7olI7nIoG0xGU9vhRfCD2rkPClxCaunXTwvg=w640-h630" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Guitarist/keyboardist Michael Allen Moore is a long-time stalwart of the Detroit progressive rock scene, having recorded and toured in the ‘90’s with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/House-of-Usher/e/B000APNCHS?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1637191997&sr=1-1">House of Usher</a> and leading his own band <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?i=popular&rh=p_32%3ATin+Scribble&ref=dp_byline_sr_music_1">Tin Scribble</a>. He holds a degree in music from Wayne State University where he developed his skills in a wide range of settings including theater, dance, and world music. Michael’s home studio is the center of activity for BTT for writing, rehearsals, and recording. His energy and commitment to the band have been key to BTT’s success.<br /><br />Vocalist Danny Grimm has performed with countless rock bands around Detroit for decades. He is a regular member of Detroit rock staples <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FrijidPinkOfficial">Frijid Pink</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/moboperadetroit">Mob Opera</a>, filling bass and vocal roles in those bands. Belling The Tiger was Danny’s brainstorm, and his melodic instincts are a key component in the band’s compositional process and sound.<br /><br />Drummer / percussionist Duane Harvey is a veteran of the Detroit and Chicago original music scenes but has been away from the professional music world for several years. Duane holds a Bachelor of Music from Wayne State University and has deep roots in jazz, classical, and a wide range of commercial music but has relatively little background in original rock. His work with BTT draws on all his musical background and has expanded it with the addition of electronics to his drum kit. You can learn more about dh (and hear more of his music) at his personal website, <a href="http://www.duaneharvey.net/">duaneharvey.net</a><br /><br />•Bassist Andrew Harvey is a veteran of the no-wave and black metal scenes around the Detroit Area, having recorded as <a href="https://anangelsubmerged.bandcamp.com/">An Angel Submerged</a>, <a href="https://anteomedroma666.bandcamp.com/">Wraith, Anteomedroma</a>, and as half of the duo <a href="https://gossamer2.bandcamp.com/releases">Gossamer</a>. Andrew grew up in a musical household (Duane is his father) and displayed strong musical talent from an early age. He plays several instruments in other projects but is focused on the bass with BTT.<br /><br />•Guitarist/keyboardist Michael Johnstone has been playing guitar since 2011, covering a wide range of music from classical to jazz and rock . A graduate of Eastern Michigan University's music program, Michael plays regularly with multiple theater groups around the Detroit area. BTT marks Mike's first foray into original rock.<br /><br />Together, Belling The Tiger plays melodic progressive rock that draws from myriad forms of music, including jazz, classical, and an eclectic mix of folk traditions from around the world. The band is firmly in the "prog" tradition without sounding like any other band you've heard before.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512068557251658315.post-66502016107852645632021-12-03T11:14:00.002-05:002021-12-03T14:39:48.194-05:00NEW DETROIT LP FROM JOHNNY BEE BADANJEK AND THE MURDER HORNETS!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/funkydstudio/sets/httpsfunkydrecordscomalbum2075803arc-of-the-sweeping-sky" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEv5keZJNLvIiEzmjqasyfWz_AYES2H7AUxHgeqy1txq-IiZkPhqWeRJjl3DSp7mpsih9Tvr2utVVYO3wgGT4m30n85wN0fiC66Q8TSzGQMKhKrtgrFC4jvzmGmVMzbK7mEo5tu15NMehx/w632-h640/bee.jpg" width="632" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div>Johnny 'Bee' Badanjek is a Detroit Music icon. He had a Number #1 Hit at the age of 15, playing drums with Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels. Bee is also a founder and songwriter for the amazing Rockets! </div><div><br /></div><div>Bee's latest project, Johnny Bee and the Murder Hornets. "The new Johnny Bee And The Murder Hornets, "Arc Of The Sweeping Sky" Produced by Tino Gross the new LP is out now on <a href="https://www.funkydrecords.com/" target="_blank">FUNKY "D" RECORDS</a>. Check it out. People are lovin' it!" </div><div><br /></div></div><i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">From Johnny Bee Badanjek:</span></b></i><div><br /></div><div>The recording started after a couple of the guys and along with myself recorded the two Alice Cooper Albums in 2019. Breadcrumbs and Detroit Stories, Produced by Bob Ezrin. This was at the end of October going into November in 2019. And there were rumors about a virus starting to enter the country. Tino said, to me, Why don't you do your own solo album. Huh!</div><div><br /></div><div>I like being in a band, even though this started out as Bee's solo record. I didn't want a record to be called Johnny Bee Badanjek. So, I came up with a more group name and called it, Johnny Bee And The Murder Hornets. It started getting raves on Facebook. </div><div><br /></div><div>I called Stanley Mouse and talked to him about doing the album cover. Stanley has done thousands of albums for many bands. He sent some sketches and they were fantastic, I asked him to please continue. Detroit Rock Artist Mark Arminski helped out with the cover graphics. </div><div><br /></div><div>I had written many new songs, and so we started rehearsing in Detroit at Mary Cobra's (of The Detroit Cobras) house. Then going over to Tino Gross's Funky D basement studio.</div><div><br /></div><div>The main Murder Hornets band included Garret Bielaniec, Lead guitar. Mike Marshall, Bass. Jimmie Bones, Keyboards, Johnny Bee Badanjek, Drums, and vocals, and Paul Randolph, played Bass on the song Hoo-La-La. </div><div><br /></div><div>This was the core band. And the background singers were Chrissy Morgan, Liz Fornal, Kristin Von B., and Carley Silverstein. </div><div><br /></div><div>We had recorded eleven songs and then Covid hit and we had to shut down. It then took months until we could get back together again, waiting on the Vaccine. </div><div><br /></div><div>Once everyone had been vaccinated, Tino let people back into his house. Then we recorded several more songs. I wanted to still keep recording more songs, but Tino said, we had enough and we had to stop and put out the record. </div><div><br /></div><div>The new album Johnny Bee And The Murder Hornets. "Arc Of The Sweeping Sky" came out on November 15 2021. The album is on over 250 download sites around the world and getting some rave reviews. CDs and T-shirts are available for purchase at <a href="http://funkydrecords.com">funkydrecords.com</a>. The Band will start playing shows in the new year! BEE</div><div><br /><a href="https://soundcloud.com/funkydstudio/sets/httpsfunkydrecordscomalbum2075803arc-of-the-sweeping-sky" target="_blank">Listen to Bee's New LP HERE</a><br /><br />BUY IT HERE:<br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&MarketPlace=US&ASIN=B09KNWX1PJ&ServiceVersion=20070822&ID=AsinImage&WS=1&Format=_SL250_&tag=mackycom-20" width="400" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512068557251658315.post-26478960410383065752021-09-10T09:58:00.004-04:002021-09-10T09:58:51.117-04:00TRUE GENIUS: NEW RAY CHARLES LIMITED EDITION BOX SET! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwJY4eo_aw35pA3vz8WpahwCs-l7729bMnLZVruAHNcPtnNyQyTXm9I7IUFa-c54bOFgDXURSWN5DGxMOEHrkAz5QUzEXnkF38XPdzaExK7q1VA5zN0zlxlwSWr-CRdejb4TLXnXojKCq4/s416/mail+%25282%2529.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="300" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwJY4eo_aw35pA3vz8WpahwCs-l7729bMnLZVruAHNcPtnNyQyTXm9I7IUFa-c54bOFgDXURSWN5DGxMOEHrkAz5QUzEXnkF38XPdzaExK7q1VA5zN0zlxlwSWr-CRdejb4TLXnXojKCq4/s600/mail+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 4pt;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Limited Edition Six CD Ray Charles Box Set</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Bonus Disc Includes Previously Unreleased Live Recordings</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Musical Icon Recently Inducted Into The Country Music Hall of Fame</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVA1SguDM-g" target="_blank">New Lyric Video For “Unchain My Heart” Out Today</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div></div>September 10, 2021: Tangerine Records has released True Genius, a newly remastered, limited edition set featuring 90 of the greatest songs from his legendary career and all of Ray’s biggest hits, and is now <a href="https://ymlpsend3.net/3f4a6euwshyalaewehqazawwqatamwwum/click.php">available to order here</a>. <div><br /></div><div>The highly anticipated set, which has been featured in <a href="https://ymlpsend3.net/58134euwswsaiaewehqagawwqazamwwum/click.php">Rolling Stone</a> and <a href="https://ymlpsend3.net/49643euwswuapaewehqakawwqagamwwum/click.php">American Songwriter</a>, includes a special bonus disc of eight previously unreleased tracks recorded live in Stockholm in 1972. True Genius is available today on all digital platforms, making dozens of Ray classics available at streaming services for the first time. Also available to stream are a series of new lyric videos for some of Charles most beloved songs, which span the breadth of genres he both mastered and transformed: <br /><br />“<a href="https://ymlpsend3.net/7a24eeuwsweapaewehqatawwqaaamwwum/click.php">Unchain My Heart</a>”<br />“<a href="https://ymlpsend3.net/18c13euwswmanaewehqaoawwqaxamwwum/click.php">Hit The Road Jack</a>” (Soul)<br />“<a href="https://ymlpsend3.net/1d311euwswjapaewehqazawwqazamwwum/click.php">There’ll be No Peace On Earth Without All Men as One</a>” (America)<br />“<a href="https://ymlpsend3.net/7216ceuwswbaaaewehqanawwqacamwwum/click.php">We Can Make It</a>” (Jazz & Blues)<br />“<a href="https://ymlpsend3.net/1430aeuwswhadaewehqavawwqaiamwwum/click.php">Crying Time</a>” (Country)<br />“<a href="https://ymlpsend3.net/8e5c9euwswwaaaewehqafawwqafamwwum/click.php">A Song For You</a>” (Pop Classics)</div><div><br /></div><div><i>“We’re extremely proud to present this collection, which maps the breadth and depth of Ray Charles’ music, presented in chronological order so the listener can join Ray on his journey through the most expansive and creative period of his legendary career. I’m also thrilled that this music will be widely available on all streaming services for the very first time, so that new and future audiences will continue to discover the True Genius of Ray Charles.” - Valerie Ervin, President Ray Charles Foundation<br /></i><br />The digital release of True Genius marks the first time this incredible collection of Ray Charles most important works will be widely available on streaming platforms, bringing classic hits such as “Hit The Road Jack,” “Crying Time,” “Busted,” “America The Beautiful,” “A Song for You,” “Unchain My Heart,” and many, many more back to streaming after more than a decade.