Georgia Music HOF to move to Atlanta? Aug 13, 2009
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame celebrates the music and lives of more than 100 Georgia legends such as Ray Charles, James Brown, Otis Redding, Gladys Knight, Little Richard, Allman Brothers and Johnny Mercer. It holds thousands of documents and artifacts telling the story of Georgia s music history, from the earliest Native American instruments to the latest genres. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
'Grease' is the word Aug 7, 2009
Head greaser Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their Summer Nights as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as Greased Lightnin , Look at Me, I m Sandra Dee, We Go Together and You re the One that I Want, recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley. This production features Mike Reilly as Danny Zuko, Alexandrea Collins as Sandy Dumbrowski, Alex Bermudez as Kenickie, Heather Forthun as Betty Rizzo,... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Michael Jacksons mom played role in business Aug 6, 2009
He recalled when Jackson purchased the Beatles catalog, which also included Little Richard's music, he called his mother to ask her opinion on how he should handle Little Richard's situation: the rock legend had for years complained about being unfairly compensated for his publishing rights. His mother advised him to treat Little Richard with respect, and because of that, "(Michael) made sure that Little Richard was compensated fairly.". (MSNBC -- News)
Arts Alliance serves up weekend entertainment Aug 3, 2009
Complete with poodle skirts, pedal pushers, greased ducktails and bobby sox, it is about rollicking times with Rydell High s senior class of 1959, invoking nostalgic memories of music by Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Little Richard. Catchy musical numbers include Greased Lightnin, It s Raining on Prom Night, Summer Nights, and Alone at the Drive-In Movie. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Back by Popular Demand: Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels Ditch Their Cars for Mackinac Island's 5th Annual Mackinac Island Music Festival Aug 1, 2009
Mitch Ryder is noted for his gruff, wailing singing style, much influenced by rock's icon's Little Richard and James Brown. Rolling Stone Magazine dubs Ryder as "the howling titan of soul and working class party rock ... he's Saturday night in a bottle." Ryder's opening act will be veteran slide guitarist Kraig Kenning from Chicago, who captured first place honors in the National Guitar Slide Festival in North Carolina. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ungar/Madison stages Grease Jul 31, 2009
Head greaser Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their Summer Nights as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as Greased Lightnin, Look at Me, I m Sandra Dee , We Go Together, and You re the One that I Want recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation. An 8-year run on Broadway, two subsequent revivals, the smash hit movie starring John Travolta and Olivia... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Sound track timeless, revolutionary Jul 28, 2009
The first 11 seconds of this song alone make "Let's Go Crazy" one of rock's essential lead-off tracks, with Prince as the funkiest preacher man since Little Richard turned his back on rock and roll to serve the Lord. With a church organ swelling behind him, he welcomes his flock to the Church of Purple Rain with "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life." It's one of rock's great monologues, making its way through the meaning of life to life everlasting... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Prince Takes Over MTV For 1984 'Purple Rain' Premiere Jul 28, 2009
The 1984 premiere featured appearances by some of the music world's biggest stars at the time: Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac, Lionel Richie, Little Richard, John Mellencamp, Sheila E., "Weird Al" Yankovic and Morris Day. On the carpet, Day commandeered Goodman's mic and announced to the crowd, "I wanna see the movie and then I wanna see some lovely young ladies, so y'all hang around, OK?". (VHI.com -- Music News)
iPod Shuffle Jul 24, 2009
Tutti Frutti, Little Richard. Are you kidding. (Boston Globe)
Cosimo Matassa recalls engineering the sound of New Orleans Jul 17, 2009
By Tim J. Mueller for USA TODAY. Retired music engineer Cosimo Matassa, a man of modest means and modest demeanor, stands outside the family's French Quarter grocery store. (USA Today -- Life)
Entertainer Spotlight on Julius and Sylvia (26) Jul 16, 2009
Signing up with Centaur Artists, he became a member of The Rising Generation show band and opened shows for Tennessee Ernie Ford, Red Skelton and Little Richard, touring throughout the country for several years. Browning was born in La Jolla and grew up in Fallbrook, Calif. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Cherry Blossom Festival Turns Macon... Jul 16, 2009
Travelers to Macon often come to follow in the footsteps of the Allman Brothers, Little Richard, James Brown and Otis Redding, some of the many musicians who called Macon home. The former home of Capricorn Records, Macon still has live music venues almost every night. (Suite101.com)
