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February 9, 2023
Burt Bacharach, Oscar And Grammy-Winning Songwriter, Dies At 94
BURT FREEMAN BACHARACH, a six-time GRAMMY AWARD and three-time OSCAR winner, whose hit songs – many of them with lyrics by his partner, the late HAL DAVID -- were covered by everyone from DIONNE WARWICK, GENE PITNEY, DUSTY SPRINGFIELD, THE … more »
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February 7, 2023
The Drifters' Charlie Thomas Dies At 85
CHARLIE THOMAS, a member of the '50s and '60s R&B and Pop hit-makers THE DRIFTERS, died JANUARY 31st in BOWIE, MD at 85 after a battle with liver cancer. THOMAS was a member of THE FOUR CROWNS when the band was hired by GEORGE TREADWELL … more »
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May 24, 2017
SiriusXM Launches 'Carolina Shag,' Featuring Beach Music For Summer
SIRIUSXM will launch "CAROLINA Shag," a limited-run channel dedicated to the vintage R&B and pop sounds recognized throughout the Southeast and popularly known as beach music, TODAY. "CAROLINA Shag" will feature music from artists … more »
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March 16, 2017
Wild Honey Celebrates The Band With Autism Benefit At Glendale's Alex Theatre
The WILD HONEY FOUNDATION, known for their benefit tributes to the music of THE BEATLES, THE BEACH BOYS and BIG STAR, among others, will present the next installment intheir series, recreating THE BAND's first two albums, "Music From Big … more »
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December 29, 2016
Michael Jackson Tops Public Vote For America's Pop Music Hall Of Fame 2017 Inductees
MICHAEL JACKSON, who topped the public online vote in his first year of eligibility, along with ABBA and BILLY JOEL are among the 15 acts selected for 2017 induction into AMERICA’S POP MUSIC HALL OF FAME announced this morning. Also … more »
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November 16, 2016
Ryan Gardenhire Joins KP Entertainment As Day-To-Day Manager For Cole Swindell, Kelleigh Bannen
KP ENTERTAINMENT has added RYAN GARDENHIRE as the Day-to-Day Manager for COLE SWINDELL and KELLEIGH BANNEN. GARDENHIRE joined KP ENTERTAINMENT from his management company, BREAKAWAY ARTISTS, where he managed THE DIRT DRIFTERS and ADAM HOOD. GARDENHIRE is … more »
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May 1, 2015
Ben E King Dead At 76
BEN E KING, best known for his classic "Stand By Me," has died at 76. THE BBC notes, "KING started his career in the late 1950s with THE DRIFTERS, singing on hits including 'There Goes My Baby' and 'Save The Last Dance For … more »
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June 20, 2014
Songwriter Gerry Goffin Passes
Songwriter and lyricist GERRY GOFFIN died early THURSDAY (6/19) of natural causes. He was 75. GOFFIN, along with former wife and songwriting partner CAROLE KING, wrote such classics as The Loco-Motion, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, Up On The Roof, One … more »
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December 3, 2013
Recording Academy Announces 2014 Grammy Hall Of Fame Inductees
THE RECORDING ACADEMY has announced the newest additions to its legendary GRAMMY HALL OF FAME. This latest round of inducted recordings continues to highlight diversity and recording excellence, and acknowledges both singles and album recordings of all … more »
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November 21, 2012
The Recording Academy Announces 2013 Grammy Hall Of Fame Inductees
Continuing the tradition of preserving and celebrating great recordings, THE RECORDING ACADEMY has released a list of the newest additions to its legendary GRAMMY Hall Of Fame collection. This latest round of inducted recordings "helps celebrate 40 … more »






