Peter Frampton has announced a new run of tour dates leading up to his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in October. The “Positively Thankful Tour” will launch Sept. 8 in North Charleston SC, and run through September 23 in Northfield OH. He wrote: “It’s been an incredible year for me and my band so far. First the nomination, then you guys voted like crazy and got me into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.”
His wife/manager Sharon told Howie Mandel on his podcast that Ozzy is “building up his stamina, strength and balance” to be able to perform at his induction as a solo artist to the Rock Hall of Fame in Oct. The 75-year-old is dealing with a number of health issues that have also delayed the family’s move back to England – which has also put the brakes on a planned new BBC reality show.
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the movie “Purple Rain”, his band The Revolution will reunite for 2 shows in his hometown of Minneapolis during the annual “Celebration” festival, June 20-24. In addition, Prince-themed events will be held at the artist’s Paisley Park estate and throughout the city. There will also be with panel discussions, Purple Rain showings, boat cruises and more.
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Jon Bon Jovi's newly opened 5-story bar and music venue in Nashville, JBJ’s Nashville, now features a 4K hologram of the singer. And there are plans for additional hologram units to feature members of Bon Jovi the band, as well as the ability to “beam in” surprise guests as live holograms to entertain club patrons, as if they were there in person.
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The family of TKRN and United Stations Radio Network is deeply saddened to announce the passing of radio icon Tom Kent, who died Monday morning, June 24 at his home in suburban Cleveland after a two-year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Tom Kent was born in Winston-Salem, NC in August 1954 and caught the radio bug early in high school. In the ’70s & ’80s, Kent (a.k.a. “TK Truckin’ Tom Kent”) cracked the mic at WLS/Chicago, KLIF/Dallas, WIBG/Philadelphia, WGCL & WIXY/Cleveland, WMJX/Miami, and WAVA/Washington, D.C. He also programmed WBZZ/Pittsburgh.
Kent got off the “radio-go-round” in the late 1980s and transitioned to the label side with Elektra Records, until he eventually decided to go back to what he loved most: RADIO! On June 29, 2002, Kent launched the Tom Kent Organization and its radio network, the TKO Radio Network, focused on Oldies programming from 1964 to 1973.
Exactly five years later — June 29, 2007 — Kent resigned as host, sold the company, and launched the Tom Kent Radio Network with programming that included a five-hour live daily show, The Music Magazine as well as weekend shows: The Ultimate Party (a live five-hour Saturday evening party show) and My ’70s Show (a five-hour 70s show) and many others, including a 24/7 Network.
Tom Kent is survived by his wife Karen, daughters Jackie and Katie, son Steven and their spouses.
Joel Denver, President of All Access Enterprises, LLC, remarked, “Tom and I knew each other and were great friends from 1973 until his passing. He did nights for me when I was PD at WMJX (96X)/Miami in 1977-78 and he really brought his passion for radio and his love of music to the studio every day.” He continued, “A talented and super positive individual, I watched Tom move into the record side for a number of years and then return to radio to begin the Tom Kent Radio Network with a number of great shows heard on over 600 affiliates. Tom leaves behind a legacy of excellence as well as a wonderful family, including Karen, his wife of 44 years, and their three children. I will dearly miss Tom, as we spoke almost daily.”
• For the foreseeable future, the network plans to keep operating and providing affiliates with awesome, entertaining programming. TKRN is comprised of hundreds of great radio stations with 23 different products in seven different formats. The network also includes two full-time 24/7 networks
**Passage shared from RAMP.
Scorpions are getting the biopic treatment. “Wind of Change” takes its name from the 1991 power ballad that became the group’s biggest hit. Singer Klaus Meine was inspired to write the song after the German rockers performed to 300,000 people at the 1989 Moscow Music Peace Festival as the Cold War neared its end. The film is expected to be released next year, the band’s 60th anniversary.
Justin Timberlake hit the stage at Chicago’s United Center for his first performance since being charged with DWI. He addressed the elephant in the room, saying: “We’ve been together through ups and downs and lefts and rights, and it’s been a tough week…I know sometimes I’m hard to love, but you keep on loving me and I love you right back, thank you so much.”
Justin Timberlake’s full speech to the crowd at The United Center in Chicago 6/21/24 #TFTWORLDTOUR
— Justin Timberlake????????loved under all conditions (@OhMyFifty) June 22, 2024
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Science has confirmed they are the top rock band for drinking. The group notched 4 of the Top 10 rock drinking songs in a study conducted by whiskey retailer Flask & Barrel. AC/DC claimed the #1 spot with 1990’s ‘Thunderstruck’, #2 with 1979’s ‘Highway to Hell’, #4 with 1980’s ‘Back in Black’, and #8 with ‘You Shook Me All Night Long’, also from 1980.
Def Leppard is giving fans a taste of their upcoming single ‘Just Like ‘73’. They posted a graphic of a telephone on fire, with the words: “Light up the fuel. Just Like 73. Hotline Now Open”, and a couple of phone numbers, where fans can hear the teaser.
Light up the fuel. Just Like 73. Hotline Now Open.
— Def Leppard (@DefLeppard) June 11, 2024
UK: 020 3932 8088
US: +1 818-286-4006 pic.twitter.com/sJUKQ4gM6t
The groups, which have just launched their “Renegades & Juke Box Heroes” tour together, have announced a special companion album featuring both band’s biggest hits. The collector’s album, available as a picture disc or in elegant silver vinyl, has one side named “Juke Box Heroes”, and the other (wait for it…) is “Renegades”.
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Michael Anthony says that the fact that Alex Van Halen is auctioning off his personal collection of instruments and memorabilia, probably means he has no plans to be involved in a much talked-about potential Van Halen tribute show. Quote: “It appears like he’s selling everything right down to his last drumstick.”
Mick Jagger, who turns 81 next month, was asked how it feels to be back on tour singing, dancing and strutting across stadium concert stages. His answer: “Like being on stage at 78”. He also said the group, currently on tour in the US, will consider offers to tour in Europe and South America next year, and he hinted the group is likely to release new music soon.
Paula Abdul has announced her “Straight Up To Canada Tour!” She’ll be hitting 21 Canadian cities, with support acts Taylor Dayne and Tiffany, beginning Sept. 25 in Victoria BC. Tickets go on sale tomorrow.
Ahead of their summer tour together, they have shared a mashup of 2 of their biggest hits called ‘Hate Myself for Loving You Oughta Know’. Produced by DJ Cummerbund, it also features a brief snippet of Jett’s ‘I Love Rock ‘n Roll’. Their tour, also featuring Morgan Wade, kicks off June 9.
Friday, they were honored with one of the most prestigious knighthoods by Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf. The Order of the Vasa was handed out for the first time in almost 50 years, making them “Commanders of the First Class” for “very outstanding efforts in Swedish and international music life.”
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