A Little Context Jul 13, 2009
For me that meant the likes of Elvis and Chuck Berry and Little Richard and, because I'm from Texas, Ernest Tubb, Hank Williams and, a little later, George Jones. Maybe that's why I never got Michael Jackson's music - he was long after my salad days. (CBS News)
Jackson Was A Study In Black And White Jun 29, 2009
or Little Richard, Otis Redding, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, ect. by gravyboat3000 June 28, 2009 8:05 PM PDT. (CBS News)
New on DVD: 'My Dinner with Andre' Jun 26, 2009
Here, Bo Diddley (in very good form), Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard get one number each, but the movie is most renowned as the only filmed record of the Plastic Ono Band, which included Eric Clapton. Lennon serves up some chestnuts from his formative years (Blue Suede Shoes and Money are two) and Give Peace a Chance. (USA Today -- Life)
Michael Jackson Memories Jun 26, 2009
"Jackson almost singlehandedly made MTV a national fixture. In the mid-1980's, young people all over the world adopted his jacketed look and pipestem jeans. "The [King] of Pop" was innovative, seemingly sensitive, and had a keen eye for often unlikely collaborations (such as w/ Paul McCartney). He and the music video grew in tandem. He also fought for Little Richard to be paid fairly for his songwriting royalties, and was a major figure in U.S.A. For Africa ("We Are The World"), long before... (Slate)
Prescott Park Arts Festival opens 'Grease' on June 26 Jun 25, 2009
Head "Greaser" Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbroski try to relive the high romance ot their "Summer Nights." The rest of the gang sings and dances its way thorugh such songs as "Grease Lightin," "It's Raining on Prom Night," "Alone at the Drive-In Movie" recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation. FINE ART SHOW. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Twilight' sinks teeth into 5 MTV awards Jun 2, 2009
Sure enough, the 81-year-old New Orleans native smiled and waved from his private suite at Saturday's concert to see two of his old friends perform Little Richard and B.B. King. Chuck Berry, Wyclef Jean, Keb' Mo' and Junior Brown also took the stage. (Honolulu Advertiser)
New attractions at Stone Mountain park May 23, 2009
The Lasershow Spectacular s new segment is a tribute to Georgia musicians, including Otis Redding, Little Richard, Indigo Girls, OutKast, R.E.M., the Allman Brothers Band and James Brown ... Organized by the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in Macon, Our Music Is Georgia Music, an exhibit at the Memorial Hall and Museum from May 30 to Aug. 2, showcases items such as a Little Richard outfit and vintage instruments from Savannah s Gretsch Guitars. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Catch the blues in Chicago May 10, 2009
may have the cutting edge Bonnaroo, but who needs Bruce Springsteen and the Beastie Boys when you have the Commodores, Little Richard, the B-52s, and Three Dog Night. In other words, the weeklong Riverfest, which takes place along the waterfront of the Tennessee River, is a bit like stepping into a time machine. (Boston Globe)
Oldies concert is star vehicle for 'Hubcaps' May 10, 2009
Holober is one of the members that make up The Fabulous Hubcaps, an oldies show band that performs popular songs from the 50s, 60s and early 70s, including songs from Little Richard, Frank Sinatra, Elton John and Ray Charles. In addition to sheer number of instruments the band members could play to allow them to perform songs live, Holober said another reason why The Fabulous Hubcaps are so popular in the country is because the band sticks to how the song was originally performed. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
From the land of grey skies and Volvos, a truly dour detective May 8, 2009
The program's biggest surprise is the appearance by Little Richard, who delivers a revved-up version of Keep A-Knockin. Get out the saddle shoes and roll up the carpet. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
5 family-friendly music festivals May 2, 2009
This year s top acts include Willie Nelson, Little Richard, The B-52 s, Montgomery Gentry, The Commodores, Train, Steven Curtis Chapman, The Wailers, Adrian Belew and Wayne Henderson s Jazz Crusaders. Admission: Access pins for all nine days are $28, available in advance online and at all area Mapco Marts and Fast, Food and Fuel convenience stores; $37 at the gate; $23 single day wristbands, (seniors 60 and older half price, and children 10 and under free). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
A love song for Bobby Lounge, a true original Apr 28, 2009
By Edna Gundersen, USA TODAY NEW ORLEANS He summons the barrelhouse piano of Jerry Lee Lewis, the flash of Little Richard, the yarn-spinning bite of Tom Waits and the unsentimental Southern Gothic surrealism of Flannery O'Connor. Bobby Lounge is no lounge act. (USA Today)
* SUNDAY PROFILE: Sandra Bernhard: no holds barred Apr 19, 2009
The squirming reactions to her from the super-straight and uptight always remind me of the way Little Richard X black and unashamedly flamboyant X must have appeared to suburban American parents in the mid-1950s. They didnt understand what he was saying either; they just knew in their bones that, whatever it was, they didnt like it. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
