Abba nominated for Hall of Fame Sep 25, 2009
They were joined by British guitarist Jeff Beck, soul singer Bobby Womack and doo-wop group Little Anthony and the Imperials. Bookmark with. (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. " Rapper LL Cool J busted onto the New York scene at the ripe age of 17 with the bombastic 1985 album Radio, which featured the singles "Rock the Bells" and "I Can't Live Without My Radio" and served not just as his debut, but as the first album from the Def Jam record label. The internationally known rapper/actor has since produced a string of hit albums, which include songs that run the gamut from loverman caresses... (VHI.com -- Music News)
My New York: Ace Freheley Sep 21, 2009
One night that stands out is seeing the Rod Stewart Group with Ronnie Wood and Jeff Beck, a special band that was only around for a little while ... One night that stands out is seeing the Rod Stewart Group with Ronnie Wood and Jeff Beck, a special band that was only around for a little while. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Star-studded lineup set for Jarrard concert Aug 27, 2009
A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cropper spent several decades playing guitar in Booker T Gs and co-wrote (with the late Otis Redding) the massive hit "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay." Jimmy Hall leads the quintessential Southern rock group Wet Willie and also has spent considerable time collaborating with Jeff Beck and Hank Williams Jr. Berry, an Atlanta native who has called the Athens area home for years, has produced a host of country hits, including "Your Love Amazes Me.". For... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Guitar legend-inventor Les Paul dies at age 94 Aug 15, 2009
In 2005, he released the Grammy-winning "Les Paul & Friends: American Made, World Played," his first album of new material since those 1970s recordings and his first official rock CD. Among those playing with him: Peter Frampton, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Richie Sambora. Paul was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2005. (Xinhuanet, China)
Les Paul dies at 94; guitarist whose innovations paved the way for rock 'n' roll Aug 15, 2009
Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Eddie Van Halen and Slash are just some of the players who have raised and praised the guitar during their careers. Richards, of the Rolling Stones, said Thursday that "all of us owe an unimaginable debt to his work and his talent," while Joe Satriani, whose searing solos sound like cosmic noise compared with Paul's vinyl hits, put the nonagenarian's passing in terms that even the youngest music fan could understand: "He was the original guitar hero.". (FOX59, IN)
Death of the Guitar Man: Les Paul (1915-2009) Aug 14, 2009
And he invented the Gibson Les Paul, an instrument used in various models by Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and loads of other Guitar-zans. In an interview with Frank Beacham, Paul joked that a lot of people didn't know he played a guitar. (Time.com)
Les Paul, Guitar Legend, Dead at 94 Aug 14, 2009
" Even as he worked to perfect the electrified guitar, Paul backed up such popular 1940s acts as Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore and the Andrews Sisters. In 1947, he released the revolutionary instrumental "Lover (When You're Near Me)," a precursor to multi-track recording that featured him playing eight different guitar parts. He also recorded hit songs with his wife, singer Mary Ford, including 36 gold records and 11 #1 pop hits such as "How High the Moon," "Lover" and "Vaya Con Dios," many of which... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Les Paul, 94; pioneered recording techniques, inspired ‘a world of guitarists’ Aug 14, 2009
Guitarists who have played Les Pauls make up a who s who of jazz and rock: Page, Wes Montgomery, Eric Clapton, George Benson, Jeff Beck, Pete Townshend, Duane Allman, Keith Richards, Eddie Van Halen, and Slash. At his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Mr. Paul said, I have been credited with inventing a few things you guys are using. (Boston Globe)
The World Has Lost a Remarkable Innovator and Musician: Les Paul Passes Away at 94 Aug 14, 2009
Even releasing the 2005 double-Grammy winner Les Paul & Friends: American Made World Played, featuring collaborations with a veritable who's who of the electric guitar, including dozens of illustrious fans like Keith Richards, Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, and Joe Perry. In 2008, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame paid tribute to Les Paul in a week-long celebration of his life which culminated with a live performance by Les himself. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
25 New Guitar Hero 5 Songs Jul 17, 2009
Jeff Beck - "Scatterbrain (Live)". John Mellencamp - "Hurts So Good". (IGN PS2)
CBS pulls plug on WBCN Jul 15, 2009
