Elvis Presley‘s “Suspicious Minds” is the best song ever written about the concept of suspicion. It wasn’t the first time the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll tackled the subject. Elvis recorded a song that later became a hit by an artist whose singing voice was extremely similar to his own. The song in question was allegedly crafted by one of The Beatles’ producers.
Elvis Presley’s ‘Suspicion’ is ‘Suspicious Minds’ on its head
Covers were a huge part of the “All Shook Up” singer‘s catalog from the very beginning. His debut album is nothing but covers! It was only fair that other artists should take shots at recording Elvis originals. Terry Stafford was an Elvis soundalike who had one hit song. It was a cover of Elvis’ “Suspicion.”
“Suspicion” doesn’t have the monster hook or gospel textures of “Suspicious Minds.” Like a lot of early 1960s dance music,...
Elvis Presley’s ‘Suspicion’ is ‘Suspicious Minds’ on its head
Covers were a huge part of the “All Shook Up” singer‘s catalog from the very beginning. His debut album is nothing but covers! It was only fair that other artists should take shots at recording Elvis originals. Terry Stafford was an Elvis soundalike who had one hit song. It was a cover of Elvis’ “Suspicion.”
“Suspicion” doesn’t have the monster hook or gospel textures of “Suspicious Minds.” Like a lot of early 1960s dance music,...
- 3/25/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley‘s “She’s Not You” was written by three of the best songwriters of the early 1960s. It’s no surprise that artists decided to take inspiration from one of the greatest country songs ever. Considering the pedigree of “She’s Not You,” the song itself is pretty disappointing.
Elvis Presley’s ‘She’s Not You’ was inspired by ‘I Really Don’t Want to Know’
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller were the songwriting duo behind Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me,” one of the most popular songs ever written. They also teamed up for several Elvis songs, including “Jailhouse Rock,” “Hound Dog,” “Bossa Nova Baby,” and “She’s Not You.”
During a 2006 interview with Elvis Information Network, Leiber revealed what he thought of Elvis’ “She’s Not You.”
“Elvis did a really good job on it,” he opined. “He never did a bad job on any song.
Elvis Presley’s ‘She’s Not You’ was inspired by ‘I Really Don’t Want to Know’
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller were the songwriting duo behind Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me,” one of the most popular songs ever written. They also teamed up for several Elvis songs, including “Jailhouse Rock,” “Hound Dog,” “Bossa Nova Baby,” and “She’s Not You.”
During a 2006 interview with Elvis Information Network, Leiber revealed what he thought of Elvis’ “She’s Not You.”
“Elvis did a really good job on it,” he opined. “He never did a bad job on any song.
- 2/22/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley‘s “Viva Las Vegas” was one one of several songs by the same musical genius that the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll recorded. Bob Dylan had a lot to say about the songwriter in question in his most recent book. Dylan said the songwriter left the world of professional gambling after two of his fellow musicians gave him a wake-up call.
Elvis Presley’s ‘Viva Las Vegas’ was written by an artist who grew sick of songwriting
“Viva Las Vegas” was co-written by Mort Shuman and Doc Pomus. Pomus was known for writing Elvis’ “Kiss Me Quick,” “Little Sister,” “Surrender,” “Suspicion,” “(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame,” and “She’s Not You.” Dylan dedicated his 2022 book The Philosophy of Modern Song to Pomus.
In the book, the “Lay Lady Lay” singer compared the hustle of the entertainment industry to the world of faith healers. “Doc Pomus, though also wheelchair-bound,...
Elvis Presley’s ‘Viva Las Vegas’ was written by an artist who grew sick of songwriting
“Viva Las Vegas” was co-written by Mort Shuman and Doc Pomus. Pomus was known for writing Elvis’ “Kiss Me Quick,” “Little Sister,” “Surrender,” “Suspicion,” “(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame,” and “She’s Not You.” Dylan dedicated his 2022 book The Philosophy of Modern Song to Pomus.
In the book, the “Lay Lady Lay” singer compared the hustle of the entertainment industry to the world of faith healers. “Doc Pomus, though also wheelchair-bound,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley‘s “Viva Las Vegas” is one of the most infectious rock songs of the 1960s. According to Bob Dylan, it’s also an advertisement. Dylan had a lot to say about the co-writer of the song. “Viva Las Vegas” went on to have a significant impact on the titular city.