D'Mar at Hal & Mal's Apr 18, 2009
Well, the funk was present in high quantity and quality on Thursday, April 16 at Hal & Mal's, as D-Mar and his Nu Funk Society (led by frontman -- and drummer for Little Richard -- Derrick Martin) shook every moneymaker within a 5-mile radius. Metromix sent their camera to document every last boogaloo. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Lennon & Plastic Ono Band DVD Again Available Apr 17, 2009
Other performances from the Toronto festival are on the DVD, too, from Bo Diddley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry and Little Richard. D.A. Pennebaker, who already had directed the Bob Dylan documentary, Dont Look Back, filmed it. (KWTX.com, TX)
Riverbend draws local, big-name artists Apr 16, 2009
The nineties favorite Train will appear along with, the Wailers, the B52's, the Commadores, Three Dog Night, Steven Curtis Chapman, Little Richard, Willie Nelson, Montgomery Gentry and Adrian Belew, who has played with King Crimson, Nine Inch Nails, Peter Gabriel and David Bowie. The Riverbend team known as, the Friends of the Festival began planning for this years line-up last August right after the previous Riverbend festival ended. (The University Echo, TN)
Cliffs 50th Anniversary Album Apr 10, 2009
In Cliffs case, the only hint of naughtiness only came through his music and soon the clean-cut young youngster was vying for radio playing time with Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly, Little Richard, Elvis Presley and the rest of the gang of genuine rockers from across the pond. To the baby boppers of Britain he was the local rock version of James Dean, even inspiring great UK groups such as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones with the type of driving, hard rock which was up to then only associated... (iAfrica.com)
Run-DMC Was Better at Rock Than Most Rock Bands Apr 8, 2009
In the "King of Rock" video, Run, D, and Jay are shown snickering at film footage of Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Jerry Lee Lewis. But the rappers were spiritual cousins to those rock 'n' roll pioneers. (Slate)
Mystic Crystal Revelations About "Hair" Apr 6, 2009
Groups like The Fifth Dimension who recorded songs from Hair were no different than Pat Boone recording Little Richard tunes of a few years earlier. The real thing was too freaking scary for middle-America and too potentially profitable for the entertainment moguls so a watered down and politically sanitized version was foisted on the public. (CBS News)
2009 Rock Hall Inductees Honor Pop's Subgenres Apr 5, 2009
Little Richard and Chuck Berry begat Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan and that was it. As tastes changed and musical landscape altered, new voices, styles and genres eclipsed those stars of rock's Golden and Silver ages. (KCRA 3, CA)
Michelle Obama embraced by royalty Apr 4, 2009
Little Richard, Berry salute Fats Domino. NEW ORLEANS Little Richard and Chuck Berry are dusting off the songbook of a New Orleans legend to raise money for the city's parks and schools. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Concert to raise money for Brees' Dream Foundation Apr 3, 2009
Artists include Little Richard and Chuck Berry. Little Richard, Chuck Berry and others are set to perform May 30 at the New Orleans Arena in a fundraising event for the Brees Dream Foundation's "Operation Kids." Since 2007, the program has contributed more than $1. (WWLTV.com, LA)
New Bay Breezeblows in Apr 3, 2009
" That means no quarter-draft nights or beer pong. But if you like a little Little Richard and old-school soul, this could be your place. DAVE RICHARDS can be reached at 870-1703 or by e-mail at . COMMENT ON THIS ARTICLE GoErie.com and the Erie Times-News invite you to post your thoughts on this article or column in the box below. But before you post, read these basic rules, or click to read the complete terms of service. We reserve the right to delete posts and ban users who violate our code of... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Why the Rock Hall says: No Rush for you! Apr 1, 2009
The Hall began honoring performers in 1986, starting with pioneers like Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Elvis Presley. More recently, pop acts like Billy Joel, the Bee Gees and Madonna have made the cut, but Rush, Yes, the Moody Blues, Jethro Tull, the Electric Light Orchestra, Genesis, Emerson, Lake and Palmer and Soft Machine have not. (MSNBC -- Music)
Eddie Bo, 79; blues pianist captured spirit of New Orleans Mar 27, 2009
NEW YORK - Eddie Bo, an exuberant New Orleans pianist and singer who wrote for and worked with artists like Irma Thomas, Etta James, and Art Neville of the Neville Brothers, and whose song "I'm Wise" became one of Little Richard's biggest hits, as "Slippin' and Slidin'," died March 18 ... "He had a very percussive sound, more jazzy than Professor Longhair," said John Broven, the author of "Rhythm and Blues in New Orleans." "He was always at the forefront of trends, right back to the Little... (Boston Globe)
Cover story: Meet the Casino Ballroom's house photographer Mar 26, 2009