Before he was lead singer in the J. Geils Band, Peter Wolf was one of the founding DJs at WBCN. He started there in 1968, interviewing the likes of Van Morrison, Jeff Beck, Sun Ra, and Roland Kirk. Wolf said he is neither surprised nor upset the station is going away. (Boston Globe)
Suggestions for music acts at the Grape Bowl Jul 9, 2009
I would like to see Jeff Beck or Procol Harum at the Grape Bowl after George Thorogood plays. If you want blues or jazz, how about Ravi Shankar, Ten Years After, Quicksilver Messenger Service. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Electronic Press Kit Service myPPK.com the Service of Choice for Startups, Stars and Legends like Jennifer Batten (Guitarist for Michael Jackson) Jul 7, 2009
5 billion viewers in80 nationsduring Super Bowl XXVII. Later Jennifer was recruited by legendary guitarist Jeff Beck to join his band where she rocked two more world tours. After some research, I tried to make my own (electronic press kit) then stumbled across myPPK on a Google search and felt GREAT relief to see a painless way to get it done and look good, Jennifer exclaimed. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats Jul 1, 2009
Kollman recalls, "Whenever I would jam with Ed and Chad at Glenn Hughes' rehearsals, we would warm up with some impromptu Jeff Beck kinds of grooves. One day Chad said, 'Hey, we should record something like this!' Next thing you know we were in the studio making an album!". Needing a bass player to round out the group, Kollman contacted long time friend, bassist Kevin Chown. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
The Starting Point: Book battles, bunnies and aliens - Oh my! Jun 25, 2009
Musician Jeff Beck, 65. Actress Michele Lee, 67. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Sex, drugs and mock 'n' roll Jun 20, 2009
The trio have toured intermittently as the band ever since the film came out, amassing a lengthy roll call of superstars who've joined them onstage: Metallica, Pink Floyd's Dave Gilmour, Cher, Elvis Costello, Ry Cooder, the Beastie Boys and Jeff Beck, the latter apparently unperturbed by his striking physical resemblance to Tufnel. In 1992, they released a "new" Spinal Tap album, Break Like The Wind - the cue for much bathos of the life-imitating-art variety. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Six Day Festival of Amnesty International's Ground-Breaking Comedy/Rock Benefit Shows - Includes Six World Premieres & One All-Day Marathon Screening! Jun 20, 2009
Co-created by Monty Python's John Cleese, June 2009 marks three decades of the first in the pioneering series of benefit shows that brought together the cream of Britain's comedy (Monty Python, Eleanor Bron, Billy Connolly, Peter Cook, Neil Innes, Dame Edna, Jennifer Saunders, Rowan Atkinson, and many more) with rock acts (U2, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, Phil Collins, Duran Duran, Seal, Donovan, Morrissey, Jeff Beck, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Dave Stewart, Bob Geldof,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 21-27 Jun 18, 2009
Guitarist Jeff Beck is 65. Singer Colin Blunstone of The Zombies is 64. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Preserving The Sounds Of The Century Jun 16, 2009
Dylan Thomas" 1952 recording of "A Child's Christmas in Wales" for Caedmon Records, credited with launching the audiobook industry in the United States. "A Festival of Lessons and Carols as Sung on Christmas Eve in King's College Chapel, Cambridge," featuring the King's College Choir (1954). The original Broadway cast recording of "West Side Story" (1957), which captures the infectious score by Leonard Bernstein and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. "Tom Dooley," as interpreted by The Kingston Trio on... (CBS News)
* Their amp still goes up to 11 Jun 3, 2009
The trio have toured intermittently as the band ever since the film came out, amassing a lengthy roll call of superstars whove joined them onstage: Metallica, Pink Floyds Dave Gilmour, Cher, Elvis Costello, Ry Cooder, the Beastie Boys and Jeff Beck, the latter apparently unperturbed by his striking physical resemblance to Tufnel. In 1992, they released a new Spinal Tap album, Break Like the Wind X the cue for much bathos of the life-imitating-art variety. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Full Guitar Hero 5 Band ... Jun 2, 2009
IGN: Full Guitar Hero 5 Artist List Announced. SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. (IGN PS2)
New research: iPod can cause irreparable damage to hearing May 18, 2009
Teenagers who think their ears are immune from damage need only know about the hearing levels of the Who's guitarist, Peter Townshend, or rock guitarist Jeff Beck. These performers, now in their mid-60s, suffer from permanent noise-related hearing damage and they speak publicly about the need for more ear protections for musicians. (Boston Globe)
Henry VIII reigns supreme May 17, 2009
s, Buddy Guy and Susan Tedeschi, Wayne Shorter, King Sunny Ade, Jeff Beck, and Ornette Coleman. There are more than 650 concerts scheduled, 450 of them free. (Boston Globe)
Fly to Montreal for $170 each way May 14, 2009
