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Stevie Wonder Gives Surprise Performance at Soul Train Awards in Las Vegas on Thursday

11/09/2012 at 9:00 am

SoulTrain.comStevie Wonder was a surprise guest star at the 25th annual Soul Train Awards, held Thursday night at the Planet Hollywood Casino in Las Vegas.  The Motown legend took part in an homage to late Soul Train creator Don Cornelius, and also performed a medley of hits to close out the festivities, during which about a dozen of the show's performers and presenters joined him on stage for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." read more ≫


Doors Guitarist to Perform at California Benefit Event, Schedules Dates with Jazz Kitchen Side Project

11/09/2012 at 6:00 am

RobbyKriegersJazzKitchen.comDoors guitarist Robby Krieger has signed on to play a special charity event on November 18 at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California.  The concert apparently will raise awareness of teenage **** abuse in conjunction with Red for Tyler campaign, which was inspired by Tyler McLeod, an 18-year-old student from Huntington Beach, California, who **** in September from a heroin overdose.  Former Three Dog Night singer Chuck Negron also is among the artists on the bill. read more ≫


Roger Waters Salutes Wounded Veterans

11/09/2012 at 3:00 am

Image courtesy Roger WatersRoger Waters honored wounded veterans Thursday night at the sixth annual Stand Up for Heroes charity event in New York City.  The founding Pink Floyd singer/bassist performed with a group of wounded vets he recently met at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C.

Waters and the wounded soldiers performed three songs, included Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here.” read more ≫


Police Guitarist Andy Summers Talks New Documentary, Which Premieres Friday in NYC

11/09/2012 at 3:00 am

ThePolice.comPolice guitarist Andy Summers takes a look back at his life and music career, particularly his years with his old band, in Can't Stand Losing You, a new documentary that premieres Friday at the DOCNYC Festival in New York City.  Summers will be on hand to participate in a Q&A following the screening, which takes place at 7 p.m. at the SVA Theatre in Manhattan. read more ≫


Bruce Springsteen, Roger Waters Among the 2012 "Billboard" Touring Award Winners

11/09/2012 at 3:00 am

Photo: Jo LopezNot only did Bruce Springsteen and former Pink Floyd singer/bassist Roger Waters both perform at the Stand Up for Heroes benefit on Thursday, they also were among the big winners at the 2012 Billboard Touring Awards.  The Boss took home the Top Draw prize, which recognizes the artist whose tour had the highest attendance.  Waters' The Wall Live Tour, meanwhile, was victorious in the Top Tour category, which acknowledges the highest-gros read more ≫


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