New music stifled Nov 9, 2009
I'm still buying copies of that first Roxy Music album, I'm almost embarrassed to say. In September 1972, Roxy Music appeared on prime time TV in the UK. It was their first national TV exposure, a three-minute appearance performing their first single ... I wonder - if I'd had unlimited access to that first Roxy Music TV appearance, if I'd had unlimited access to knowledge of their personal quirks, if I'd been able to access film footage of every performance, every rehearsal, every interview they... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Banhart's album confuses, delights Nov 6, 2009
The album starts to take some unexpected turns with songs like "16th cia Roxy Music," a groovy departure with some MGMT flair from the Banhart listeners are used to ... Download: "16th ica Roxy Music". (Daily Collegian, PA)
Deep inside the Boosh Jul 27, 2009
Vince even claims that he was by Roxy Music singer Bryan Ferry: In a cartoon flashback, he explains that while Ferry was on tour, "he used to leave me with various different animals. I remember one time he left me with Jahooli the leopard. He used to take me out killing gazelles, knowing full well that Bryan was a strict vegetarian.". Often Vince and Howard's escapades force them to face down scary-but-comical beasts and villains, like -- a green cockney boogeyman who has been known to break... (Salon)
Lesser access for babies? Jul 20, 2009
An old Roxy Music song goes something like this: Make me a deal and make it straight / All signed and sealed, I ll take it. It s called Virginia Plain. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
NEIGHBORS: The numbers always add up for musical accountant Jul 2, 2009
He worked as a session musician with artists such as Big George Webley, Roxy Music and Elvis Costello and came close to landing a deal with EMI Records in the early 1980s, Corbet said. He took various jobs, including some accounting, to supplement his music income until he met a girl on a 1990 trip to the United States that he ended up marrying. (North County Times)
Norman set for Sydney date Jun 29, 2009
Eno's live heyday was with Roxy Music in the 1970s. He played in Sydney for three weeks as part of the Vivid Festival from May 26 to June 14. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
interview with Michael Moorcock Jun 19, 2009
In recognition of the newly released ", we recently coordinated an interview between the celebrated author and the readers of . We hope that you enjoy reading it! We'll select three lucky participants to win their own copies of the collection later this week. Ever since the late 60's and early 70's there has been a strong connection between fantasy fiction and heavy metal music, and most fans of one are also into the other. Mr. Moorcock has always been involved with rock bands like Hawkwind and... (Harper's Magazine)
It ain't got that swing, but it sure means something May 28, 2009
Eno, an erstwhile member of Roxy Music who is often credited as the father of ambient music, has programmed such diverse performers as the New York alternative band Battles, the British electropop group Ladytron and the trumpeter Jon Hassell. The electronic musician Jon Hopkins, reggae artist Lee "Scratch" Perry and Algerian-French musician Rachid Taha are also on the bill. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Eno artwork lights up opera house May 27, 2009
The inaugural Luminous festival, curated by the ex-Roxy Music man, runs from Tuesday until 14 June ... Educated in fine arts, Brian Eno leapt to fame in the 1970s band Roxy Music which he co-founded with Brian Ferry. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The label that launched U2 and Marley May 24, 2009
Bob Marley, U2, Roxy Music and Nick Drake are among the artists who have called the Island Records label home over the last 50 years. As the label celebrates its 50th birthday, founder Chris Blackwell reveals how he built one of music's most celebrated and enduring stables. (BBC News -- Americas)
Winehouse pulls out of label gig May 23, 2009
Island Records is best known for bringing Bob Marley, Roxy Music and U2 to the world's attention. As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations, a month-long exhibition, Island Life, has opened in London. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Eight classic acts that still rock May 22, 2009
The show followed the career of a girl group called The Little Ladies and had original songs written for the series by Andy Mackay of Roxy Music. The "Rock Follies" cash-in album debuted at No. 1 in Britain, a feat no one since the Beatles had achieved to that point. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Island story May 22, 2009
The record label that brought Bob Marley, Roxy Music and U2 to the world's attention has turned 50 - and as part of the celebrations a month-long exhibition, Island Life, is opening in London on Friday 22 May ... Music by Bob Marley and the Wailers, Lord Creator, Millie, Jimmy Cliff, The Spencer Davis Group, Cat Stevens, Free, Roxy Music, Grace Jones, U2 and The Killers. (BBC News)
Stars Gather For Cannes Opening May 14, 2009
