The nominees are out for possible induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Take a look (the inductees will be announced in May):
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A Genesis Of A Rehearsal
Genesis has announced that their spring British Isles tour dates have been postponed to the autumn. As part of the announcement, the band posted a 50-second teaser of tour rehearsals, showing what the stage show (the band is know for their live visual elements) will look like this time around:
“We’re ready, but the world isn’t... yet!”
— Genesis (@genesis_band) January 22, 2021
Genesis are rescheduling their April UK and Irish tour dates for autumn 2021 in light of the ongoing pandemic. ‘The Last Domino?’ Tour 2021 will now start in Dublin on 15th September.https://t.co/PwtNfBhTOE pic.twitter.com/tWA6NE4cmc
Inaugural Performances
Several artists we play on Greatest Hits 98.1 took part in presidential inaugural ceremonies on Wednesday. Here are some clips:
Latest From The Greatest: Duran Duran
On Wednesday’s The Latest From The Greatest presented by Five Star Telecom, we have a cover of David Bowie’s “Five Years” by Duran Duran:
Hip To Be Metallica
What happens when you combine “Hip To Be Square” and Metallica’s “Enter Sandman”? This:
Steve Hackett/”Under A Mediterranean Sky”
Steve Hackett (former guitarist in Genesis) discusses track-by-track the songs and background of his January, 2021, album “Under A Mediterranean Sky”.
Phil Spector’s Passing
Phil Spector has died at age 81. TMZ is reporting it was due to COVID-19 complications. Of course, he was known for the “Wall Of Sound” production technique, and was the mastermind of many legendary pop songs, though his non-music life involved a murder sentence, as you likely know. Here’s a classic “Wall Of Sound” song: “Be My Baby”:
Lilly Winwood
Lilly Winwood talks about her debut album “Time Well Spent” (arriving January 29, 2021), including the songs on the album, her approach to songwriting, the Nashville music scene, the performers on the album, influences, the music of her father (Steve Winwood), and more.
Latest From The Greatest: Firefall
This week on The Latest From The Greatest presented by Five Star Telecom, we have “Way Back When” by Firefall, from their new album “Comet”:
Abbey Road Doc Coming
A documentary is coming soon on Abbey Road Studios, directed by Paul McCartney's eldest daughter Mary.
We are thrilled to announce @JBattsek and Ventureland's first project with us! The feature documentary directed by Mary McCartney, 'If These Walls Could Sing,' tells the legendary story of @AbbeyRoad Studios. To find out more visit https://t.co/BYDWFAUdVL
— Mercury Studios (@mercurystudios) January 12, 2021
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