Bob Dylan wrote that Elvis Presley’s ‘Viva Las Vegas’ is a ‘bright and breezy love song’
In his 2022 book The Philosophy of Modern Music, Dylan had plenty of positive things to say about “Viva Las Vegas.” “‘Viva Las Vegas’ is also a commercial,” he opined. Notably, “Viva Las Vegas” was co-written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, the same duo behind other Elvis hits such as “Surrender,” “Little Sister,” and “(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame.”
“Of course, when Elvis first recorded this Doc Pomus–Mort Shuman composition in 1963 and released it in 1964, he didn’t know that five years later,...
Bob Dylan wrote that Elvis Presley’s ‘Viva Las Vegas’ is a ‘bright and breezy love song’
In his 2022 book The Philosophy of Modern Music, Dylan had plenty of positive things to say about “Viva Las Vegas.” “‘Viva Las Vegas’ is also a commercial,” he opined. Notably, “Viva Las Vegas” was co-written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, the same duo behind other Elvis hits such as “Surrender,” “Little Sister,” and “(Marie’s the Name) His Latest Flame.”
“Of course, when Elvis first recorded this Doc Pomus–Mort Shuman composition in 1963 and released it in 1964, he didn’t know that five years later,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Elvis Presley‘s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, is not a beloved figure among the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll‘s fans. However, Bob Dylan put up a decent defense of Parker. Here’s a look at what the folk singer had to say about one of the most controversial figures in the music business and how Priscilla Presley seemed to agree with him.
Bob Dylan said fans compared Elvis Presley’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, to Judas Iscariot
In his 2022 book The Philosophy of Modern Song, Dylan discussed Parker’s place in rock ‘n’ roll history. “Among a certain cadre of fans, Colonel Tom Parker is equally reviled for squandering Elvis’ talents in increasingly substandard movies and holding him in stasis in Las Vegas by allowing the Hilton a sweetheart deal to help offset the manager’s staggering gambling debt,” he wrote.
“In the Elvis myth, it’s easy to...
Bob Dylan said fans compared Elvis Presley’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, to Judas Iscariot
In his 2022 book The Philosophy of Modern Song, Dylan discussed Parker’s place in rock ‘n’ roll history. “Among a certain cadre of fans, Colonel Tom Parker is equally reviled for squandering Elvis’ talents in increasingly substandard movies and holding him in stasis in Las Vegas by allowing the Hilton a sweetheart deal to help offset the manager’s staggering gambling debt,” he wrote.
“In the Elvis myth, it’s easy to...
- 1/14/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
Elvis Presley’s “She’s Not You” was written in the Brill Building. The people who wrote it were friends. The tune climbed to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and appeared on a notable compilation
Elvis Presley‘s “She’s Not You” represented a serious demarcation point in his career. A number of notable songwriters worked on it. Subsequently, the tune became a massive hit for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Elvis Presley’s ‘She’s Not You’ was the final song notable musicians wrote for Elvis
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller were a songwriting team known for penning Elvis songs. Some of those songs, like “Jailhouse Rock” and “Don’t,” were originally released by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Other Elvis songs that Leiber and Stoller wrote — such as “Hound Dog” and “Bossa Nova Baby” — were initially recorded by other artists.
During a 2020 interview with Elvis Australia,...
Elvis Presley’s “She’s Not You” was written in the Brill Building. The people who wrote it were friends. The tune climbed to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and appeared on a notable compilation
Elvis Presley‘s “She’s Not You” represented a serious demarcation point in his career. A number of notable songwriters worked on it. Subsequently, the tune became a massive hit for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Elvis Presley’s ‘She’s Not You’ was the final song notable musicians wrote for Elvis
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller were a songwriting team known for penning Elvis songs. Some of those songs, like “Jailhouse Rock” and “Don’t,” were originally released by the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Other Elvis songs that Leiber and Stoller wrote — such as “Hound Dog” and “Bossa Nova Baby” — were initially recorded by other artists.
