MUSICARES® TO HONOR PAUL MCCARTNEY
AS 2012 PERSON OF THE YEAR
Paul McCartney And Friends Will Perform At Sold Out Tribute
In His Honor That Will Benefit MusiCares’ Emergency Financial Assistance
And Addiction Recovery Programs
WHO: Performances by 14-time GRAMMY®-winning artist Paul McCartney and other artists to be announced shortly.Attendees include Neil Portnow, President/CEO of MusiCares®and The Recording Academy®; Scott Pascucci, MusiCares Foundation Board Chair; and Paul Caine, MusiCares Board Chair Emeritus. Tribute co-chairs are John Eastman, Bob Iger, Sir George Martin, and Lorne Michaels.Tommy LiPuma is the evening’s musical director in association with David Paich. Past MusiCares Person of the Year honorees include Tony Bennett, Bono, Natalie Cole, Phil Collins, David Crosby, Neil Diamond, Gloria Estefan, Aretha Franklin, Don Henley, Billy Joel, Elton John, Quincy Jones, Luciano Pavarotti, Bonnie Raitt, Paul Simon, Sting, Barbra Streisand, James Taylor, Brian Wilson, Stevie Wonder, and Neil Young. In addition, a host of celebrities, along with prominent music industry and entertainment executives, are scheduled to attend.
WHAT: Iconic artist and philanthropist Paul McCartney will be honored as the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year at a special event celebrating his exceptional artistic achievements as well as his philanthropic work. Proceeds from the annual Person of the Year tribute— now in its 22nd year — provide essential support for MusiCares, which ensures that music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical and personal need.
GALA: The 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year gala will begin with a cocktail reception and silent auction sponsored bythe Starkey Hearing Foundation that will offer an exclusiveandunparalleled selection of luxury items, VIP experiences, and one-of-a-kind celebrity memorabilia for bidding guests. The auction will be followed by a gala dinner sponsored by AEG Live, and a star-studded tribute concert sponsored by Acura/ELS. This year’s red-carpet press arrivals area will be sponsored by Kinect for Xbox 360 and Dance Central 2. MusiCares would also like to thank Centerstaging –A SoundCheck LA Company, Classic Wines of California, Delta Airlines, Double Platinum, Gibson, Global Art, Heineken, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Jackson Limo, Korbel, Patron Spirits Company, Pepsi, and Sweetwater. The MusiCares Person of the Year tribute is one of the most prestigious events held during GRAMMY Week. The celebration culminates with the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. The telecast will be broadcast live on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. ET/PT. This event is completely sold out.
WHY:
MusiCares offers programs and services to members of the music community including emergencyfinancial assistance for basic living expenses including rent, utilities and car payments; medical expenses including doctor, dentist and hospital bills; psychotherapy; and treatment for HIV/AIDS, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, hepatitis C, and other critical illnesses. MusiCares offers nationwide educational workshops covering a variety of subjects, including financial, legal, medical and substance abuse issues, and programs in collaboration with healthcare professionals that provide services such as flu shots, hearing tests and medical/dental screenings. The MusiCares MAP Fund® allows access to addiction recovery treatment and sober living resources for members of the music community. Staffed by qualified chemical dependency and intervention specialists, MusiCares Safe Harbor Rooms offer a support network to those in recovery while they are participating in the production of televised music shows and other major music events. MusiCares holds weekly addiction support groups for people to discuss how to best cope with the issues surrounding the recovery process. The MusiCares Sober Touring Network is a database of individuals across the United States who can take music people to recovery support meetings while on the road. For more information, please visit www.musicares.org.
WHERE: Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall
1201 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Parking:
West Hall Lot, off Cherry Street; cost: $12 (no valet available)
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 5 p.m. Media Check-In (at Gilbert Lindsay Plaza) 5:30 p.m. Red Carpet Arrivals, Cocktail Reception, and Silent Auction 7:30 p.m. Gala Dinner 9 p.m. Concert & Award Presentation
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you are interested in covering this event, you MUST request credentials no later than Weds., Feb. 1. Credentials will be picked up at media check-in on the day of the event. All crews must be self-contained, ENG crews. All satellite truck/van parking must be coordinated with Joe Schneiderno later than Weds., Feb. 1. ALL MEDIA MUST BE CREDENTIALED for this event.
Established in 1989 by The Recording Academy, MusiCares provides a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times of need. MusiCares’ services and resources cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies, and each case is treated with integrity and confidentiality. MusiCares also focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community. For more information, please visit www.musicares.org. For breaking news and exclusive content, please like “MusiCares” on Facebook at www.facebook.com/musicaresand follow @MusiCares on Twitter at www.twitter.com/musicares.
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, join the organization’s social networks as a Twitter follower at www.twitter.com/thegrammys, a Facebook fan at www.facebook.com/thegrammys, and aYouTube channel subscriber atwww.youtube.com/thegrammys.
2011 – Chickenfoot Announces 5-date tour in Europe on This Day in Rock Music History!