Inside, Roxy Music singer Bryan Ferry serenaded the crowd with a version of Aznavour's "She," before Aznavour declared the festival officially open. Organizers were hoping "Up" would provide a buoyant start before the festival plunges into 12 days of movies that take in passion, murder, Korean vampires and a band of Nazi-hunters led by Brad Pitt. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Best of Amy Poehler on SNL Apr 18, 2009
In this case, the time traveler is a woman, and the soundtrack is Adam Ant, Roxy Music, and Human League. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 8 p.m., Channel 5. (Boston Globe)
Marley's mentor gets music honour Apr 9, 2009
The label signed pioneering artists like Jimmy Cliff, Traffic, Nick Drake and Roxy Music in the 1960s and '70s, and Mr Blackwell discovered future reggae legend Bob Marley in Jamaica in 1972. In 1989, Mr Blackwell sold the label, which has since become home to acts including Amy Winehouse, PJ Harvey, Pulp, Portishead, Keane, Mika and Paul Weller. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Seriously short stories Mar 25, 2009
Many hint at loss: "They argued the merits of Roxy Music until they realized they were both old. All our tunes are commercials for unglamorous things, Joe said." And some are sheer fun: "The kid says yay I don't have to do anything today. The dad says why not? The kid says my teacher said so. She said it's the idles of March.". Basu is one of a growing number of writers who are using Twitter to create pieces of micro-fiction and to develop a more immediate relationship with readers. (Globe and Mail)
Vivid Sydney - A Celebration of Music, Light and Creativity Mar 21, 2009
A founding member of Roxy Music, Eno is one of the most significant record producers on the contemporary music scene, having worked with David Bowie, Coldplay, U2 and Talking Heads. The breathtaking concert boasts a ground-breaking collaboration that brings together music, art and light to stunning effect. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Eno sheds light on Sydney shindig Mar 20, 2009
The former member of Roxy Music, ambient performer and producer of U2, Coldplay and Talking Heads is curating an adventurous program of music, performances and talks at the Opera House for the first Vivid Sydney festival in May. Launched by the Premier, Nathan Rees, yesterday, Vivid Sydney has been created by Events NSW as an autumn and winter festival of music, ideas, images and performance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Sonoma Valley's music scene Mar 20, 2009
Disley has performed with members of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Roxy Music, to name just a few. Showtime is 3 p.m. and you can get tickets at the door. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Colour and movement to warm the city this winter Mar 20, 2009
Across Farm Cove the Opera House will host another element of Vivid Sydney, a music festival called Luminous curated by Brian Eno, the founding member of Roxy Music who has worked with David Bowie, Talking Heads and U2. As well as organising the music program on his first visit to Australia, Eno will take part in a light sculpture event called Smart Light Sydney, another element of Vivid Sydney, which organisers estimate will bring in more than $10 million. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Tiger deal not music to ears of all Mar 20, 2009
Without having seen the former Roxy Music synthesiser player hit a ball, it is a difficult call to make. What can be said is that, in the bizarre race to hand Woods the $US3 million ($4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sucking Up to Brangelina? Mar 12, 2009
The rest of "Covered" is as miserable as this, too, with really bad versions of Madonna s "Borderline," Talking Heads "Burning Down the House," Roxy Music s "More than This," and so on. Only one track, country singer James Otto s take on Van Morrison s "Into the Mystic" makes any sense. (Fox News)
Music's Economic Stimulus With Spri... Feb 14, 2009
Roxy Music, with the original lineup including Brian Eno. Joe Satriani. (Suite101.com)
My Bloody Valentine Feb 13, 2009
In Every Dream Home A Heartache Roxy Music. Creepy monologue from an affluent country life sophisticate to his mail-order bride: "Inflatable doll, my role is to serve you I blew up your body, but you blew my mind.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Songwriter on the phone Feb 12, 2009
New York-based composer Brian Eno (known for his work with Roxy Music) together with musician Peter Chilvers last year created a music program for Apple's iPhone called Bloom. The pair whipped up a composition tool that allows users to generate and visualise ambient music using their iPhone. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Warner Bros. Records Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary with Covered: A Revolution In Sound Feb 11, 2009
Missy Higgins: "More Than This" (by Roxy Music). 6. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Guitarist explores ways to keep it 'interesting' Feb 7, 2009
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