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Chris Stapleton Tributes Tom Petty During Grammys “In Memoriam” Feature
At the Grammys, southern rocker Chris Stapleton paid tribute to Tom Petty with accompaniment from Emmylou Harris. Stapleton, who has stated that Petty’s “Wildflowers” album is his favorite album ever, performed the title track which also served as the intro to the In Memoriam segment.… MORE
Kelly’s Pet Project: Grover
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KZ QUICK CLICKS Music News: 1/19/18
Aerosmith and David Bowie have been added to the Grammy Hall Of Fame. Many of Trader Joe’s product names seem to have five syllables – Try singing themto the tune of the Beatles song “Eleanor Rigby” Eric Clapton talks about terrible comments and the most shameful part of his life in the 12 Bars documentary. Bon Jovi will be inducted into the Rock Hall by Howard…… MORE
KZ106 QUICK CLICKS Music News: 1/15/18
Paul Rodgers is releasing a recording from his 2017 Free Spirit Tour this spring. Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted covered Neil Young’s “Rockin’ In The Free World” with his Chophouse Band in Florida. Talking Heads fans: David Byrne‘s ‘Reasons to Be Cheerful’ lecture at New York’s New School is now posted on YouTube: With the working title: “Project Dead Guys”, Ann Wilson is recording an albumof songs by Leonard…… MORE
Kelly’s Pet Project 01/11: Blue
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KZ106 QUICK CLICKS Music News: 1/9/18
Queen will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Recording Academy at a special ceremony this summer. Joe Perry says he’d like to make some new music with Aerosmith before they hit the road later this year. David Byrne will make Talking Heads fans happy when he releases ‘American Utopia,’ his first album in 14 years on March 9th. The Coachella Festival won’t…… MORE
Kelly’s Pet Project 01/04: Nina
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Kelly’s Pet Project 12/21: Boone
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Kelly’s Pet Project 12/14: Cricket
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Rock News
David Thomas, Pere Ubu Lead Singer, Dead At 71
David Thomas, the celebrated frontman of Pere Ubu and Rocket From the Tombs, has died at 71. The announcement of Thomas’ passing was made on Pere Ubu’s official Facebook page, which revealed that the singer died on Wednesday (April 23) “after a long illness.” “He died in his home town of Brighton & Hove, with…
B-52’s Releasing Career-Spanning Vinyl And CD Box Set
New Wave icons the B-52’s will be honored in a comprehensive box set titled, The Warner and Reprise Years, featuring their nine albums recorded between 1979 and 1992. This extravagant collection is set to be released on June 20 in celebration of Pride Month, and will showcase each album in newly remastered, colored vinyl pressings,…
Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, And Kenney Jones Are Recording Songs For A New Faces Album
Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Kenney Jones have recorded a series of songs for a new Faces album, suggesting a forthcoming reunion from the legendary rock band 50 years after their last record. In an interview with The Telegraph, Jones confirms that the trio have recorded “about 11 tracks” at the RAK studios in London.…
Modest Mouse Announces Inaugural Psychic Salamander Festival Featuring Flaming Lips And Sleater-Kinney
Modest Mouse has just unveiled the Psychic Salamander Festival, a two-day event in Carnation, Washington on September 13-14. Modest Mouse will serve as the headliner for both nights, with The Flaming Lips also playing two sets, including a performance of their acclaimed 1999 album, The Soft Bulletin, in full on the second day. Joining the…