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVAt8-TMvTgxzvHEvPEDxtFeyXJWFiQfhOTNGtfrTgFmNCcGnFvHwAZRYtjx-Ve_GPCkQQLJgzbRo3QFPZPSWh4oqtQeCyegyKi4EnrniedVwfjHXxbinr7eTC3CRjuja5I3jjIgpE0jmG/s2048/mail+%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1342" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVAt8-TMvTgxzvHEvPEDxtFeyXJWFiQfhOTNGtfrTgFmNCcGnFvHwAZRYtjx-Ve_GPCkQQLJgzbRo3QFPZPSWh4oqtQeCyegyKi4EnrniedVwfjHXxbinr7eTC3CRjuja5I3jjIgpE0jmG/w420-h640/mail+%25283%2529.jpg" width="420" /></a></div><br />The box set also includes a beautifully designed coffee table style book with rare, unseen photos, and detailed liner notes by Ray Charles Foundation President Valerie Ervin, legendary writer and music journalist A. Scott Galloway, and featuring a special message from Quincy Jones.<br /><br />Tangerine Records will also release True Genius: Sides of Ray on November 19th, a double-disc vinyl collection that illustrates Charles’ many musical “sides” by focusing each album side on the genre categories he visited most: soul, jazz & blues, country, and pop, <a href="https://ymlpsend3.net/58582euwswyafaewehqavawwqaxamwwum/click.php">available for pre-order here.</a> <br /><br />On August 16th, The Country Music Hall of Fame announced that Ray Charles has been inducted as an official member. Charles, who revolutionized the country genre and brought it to new audiences with albums like 1962’s Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, was inducted in the "Veterans Era Artist" category.<br /><br />Ray Charles’s recordings are major landmarks in American culture. By blending country and roots with other popular sounds, this visionary singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer brought his expansive musical vision to a worldwide audience. Charles’ albums, released during the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, broke down both racial and genre barriers. The incredible crossover success of Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Volumes 1 & 2 led Willie Nelson to remark, “Ray Charles did more for country music than any other artist.” Ray continued to do something no other artist had done before or since, conquering all genres of music, from gospel and R&B to soul, country, jazz, blues, and pop, which led Frank Sinatra to dub Ray Charles, the only “True Genius” in music.<div><br /><div>Ray further helped bring Americans together with his rendition of “America the Beautiful,” and he remains the only artist in history to create and define a national anthem. Charles was also one of the first recording artists to have ownership of his masters as well as complete creative freedom.<br /><br />Charles’ staggering achievements over a 58-year career include 17 GRAMMY Awards, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a Lifetime Achievement and the President’s Merit Award, the Presidential Medal for the Arts, France’s Legion of Honor, the Kennedy Center Honors, the NAACP Image Awards’ “Hall of Fame Award,” and numerous other music Halls of Fame, including those for Jazz and Rhythm & Blues, all testament to his enormous influence. In 2019, he was honored by the Grand Ole Opry with An Opry Salute to Ray Charles, which was broadcast across PBS stations.<br /><br />One of the greatest artists of all time, Charles successfully mastered and forever changed the blues, jazz, gospel, rock, pop, and country music landscapes. He teamed up with the best of the best in each stylistic genre, including B.B. King, Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, Hank Williams Jr, Willie Nelson, Stevie Wonder, and countless others. As he described himself. “I’m not a country singer. I’m a singer who sings country songs. I’m not a blues singer, but I can sing the blues. I’m not really a crooner, but I can sing love songs. I’m not a specialist, but I’m a pretty good utility man. I can play first base, second base, shortstop. I can catch and maybe even pitch a little.” <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PVA1SguDM-g" title="YouTube video player" width="640"></iframe> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Ray Charles was more than just the Genius of Soul; </div><div style="text-align: center;">he was the Genius of Music.</div>
<br />About The Ray Charles Foundation<br />Ray Charles was equipped with a keen sensibility to the needs of others. It was this selfless generosity that motivated him when he founded, The Robinson Foundation for Hearing Disorders, Inc in 1986. The mission and purpose of the foundation was to provide financial support in the area of hearing disorders and support institutions and make donations to organizations for educational purposes. Charles thought “the inability to hear was a handicap, not the inability to see.” In 2006 the official name of the foundation became The Ray Charles Foundation, in order to bring awareness to his name but the mission remained the same. Ray Charles often made contributions anonymously to help fund cochlear implants for those who could not afford the operation and shortly thereafter started supporting educational institutions for those who could not afford an education.<br /> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ray Charles on the Web:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://ymlpsend3.net/60854euwsqsakaewehqadawwqatamwwum/click.php">Website</a> -<a href="https://ymlpsend3.net/188fbeuwsquataewehqacawwqaxamwwum/click.php"> Facebook</a> -<a href="https://ymlpsend3.net/53aa3euwsqeaoaewehqazawwqatamwwum/click.php"> Instagram</a></span></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512068557251658315.post-39118819335060685142021-09-01T20:57:00.012-04:002021-09-01T21:38:40.411-04:00CARMINE APPICE & FERNANDO PERDOMO NEW MUSIC DUO & RELEASE<div style="text-align: center;"><img border="000000" height="429" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQazpBk1hjgMHpckx6lDdAbn8wzC5qR5_pEFl9SGj365-9wufsvzAhsL4ET7EFj4sc3R0__WTXadfPUWOZOI4O3p5xuwTKqnqOFPiJea1xxSchVLIPRsHS9By72qsx1QtbKfcc7IWslPY/w640-h429/mail+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></div><p></p><b>Drum Legend CARMINE APPICE & FERNANDO PERDOMO Form New Music Duo & Release the All-Instrumental Powerhouse Album ENERGY OVERLOAD on Cleopatra Records<br /></b><br />Drummer extraordinaire, composer and producer Carmine Appice has joined forces with multi-instrumentalist and rising studio star Fernando Perdomo to form The Appice Perdomo Project, whose debut album ENERGY OVERLOAD will be released September 24, 2021. The first single, “Rocket To The Sun,” dropped this week on August 31st.<br /><br />“I had a ball writing and recording with Fernando,” says Carmine Appice. “What a great talent he is. He is awesome on every level; as are the songs on Energy Overload! Adds co-musician Fernando Perdomo: “Carmine and I were introduced to each other roughly one year ago by Tom Dowd’s daughter Dana. We instantly hit it off musically, sending files to each other and co-writing. Within the first six months, we had more than an albums worth of material written, arranged and recorded. We had a blast making the music on Energy Overload. It is our hope that the energy that was created for this record is contagious to those that listen to it.”<br /><br />Carmine Appice is best known for co-founding Vanilla Fudge, Cactus and King Kobra. As a drummer and composer, he has worked extensively with Ozzy Osbourne, Rod Stewart and Ted Nugent, and remains on Rolling Stone Magazine’s 100 Greatest Drummers of All-Time list. Fernando Perdomo, the son of Cuban immigrants, quickly launched a successful career as a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and session musician upon moving to Los Angeles in 2012. He was recently featured in the film ECHO IN THE CANYON, where he recorded and performed with Eric Clapton, Brian Wilson, Jakob Dylan and many others.<br /><br />VIEW THE VIDEO FOR THE SINGLE <a href="https://glassonyonpr.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37b640435abc6212c38cfeb0b&id=ed3bc264ce&e=7a824c8383">“ROCKET TO THE SUN”</a>: <a href="https://glassonyonpr.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37b640435abc6212c38cfeb0b&id=dde90eb67b&e=7a824c8383">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV6oedEi5pY</a><br /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="000000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqnGS76VkSa4zhRMFuJWB5bJVvPyrILIYrxozmXDLR-69-4cRQhNll1olwTHl805gaVNf06Kj3jVVUX1gXZ4f52Gkvv1CWTIrx2oG7bFLOednkoNABNGJj1zleUP_OXE__6M6XEb3UkLb7/w640-h612/mail.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>To PRE-ORDER Appice-Perdomo Project ENERGY OVERLOAD:<br />Digital: <a href="https://glassonyonpr.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37b640435abc6212c38cfeb0b&id=f4af570c40&e=7a824c8383">https://orcd.co/appice_perdomo_energy_overload</a><br />CD: <a href="https://glassonyonpr.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37b640435abc6212c38cfeb0b&id=8ede1bcc7f&e=7a824c8383">https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/carmine-appice-fernando-perdomo-energy-overload-cd/</a><br /><br />To purchase the single “Rocket To The Sun”: <a href="https://glassonyonpr.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37b640435abc6212c38cfeb0b&id=ecf39d8636&e=7a824c8383">https://orcd.co/appice_perdomo_rocket_to_the_sun</a><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512068557251658315.post-35441131598823495522021-08-25T12:33:00.003-04:002021-08-25T12:33:25.125-04:00ALICE COOPER IN STORE SIGNING OF DETROIT STORIES<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2HB4ZoXBjfMq0BxOgQWf63kRAhiMyuOTpxWy55l0xu01gsLT9nZ269kzvdVzFhcgBLhsZ3wooJ6b8w2WawNTsJqjST5-0pB48cx71vbxUQ1rCeosXFt0owc2Bz5E3bmYclSyDyfLsZnH/s1800/Copy-of-Alice-Cooper-General-1-credit-Jenny-Risher.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2HB4ZoXBjfMq0BxOgQWf63kRAhiMyuOTpxWy55l0xu01gsLT9nZ269kzvdVzFhcgBLhsZ3wooJ6b8w2WawNTsJqjST5-0pB48cx71vbxUQ1rCeosXFt0owc2Bz5E3bmYclSyDyfLsZnH/w640-h426/Copy-of-Alice-Cooper-General-1-credit-Jenny-Risher.