For Immediate Release, London, England -
Following the release of their long awaited second album ‘III’, the hottest rock & roll band in the world, Chickenfoot, have announced a 5-date UK & European tour for January 2012; their first European concerts since July 2009. Including 2 UK concerts in Manchester and London, tickets will go on sale at 9am on Friday October 14th 2011; further info is detailed below, and at www.chickenfoot.us.
Chickenfoot will perform songs from their gold-selling, eponymous debut album, alongside tracks from the critically acclaimed ‘III’, for the very first time outside of the United States. The European tour kicks off at the Manchester Academy on Thursday January 12th, followed by London’s O2 Academy Brixton (Saturday January 14th), Paris Olympia (Monday January 16th), Tilburg O13 (Tuesday January 17th) and Dusseldorf Mitsubishi Electric Hall (Thursday January 19th). Tickets for the 2 UK concerts will be available from www.livenation.co.uk/artist/chickenfoot-tickets.
Featuring guitar hero Joe Satriani and Van Halen duo, bassist Michael Anthony & frontman Sammy Hagar, Chickenfoot drummer Chad Smith has temporarily handed his sticks over to the legendary Kenny Aronoff, who will join the band for these concerts. Says Joe Satriani, “Kenny brings that same combination of super chops and wild energy to the band that we’re used to; and, offstage, he’s just as crazy as Chad”. Watch a video of Chad Smith introducing Kenny here.
Chickenfoot fans in the UK will be treated to a special Planet Rock pre-sale, where tickets can be purchased 24 hours ahead of the October 14th general on-sale date. By visiting www.planetrock.com, tickets will be available from 9am on Thursday October 13th.
Read the full Chickenfoot UK & European tour press release – http://www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/chickenfoot/tour.htm
For further info, album review copies and interview opportunities, please contact:
Will Taylor and Peter Noble at Noble PR
2011 – Paul McCartney and Nacny Shevell tied the knot on This Day in Rock Music History! Former Beatles member Paul McCartney, 69, and Nancy Shevell, 51, held their wedding ceremony with 30 close family and friends after dating for four years.
The ceremony was held on Sunday at London’s Old Marylebone Town Hall, where is the same location McCartney married with his first wife Linda in 1969.
Though Paul McCartney is one of the most recognized and wealthy musician, the wedding ceremony was a modest civil one, for just a small group of family and close friends were invited.
According to reports, the groom wrote a song for the bride Shevell, especially for their big day, and performed it at the reception.
“There was a lovely song that our kid did, and they had a lovely dance together,” Mike McCartney, Paul’s brother, told reporters. “That was a nice little highlight of the evening.”
McCartney also sang “Let It Be” and “Let Me Roll It” at the reception, according to the New York Post.
Full Article: http://sanfrancisco.ibtimes.com/articles/229771/20111012/paul-mccartney-beatles-nancy-shevell-held-modest-civil-wedding-ceremony-photos.htm
2011 – KISS army Gasp!… KISS rocker Gene Simmons tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Shannon Tweed on This Day in Rock! Saturday evening in Beverly Hills, Us Weekly can confirm.
2011 – Chickenfoot, featuring guitar hero Joe Satriani, frontman Sammy Hagar, former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and world renowned drummer Chad Smith, have confirmed multiple UK release dates and formats for their highly anticipated second album Chickenfoot III, the follow-up to 2009’s award-winning eponymous debut album.
The album will initially be released in the UK as an exclusive Limited Edition Fan Pack, and will coincide with the international album release date of Tuesday September 27th. Produced by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Metallica), the album will come in specially designed 3D packaging.
The Fan Pack includes two exclusive bonus tracks – Down The Drain (Live in Phoenix) and Oh Yeah! (Live in Phoenix) – and a 132-page magazine dedicated to the band. 100% Chickenfoot-approved, the fan pack magazine contains exclusive interviews with Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Chad Smith, talking about the new album and their respective careers.
The Fan Pack details the making of the band’s new video, how they created the 3D album cover, an overview of their solo careers and the story behind each song on the new album. The magazine is also packed with rare photos of the band, an exclusive muso section, a Guitar Pick Pack, 3D glasses, and a 3D CD digital book pack with postcards.
On Monday October 24th, Chickenfoot III will be released in the UK on CD, Deluxe Edition CD & DVD, and 12″ vinyl. The Deluxe Edition CD & DVD will include a Chickenfoot III EPK, Big Foot promotional video, Turning Left (live in Phoenix) and the Sexy Little Thing promotional video.
Today, Chickenfoot posted the official promotional video for the Big Foot single on YouTube. Details of the band’s September 27th worldwide web simulcast concert, will be announced shortly.
To access new band photos, the official UK press release and Big Foot promo video, click here: www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/chickenfoot/III.htm.
For review copies of the album and interview opportunities, please contact:
Peter Noble and Will Taylor at Noble PR Consultancy (UK)
2011 – Rob Grill of the Grass Roots Passes Away at age 67 on This Day in Rock!