She's snapped shots of Little Richard, Cyndi Lauper, Laurie Anderson, Joe Cocker, Suzanne Vega and George Carlin. Photography by Nancy Grace Horton. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Chris Cornell takes another sonic shift with 'Scream' Mar 25, 2009
"They were a collection of influences adapted to songs they wanted to write. George Harrison was instrumental in bringing in Indian music. Paul McCartney was a huge Little Richard fan. John Lennon was into minimalist aggressive rock. "That's what they taught me about rock music. Anything goes. (USA Today -- Life)
New Orleans blues singer-pianist Eddie Bo dies Mar 21, 2009
An accomplished songwriter, Bocage penned the 1960 Etta James hit My Dearest Darling and Im Wise, which was made famous by Little Richard when renamed and released in 1956 as Slippin and Slidin. Bocage released more than 50 singles in his career a number second only to Fats Domino among New Orleans artists including Check Mr. Popeye in 1962. (MSNBC -- Music)
From punk to all-girl teen rock, tour brings Japanese bands to US Mar 20, 2009
Taisei's heroes include Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Jim Morrison, and Sid Vicious: "I love crazy people who have attitude.". FLiP This all-girl band of teenage rockers from Okinawa formed at a McDonald's, of all places, in 2005. (Boston Globe)
More fun stuff to do Mar 19, 2009
Entertainment: The options include the Alabama Theatre (a regular show, plus lots of concerts), the Carolina Opry presented by Calvin Gilmore, Dolly Parton s Dixie Stampede r Show (including 32 horses), House of Blues (big-name concerts and regular shows such as the Sunday Gospel Brunch), Legends in Concert ( Elvis and Little Richard are in the house), Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament (a night of knights) and Le Grande Cirque at the Palace Theatre (more than 50 acrobats, jugglers and... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
KATIE MARIE SMITH Mar 14, 2009
The list of stars who appeared is endless Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, Little Richard, the Ink Spots and Jerry Lee Lewis. Bob Wills often came from his ranch house to perform at the Aragon. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Free folk concert Saturday Mar 14, 2009
They're not highly regarded as folk musicians, but The Beatles borrowed bits from many genres of music, from classical, Motown, the Beach Boys and Tin Pan Alley to influences such as Dylan, Little Richard and Buddy Holly "to create a new art form by melding everything into something new.". That's what Wright calls the "folk process.". (Dowagiac News, MI)
Ad Breakdown Mar 6, 2009
" Leon remained friends with Madonna and once took her to a reggae club So what happened to the other central figure in the drama - the black actor who played the saint and the innocent man? Leon (who, like Madonna, eschews his surname) went on to star in Cool Runnings, Disney's 1993 film about Jamaica's bobsleigh team. He's also appeared in Sylvester Stallone's Cliffhanger and Ali with Will Smith, and in TV films about The Temptations, Jackie Wilson and Little Richard. He recalls: "I didn't... (BBC News -- UK)
Axl: Slash isa cancer Feb 28, 2009
Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Buddy Holly and other architects or rock n roll. more photos. (MSNBC -- News)
Retrace musical history in Muscle Shoals, Ala. Feb 19, 2009
Old photographs of Otis Redding, Little Richard and Clarence Carter adorn the studio walls, and fans get a chuckle out of the far-out, groovy fashions. Tanner points out that a number of successful black artists recorded at FAME, and he calls the studio one of the first racially integrated workplaces in Alabama. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Bring it on home: I-75 welcome center greets visitors with Georgia music Feb 8, 2009
Among the featured artists are Little Richard, James Brown, Otis Redding, Trisha Yearwood, the B-52 s and the Allman Brothers ... The music and associated commentary are designed to entertain and educate travelers, encouraging them to visit the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in Macon, which showcases more than 450 Georgia musicians including Little Richard, James Brown, Otis Redding, Trisha Yearwood, the B-52 s and the Allman Brothers. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Profile: The Golliwog: Rag doll causing a stir in the playroom Feb 7, 2009
as the American rock n roller Little Richard exclaimed in his 1956 hit. The uproar over the BBC s dropping of Carol Thatcher for her use of the word golliwog has sharply divided opinion on whether it was a harmless children s toy or an offensive racist caricature. (Times Online)
Children's Health Feb 7, 2009
When my daughter Lily was 11 months old, she grabbed our cats by the tail, flung CDs from their shelves, and crowed like Little Richard on helium. She seemed to have enough confidence for both of us. (CNN -- Health)
Sorry, Don McLean, but the music didnt die Feb 7, 2009
Little Richard took rhythm and blues, soul and gospel and wove them all into a flamboyant concoction that began to seep into the mainstream ... Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Buddy Holly and other architects or rock n roll. (MSNBC -- Music)
Help! Will Beatles' tunes ever make it online? Feb 7, 2009
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