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Rock City Music Company Celebrates Alice Cooper’s latest release, Detroit Stories, with an exclusive in-store album signing appearance in Livonia on September 23.<br /><br />Rock City Music Company, earMUSIC, WCSX, and Alice Cooper have teamed up to bring Detroit Stories to life with an exclusive in-store signing set for 4pm on September 23rd, 2021. Fans will have the chance to meet Detroit’s own Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and have their copy of Detroit Stories signed in person. This is the first time since 1999 that Alice Cooper has participated in an event of this kind in the metro-Detroit area.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOzi12vkna_nwGV-otDoiCR7Te28XjCE5xEO5IyQDr92Hanzv9BpXdLnGkQ5utPN690QHlo2BVgv_VwfBEaQvdupjeN3K31R4071LcpK0fmPO2vpV-T588wPkOZ6Z-hSqP0uNAl-PVYmRZ/s329/M_AliceCooperDetroitStories630_111120.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="329" data-original-width="323" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOzi12vkna_nwGV-otDoiCR7Te28XjCE5xEO5IyQDr92Hanzv9BpXdLnGkQ5utPN690QHlo2BVgv_VwfBEaQvdupjeN3K31R4071LcpK0fmPO2vpV-T588wPkOZ6Z-hSqP0uNAl-PVYmRZ/w393-h400/M_AliceCooperDetroitStories630_111120.jpg" width="393" /></a></div><div><br />Detroit Stories celebrates the rock icon’s hometown and his hard-rock roots.</div><div><br />Most of the album was recorded locally in Royal Oak at Rustbelt Studios and features a wide array of noted Detroit musicians, including bassist Paul Randolph, guitarist Garret Bielaniec and legendary drummer Johnny (Bee) Badanjek (Mitch Ryder, Rockets). Shortly after its February 2021 release, Detroit Stories shot to the #1 spot on Billboard’s Top Album Charts, Cooper’s first album to do so.<br /><br />"I’m excited to do an album signing in Detroit again," said Alice. "Especially for the Detroit Stories album, and for all the Detroit fans. Detroit still feels like home in so many ways. And Rock City Music is the right place to do it. We recorded nearly all of it in Royal Oak, and now we can celebrate it in Livonia, followed by the concert two days later up at Pine Knob – I know it’s DTE Energy now but it will always be Pine Knob to us."<br /><br />Alice will be available for a VERY LIMITED number of interviews prior to and at the event.<br /><br />Alice Cooper’s fall tour lands at DTE Energy Music Theatre on September 25th (with special guest Ace Frehley), presented by Live Nation.<br /><br />Rock City Music Company is a full-service music center featuring a wide selection of the coolest guitars, amps & drums, a killer selection of vinyl records, t-shirts, posters, accessories, novelty items and more. Private lesson rooms, an on-site repair shop, and a pinball corner round out this mecca of music located in the heart of the motor city.<br /><br />Since opening in 2015, Rock City Music Company has welcomed some of rock music’s biggest stars to its stage including Geddy Lee of Rush, Steve Gorman of the Black Crowes, and Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Nick Marocco</div><div style="text-align: center;">Rock City Music Company: Owner</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">ALICE COOPER AUTOGRAPH SIGNING EVENT DETAILS</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">WHO: ALICE COOPER</div><div style="text-align: center;">WHAT: IN-STORE APPEARANCE & AUTOGRAPH SIGNING</div><div style="text-align: center;">WHEN: SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 at 4pm</div><br />PLEASE NOTE: Alice will ONLY be signing copies of Detroit Stories and a ticket must be purchased to participate in the signing event. Due to time constraints, there will be no photos permitted with Alice.<br /><br />TICKETS: $25 (plus taxes and fees) INCLUDES a copy of “Detroit Stories” on Vinyl LP or CD/DVD combo pack (while supplies last). Ticket holders will receive their copy of “Detroit Stories” upon entry to the venue.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Tickets are available to purchase at </div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rockcitymusicco.com/">www.rockcitymusicco.com</a> via Eventbrite.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">TICKET & SIGNING DETAILS:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Alice will sign up to 2 copies of Detroit Stories.</div><br />One (1) additional copy, per person, can be purchased when securing your admission ticket. Fans that have previously purchased Detroit Stories are welcomed to bring their copy to be signed in addition to the copy provided with their original paid ticket.<br /><br />LOCATION: <br /><br />Rock City Music Company, 33425 Five Mile, Rd., Livonia, MI 48154<p></p></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512068557251658315.post-66041811123650245192021-08-15T14:58:00.012-04:002021-08-15T15:12:22.248-04:00PETER CAVANAUGH LEGENDARY RADIO EXEC/PROMOTER HAS DIED<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5DmgofjhY26GRZLKsc3fg_ZgtBXPZJlRqacqQVCx554SOm4A64ui_utjhA88LJpWZC3cfW85qiWJMtDRP0k3VfB3qzI6ps3E6q5bLuFks9HLd4I9QdHUzRdvCfRtupm9aKH8jXch6ezd/s1134/pc.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="559" data-original-width="1134" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5DmgofjhY26GRZLKsc3fg_ZgtBXPZJlRqacqQVCx554SOm4A64ui_utjhA88LJpWZC3cfW85qiWJMtDRP0k3VfB3qzI6ps3E6q5bLuFks9HLd4I9QdHUzRdvCfRtupm9aKH8jXch6ezd/w640-h316/pc.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Sad news today we learned yesterday that National Radio Legend Peter C. Cavanaugh has passed away at the age of 79. Peter C. Cavanaugh, a Flint radio icon at WTAC from the sixties to the early eighties and the man who organized the Sherwood Forest concert series in Davison, is often credited with introducing Michigan and the rest of the country to the likes of <a href="http://www.flintexpats.com/2007/12/who-are-you.html" target="_blank">The Who</a>, Ted Nugent, Bob Seger, Alice Cooper, and The MC5. <div><br /></div><div>In addition to his career with WTAC-AM and WWCK-FM, Peter was the author of the book 'Local DJ.' The novel explores the culture of rock 'n roll, local radio, and highlights the author's personal spin on producing/promoting hundreds of rock concerts throughout the Midwest.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihW8F8pmYLu-km98CYCePgLa9JGn5UWoEtKyWl4mVJhyphenhyphen2VPg8bJ5cxP53JbMYBBYu4htTwxmXN9QwLsHRg1Iv4kwaI7KKF_KDc4vPiY2xUFQBBV33bDVmM58597nUMDtIJyfIXSsjUfCx-/s1080/alice+and+pete.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihW8F8pmYLu-km98CYCePgLa9JGn5UWoEtKyWl4mVJhyphenhyphen2VPg8bJ5cxP53JbMYBBYu4htTwxmXN9QwLsHRg1Iv4kwaI7KKF_KDc4vPiY2xUFQBBV33bDVmM58597nUMDtIJyfIXSsjUfCx-/w640-h640/alice+and+pete.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Peter was also the subject of a great film of his life also called Local DJ by DJ/Filmmaker Jim Baade a very close friend of Peter C.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://vimeo.com/330230347 " style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="980" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8etXuzxvZlIXXvQqb-Ha9Yu61MsGF4DL6mc9z3nTz5j3-1Qv1vc7iYdO_ZesSmwB4BndAGHRr6tf3KhDxM3-CJ80ROt1Q19YdDdAIXR9NtMFEeuGYVE0Iw-mucg7h1ExYDp9MfrG1gkE/w640-h426/Jim-Baade.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>“Local DJ - The Story of Flint Rock n' Roll” looks at the lesser-known, yet significant contributions Flint made to music. Lesser known to the rest of the world maybe, but in Michigan, we knew that this was a story that had to be made into a film by any means necessary -- and the only person to tell it was Peter C. Cavanaugh -- a Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame DJ and Promoter. <div><br /></div><div>The stories are legendary and the film's riveting look at 50 years of music and culture flow within this 141-minute documentary. However, keep in mind, this is more than a story about a man and his city, but a motion picture for a generation of baby boomers who were coming of age everywhere. - Jim Baade</div><div><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">View LOCAL DJ here: </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://vimeo.com/330230347">https://vimeo.com/330230347</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">use the password 1234</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Read the Book Local DJ <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Local-DJ-Rock-Roll-History/dp/1401041639/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O7X3Q784T85R&dchild=1&keywords=local+dj+peter+cavanaugh&qid=1629050851&sprefix=local+dj%2Cinstant-video%2C177&sr=8-1" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Pete Cavanaugh was born to be in radio! He was the most joy-filled man when speaking of his love of rock and radio. He was not only a disc jockey but also a program/general manager, PR man extraordinaire, and a prolific concert promoter. Famous for producing the famous concerts at Mt. Holly Michigan. Read the list of bands from these shows <a href="https://theconcertdatabase.com/venues/mount-holly" target="_blank">HERE</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3kdgF8z90aTuTvqDgN1ZEYn1Q1Zu4B3TmUocBB2Qm0Mqk6P4J6ZcNrST2hBP9ppSdNHjDLGwFo5rGSGQ3jcSb66hQeFN4XhmyGhqO4x4swEzhGdv3rXw3-HqjHtF5HzhXKAn9WIYP4Hg/s679/dadair.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="468" data-original-width="679" height="442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3kdgF8z90aTuTvqDgN1ZEYn1Q1Zu4B3TmUocBB2Qm0Mqk6P4J6ZcNrST2hBP9ppSdNHjDLGwFo5rGSGQ3jcSb66hQeFN4XhmyGhqO4x4swEzhGdv3rXw3-HqjHtF5HzhXKAn9WIYP4Hg/w640-h442/dadair.gif" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><div style="text-align: center;">Peter C. Cavanaugh on the air at WNDR in Syracuse, New York. 1959</div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><i>At the age of sixteen in 1957, Peter C. Cavanaugh enjoyed a fifty-eight percent total audience share on his hometown station, WNDR in Syracuse, New York. Decades later, he’s written a book about his adventures ever since, promoting and producing literally hundreds of early concerts with the likes of Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Bob Seger, Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper, Kiss, and so on, as well as running a seven-station radio group which included the top-rated Rock ‘n’ Roll stations in America. <br /><br />“Of all who had a major influence on me while growing up in the Midwest, none matched the audaciousness, tenacity, and gonzo-like behavior of Peter Cavanaugh. He was more than just the rock ‘n roll guru who gave America its first encounters with The Who, Bob Seger, and all the great Detroit bands (Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper, MC5, etc.) He was the one who taught me how to go up against the powers-that-be and live to tell all.