Weezer's Rivers Cuomo Calls Adam Lambert's Voice 'Amazing' Nov 4, 2009
" Cuomo said "Pick U Up" draws from a fantastically eclectic combination of sounds. "It sounds like a combination of ABBA, with beautiful pop melodies, and a disco beat like you'd hear in a Donna Summer song," he said. "But then there is this heavy guitar feel to it, like from [German techno-metal band] Rammstein or something. It's just a wonderful hybrid of all the music I love. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Entertainer Spotlight on Mara Getz (1) Nov 1, 2009
From 1976 to 1982, Getz worked with professional five-piece rock and dance bands in nightclubs and lounges in the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, singing songs from Pat Benetar, Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer and Diana Ross. Moving to L.A. in 1983, she landed a gig singing jazz standards, show tunes and R&B at one of West Hollywood s premiere showrooms, The Rose Tattoo. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
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From 1976 to 1982, Getz worked with professional five-piece rock and dance bands in nightclubs and lounges in the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, singing songs from Pat Benetar, Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer and Diana Ross. Moving to L.A. in 1983, she landed a gig singing jazz standards, show tunes and R&B at one of West Hollywood s premiere showrooms, The Rose Tattoo. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Rock's snub clubTHE Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is celebrating its 25th with mega... Oct 31, 2009
Arguably less controversial nominees this year include Donna Summer, LL Cool J, ABBA, Genesis, the Hollies, Jimmy Cliff, Darlene Love and the Red Hot Chili Peppers ... Arguably less controversial nominees this year include Donna Summer, LL Cool J, ABBA, Genesis, the Hollies, Jimmy Cliff, Darlene Love and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. (New York Post -- News)
Excerpts from 2009 Nobel Peace Prize citation Oct 9, 2009
The Dec. 11 show - a day after the award ceremony - will feature performances by Wyclef Jean, Toby Keith, Donna Summer, Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi as well as Amadou m, a blues and jazz duet from Mali. "The opportunity to recognize the laureate's contributions to the world peace movement will be an awe-inspiring experience," the Smiths said in a joint statement. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Best bets: Vaughn and Favreau go on Retreat Oct 5, 2009
Spin magazine described singer Beth Ditto as caught somewhere between Donna Summer and Dolly Parton: she loves to love, but all those complications keep her down. And added that the album is a tightly wound disco-punk conjugation. (MSNBC -- News)
Will Smith to host Nobel concert Oct 1, 2009
The concert, which takes place in Oslo, Norway on 11 December, will feature performances from Wyclef Jean, Donna Summer and Toby Keith. The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on 6 October. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'Fame' theme song making its comeback Sep 26, 2009
" If the original song had a wink and a nod to Donna Summer, our song has a wink and a nod to Lady Gaga, maybe Katy Perry, or Keri Hilson. But what really makes it special is Naturi's delivery. You hear those vocals, and you really believe." ... "If the original song had a wink and a nod to Donna Summer, our song has a wink and a nod to Lady Gaga, maybe Katy Perry or Keri Hilson," McNelis says. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Kiss, Chili Peppers among Rock Hall nominees Sep 25, 2009
Some of the names on the ballot have been there before Donna Summer, Darlene Love, ABBA, the Chantels, and the Stooges. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Music)
Abba nominated for Hall of Fame Sep 25, 2009
Darlene Love, Jimmy Cliff, Donna Summer Laura Nyro, The Chantels, The Stooges, Genesis and The Hollies complete the list. Smith added: "Obviously the Hall of Fame has excellent musical taste. It's a real honour to be nominated in our first year of eligibility.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Red Hot Chili Peppers, LL Cool J, ABBA Lead 2010 Rock Hall Of Fame Nominees List Sep 24, 2009
Kiss, Donna Summer, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff and the Stooges also make the list ... " "The Queen of Disco" Donna Summer earned her title in 1975 with the orgasmic hit "Love to Love You Baby," one of her many iconic collaborations with German producer Giorgio Moroder. Summer pumped out the hits "I Feel Love," "Last Dance," "Hot Stuff" and "Bad Girl," breaking chart records for her string of #1 albums.After starting out in 1967 as an arty prog-rock band fronted by Peter Gabriel, long-running British... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Living's easy on the Vineyard Aug 28, 2009
Disco queen reunion Boston-bred disco diva Donna Summer - who still tours hard for the money - told us yesterday she expects a pack of friends and relatives to join her in Connecticut tonight when she performs at Foxwoods MGM Grand Theater. Summer said that whenever she plays around Boston, dozens of family members show up, and sometimes her sister tags along with her for a few extra gigs. (Boston Globe)
American Repertory Theater puts Shakespeare on the dance floor in ‘Donkey Show’ Aug 23, 2009
Donna Summer s Last Dance blares in the background as performers in Afro wigs and roller skates gyrate on the makeshift dance floor. Will buttoned-down Bostonians and Cantabrigians show up. (Boston Globe)
US record label to release album featuring Pope Benedict singing Aug 1, 2009
Page last updated at 08:30 GMT, Friday, 31 July 2009 09:30 UK. Pope's voice to be heard on album. (BBC News -- Europe)
Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus Bring Back VH1 Divas Jul 22, 2009
