The filmmaker, known for his award-winning documentaries on baseball, the Vietnam War, and more, has set his sights on the uniquely American art form
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The singer was mourned by rock star pals like Sammy Hagar and Bret Michaels, friends and former colleagues, including New York’s finest
The show, only the third at the brand new venue, featured songs from throughout Slowhand’s career, as well as several blues standards.
Says the promo info, “Janis was a perfectionist: a passionate, erudite musician who was born with talent but also worked exceptionally hard to develop it.”
Slowhand will be joined by many of the world’s foremost guitarists including Jeff Beck, Billy Gibbons, Joe Walsh, Bonnie Raitt, and dozens more
‘Grow Old With Me’ was intended for Lennon’s ‘Double Fantasy’ LP but shelved. Ringo’s cover includes Paul McCartney on bass and vocals.
His first picture book is described as “the story of a super-cool Grandad who takes his four grandchildren on a magical mystery tour” before bedtime
The recordings feature music recorded on soundboard tapes, a ‘final tune-up’ for the Fillmore East shows that would cement their place in history.
“I have a penchant for cover songs; it’s the surprise of singing something that I didn’t think of writing myself that turns me on,” Hynde said.
Not much is known about the origin of the live recordings, discovered unlabeled in the U.S. The tapes date from 1968-70 and feature guitarist Peter Green.