Rob Grill, the bass player and lead singer of the Grass Roots, passed away Today morning at the age of 67. Grill fell about four weeks ago and has been battling a subdural hematoma.
His wife, Nancy Grill, issued the following statement:
“My dear husband Robert Frank Grill, 67, of Mt Dora, Fl passed away peacefully in my arms at 11:37 a.m. (EST), while listening to one of his favorite songs…’Let’s Live for Today.’ He loved his fans and he loved The Grass Roots! Thank you for all of your prayers, love and support during this time.”
Grill attended Hollywood High,proceeded working at American Recording Studios with Cory Wells (Three Dog Night) and John Kay (Steppenwolf).
Joining the Grass Roots (the third incarnation) in 1966 they created many hits during his tenure. In the summer of 1967, they had their first hit, Let’s Live For Today at number 8. Other successive hits were Midnight Confessions (1968/#5), I’d Wait a Million Years (1969/#15), Temptation Eyes (1970/#15), Sooner or Later (1971/#9) and Two Divided by Love (1971/#16).
2011 – Funk legend Bootsy Collins is making the track “JB – Still The Man” available as a free MP3 download on This Day in Rock! To celebrate the April 25th release of his new studio album “Tha Funk Capital of the World”, funk legend Bootsy Collins is making the track “JB – Still The Man” available as a free MP3 download. Fans can download the song now by visiting http://mascotlabelgroup.com/mlg/exclusives/download-bootsy-collins/.
While supplies last, CD copies of “Tha Funk Capital of the World” will be available with eye-popping holographic 3D album artwork – “The cover artwork breathes like it is a living being… it’s alive,” says Bootsy. Click here for the 3D artwork – www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/mascot/bootsy3d.htm
“Tha Funk Capital of the World”, which will also be released as a transparent blue double-vinyl ltd edition, features fellow P-Funkers George Clinton and Bernie Worrell, along with an all-star line-up of musicians and cultural luminaries, including rappers Snoop Dogg, Chuck D, and Ice Cube; actor Samuel L. Jackson; banjo phenomenon Bela Fleck; the Rev. Al Sharpton; scholar Dr. Cornel West; guitarist Buckethead, and more. Tour dates supporting “Tha Funk Capital of the World” will be announced soon.
Read the official Bootsy Collins album press release – www.noblepr.co.uk/Press_Releases/mascot/bootsy.htm.
For further info and album review copies:
Peter Noble and Will Taylor at Noble PR Consultancy;
2011 – Disfear bass player Henrik Frykman died on This Day in Rock! He had dealt with a long bout with cancer.
The band, Björn Pettersson, Marcus Andersson, Ulf Cederlund and Tomas Lindberg, has issued the following statement: “It is with heavy hearts we inform you that on Friday the 25th of March Henrik Frykman passed away in his home after a long battle with cancer. Henrik will be greatly missed by family and friends.”
2011 – Yes re-team with Trevor Horn, the producer behind their 1983 hit “Owner Of A Lonely Heart” on This Day in Rock. Fly From Here is the band’s first album of original material in over 10 years.
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2010 – Gene Simmons wants Simon Cowell’s job – he’s convinced he would make a better judge on the TV mogul’s reality singing contests because he has real experience in the music industry.
The Kiss rocker has joined a string of stars, including Sir Elton John and The Who’s Roger Daltrey, who have taken aim at Cowell and his hit TV competitions.
Simmons insists he is “more qualified than anybody” to dole out advice on the program, which he claims will never discover any new music legends like Jimi Hendrix or Robert Plant.
He tells Britain’s Daily Star, “I think I could be the sole judge on The X Factor, I’m more qualified than anybody on the show. Nobody on the show has written songs, then been on stage, or had record companies and managed Liza Minnelli. Nobody can shine my shoes.
“Maybe Simon should talk to me, although he is the only one on television that tells the truth. Everybody is nice, but that’s not how life is. Life is: ‘You suck, get off the stage.’ Realistic is good.
“Part of the reason we like watching these shows is because there are people up there and you’re like, ‘Are you on crack? Do you actually believe that you belong on stage?’ The biggest superstars of all time would have never made it on The X Factor.
“Imagine if Jimi Hendrix or Mick Jagger or Robert Plant came out. I wouldn’t make it, and neither would they. We’re peculiar and that’s what makes stars interesting, not the fact that you can sing well. Broadway and pop is the place where people really sing correctly.”
According to CNET News, the FBI has launched an investigation into an online protest that allegedly took down numerous websites belonging to antipiracy and entertainment groups, as well as the US Copyright Office, a source with knowledge of the probe told CNET today.
Over the past two months, a group calling itself Anonymous, with links to the 4chan Web forum and image board, has launched distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS) against websites operated by the Motion Picture Association of America, The Recording Industry Association (RIAA), Hustler magazine, KISS’ Gene Simmons, The British Phonographic Industry, and other similar groups in France, Australia, Spain and elsewhere.
When Gene Simmons spoke out recently against illegal file sharing, his site, Genesimmons.com suffered outages as a result of a DDoS attack.
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