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Date of Death: September 18, 1970 (27)

Birth Place: Seattle, WA, USA

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MAN IN THE CAMO JACKET Music Documentary to Hit VOD This July
by Movies News Desk - Jun 15, 2017


Following its festival run, the acclaimed music documentary MAN IN THE CAMO JACKET about The Alarm lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Mike Peters will be released on VOD and iTunes on July 4, 2017 by XLrator Media.

BWW Interview: Stars Andrew Polec and Christina Bennington Talk BAT OUT OF HELL
by Marianka Swain - Jun 15, 2017


Relative newcomers Andrew Polec and Christina Bennington were thrilled to land the lead roles in Jim Steinman's musical Bat Out of Hell. Several decades in the making, the show is now playing at the London Coliseum.

Epstein Theatre Announces Season of Classic Music Tributes
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2017


The Epstein Theatre announces a whole host of new musical performances coming to Liverpool! With tributes to Pink Floyd, T.Rex, Elvis, Abba, Genesis and Fleetwood Mac alongside music from award winning singer Hazel O'Connor, Thomas Lang, Joe Longthorne and Gary Murphy's Guitar Legends there truly is something for everyone.

A Vigil in Poetry and Song for Manchester and London
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2017


AN EVENING OF MUSIC, SONG AND POETRY TO SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON ON JUNE 15

James Litherland's New Solo Album 'Back 'n Blue' Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2017


Born in Salford, James Litherland's musical journey began in 1968 when he moved to London to join Jon Hiseman's Colosseum as lead singer and guitarist.

Legacy of Legendary Music Promoter Bill Graham Showcased in New Illinois Holocaust Museum Exhibition
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 8, 2017


Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center will bring a pivotal era of rock music history to life with its new exhibition, 'Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution,' opening July 16, 2017.

The Jerry Douglas Band Premiere Lead Single 'Cavebop' with RELIX
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 7, 2017


THE JERRY DOUGLAS BAND--led by 14-time Grammy Award-winning musician JERRY DOUGLAS--have today (6/7) announced their new studio album WHAT IF will be released Friday, August 18 via Rounder Records.

WOMEN OF LETTERS, SERIOUSLY ENTERTAINING and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2017


Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances for the next two weeks, June 7-18, 2017. Scroll down for details!

Urban Movie Channel's Black Music Month Collection Features Notorious B.I.G., Jimi Hendrix, Earth Wind & Fire, and a Special Retrospective on Tupac Shakur
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 1, 2017


Urban Movie Channel (UMC) is bringing viewers an exciting yet educational scope of titles in celebration of Black Music Month. Beginning on Friday, June 2, 2017, UMC's Black Music Month collection will include films featuring some of the culture's most prominent and beloved entertainers. Titles from the collection include the Damon Dash production Welcome to Blakroc, the documentary The Industry from Russell Simmons' Hip Hop Speaks Series, and the untold story of the legendary Sugarhill Gang, I Want My Name Back.From documentaries about late hip hop greats Tupac Shakur, Notorious B.I.G., and Jam Master Jay;to concert performances from Earth Wind and Fire, Jimi Hendrix, and Unlocking the Truth; and little known stories of black musicians in history such as the enslaved pianist Thomas Greene Bethune and Queen of the Trumpet, Valaida Snow, UMC is the destination for the best of Black Music Month programming.

Lovelace Brothers Bring Badass Blues Straight Out Of Houston, Texas
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2017


Straight out of Southeast Texas, home of ZZ Top, the late, great Johnny Winter, and Janis Joplin, The Lovelace Brothers have released a smokin' new single, 'Leaving,' (purchase the single at CD Baby, here) and are readying a U.S. tour for the Summer of 2017, Billy Lovelace, the group's guitarist-vocalist and principal songwriter, has announced.

Dead Heavens Announce Debut Album; Release New Song 'Adderall Highway'
by Caryn Robbins - May 31, 2017


New York City's Dead Heavens, the psych-rock project of guitarist and frontman Walter Schreifels (Vanishing Life, Gorilla Biscuits, Rival Schools, Quicksand, and more), Paul Kostabi (Youth Gone Mad, White Zombie, Psychotica), Drew Thomas (Youth of Today, Bold, Into Another), and Nathan Aguilar (Cults), have released their song “Adderall Highway”

Strings Meet Metallica When VIOLIN FEMMES Comes to UCPAC
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2017


Bella Electric Strings, an all-female group of electric violinists that appeared on the very first season of America's Got Talent, performed with the likes of Andrea Bocelli, Shakira and Beyonce, and comprised the majority of the string section alongside Deep Purple in Las Vegas, are coming to the Union County Performing Arts Center. The performance will be held on July 29 at 8 PM.

Dead Heavens Release Song “Adderall Highway” Today
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2017


New York City's Dead Heavens, the psych-rock project of guitarist and frontman Walter Schreifels (Vanishing Life, Gorilla Biscuits, Rival Schools, Quicksand, and more), Paul Kostabi (Youth Gone Mad, White Zombie, Psychotica), Drew Thomas (Youth of Today, Bold, Into Another), and Nathan Aguilar (Cults), have released their song “Adderall Highway” today via Big Takeover.

British Blues Guitar Phenom TOM KILLNER Burns Up The Stage On His Brand New Live Album!
by Caryn Robbins - May 30, 2017


Following on the heels of his spectacular debut studio album, Hard Road, UK-born blues guitarist/vocalist Tom Killner is set to release a brand new live album recorded just last year at The Old School House in Barnsley England.

Sam Amidon's New Solo Album 'The Following Mountain' Out Today
by Caryn Robbins - May 26, 2017


The Following Mountain, the newest solo album by experimental folk artist, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Sam Amidon, is out today on Nonesuch Records.

New Album by Folk Singer Sam Amidon's Out Today
by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017


Nonesuch Records releases The Following Mountain, the newest solo album by experimental folk artist, singer and multi-instrumentalist Sam Amidon, on May 26, 2017.

Mesa Arts Center 17-18 Performing Live Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2017


Mesa Arts Center today announced its 2017-18 Performing Live season. Tickets go on sale Monday, May 22 at 10 a.m. and will be available at the Mesa Arts Center Box Office, at 480-644-6500, or mesaartscenter.com.

Rock Band KISS Added to ICONS: THE INFLUENCE OF ELVIS PRESLEY Exhibit at Graceland
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2017


The year-long 40th anniversary commemoration of the life and legacy of Elvis Presley continues in Memphis with additional artifacts being added to the recently opened ICONS: The Influence of Elvis Presley exhibit located at the new Elvis Presley's Memphis entertainment and exhibit complex at Graceland.

Ovation TV to Present Month-Long Celebration of Classic Rock Legends
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2017


Disappointed that Desert Trip won't be back this year? Well, so was Ovation. America's Only Arts Network has come to the rescue with the next best thing: a month-long celebration of classic rock!

Legendary Sports Icons to Be Celebrated at Julien's Auctions
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2017


Julien's Auctions, the world record breaking auction house to the stars, has announced three auctions over two days in June that will celebrate the world's greatest athletes in sports history. Football Legends Featuring the Collection of Bernhard L. Lacroix, Sports Legends and Formula One Legends will highlight the two day auction to take place at the Mall Galleries in London on Friday, June 9, 2017 and Saturday, June 10, 2017.

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