Concert appearences will include Jeff Beck, Chris Botti, Jackson Browne, Pink Martini, Ornette Coleman Quartet, Maria Schneider, Wayne Shorter Quartet, The Lost Fingers, Gary Burton Quartet Revisited with Pat Metheny, Steve Swallow and Antonio Sanchez, and George Wein and the Newport All-Stars. The best part of this gigantic event is that the non-stop entertainment, from noon to midnight, is held right in the heart of downtown Montreal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Gambit, WWLTV.com's picks for the second weekend of Jazz Fest Apr 30, 2009
Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Stevie Ray Vaughn all imitated Buddy Guy's dirty, wild lead guitar. Chats, Boards & Blogs. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Jeff Beck is #1 Apr 16, 2009
NEW YORK, April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeff Beck's Performing This Week. Live From Ronnie Scott's DVD has hit #1 on this week's music DVD Soundscan charts. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jeff Beck remains one with his guitar Apr 15, 2009
Jeff Beck is still one with his guitar. STEPHEN LOVEKIN/GETTY IMAGESJeff Beck (shown in Cleveland last week) brought a trio to Boston ... Jeff Beck barely said more than a dozen words to the audience during his 80-minute instrumental set at the House of Blues Monday night. (Boston Globe)
Critic's picks - pop music Apr 12, 2009
JEFF BECK If you caught Beck's short set at his recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction - his second time around, after getting in with the Yardbirds - you know the British guitar god still offers singular dexterity and tone. His phenomenal band also includes Aussie bass prodigy Tal Wilkenfeld and drummer extraordinaire Vinnia Colaiuta. (Boston Globe)
Your Week: Delia's Pick Apr 9, 2009
House of Blues presents Jeff Beck on Monday, April 13. Back from his 2009 trip to Australia and New Zealand, Beck was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 4th. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
Jeff Beck and Panasonic Hit the Road Together Apr 9, 2009
NEW YORK, April 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Jeff Beck, who has recently released his CD and DVD Performing This Week ... Concert attendees with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 - the world's smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens camera - will have a chance to take photos of Jeff Beck performing and submit them to the "Best of the Tour" series. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2009 Apr 7, 2009
Rock Hall of Fame 2009 - Photo Gallery - Variety - photos, pictures, images, photographs, pics. Rock Hall of Fame 2009. (Variety)
Cleveland eager for next Rock Hall ceremony Apr 6, 2009
Metallica earned top billing in Saturday's eclectic 2009 class that included rap pioneers Run-DMC, virtuoso guitarist Jeff Beck, soul singer Bobby Womack and rhythm and blues vocal group Little Anthony and the Imperials. Drummer DJ Fontana and the late bassist Bill Black both of Elvis Presley's backup band and keyboardist Spooner Oldham made it in the sidemen category. (MSNBC -- Music)
Metallica, Run-DMC inducted into Rock Hall Apr 6, 2009
Many of the came to pay homage to Metallica, which earned top billing in an eclectic 2009 class that included rap pioneers Run-DMC, virtuoso guitarist Jeff Beck, soul singer Bobby Womack and rhythm and blues vocal group Little Anthony and the Imperials. Metallica s members have survived some of the dark themes death, destruction and desolation that threads through its music, and their induction was a chance to celebrate their legacy as perhaps the hardest band to ever walk the earth. (KHOU.com, TX)
Will Underwood's secret dress be for ACMs success? Apr 5, 2009
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Metallica, Run-DMC Join Rock, Rockabilly, Soul Legends In Hall Of Fame Apr 5, 2009
" British guitar god Jeff Beck, 64, became a rare two-time honoree he was previously inducted as a member of the Yardbirds when he was called up again by Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page in honor of his 40-year career of electric six-string wizardry in genres ranging from rock to blues and fusion jazz. Joined by Page, Beck gave the crowd a taste of his blistering chops with a thundering blues-jam meltdown take on Zep's "Immigrant Song. " Also inducted was Queen of Rockabilly Wanda Jackson, 71,... (VHI.com -- Music News)
2009 Rock Hall Inductees Honor Pop's Subgenres Apr 5, 2009
Metallica, Jeff Beck Among This Year's Inductees ... For a music form that truly worships the guitar, Jeff Beck is the axe-slinging ace who refuses to play along with expected traditions and align along contemporary tastes. (KCRA 3, CA)
Metallica, Run-DMC Headed To Rock Hall Of Fame Apr 5, 2009
Metallica will be inducted along with rap pioneers Run-DMC, virtuoso guitarist Jeff Beck, soul singer Bobby Womack and rhythm and blues vocal group Little Anthony and the Imperials. Rockabilly singer Wanda Jackson will be inducted as an early influence. (Click2Houston, TX)