</i><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Thank you, Peter Cavanaugh, for saving a generation of Flint kids from the likes of Pat Boone”<br /><br /><a href="http://www.petercavanaugh.com/Page/bio.html">MICHAEL MOORE</a> -"Stupid White Men", "Bowling For Columbine", "Fahrenheit 9/11"/"SiCKO"</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKgIRA4BmFhN4bgRTnjkonWgs7UBwNHyAOBfvlyEbWEfnDfT26BvLVhrrQwYFu7HJ5drnCKzum7zShziHsH6Y43Uj2_sfaB-6cNba0BUdg-vDdhZAoGosa0WmfhE9XpcJ7wTfowuM5_Ok/s705/231332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="433" data-original-width="705" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKgIRA4BmFhN4bgRTnjkonWgs7UBwNHyAOBfvlyEbWEfnDfT26BvLVhrrQwYFu7HJ5drnCKzum7zShziHsH6Y43Uj2_sfaB-6cNba0BUdg-vDdhZAoGosa0WmfhE9XpcJ7wTfowuM5_Ok/w640-h394/231332.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div>In 2011 Peter was honored by the Cleveland Rock n Roll Hall of Fame</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="Former local radio exec spotlighted in museum" target="_blank">Former local radio exec spotlighted in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: start;">Peter Cavanaugh lived life to the <u>very fullest</u> and will be missed by his wife, daughters, and legions of friends and fans. We end with that last quote from <a href="https://petercavanaugh.wordpress.com/about/">Peter's Blog:</a></div></div><br /><i>I now take leave with these closing words from “Local DJ” – a memoir recounting my sordid days in early Rock & Roll Radio.<br /><br />These are troubled times.<br /><br />Love your family.<br /><br />Support local radio friends.<br /><br />Play your music loud and hard.<br /><br />Trust yourself any time you choose.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Peter Cavanaugh</i></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512068557251658315.post-23535133324741648062020-08-01T18:14:00.000-04:002020-08-01T19:43:09.673-04:00JAMES WILLIAMSON AND DENIZ TEK TO RELEASE NEW LP TWO TO ONE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Los Angeles, CA – Legendary proto-punk guitar heroes, James Williamson & Deniz Tek, have joined forces for a brand new, odds-defying studio album, Two To One, set to be released September 18 by Cleopatra Records. An inductee into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, Williamson was the guitarist and co-songwriter for one of the most iconic and influential albums of all-time, Iggy & The Stooges Raw Power, while Tek launched and occupied the same role for what became Australia’s ground zero for the punk movement with his band, the revered Radio Birdman. The album features 11 all-new original compositions highlighted by the first single “Stable” and the explosive lead-off track “Jet Pack Nightmare.”<br />
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Watch the video for “Stable”: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OwkUzeJzpo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OwkUzeJzpo</a><br />
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Williamson had this to say about the project; “It was really a lot of fun working with Deniz to make a no-frills, good old-fashioned guitar album. Took me back to Raw Power and Kill City days. Deniz comes from a very similar approach to music that I do, both of us have had many years of experience in Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan.”<br />
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Tek adds: “Raw Power shaped my path as a young guitar player. It was great to partner up with James to make this album. Everything fell into place beyond expectations – the songs, the band, the production, and even the timing. I am very happy with it.”<br />
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Two To One will be available on CD, digital and in your choice of red, blue, yellow or classic black vinyl!<br />
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Guitar Legend Steve Hunter’s Cafe la Rouge Presents “Covered with Love”<br />
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“A beautiful, soul-lifting labor of love! Check it out!” Bob Ezrin<br />
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Out of the extraordinary circumstances of Covid19 that kept him in lockdown at his home in Spain for three months, renowned guitar player Steve (the Deacon) Hunter came up with an idea to pick half a dozen classic songs and give them a whole new coat of paint.<br />
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Steve used skills learned over the last 45 years in recording studios around the World, working with artists like Peter Gabriel, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper and Tracy Chapman, to come up with these musical gems.<br />
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A cocktail of influences and styles, glued together by his outstanding gifts as a musician, arranger and Producer. Steve’s old compadre, bass player Tony Levin, stepped in as a special guest and added a bottom end to die for. So, along with Steve’s wife Karen Hunter’s smokey vocals, he had a recipe for six tracks of delicious ear candy.<br />
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Between them they have conjured up a little slice of Blue/Jazz Heaven that Steve calls his “Cafe la Rouge” Project.<br />
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1) “Centerpiece” (written by written by Harry Edison and Jon Hendricks, was covered by Joni Mitchel on her album “The Hissing Of Summer Lawns”)<br />
2) “Spooky” (written by Mike Sharp and Harry Middlebrooks Jr. Recorded by Classics 1V and Atlanta Rhythm Section, it has been covered by many but most notably Dusty Springfield)<br />
3) “Beginning to See the Light” (written by Duke Ellington, Don George, Johnny Hodges and Harry James)<br />
4) “And I Love Her” (written by Lennon and McCartney)<br />
5) “Majesty of Life” (written by Phoebe Snow)<br />
6) “S'Wonderful” (written by George and Ira Gershwin)<br />
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To purchase:<br />
<a href="https://glassonyonpr.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37b640435abc6212c38cfeb0b&id=ecb921e5b8&e=7a824c8383">https://cafelarouge.hearnow.com/</a><br />
<a href="https://glassonyonpr.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37b640435abc6212c38cfeb0b&id=6430ce3f45&e=7a824c8383">https://www.amazon.com/Covered-Love-Cafe-Rouge/dp/B08CMY33BV?fbclid</a><br />
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For more information: <a href="https://glassonyonpr.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=37b640435abc6212c38cfeb0b&id=0bb0be9cf6&e=7a824c8383">http://www.stevehunter.com/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512068557251658315.post-70877494576800460632020-07-01T11:27:00.000-04:002020-07-01T11:49:47.506-04:00THE EMPTY HEARTS TO RELEASE 2ND ALBUM ON WICKED COOL RECORDS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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ELLIOT EASTON (THE CARS), CLEM BURKE (BLONDIE), WALLY PALMAR (THE ROMANTICS) & ANDY BABIUK (THE CHESTERFIELD KINGS)</div>
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The Empty Hearts—four rock and roll lifers—are proud to announce The Second Album, out August 28 on Little Steven’s Wicked Cool Records. Hear their new song “The Best That I Can” and watch the video for “The World’s Gone Insane,” recorded before the world had gone even more insane. The Second Album will be available on vinyl, CD, and all streaming services, and available for preorder here.<br />
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“We wanted to make an album like the ones that really captured our imaginations when we were coming up,” says Elliot Easton, guitarist and founding member of The Cars. “The sort of record that, when it came out, you'd get together with a few friends, maybe get a buzz on, turn the lights down and listen from beginning to end—like those classic late '60s records that took you on a little trip.”<br />
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Easton is joined by Blondie drummer and fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Clem Burke, along with hitmaker Wally Palmar of The Romantics on lead vocals and bassist Andy Babiuk of The Chesterfield Kings. One of their heroes, Ringo Starr, plays drums on “Remember Days Like These.” “In a way, it’s given us The Beatles’ seal of approval!” adds Clem, who backed Ringo on tambourine.<br />
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THE <a href="https://amzn.to/3dWfb7y">SECOND ALBUM</a> OUT AUGUST 28 (WICKED COOL RECORDS)<br />
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“THE BEST THAT I CAN” <a href="https://orcd.co/thebestthatican">LISTEN</a><br />
“THE WORLD’S GONE INSANE” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRsDzAewxcA&feature=youtu.be">WATCH</a><br />
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Produced by Ed Stasium (Ramones, The Talking Heads) and The Empty Hearts, The Second Album was made in the spirit of 50s and 60's rock and roll, the music that first inspired all four members. The album was recorded with the intent to tour worldwide, including dates with Blondie.<br />
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“The Empty Hearts have done it again!” says label head Little Steven, who named the band from his secret list of unused names. “Could this album be timelier? I’m thinking NOT!<br />
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Alice Cooper - "Don't Give Up"<br />
Get It Now: <a href="https://alicecooper.lnk.to/DontGiveUp">https://alicecooper.lnk.to/DontGiveUp</a><br />
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“Don’t Give Up” is a song about what we’ve all been going through right now and about keeping our heads up and fighting back together. This video wouldn’t have been possible without you - and who knows, you might be in it!<br />
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And whatever you do - Don’t Give Up!<br />
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Engineers: Al Sutton, Tommy Henriksen, Brian Moncarz, Bob Ezrin, Diego Diaz & Julian Shank<br />