" According to the press release, more presenters and performers are expected to be announced in the weeks leading up to the show. As in years past, the show will also benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation. The VH1 Divas series premiered in 1998 with Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin and Celine Dion. Subsequent shows included everyone from Donna Summer to Nelly Furtado to Mary J. Blige. The last concert took place in 2004 and featured Patti LaBelle, Jessica Simpson, Debbie Harry and Eve. This... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Scat Band performs Sunday at Belle Meade Plantation Jul 17, 2009
He has performed and recorded with such distinguished artists as Michael McDonald, Faith Hill, Brian McKnight, Donna Summer, James Ingram, Patty Labelle and Michael W. Smith. Special guest Michael Fair, trumpet flugelhorn player and recording artist, met Scat Springs in 1988. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Seaside Alive With The Sound Of Music Jul 16, 2009
Liza Minnelli and Brian Wilson wowed the seaside crowd last summer at the Seaside Concert Series, and this year stars include Frankie Valli, Blondie, the O'Jays and Donna Summer. Tonight's kickoff features a salute to Woodstock with Creedence Clearwater Revisted. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
* Londons musicals: intimate or outsize? Jul 13, 2009
This allows the composer Alan Menken to whip up homages to vintage disco and soul performers (Barry White, the Pointer Sisters, Donna Summer) and wistful, music-box ballads like the ones he wrote for The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. It all feels woefully secondhand, despite those phalanxes of brightly robed, twirling nuns, urged to shake it like youre Mary Magdalene, led by an earnest Patina Miller in the Goldberg role. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cahlua & Cream to play Theatre Jul 7, 2009
Cahlua cover an assortment of artists such as Whitney Houston and Donna Summer, said Don Hale, instrumentalist for the act. The group primarily performs music from 10 to 20 years ago, including samplings from Broadway musicals such as Dream Girls and Chicago, he said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Covergirl Superstar Joanna Krupa Morphs from ABC 'Superstars' to Dance Diva Jul 4, 2009
The cut, an explosive new spin on the 70s soul classic by The Spinners, was produced by Ellis Miah (Jennifer Lopez, Seal, Hannah Montana, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera) and has inspired remixes by mixing superstars Rod Carrillo (Kaci Battaglia, America Olivo, Donna Summer), Hefty Lefty (Perry Twins) and Majik Boys (Rihanna's "Breaking Dishes"). The single and album is released on Dauman Music () and distributed by Federal Distribution in association with the Universal Music Group. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pop Quiz with Ziggy Marley May 5, 2009
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Leisure Suit Party set for May 23 Apr 28, 2009
They have opened for Donna Summer, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, Hall & Oats, KC & The Sunshine Band, Cheap Trick and America. Surf Ballroom box office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets may be purchased by calling 641-357-6151 or on-line at. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Is Adam Lambert getting better or worse on 'American Idol'? Apr 28, 2009
I wouldve put ten thousand dollars you wouldve done Donna Summer. What I loved about it, it was it original. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Romantics back to face the music Apr 3, 2009
Inspired by the synthesiser music of bands such as Kraftwerk, and Emerson Lake & Palmer, their early material was quite experimental before embracing the pop smarts of Donna Summer and Abba. Oakey says their sound grew out of a desire to create something different from the bland music on the radio at the time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Most Requested Money Songs Mar 7, 2009
Disco queen Donna Summer wrote She Works Hard For The Money in 20 minutes after meeting a washroom attendant exhausted from working 2 jobs ... Donna Summer (Number 54 from 1983). (Suite101.com)
Jimmy and Sherry Evaro (2) Mar 1, 2009
"But the Supremes, the Shirelles, Donna Summer and Natalie Cole were big in my book too. Of course Patti LaBelle and Aretha Franklin are like shining lights to me."And Gloria Estefan of course," she adds with a twinkle in her eyes."Early on, our father taught us that if we wanted to make a living with music and keep working, we had to learn all styles of music and learn them well," says Jimmy.Indeed, they have learned well. An evening with The Evaros will cover all the artists they mention and... (Desert Entertainer, CA)
The science of the smooch is chemistry (1) Feb 16, 2009
The World Link : The science of the smooch is chemistry. The science of the smooch is chemistry. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Kisses unleash chemicals that ease stress levels Feb 16, 2009
CHICAGO "Chemistry look what you've done to me," Donna Summer crooned in Science of Love, and so, it seems, she was right. Just in time for Valentine's Day, a panel of scientists examined the mystery of what happens when hearts throb and lips lock. (Yahoo News)
Chemistry Is The Key To Kissing Feb 15, 2009
"Chemistry look what you've done to me," Donna Summer crooned in Science of Love, and so, it seems, she was right ... Kisses unleash chemicals that ease stress levels Articles (02-13) 18:19 PST CHICAGO, (AP) -- "Chemistry look what you've done to me," Donna Summer crooned in Science of Love, and so, it seems, she was right. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Why no female Grammy nominees for best solo rock performance? Feb 8, 2009
Or you could venture farther off the beaten path to the likes of Cat Power and Sam Phillips, or to previous winners of the award who aren't usually thought of as "rock" singers, such as inaugural winner Donna Summer in 1980 or 2002 victor Lucinda Williams. In reality, though, the Academy didn't create separate female and male rock vocal categories this year. (Boston Globe)
