Rock Hall To Create Lennon Time Capsules
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is planning to extend the legacy of the late John Lennon well into the 21st century. In cooperation with Yoko Ono, the Cleveland institution is dedicating three time capsules to honor the music legend at a ceremony on October 8th -- the day before what would have been Lennon's 70th birthday. The Rock Hall plans to open them on October 9th, 2040 in a ceremony marking the slain Beatle's 100th birthday. The capsules will contain post-Beatles recordings and contributions from fans around the world. Once they're sealed, the capsules will be stored for the next 30 years at the Rock Hall and at two other locations of significance to Lennon. Regarding the project, Ono said, "I am delighted to support this effort to help share John's music and messages of peace and love with the children of today and tomorrow."
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is inviting the general public to submit commentary, birthday wishes, musical performances, and personal thoughts about John Lennon to www.BoxOfVision.com/TimeCapsule. Contributions will be accepted through September 15th.
Alex Chilton Remembered At New York Fundraiser
New York's City Winery was the setting this week for a tribute to the late Alex Chilton. Spinner.com reports that singer-songwriter Jesse Malin and indie rock band Yo La Tengo performed at "Channeling Chilton" on Wednesday. The event featured music by the late Box Tops singer who would later be a founding member of Big Star. In addition to covers from the music renaissance man's catalog, Malin performed The Replacements 1987 track "Alex Chilton." Also on hand for the event was Chilton's former Box Tops band mate, Bill Cunningham. Cunningham looked out in the audience at Manhattan's City Winery and asked, "What must Alex Chilton's record collection have sounded like?"
"Channeling Chilton" was a benefit for the Gulf Restoration Network. Chilton died on March 17th of this year of a heart attack. He was 59-years-old.
Ray Davies Selling UK's Konk Studios
Kinks' star Ray Davies his putting some historic real estate on the market. The UK's "Hornsey & Crouch End Journal" reports that Davies' Konk Studios is up for sale for just under two-million pounds -- or about three-point-one-million American dollars. In addition to The Kinks, the studio's hosted the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Blur, Elvis Costello, Culture Club and pop stars Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue. David Winskill, a Councillor in Crouch End -- where Konk is located -- isn't pleased with the impending sale. Winskill said, "I think it's possible that if this had happened in any other country there would have been an enormous campaign to preserve this as some kind of national monument."
A realtor for the unique property said that there is interest in the studio from local developers, but that nothing specific has been agreed upon yet.
REO Speedwagon Is Celebrating 1980's "Hi Infidelity"
REO Speedwagon is celebrating the biggest chapter of its career. Billboard.com reports that the rock band is into a two-year plan to honor the 1980 release of "Hi Infidelity" and the fame that followed. REO lead singer Kevin Cronin says of the milestone, "This is 2010, so we're kind of celebrating 30 years since we recorded the album. Next year is 2011 -- 30 years since 1981, the year that rocked our world...The 'Hi Infidelity' record was such a turning point for us, just on a personal and professional level." "Hi Infidelity" hit number one and spun off some of the band's biggest hits of all time, including "Keep On Loving You" and "Take It On The Run."
Among the special tributes to the LP, REO Speedwagon is performing the hit-filled side-one of "Hi Infidelity" while on the road with Pat Benatar. In 2011, the band plans a deluxe edition of the classic album.
Steve Hackett Adds More Dates To His "80 Trains" Trek
Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett is adding more solo dates to his schedule this fall. The rocker announced UK performances beginning this November for his "Around The World in 80 Trains" tour. Hackett rolled out the new dates following a strong showing at London's High Voltage Festival last weekend. Backing Hackett on the road are Amanda Lehman on guitar, Roger King on keyboards, Nick Beggs on bass and vocals, Gary O'Toole on drums and vocals, and Rob Townsend on saxophone and other instruments. Hackett's played dates in Italy over the past week and has shows in Russia, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Serbia on the immediate horizon.
Hackett's been playing live and promoting his new CD, "Out Of The Tunnel's Mouth," over recent months. That LP -- along with a special extended edition of the disc -- are available now.
Today's Birthdays
Jethro Tull bassist Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond is 64.
Blues great Buddy Guy is 74.
Today In History
In 1954
Elvis Presley joined the Memphis Federation of Musicians, Local 71.
Elvis Presley made his professional concert debut, opening for Slim Whitman at Overton Park in Memphis.
In 1963
The Beatles recorded "Please Mr. Postman" and "It Won't Be Long" at Abbey Road studios in London.
In 1966
The Troggs' "Wild Thing" hit number one on the pop singles chart.
The Beatles' album "Yesterday...And Today" hit number one on the albums chart.
Bob Dylan was on the cover of the "Saturday Evening Post."
In 1968
The Beatles' Apple Boutique closed.
In 1969
The Temptations released the single "I Can't Get Next To You."
In 1970
The Rolling Stones fired manager Allen Klein.
In 1971
George Harrison released the single "Bangladesh" in the UK.
In 1973
Led Zeppelin filmed its concert for the movie "The Song Remains the Same."
In 1987
David Bowie kicked off a four night stand in Philadelphia on his Glass Spider tour.
In 1990
Paul McCartney ended his world tour with a show in Chicago.
In 1994
Aerosmith's "Crazy" peaked at number 17 on the pop singles chart.
In 2001
Surviving members of Lynyrd Skynyrd said they would continue as a band despite the death of bassist Leon Wilkeson.
In 2002
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band released their first album together in 18 years, "The Rising." Springsteen also made a number of TV appearances in conjunction with the release.
The Brian Wilson tribute album, "Making God Smile: Artists' Tribute to the Songs of Beach Boy Brian Wilson," was released.
Johnny Horton's 1960 album "Johnny Horton Makes History" was reissued by Columbia Records.
In 2003
The Rolling Stones headlined a benefit concert for Toronto, Canada, to help the city recover in the wake of the SARS outbreak. AC/DC, Rush, and Justin Timberlake were also among the performers.
Sun Records founder Sam Phillips died of respiratory failure in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 80.
In 2004
Paul McCartney attended the graduation ceremony at the Liverpool Institute of the Performing Arts, which he helped establish in 1996. He also presented The Bangles with the Companions Award for the successful master class the group conducted at the facility in March 2003, which was the best-attended session in the school's history.
In 2006
Dr. John was among the performers at a benefit in Chicago for the New Orleans Musician's Relief Fund.
In 2008
Cheech & Chong announced plans for their "Light Up America..." tour with a press conference in West Hollywood. The trek marked a reunion for the comedy duo, who hadn't hit the road together in more than 25 years.
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