Mixed by Bob Ezrin, Brian Moncarz & and Julian Shank<br />
Recorded at Rust Belt Studios, Royal Oak MI and <br />
Solid Rock Studio, Phoenix AZ; <br />
Mixed at Anarchy Studios, Nashville, Hapy Hipi Studios, King City, ON & Casa Cooper, Phoenix, AZ<br />
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Directed by Frank Gryner (http://FrankGryner.com)<br />
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“Sudden Signs of Grace” is the fourth solo album from songwriter/guitarist Tom Guerra, following the success of “American Garden” (2018), “Trampling out the Vintage” (2016) and “All of the Above” (2014). After a recent experience crafting music for The Yardbirds, Guerra got back to writing songs for himself. <br />
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According to Pete Prown, music editor for Vintage Guitar magazine, “With his previous albums, Tom established himself as a fine rock and roll guitarist… ‘Sudden Signs of Grace’ shows his growth and new direction as a songwriter steeped in the Laurel Canyon school of songwriting.“ <br />
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“Sudden Signs of Grace” contains nine new original tunes including the single "Lover's Time," and two covers: “Streets of Baltimore” as popularized by Gram Parsons, and “Gimme Some Water,” an early Eddie Money composition.<br />
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Said Guerra about his late friend Money “When I heard Eddie was sick, I recorded one of my favorite tunes of his and sent him a copy.” Former MTV VJ Martha Quinn, Money's longtime friend, also gave Tom's version a thumbs up.<br />
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Longtime collaborator Kenny Aaronson (bassist for Bob Dylan, George Harrison, etc.) said "Tom is a great songwriter. He has great pop sensibilities, and I really like his way of crafting a melody. He is a sensitive and keen observer of the human condition as one will hear in his lyrics."<br />
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Several tracks on the new album are tight, 3-minute songs recalling the lyrical and melodic creativity of Tom Petty, one of Guerra’s favorite songwriters. “I always loved Tom Petty’s economical approach to writing and try to live by his mantra of ‘Don’t bore us, get to the chorus’ on these songs.” <br />
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Other tracks, including “It’s All in the Skies” and “Just Like the Sun” were inspired by Guerra’s love of nature. “Just Like the Sun” (featuring former Queen/Mott the Hoople pianist Morgan Fisher) begins as a ballad then blasts off into a powerful rocker. The title track, a compact stunner, was written after Guerra heard a preacher proclaiming, “we’re all looking for sudden signs of grace.” They may just find it in this song and in this album. <br />
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Recorded prior to the Covid-19 worldwide pandemic, Guerra felt compelled to release it now because “people need music, especially during times like these.” - Peter Gerstenzang, Writer, NY Times <br />
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Johnny Bee Badanjek did some hot drumming on Alice Cooper's new EP "Bread Crumbs" and gave us a Bee review tonight! Thanks John! xoK<br />
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<b>Johnny Bee:</b> Someone told me that producer Bob Ezrin was trying to get in touch with me. When I came home there was a message from Bob saying to give him a call. I called him back. He was sitting in LA in a Hotel Room with Alice Cooper. He asked me If I knew of any good drummers in town, I said, I knew hundreds. But, there's only one who has that Detroit sound...that would be me.<br />
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They both cheered. He spoke of an upcoming project with Alice that dealt with his roots in Detroit that would include Mark Farner. I said, cool! He wanted to mix things up with players and add a little soul with Rock & Roll.<br />
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He said he wanted a solid soulful funky Bass player. I answered, Paul Randolph. Next, he wanted a young hot lead guitar player, I told him his name was Garrett Bielaniec. The final piece was Amp Fiddler, unfortunately, Amp was stranded in England. We also had Nolan Young on Saxophone and Allen Dennard Jr. on Trumpet.<br />
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The session was rounded out with Bobby Emmet (Sturgill Simpson) and Bob Ezrin on Keyboards. The fun began with the song selections.<br />
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Up first was a song I recorded when I was fifteen years old in Mitch Ryder And The Detroit Wheels. Bob took Shorty Long's version of "<a href="https://amzn.to/30prLW6">Devil With A Blue Dress On</a>" back to the original version (which we adored). and mashed it up The Dirt Bombs version of J.J. Barnes "Chains Of Love.'<br />
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Next, a song from a prolific teenager named Bob Seger, the classic "<a href="https://amzn.to/34SDRuj">East Side Story</a>," Some of the surprises was the re-working of Alice's "Detroit City" and the collaboration of Alice and Brother Wayne on "Go Man Go."<br />
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The Detroit train kept rolling with Suzy Quarto's song "Your Mama Won't Like Me," and finished off with Badass Fred Sonic Smith's song "Sister Anne" (MC5). And this is how Breadcrumbs came to be. It's great having Alice back home!...you can never leave Detroit! <span class="emoji" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; color: #2458a1; font-family: "apple color emoji" , "segoe ui emoji" , "noto color emoji" , "android emoji" , "emojisymbols" , "emojione mozilla" , "twemoji mozilla" , "segoe ui symbol"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://emojipedia.org/htc/sense-8/smiling-face-with-horns/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 0px 0px; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #2458a1; font-family: "helvetica neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">😈</a></span><br />
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Ann Arbor, Michigan’s Hoozebeth is living proof that rock’s reckless roots are alive and kicking in an age where “hook and chorus” pop seems to rule the airwaves. Their neo-vintage sound pays homage to the raw elements of early rock while pushing to explore the energy of their own distinct voice. Since it’s inception in 2011, the band has been creating a buzz locally and is poised to challenge the music scene with their innovative direction.<br />
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Hoozebeth is fronted by raspy vocalist Shay Allen, with guitarists Karl Tek and Scott Allen creating the melodic leads. Bassist Unkle Raja and drummer AJ Kahn lay down the rhythmic core to complete the sound.<br />
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Contributing DRNRM editor, famed Radiobirdman guitarist, and brother of Hoozebeth guitarist Karl Tek shared this brotherly Q&A today...</div>
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<i>Deniz: What are your main influences as a guitarist and songwriter?</i></div>
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Karl: When I first started playing I was really influenced by Jimi Hendrix, loved it. His music really motivated me to learn some of his songs and also just to try to play along with his recordings even when I didn’t really know how to play the guitar. Later on, I got into Van Halen, The Stooges, Alice Cooper, the Stones and your music of course. I was really into Blue oyster Cult too.<br />
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<i>Deniz</i><i>: What are you listening to these days? Has this changed much over the years?</i><br />
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Karl: I still like most of the bands I grew up with some exceptions. I still often listen to old blues and surf music too. I like listening to more obscure cuts lately. I suppose since you can hear anything and everything these days all the time.<br />
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<i>Deniz</i><i>: You have a new album out, of all original music. In this age of digital streaming, some say albums are obsolete. Why make an album in 2019?</i><br />
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Karl: Well, Hoozebeth started as a cover band and we wanted to create something original. Something we could hand to our friends and family.<br />
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<i>Deniz</i><i>: What words of advice would you have for a young guitar player just starting out in bands these days?</i><br />
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Karl: So many kids these days have great technical ability and can play very complex stuff. What I’ve seen lacking with some kids these days is the ability to improvise at the moment and to play without a plan.<br />
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For instance, try sitting down with some music you like and try to make sounds on the guitar that go with it. Like humming or dancing. That may seem like unsophisticated way to practice but it can be a useful tool to play more naturally.<br />
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<i>Deniz</i><i>: What challenges is the band facing going forward, and how do you plan to meet those challenges?</i><br />
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Karl: Time! We are all really busy. The other members play in one or two other bands. I have my own business to run and actually play the least in terms of performing. AJ (drummer) is a dentist and plays in the Memphis Thrillbillies with Shay (singer) and Scott (guitarist). Roger (bassist) is busy with various musical pursuits and other commitments also.<br />
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<i>Deniz</i><i>: You are from the Ann Arbor / Detroit area. What does it mean to you and your band to be rock musicians in the context of this rich heritage?</i><br />
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Karl: It’s great to be here in the midst of this great rock ’n roll culture. We all contribute to writing music and our songs reflect that. Our sound is unlike anything else I’ve seen out there. I think people will appreciate that.<br />
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<b>TRACK LIST</b><br />