During a 2020 interview with Elvis Australia,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
Elvis Presley’s “Surrender” uses the same sequence of notes as the James Bond theme. Elvis had the initial idea for “Surrender,” which was written by a pair of major songwriters. “Surrender” became a hit once in the United States and twice in the United Kingdom.
Elvis Presley‘s “Surrender” has the same melody as the James Bond theme. Notably, the song came about because the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll wanted to sing an old Italian song with different lyrics. Subsequently, Elvis’ regular songwriter hated the assignment.
Elvis Presley’s ‘Surrender’ predates the debut of the James Bond theme song by 1 year
According to the Riverfront Times, the James Bond theme has a bassline that uses the notes B-c-c#-C. The same sequence of notes is in “Surrender.” However, 007 and company cannot claim plagiarism. “Surrender” predates the first James Bond movie, Dr. No, by a year.
Furthermore,...
Elvis Presley’s “Surrender” uses the same sequence of notes as the James Bond theme. Elvis had the initial idea for “Surrender,” which was written by a pair of major songwriters. “Surrender” became a hit once in the United States and twice in the United Kingdom.
Elvis Presley‘s “Surrender” has the same melody as the James Bond theme. Notably, the song came about because the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll wanted to sing an old Italian song with different lyrics. Subsequently, Elvis’ regular songwriter hated the assignment.
Elvis Presley’s ‘Surrender’ predates the debut of the James Bond theme song by 1 year
According to the Riverfront Times, the James Bond theme has a bassline that uses the notes B-c-c#-C. The same sequence of notes is in “Surrender.” However, 007 and company cannot claim plagiarism. “Surrender” predates the first James Bond movie, Dr. No, by a year.
Furthermore,...
- 8/21/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Lou Reed: Caught Between the Twisted Stars extensive and carefully curated exhibition runs through March 4, 2023 Photo: Ed Bahlman
On the morning of Tuesday, June 7, >music producer and 99 Records founder Ed Bahlman joined me for the press preview of Lou Reed: Caught Between The Twisted Stars at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. Curators Don Fleming and Jason Stern along with Laurie Anderson acted as the media’s intimate tour guides through the extensive exhibition, which includes photos by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, Mick Rock, Billy Name, and Julian Schnabel (Lou Reed’s Berlin) and connections to Reed with Andy Warhol, Robert Wilson, David Bowie, John Cale, Garland Jeffreys, Metallica, Sterling Morrison, Robert Quine, Mike Rathke, Fernando Saunders, Václav Havel, Jim Carroll, Allen Ginsberg, Delmore Schwartz, Anne Waldman, Doc Pomus, Hal Willner, and Laurie, plus some greetings cards by Moe (Maureen Tucker) to Lou, whom she affectionally calls Honey Bun.
On the morning of Tuesday, June 7, >music producer and 99 Records founder Ed Bahlman joined me for the press preview of Lou Reed: Caught Between The Twisted Stars at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. Curators Don Fleming and Jason Stern along with Laurie Anderson acted as the media’s intimate tour guides through the extensive exhibition, which includes photos by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, Mick Rock, Billy Name, and Julian Schnabel (Lou Reed’s Berlin) and connections to Reed with Andy Warhol, Robert Wilson, David Bowie, John Cale, Garland Jeffreys, Metallica, Sterling Morrison, Robert Quine, Mike Rathke, Fernando Saunders, Václav Havel, Jim Carroll, Allen Ginsberg, Delmore Schwartz, Anne Waldman, Doc Pomus, Hal Willner, and Laurie, plus some greetings cards by Moe (Maureen Tucker) to Lou, whom she affectionally calls Honey Bun.
- 6/10/2022
- by Anne-Katrin Titze
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Jay Black, the musician who sang the most iconic version of the classic “This Magic Moment,” penned by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, as frontman for American rock group Jay and the Americans, has died. He was 82.
His passing was confirmed in a post published on Saturday to the band’s official Facebook page. “Today, we mourn the passing of David Blatt a/k/a Jay Black and we acknowledge the great successes we had with him both as a partner and as a lead singer,” a spokesperson wrote. “We shared both wonderful and very contentious times, and much like an ex-wife, we are so proud of the beautiful children we created. We’ll always remember The Voice.”