Run-DMC, Metallica Lead Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Apr 4, 2009
Eminem will induct Run-DMC at ceremony on Saturday in Cleveland. " The Hall will also welcome the Queen of Rockabilly, Wanda Jackson, 71, who blazed a trail for female rock singers with her raw, uninhibited work on such early hits as "Let's Have a Party" and "Right or Wrong. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Rock party a bit of glitz for weary Cleveland Apr 3, 2009
Run-DMC, Metallica and Jeff Beck join the illustrious group of honored rockers ... A weeks worth of events are leading up to the induction of heavy metal band Metallica, rap pioneers Run-DMC, soul singer Bobby Womack, guitarist and former Yardbirds member Jeff Beck and rhythm and blues doo-wop group Little Anthony and the Imperials. (MSNBC -- Music)
Metallica To Play With Two Bassists At Rock Hall Of Fame Apr 2, 2009
Both Jason Newsted and Robert Trujillo will perform at band's induction on Saturday (VHI.com -- Music News)
Why the Rock Hall says: No Rush for you! Apr 1, 2009
Jeff Beck was already inducted with the Yardbirds (the Rock Hall has honored over a dozen musicians twice), while Little Anthony and Bobby Womack are artists with limited influence ... Run-DMC, Metallica and Jeff Beck join the illustrious group of honored rockers. (MSNBC -- Music)
MI Honors Stanley Clarke! Hollywood Based Musicians Institute Awards Legendary Grammy Winning Bassist an Honorary Doctor of Music Degree Apr 1, 2009
Clarkes wide-ranging career has included collaborations with diverse artists including George Duke (The Clarke/Duke Project), Stewart Copeland, Jeff Beck, Ron Wood, Larry Carlton, Billy Cobham and Bela Fleck. Along the way, he literally redefined the sound of the instrument with his invention of both piccolo and tenor basses. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Narada Michael Walden Foundation Presents Let the Sunshine In Concert Benefiting Christopher Rodriguez and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Mar 30, 2009
About Narada Michael Walden (): Marin County-based Narada Michael Walden, drummer (Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jeff Beck, Weather Report), songwriter, producer, performer, three-time Grammy award winner, and Emmy winner has produced countless number-one hits with legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston. He is credited with launching the careers of Houston and Mariah Carey, and the list of his collaborators reads like a Who's Who of popular music - Sting, Stevie... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD Mar 28, 2009
SHOWCASE :: Erie's Entertainment Web Site. Buffalo's HSBC Arena to feature Billy Joel/Elton John on July 24. (Erie Times-News, PA)
2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ind... Mar 22, 2009
One Yardbird inducts another as Jimmy Page tips his hat to former band mate and fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jeff Beck. Beck takes the inductee honor for the second time after his debut as a hall of fame artist with the Yardbirds in 1992. (Suite101.com)
Eminem, Page among Rock Hall presenters Mar 21, 2009
Run-D.M.C., Ron Wood, Metallica and Jeff Beck being inducted April 4 ... Run-DMC, Metallica and Jeff Beck join the illustrious group of honored rockers ... Jeff Beck will be inducted by Page, best known for his work with The Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin. (MSNBC -- Music)
Stars pay respects at actress's wake Mar 21, 2009
Run-DMC will be inducted by Eminem, Jeff Beck will be inducted by Page, and Wood will induct Bobby Womack. Metallica will be inducted by Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Little Anthony & the Imperials will be inducted by Smokey Robinson. (Boston Globe)
Rock Hall presenters to include Eminem, Jimmy Page Mar 21, 2009
Jeff Beck will be inducted by Page, best known for his work with The Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin. Wood will induct Bobby Womack. (USA Today -- Life)
Secret Policeman's Ball & Amnesty I... Mar 1, 2009
Musicians include Pete Townshend, Sting, Phil Collins, Bob Geldof, Peter Gabriel, Donovan, Jackson Browne, Lou Reed, Kate Bush, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Mark Knopfler, and Chet Atkins. Classic Skits With Monty Python s John Cleese. (Suite101.com)
Kay McKenna program seeing strong growth Feb 19, 2009
The band claims to have its roots in classic rock, but also has an appreciation for country rock and the blues with a set list that includes Pink Floyd, Jeff Beck, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Eagles, Johnny Cash and Dwight Yoakum. To hear songs performed by the band, visit. (Helena Independent Record)
MORE GIG PREVIEWS Feb 8, 2009
There are guitar hereos and then there is Jeff Beck. A mature Mr Adams seeks his inner masterpiece. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Master of the singing Strat Feb 8, 2009
JEFF BECK Enmore Theatre, January 30. THE ultimate accolade one can pay Jeff Beck's guitar playing is that he doesn't need a singer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