It's a Twister<br />
Beggar's Alley<br />
Waiting for You<br />
I Don't Care<br />
Who Is Beth?<br />
On with the Show<br />
Crash and Burn<br />
Leave Me Alone<br />
Atomic Bitch (Because I Can)</div>
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Hoozebeth is playing a free album launch concert on Oct 5th at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/546465765890292/">Ann Arbor’s “Live” nightclub</a> !!! Their self titled album will be available at the show or via <a href="https://amzn.to/2ZJzTVO">Amazon</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/546465765890292/permalink/559976381205897/">Event info on Facebook</a><br />
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★Deniz Tek, from Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a prolific guitarist, singer and songwriter currently based in Sydney, Australia. His career in music, grounded in late-60's Detroit, extends through several decades and across continents. He is best known as a founding member of the influential Australian independent rock band Radio Birdman.<br />
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The book offers a detailed, unbiased and accurate account of Seger's life and career as a true rock legend, with Tom Weschler (Bob's former road manager) providing the book's forward. Turn the Page, follows Bob from his earliest days emerging out of the Detroit music scene, just as fellow artists Kid Rock and Glenn Frey, up through, and including, his current 2019 national tour "Roll Me Away, the Final Tour." </div>
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It tracks Seger's entire music career, including the Silver Bullet Band - comparing the songs and stage shows, similar to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, and Bruce Springsteen's E-street Band. </div>
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The book features inside stories, interviews, Bob's composing, band personnel, recording sessions, tours, and his very private personal life. Turn the Page is a "must" for any true Bob Seger fan. This is the only Bob Seger biography written to date, with over 280 pages, 24 in color with over 60 images, and 224 documented footnotes. Many of the color images are from the distant past, including very rare photos - as a poster advertising a Seger concert headlining John Lennon.</div>
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The author, <a href="https://edwardsarkisbalian.com/">Edward Sarkis Balian, Ph.D.</a> grew up in Detroit and was in a local band at the same time as Seger; in fact, they shared the same Detroit entertainment attorney for over four decades. Balian, himself a recording musician (<a href="https://thegeorge-edwardsgroup.bandcamp.com/">the George-Edwards Group</a>), put together Turn the Page with a steady eye toward accuracy and quality, in his words "Turn the Page summarizes the brilliant and astonishing career of a true Hall of Fame composer and entertainer.<br />
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Seger's body of over 50 years of work, coupled to his love of music and an almost unbelievable tenacity, led him to well-deserved fame and fortune. A career full of major challenges - a rock'n'roll roller-coaster to be sure." Balian is donating 30% of his royalties to charity, 50% to the Seger's favorite charity, Oakland County Children's Village. Visit <a href="https://bobsegerturnthepage.com/">https://bobsegerturnthepage.com</a> for more info.</div>
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A few years ago, Deniz Tek was asked to go to Sugar Hill Studios in Houston, Texas and record a new version of the 1965 hit “Treat Her Right” with Roy Head. The version was true to the original in many ways. Andy “Mort” Bradley engineered and produced the session. </div>
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Now, the updated version of “Treat Her Right” is featured in the film trailer for the new Quentin Tarantino film “Once Upon A Time in Hollywood”</div>
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We here at DRNRM are thrilled with Tarantino's use of our Detroit Rock Icons in his film. Makes Tarantino cred even cooler in the D.</div>
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We were thrilled to find out Deniz Tek was on the new track of "Treat Her Right" and graciously he was on hand to take us behind the scenes at that session with Roy Head:<br />
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Andy “Mort” Bradley was Radio Birdman’s soundman in 1977, before pursuing a career as a recording engineer and producer. He became chief engineer and owner at historic Sugar Hill Studios in Houston Texas - the oldest continually operating recording studio in America, and home to countless legendary recording stars. Lightnin’ Hopkins, Johnny Winter, ZZ Top, The 13th Floor Elevators, Doug Sahm. Archie Bell, Willie Nelson, The Stones, and The Who to name only a few.<br />
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After receiving several Grammy nominations and making over 1000 albums, Andy decided to write a book to celebrate the studio’s 70th anniversary. Entitled “<a href="https://amzn.to/2ylNRwQ">House Of Hits</a>”, and published by the University of Texas Press, the fascinating story recounts the history of Sugar Hill.<br />
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To coincide with the book’s release, he compiled a double CD compilation of Sugar Hill recordings, many of which were re-recorded for the project with any of the original artists who were still alive and kicking.<br />
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I flew down to Houston to play guitar on the session, along with the extraordinary Houston drummer Stefanie Friedman, from the band Sugar Shack, and horn players from The Suspects.<br />
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Next, Roy arrived with his stunning wife. In his 70’s, he has not slowed down a bit, able to do backflips like a gymnast and dance like nobody else. In the riverboat casinos down around Shreveport where he was playing around then, he and Gene were still knocking out crowds with their high energy performances. Roy’s reputation as a wild man is well-founded. He was kicked off a James Brown tour for “being too wild” and for upstaging The Godfather of Soul (!). Legend has it that Elvis went to his grave bearing a scar on his ankle from Roy’s teeth marks.<br />
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Roy listened to the playback, and, Lord have mercy, he liked the track. He hung out in the control room while the horn players did their thing. Then Roy went out into the studio and sang his heart out. More gruff, perhaps, and deeper than in the ’60s, but the Voice has lost none of its power. In fact it has gained power. The screams, hey’s, and raw passion in that voice are almost scary. Seeing and hearing that go down on tape was a peak moment. “Living legend” is a word used too carelessly these days. This is one time that it fits.<br />
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Now, Roy’s original track for “Treat Her Right” has been selected as the opening music on the soundtrack for Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon A Time in Hollywood”, while the version that we recorded is being used in the TV trailer for the movie. I am just super pleased to have been able to help make that recording and to meet and work with the great Roy Head. Thank you to my dear lifelong friend, Andy Bradley for making that (and so many other amazing things) happen. Deniz Tek<br />
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★Deniz Tek, from Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a prolific guitarist, singer and songwriter currently based in Sydney, Australia. His career in music, grounded in late-60's Detroit, extends through several decades and across continents. He is best known as a founding member of the influential Australian independent rock band Radio Birdman.</div>
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In 2007, Deniz was inducted into the Australian Music Hall of Fame, and in 2012 was voted number 7 in the top 100 Australian guitarists of all time.★</div>
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Curated by Jeff Cancelosi<br />
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Is there a difference between the interplay of color and shadow and the bending of a note over a percussive beat? For many in Detroit’s creative community, visual and musical art are the same. Creativity is expression, no matter what the medium.<br />
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Please join the Detroit Artists Market as we explore the artwork of Detroit’s rockers, rappers, and jazz musicians and how they each respond to the blank canvas.<br />
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<a href="https://www.detroitartistsmarket.org/exhibitions-and-events/"><span style="font-size: large;">Opening Reception August 2, 2019, 6-9 p.m.</span></a></div>
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<b>Adeboye Adegbenro</b> (Odu Afrobeat Orchestra)<br />
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<b>Johnny Bee Badanjek</b> (Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Edgar Winter, The Rockets, Alice Cooper, Dr. John, Albert King, Nils Lofgren, The Romantics)<br />
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<b>Thelonious Bone</b> (Everybody’s In, Invader, Razzle Dazzle)<br />
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<b>Davin Brainard</b> (Solo Artist, Princess Dragonmom, Little Princess, Electric Bear, Metal Dungeon, The Crash, Fab.44)<br />
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<b>Betty Brownlee</b> (Nathaniel Mayer, The Shanks, Uncle Jessie White, Gino Washington)<br />
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<b>Rob (Tyner) Derminer</b> (MC5, The Rob Tyner Band)<br />
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<b>Niagara Detroit</b> (Destroy All Monsters, Solo Artist)<br />
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</b> <b>Ava East</b> (Shadow Show, Deadly Vipers)<br />
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<b>Jimbo Easter</b> (Solo Artist, Living Furniture, Piranhas, Druid Perfume, Odd Clouds, Moonhairy)<br />
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<b>Lisa Goedert</b> (The Luddites)<br />
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<b>Maurice Greenia Jr.</b> (Spaceband)<br />