The artist born in Brooklyn on November 2, 1938 as David Blatt joined Jay and the Americans as lead singer in 1962, stepping into the role previously occupied by John “Jay” Traynor. With them, he...
His passing was confirmed in a post published on Saturday to the band’s official Facebook page. “Today, we mourn the passing of David Blatt a/k/a Jay Black and we acknowledge the great successes we had with him both as a partner and as a lead singer,” a spokesperson wrote. “We shared both wonderful and very contentious times, and much like an ex-wife, we are so proud of the beautiful children we created. We’ll always remember The Voice.”
The artist born in Brooklyn on November 2, 1938 as David Blatt joined Jay and the Americans as lead singer in 1962, stepping into the role previously occupied by John “Jay” Traynor. With them, he...
- 10/24/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
For 2020, we’ve teamed up with Kirkus Reviews, the pre-eminent book-review publication, to create a list of the year’s best music books. The 21 titles we came up with include biographies of musicians from Wagner to Kendrick Lamar, memoirs by greats like Rob Halford and Mariah Carey, and deep-dive explorations into topics like the history of sampling, gender and pop music, and the indie-rock scene of Athens, Georgia.
Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands From NKotB to BTS, Maria Sherman
Maria Sherman’s book debut accomplishes something...
Larger Than Life: A History of Boy Bands From NKotB to BTS, Maria Sherman
Maria Sherman’s book debut accomplishes something...
- 12/7/2020
- by Jon Dolan, David Browne, Brittany Spanos, Rob Sheffield, Simon Vozick-Levinson, Kory Grow, Andy Greene and Eric Liebetrau
- Rollingstone.com
In 2012, the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach was able to fulfill a lifetime dream of working with the late Dr. John, who died Thursday of heart failure at the age of 77. With Auerbach acting as producer and guitarist, the album, Locked Down, evoked Dr. John’s swamp-rock days while also venturing into more contemporary grooves. The album went on to win a Grammy for Best Blues Album the following year. Auerbach spoke to Rolling Stone about his friendship and professional relationship with the Hall of Fame musician.
I was in my...
I was in my...
- 6/7/2019
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Word of Lou Reed’s death spread across the Internet on Sunday. For me, it was Sunday afternoon, so I can’t make this allusion. Nor will I call it a perfect day.
That’s what Lou Reed was to me. From the time his first album came out, he provided not only a soundtrack for my life, but a running commentary. His New York-inflected nasal vocals seemed to perfectly capture my own yearning for something I couldn’t define, but wanted desperately.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, this made me unusual, especially in Ohio, where I lived. Lou had a hit in the mid-1970s, but there still weren’t a lot of people who would admit to liking him. I can only believe that people bought “Walk on the Wild Side” without acknowledging that they knew it was about drag queens.
He wrote about drag queens,...
That’s what Lou Reed was to me. From the time his first album came out, he provided not only a soundtrack for my life, but a running commentary. His New York-inflected nasal vocals seemed to perfectly capture my own yearning for something I couldn’t define, but wanted desperately.
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, this made me unusual, especially in Ohio, where I lived. Lou had a hit in the mid-1970s, but there still weren’t a lot of people who would admit to liking him. I can only believe that people bought “Walk on the Wild Side” without acknowledging that they knew it was about drag queens.
He wrote about drag queens,...
- 11/1/2013
- by Martha Thomases
- Comicmix.com
Check out an exclusive clip for documentary "Aka Doc Pomus," on legendary New York songwriter Doc Pomus, which hit theaters in New York October 4, and opens in Los Angeles October 11.Brooklyn Jew Pomus started out as an improbable blues singer inspired by Joe Turner, and wound up a Brill Building songwriter who churned out more than 1000 songs with a series of collaborators over the years. He churned out many classics (“Save the Last Dance for Me,” “This Magic Moment,” "Little Sister," “A Teenager in Love,” “Viva Las Vegas,” and hundreds of other hits). This new doc sheds light on the man behind the lyrics. Revered in the music community for his generosity and charity to the less fortunate, Pomus suffered from polio from an early age and through most of his life was confined to crutches and a wheelchair. Yet during his sixty-five years he managed to work with the likes of Bob Dylan,...
