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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
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
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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,”…
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…
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’
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…