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<b>William D. Hafe</b>r (Human Eye)<br />
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</b> <b>Michael Horner</b> (Marcus Belgrave Group, Teddy Harris Jr., Big Joe Williams, Messiah)<br />
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<b>Miz Korona</b> (Miz Korona Band)<br />
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<b>Katherine Leisen</b> (Soft Location)<br />
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</b> <b>Cary Loren</b> (Destroy All Monsters)<br />
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<b>Jamie Madrox</b> (Twiztid)<br />
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<b>Dave McMurray</b> (Dave McMurray Band)<br />
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<b>John Michaels </b>(The Britemores)<br />
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</b> <b>Kevin Patrick</b> (Solo Artist)<br />
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<b>Lisa Poszywak</b> (Rogue Satellites)<br />
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</b> <b>Jim Puntingham</b> (Spaceband)<br />
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<b>Ben Teague </b>(Behind the Times, Solo Artist)<br />
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<b>Chris Turner</b> (Dark Red)<br />
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<b>Tashif “Sheefy McFly” Turner</b> (Solo Artist)<br />
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<b>Ewolf</b> (The Dirtbombs)<br />
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<b>Albert Young</b> (Albert Young and Straight 8, The Waynewood Boys)<br />
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</b> Poster Designed by Mark Arminski. Limited signed editions of the exhibition poster will be available at the opening reception for I’m With the Band.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512068557251658315.post-84066464855271518882019-04-30T22:49:00.002-04:002019-04-30T22:49:55.990-04:00LEMMY AND MOTORHEAD: INFLUENCED BY DETROIT AND THE MC5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A rock legacy spanning forty years came to an end in 2015 when Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister passed away, having been the legendary front-man of Motörhead and only constant member of the band during all that time.<br />
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It’s a legacy that might never have happened, were it not for Lemmy being kicked out of his previous band, Hawkwind, having been arrested on the USA/Canada border for drug possession charges.<br />
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That controversy was ultimately the final straw for the other band members and their management, which led to Lemmy being fired from Hawkwind in 1975. He later revealed there were also differences of opinion, both personally and musically, during a 2011 interview with Chicago Tribune: "<i>I did like being in Hawkwind, and I believe I’d still be playing with them today if I hadn’t been kicked out</i>", he admitted in the interview, adding that "It was fun onstage, not so much offstage. They didn’t want to mesh with me".<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The Birth of Motörhead</span></b><br />
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Lemmy was keen on a raw sound to his music, one of velocity and volume, "fast and vicious, just like the MC5", the <a href="http://www.retrokimmer.com/search?q=MC5">legendary Detroit-based hard rock band</a> who were his inspiration.<br />
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His new band was formed with former Pink Fairies guitarist Larry Wallis and Lucas Fox on drums. Nevertheless, choosing "Bastards" as their name wasn’t the best idea, according to their manager, who suggested they would never get a slot on UK chart show, Top of the Pops, with such a name. As such, "Motörhead" was chosen instead by Lemmy, as this was also the title of the last song that he’d written with Hawkwind.<br />
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Wallis returned to the Pink Fairies and Fox would also depart, making way for guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clark and drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor before any notable success began to arrive over the following years. However, it was undoubtedly the guttural vocals of Lemmy and his individual bass-playing style that provided Motörhead with a distinct and unique sound in rock at the time, even though that style would inevitably be copied during the emerging era of punk rock during the late 1970s.<br />
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Straddling the niches of hard rock, speed metal and punk brought increased popularity, which Lemmy and the band embraced.<br />
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With a growing army of fans packing concert venues, the band gradually developed a cult following of their own. "Overkill" became their first track to break into the top 40 of the UK Singles Chart, with the album of the same name being their first to find its way into the top 40 UK Albums Chart. "Bomber" was the next single to achieve commercial success, along with the subsequent album and tour of the same name, which brought recognition and new fans from Europe and the US. Motörhead was fast becoming one of the most unmissable rock music acts to see live, packing venues wherever they toured.<br />
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However, perhaps the most famous theme was that of gambling, which made Ace of Spades such a timeless and iconic hit around the world and a true crowd favorite at their gigs, with the raw sound matched by a devil-may-care attitude of taking chances in life.<br />
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Fans of this track will already be familiar with the Ace of Spades lyrics, which are undeniably an ode to gambling and the thrill of playing card games. In this particular song, it’s specifically the quickfire game of blackjack and hands being dealt, given the terminology used in the lyrics.<br />
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Reading up on such terms associated with this most popular of card games, which are <a href="https://casino.betway.com/online-blackjack/">covered in the Betway online blackjack guide</a>, will help you understand what Lemmy means by "Double up or quit, double stake or split", with it becoming clear that he’s referring to staking terms in blackjack as he waits for that elusive ace of spades to be dealt.<br />
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Released in October 1980, the Ace of Spades single reached 15 in the UK Singles Charts and the album, again of the same name, reached number 4 in the UK Album Charts, providing Motörhead with their greatest commercial success to date.<br />
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Now in great demand, the subsequent Ace Up Your Sleeve tour was accompanied by numerous TV appearances, including the iconic British comedy classic, The Young Ones.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Detroit and Back Again</span></b><br />
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</span></b> Given that Motörhead and Lemmy had originally been inspired by Detroit-based band MC5, it’s inevitable that they too would form a strong bond with the American city, regularly performing concerts over the years at numerous venues.<br />
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At the very peak of their worldwide fame, their first show in Michigan was supporting Ozzy Osbourne during his US tour at the Wendler Arena in Saginaw. Three days later, the band made their first appearance in Detroit at the Masonic Temple.<br />
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Such was their popularity amongst rock fans in the city, Motörhead made a memorable second appearance at the iconic Harpo's in May 1982, headlining during an American tour of their own. That would be the first of many returns to Harpo's over the years, leaving veteran staff with many fond memories.<br />
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Indeed, Harpos owner <a href="https://www.metrotimes.com/detroit/the-story-of-detroits-most-notorious-metal-club/Content?oid=7493658">Ron Baltrusz waxed lyrical to Metro Times</a> during a 2017 interview, recollecting his memories of the band playing at his venue along with some amusing anecdotes he shared about Lemmy.<br />
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On September 12, 2015, Motörhead played their final Detroit gig at The Fillmore, with Anthrax and Crobot as supporting acts, as part of the Bad Magic tour.<br />
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Bomber was played for the first time at any live concert since 2012, while Ace of Spades and Overkill were amongst the closing trio on the setlist. Those who attended were treated to another unforgettable show from one of the most prolific touring bands in rock history.<br />
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Lemmy departed this earthly plane just a couple of months after that concert, but those who got to see him perform with Motörhead over the years will cherish the memories they have. His influence in the world of rock and the great sound that he left behind as his legacy is sure to be enjoyed by generations of fans to come.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512068557251658315.post-5089198836434383752019-04-29T17:39:00.000-04:002019-07-05T16:09:27.275-04:00GUITARIST/SONGWRITER /AUTHOR ALAN GWYLLT HAS DIED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Los Angeles, CA — Alan George Gwyllt (Justin Alan Kase), 64, born January 6, 1955, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at the home of a close friend in Los Angeles.<br />
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He leaves daughter Alisha Ellison (Brian) and son, Justin Kase, grandchildren Vincent Joseph age 15, and Hudson Robert age 3, sister Karen (Gwyllt) Heddle, and many friends and fans.<br />
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Alan grew up in Ypsilanti, Michigan the son of Hazel and Les Heddle Sr. who supported his musical dreams throughout their lives.<br />