- 10/7/2013
- by Anne Thompson and Beth Hanna
- Thompson on Hollywood
Did you know that the enduring rock ‘n’ roll ballad “Save the Last Dance For Me” was written by someone who could not dance? Stricken with polio at the age of 6, Jerome Felder spent much of his life on crutches or in a wheelchair. Once you know this and recognize the soulfulness of the lyrics, you begin to understand why the man universally known as Doc Pomus was so widely admired—by fans, friends, and colleagues ranging from John Lennon to Bob Dylan. Among his many standards are “This Magic Moment,” “A Teenager in Love,” “Viva Las Vegas,” and a stunning 1981 number introduced by B.B. King, “There Must be a Better World Somewhere.” How a nice Jewish boy from Brooklyn became a blues...
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- 10/4/2013
- by Leonard Maltin
- Leonard Maltin's Movie Crazy
The thrilling story of Brooklyn's most beloved polio-stricken white boy r&b genius, Peter Miller and Will Hechter's A.K.A. Doc Pomus bops along with the simple, sturdy power of a good Doc Pomus song: It's constructed with techniques familiar to anyone with a passing awareness of its genre—but also with such wit and insight and serious longing that it moves as much as it grooves. Pomus, a warm and Falstaffian fellow seen here in old interview footage, wrote blues-steeped pop hits as eternal as "Save the Last Dance for Me," "Lonely Avenue," "This Magic Moment," and several of Elvis's very best—"Viva Las Vegas," "Little Sister," and that soulful masterpiece "A Mess of Blues"—but he started as an r&b shouter himself, swapping his birth name, Jerome Felder, for his ...
- 10/2/2013
- Village Voice
The St. Louis Jewish Film Festival, held annually at the Landmark Plaza Frontenac Cinema (1701 S Lindbergh Blvd #210, St Louis, Mo 63131), is one of the local Jewish community’s most popular and highly attended events of the year. Each year, the festival presents international Jewish films, both documentaries and features that explore universal issues through traditional Jewish values, opposing viewpoints and new perspectives. And each year, the fest packs ‘em in so get there early – it’s first come first serve for seats and those Frontenac theaters aren’t very big. Attendance is always through the roof for this thing, a testament to the group’s marketing and choice of programming. Guest lecturers are brought to the fest to discuss and illuminate the subjects of these films. This year’s St. Louis Jewish Film Festival runs Sunday, June 9th through Thursday June 13th.
The 18th Annual St. Louis Jewish Film Festival...
The 18th Annual St. Louis Jewish Film Festival...
- 5/21/2013
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
There are two kinds of biographical documentaries, the kind about a person we know and want to learn more about and the kind about a person we don’t know but should be aware of (according to the filmmakers, anyway). Few films are exclusively one or the other, because different viewers have different levels of familiarity with different subjects. Someone could presumably go into Marley completely ignorant of who Bob Marley was, while someone else might watch xi with full appreciation already of who Rodriguez is. I mention two music docs since the overlap likely occurs more so with this genre. And because this is a review of a doc about a notable songwriter, Doc Pomus. In certain circles, that’s a very famous name. But for a lot of us, the lyricist behind such tunes as “Viva Las Vegas,” “This Magic Moment,” “Save the Last Dance for Me,” “Suspicion” and many others is not only obscure...
- 4/7/2013
- by Christopher Campbell
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
At this year's 17th Annual Stony Brook Film Festival, Peter Miller and William Hechter's documentary about blues singer and songwriter Doc Pomus, "A.K.A. Doc Pomus," took home the Festival's highest honor. The festival ran from July 19th-28th and featured 33 full length and short films from around the world. Full list of Stony Brook Film Festival winners: Grand Prize Winner: "A.K.A Doc Pomus"- Directed by Peter Miller and William Hechter Audience Choice Award: "Wunderkinder"- Directed by Marcus O. Rosenmüller. Written by Stephen Glantz and Rolf Schübel from a story by Art Bernd Jury Award Best Feature: "Shuffle"- Written and directed by Kurt Kuenne "Taped"- Written by Marnie Blok and Diederik Van Rooijen Audience Choice Best Short: "Bordando La Frontera"- A Film by by René Rhi Jury Award Best Short: ...
