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 Cohen, Tom Petty, David Bowie and other recently departed artists.


This year’s tour featuring Journey and Def Leppard will start in May, and the announcement is coming very soon.


This amazing time lapse video shows The Beatles aging from 1960 to today.


Motorhead guitarist Fast” Eddie Clarke died from pneumonia on Wednesday.


Former President Bill Clinton will present Fleetwood Mac with the award for MusiCares Person of the Year on January 26th in New York. Usually given to an individual, this is the first time a band has gotten the honor.


The Official Charts Company in the UK calculates that more than five-million David Bowie recordings have sold since he died.


Meat Loaf has decided not to undergo back surgery while he does more research on additional options.


Rick Allen of Def Leppard made the mother of Steve Clark cry when she saw a portrait the drummer painted.


Billy Joel welcomed Lou Gramm and Mick Jones of Foreigner to the stage to sing “Urgent” and also “Cold As Ice”


John Fogerty is not happy with the new Proud Mary movie because of its name.

 

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Zac Brown Band Pay Tribute To Jimmy Buffett With ‘Pirates & Parrots’

Zac Brown Band paid tribute to late legendary musician Jimmy Buffett by releasing their new song “Pirates & Parrots,” featuring singer-songwriter and Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally. “Pirates & Parrots blends Zac Brown Band’s signature sound with the laid-back, island-inspired vibes synonymous with Buffett’s iconic repertoire, capturing the shared passion for storytelling through song,”…

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Slash Joins Composer Bear McCreary On New Song ‘The End Of Tomorrow’

Legendary Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has joined composer Bear McCreary on a new song, called “The End of Tomorrow.” The 11-minute track also features lead vocals by McCreary’s brother, Brendan McCreary. “‘The End of Tomorrow’ is my homage to epic, operatic rock anthems I love, like ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ‘November Rain,'” Bear says. “Slash…

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The Commodores & The Pointer Sisters Announce Co-headlining Tour

Legendary music groups, The Commodores and The Pointer Sisters have announced a co-headlining U.S. tour. The An Evening of Icons tour will take audiences on a journey through the best of funk, soul, R&B, and pop with support from special guests The Spinners and El DeBarge on select dates. The first leg of the tour…

David Byrne Shares Cover Of Paramore’s ‘Hard Times’

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David Byrne Shares Cover Of Paramore’s ‘Hard Times’

David Byrne recently shared a cover of Paramore’s After Laughter single “Hard Times.” While retaining the original’s tribal drums, Byrne has added a dose of brass to his version, making it feel more celebratory than Paramore’s version. “Paramore recorded an amazing version of ‘Burning Down The House’ for a Stop Making Sense covers album that…

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