August 2008

John Lennon biopic comes together

August 30, 2008

‘Nowhere Boy’ will track early years, rise to fame By Stuart Kemp Aug 29, 2008, 04:00 AM ET LONDON — The story of John Lennon is headed for the big screen with “Nowhere Boy,” a biopic that will be directed by visual artist Sam Taylor-Wood. Produced by U.K. shingle Ecosse Films, the script from “Control” [...]

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McCartney to perform in Israel 43 years after ban

August 27, 2008

JERUSALEM (CNN) — Some 43 years after a Beatles concert was — according to popular belief — banned by Israel, Paul McCartney has announced he’ll perform there in September. The show, which will be held September 25 in Tel Aviv, had been rumored for months. Promoters are saying it will be one of the biggest [...]

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Otis Redding Live in London and Paris

August 26, 2008

Posted 08/22/2008 (conqueroo) Otis Redding was at the peak of his stardom in March, 1967 when he crossed the Atlantic to perform for his growing European fan base. As part of the traveling Stax/Volt Revue that is credited with spreading the sound of Memphis across the world, Redding played two exemplary shows in London and [...]

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Donna Summer On Music

August 25, 2008

“God had to create disco music so I could be born and be successful.” – Donna Summer

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Saxophone player LeRoi Moore dies

August 20, 2008

On Tuesday, Dave Matthews Band saxophone player LeRoi Moore at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, informs AP. He was one of the group’s founding members and a key part of its eclectic jazz-infused sound. He was just 46. Obituary continues here. Read about The Dave Matthews Band here.

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Miles Davis on Music

August 19, 2008

“I’ll play it first and tell you what it is later.” Miles Davis (1926-1991) American jazz musician Note: I had this auto scheduled for Tuesday instead of Monday in error. Sorry for the delay.

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UF crowd cheers Bo Diddley degree

August 11, 2008

By AMRITHA ALLADI Special to The Sun Published: Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 11:49 p.m. Applause rippled through the O’Connell Center on Saturday morning as Evelyn Kelly, daughter of the late rock and roll legend Bo Diddley, accepted an honorary degree on behalf of her father [...]

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George Gershwin on Music

August 11, 2008

“True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time. My people are Americans and my time is today”. ~ George Gershwin (1898-1937)

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