- 8/17/2012
- by Dema Paxton Fofang
- Indiewire
Oh My Jonas! It's only Tuesday and there's already so much to report, as Nick's gig in New York at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame turns out to be a rumor; the auction to win a chance to meet Joe, Nick and Kevin closes today; and two tweet-hearts get the full treatment on Twitter! There's even a Jonas Brothers fan club in Singapore, and we've got the link! Check out our full coverage of all the latest Jb news and views! Rumor: Nick at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Rock and Roll is here to stay, but on this occasion, Nick Jonas wasn't there! The Internet was buzzing yesterday over Nick's "scheduled" performance at at the 25th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony, which took place last night in New York City. He was reportedly set to sing the 1959 song "A Teenager in Love," written...
- 3/16/2010
- by jmaurer@corp.popstar.com (Jennifer Maurer)
- PopStar
Nick Jonas will take part at the 25th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The one-third of the Jonas Brothers has got the honor to perform a 1959 song written by this year's inductee Mort Shuman and previously-inducted musician Doc Pomus titled "A Teenager In Love".
The 17-year-old singer joins other performers set for the show, including Fefe Dobson, Eric Burdon of The Animals, Chris Isaak, Ronnie Spector, Peter Wolf, Faith Hill, Adam Levine and Jesse Carmichael of Maroon 5 as well as Pat Monahan of Train. He will take the stage at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on Monday, March 15.
Abba, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies and The Stooges are among those to be inducted this year. Music producer David Geffen and seven songwriters, including Jeff Barry, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Ellie Greenwich, Jesse Stone and Otis Blackwell, are also included on the induction list as well.
The 17-year-old singer joins other performers set for the show, including Fefe Dobson, Eric Burdon of The Animals, Chris Isaak, Ronnie Spector, Peter Wolf, Faith Hill, Adam Levine and Jesse Carmichael of Maroon 5 as well as Pat Monahan of Train. He will take the stage at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on Monday, March 15.
Abba, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies and The Stooges are among those to be inducted this year. Music producer David Geffen and seven songwriters, including Jeff Barry, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Ellie Greenwich, Jesse Stone and Otis Blackwell, are also included on the induction list as well.
- 3/15/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Nick Jonas is expected to perform at the 25th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The youngest member of the Jonas Brothers reportedly is scheduled to sing "A Teenager In Love", a 1959 song written by this year's inductee Mort Shuman and previously-inducted musician Doc Pomus.
The gig will take place at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on March 15 and is going to be broadcast live at 8:30 P.M. on Fuse. Other musical guests include Fefe Dobson, Eric Burdon of The Animals, Chris Isaak, Ronnie Spector, Peter Wolf, Faith Hill, Adam Levine and Jesse Carmichael of Maroon 5 as well as Pat Monahan of Train.
This year's inductees are Abba, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies and The Stooges. They will be presented by Bee Gees' members Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb, Trey Anastasio, Wyclef Jean, Steven Van Zandt and Joe Armstrong respectively.
Additionally, producer...
The gig will take place at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on March 15 and is going to be broadcast live at 8:30 P.M. on Fuse. Other musical guests include Fefe Dobson, Eric Burdon of The Animals, Chris Isaak, Ronnie Spector, Peter Wolf, Faith Hill, Adam Levine and Jesse Carmichael of Maroon 5 as well as Pat Monahan of Train.
This year's inductees are Abba, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies and The Stooges. They will be presented by Bee Gees' members Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb, Trey Anastasio, Wyclef Jean, Steven Van Zandt and Joe Armstrong respectively.
Additionally, producer...
- 3/15/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Robbie Roberston is the only guy I know who can discuss the mechanics of the electric guitar and the surrealist films of Luis Buñuel with equal passion and authority, pass any blues trivia test, and spin tales involving Arkansas redneck bars, Hollywood minus the glitz, the birth of rock and roll or Native American culture and myth, all from personal experience. He’s enjoyed long-lasting creative partnerships and longer-lasting friendships with Bob Dylan and Martin Scorsese.
As the songwriter, guitarist and visionary of the Band, and more recently on his own,...
As the songwriter, guitarist and visionary of the Band, and more recently on his own,...
- 11/15/1991
- by Robert Palmer
- Rollingstone.com
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