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Alan's home on Sheridan St. in Ypsilanti was the hub of all the local teenage musicians (and fans) with his rehearsal (garage) in the back yard of the neighbor's house. The Garage was the coolest place to hang out as a young teen. Everyone I know has a favorite story of being in the garage watching Air rehearse.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> Alan, Scott, Rich, and manager Jim Vanheck</span></div>
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He had a magical gift for playing just about any instrument he picked up.<br />
In his early years, Alan’s parents had given him some very quality instruments.<br />
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<i>He had a Guild semi hollow-body 6-string guitar, an Ampeg amplifier with a 15” speaker, a Wurlitzer electric piano, a Farfesia organ and a Shure microphone. He even owned a Sitar! He continued to collect rare instruments throughout his life. <a href="http://richnisbet.com/">Rich Nisbet</a></i><br />
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The first popular band that formed in the "Garage" was named Blue Air. Rich Nisbet (bass/vocals), Dave Haushalter (guitar), Scott Carter (drums/vocals), and Alan on guitar and various other instruments... Haushalter left the band and it became a 3 piece known as Air.<br />
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In 1998, Alan, Scott, and Rich did a one-night reunion of “Air” at TC's Speakeasy in Ypsilanti. They performed “I Wanna Be Free” and “Words of Love”, just like they had done at a talent show 31 years earlier in Junior High.<br />
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In 1972 Air went into a studio in Detroit to record 2 originals; “Jump Back” and “Twelve O’Clock Satanial”. They were released on 45 rpm.<br />
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In 2018, Kanye West sampled Twelve O’Clock Satanial on an album called “Daytona” that he was producing for Pusha T. The song "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsCTbBI6zNU">If You Know You Know</a>" was written by Terrence Thornton Kanye West Alan Gwyllt and Richard Nisbet. Pusha T performed it on the Jimmy Kimmel show that year and the album was nominated for a Grammy®.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">L-R Alan, Bill Jones, Jim King, Ken Gilbert, and <a href="http://richnisbet.com/">Rich Nisbet</a></span></div>
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Alan and Rich had a jam session with Jim King (keyboards) and Bill Jones (drums), and by adding fantastic lead singer Ken Gilbert they formed the second version of Ann Arbor the band “Masquerade”.<br />
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The band played clubs and colleges in Michigan, Indiana and the famous underground bar in Chicago, “<a href="https://originalmothers.com/">Mothers</a>”. But “Second Chance” in Ann Arbor would become their “home” performance venue.<br />
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After Masquerade went their separate ways, Alan began pursuing a country music career. He wrote many country songs that he sent to Nashville. He won a Charlie Daniel's band songwriting competition twice. He later relocated to Tennessee and changed his name to Justin Alan Kase to pursue his new dream in country music.<br />
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Alan had a passion for so many things, not just music, the list is quite vast, here are some of the ones we remember.<br />
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He loved rescuing animals and we all thought he might become a Veterinarian some day. He at various times had a Tarantula, Scorpion, many Raccoons and a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinkajou">Kinkajou</a>! Rich remembered his saltwater aquarium. He raised many baby raccoons/possums and took in many stray animals over his lifetime.<br />
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Alan's day job over the years was as an upholsterer. He had a pretty good clientele going before his move to Tennessee.<br />
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He loved Karate (a black belt), writing, songwriting/arranging/recording, poetry, video games, and was a huge Science Fiction fan.<br />
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In 2007, Alan moved to West Florida to be with his parents. He began writing his books there. After his parents passed, He relocated briefly to New Orleans and then on to Los Angeles.<br />
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In 2011, as Al G Gwyllt, he became a published author of 6 Sci-Fi books. Here are but 3 of them. Amazon has <a href="https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/home?openid.assoc_handle=amzn_associates_us&aToken=Atza%7CIwEBIGqEMFdbyzS99lcT8T1tWxfn_ezriMRjmBDUZnVQQrDkva_-vOWw1jOEOt5XT7ko4vtVY7ERrF0z3odB9OUTOz55dUU9C8OCgWEkIusQ6Xo9YBEP3R8TCkMF37P7_sXxa_dyjYrrrJR8gUGUFPMijLaJxo548TSDOl2O3mEDiXPggyX1l5EjYypAOPWBJOqZ-adjTCj7odGRuRkYhwU4AR0pp0XMNyE3ooATDWjmyI4TGInEBRF5c4CplRdqBTRPFBZY0tDJDh7spi2xy6mgu66bCgkjlUR7n0K3KY59P1d9wUlfOJdcSjDd56IILBQTBkiaHpONBs-oHkp64aKWeXIINXRteLGfpG0SFbMmd1o6jWzxz5QhP7trYh6QI9TseMhodtEJoyuTNTgtOoEvbrje8GAJWcQCbmjzuZi32q-4ew&openid.claimed_id=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fap%2Fid%2Famzn1.account.AFMF4PVGEATQ2XMUUSFV3ZVCIL5A&openid.identity=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fap%2Fid%2Famzn1.account.AFMF4PVGEATQ2XMUUSFV3ZVCIL5A&openid.mode=id_res&openid.ns=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fauth%2F2.0&openid.op_endpoint=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fap%2Fsignin&openid.response_nonce=2019-04-29T20%3A57%3A31Z-7497673877314857302&openid.return_to=https%3A%2F%2Faffiliate-program.amazon.com%2Fhome&openid.signed=assoc_handle%2CaToken%2Cclaimed_id%2Cidentity%2Cmode%2Cns%2Cop_endpoint%2Cresponse_nonce%2Creturn_to%2Cns.pape%2Cpape.auth_policies%2Cpape.auth_time%2Csigned&openid.ns.pape=http%3A%2F%2Fspecs.openid.net%2Fextensions%2Fpape%2F1.0&openid.pape.auth_policies=http%3A%2F%2Fschemas.openid.net%2Fpape%2Fpolicies%2F2007%2F06%2Fnone&openid.pape.auth_time=2019-04-29T20%3A57%3A31Z&openid.sig=SqFHSYyT2tj%2Fx3zkzjSK1V8klfIv2SHHFWMImbgxrEs%3D&serial=&">them all</a>.<br />
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Jan. 2018 he moved in with his good friend Doug Brandon and after many years of struggling with end-stage Cirrhosis of the Liver, he passed away in his room April 24, 2019, at 11:55 pm PST.<br />
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At this time there are no plans for a funeral/memorial. We will post that info as it comes in. His loving daughter Alisha has asked that if anyone would like to make a contribution to Michigan Rehabilitation Center <a href="http://homeofnewvision.org/">Home of New Vision</a> in Alan's name. Rock on old friend...xoK<br />
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Many thanks to Rich Nisbet and Alisha Ellison for assisting with this story.<br />
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If you have photos, videos or a story about Alan please feel free to leave a comment on this post.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512068557251658315.post-24967942185474559442019-04-17T06:20:00.000-04:002019-04-17T06:20:06.072-04:00DICK DALE KING OF THE SURF GUITAR: 1937-2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Richard Anthony Monsour (May 4, 1937 – March 16, 2019), better known by his stage name Dick Dale, was an American rock guitarist, known as The King of the Surf Guitar. He pioneered and created what many call the surf music style, drawing on Middle-Eastern music scales and experimenting with reverberation.</div>
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Dale worked closely with Fender to produce custom made amplifiers, including the first-ever 100-watt guitar amplifier. He pushed the limits of electric amplification technology, helping to develop new equipment that was capable of producing distorted, "thick, clearly defined tones" at "previously undreamed-of volumes." </div>
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The "breakneck speed of his single-note staccato picking technique" and showmanship with the guitar is considered a precursor to heavy metal music, influencing rock guitarists from the 1960s until eternity...<br />
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His fingering style was so frenetic that he shredded guitar picks during songs, a technique that forced him to stash spares on his guitar's body. "<a href="https://amzn.to/2CnmOnq">Better shred than dead</a>," he liked to joke, an expression that eventually became the title of a 1997 anthology released by Rhino Records.</div>
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David Carson, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/2tTNR5c">Grit, Noise and Revolution: The Birth of Detroit Rock 'n' Rol</a>l and Rockin' Down the Dial: The Detroit Sound of Radio presents an audio/visual look back at Detroit's rich music legacy in the 70's.<br />
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Carson will lead off with a recap of the '60s era and then follow the careers of Motor City acts that went on to national fame in the '70s: Bob Seger, Ted Nugent, Alice Cooper, Parliament/Funkadelic, and Iggy Pop among them.<br />
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Also included are the veteran musicians from other '60s Detroit bands who formed new groups in the '70s such as the Rockets, Destroy All Monsters, and Sonic's Rendevous Band all of which eventually became rather influential.<br />
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By the latter part of the decade, a new wave/punk rock scene was happening at a place called Bookies Club 870 which spawned many new bands such as the Sillies, the Mutants, and most notably the Romantics.<br />
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<i>Dave Carson will have his books for sale/signing during this event next Friday.</i><br />
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<b><a href="http://northernlightslounge.com/contact-2/">Northern Lights Lounge</a></b></div>
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</b> <b>DONALD GARLAND RADER was Detroit's first rockabilly/rock & roll recording artist. Don kept playing and recording until his death July 4, 2004, at age 65</b><br />
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<b style="text-align: center;">Special Guests MARCIE BOLEN and more!</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Posters, Photos, Videos, Tee Shirts</b></span></div>
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