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Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Derek And The Dominos co-founder Bobby Whitlock dead at 77
Derek And The Dominos co-founder Bobby Whitlock has died at the age of 77. The keyboard player formed the Layla group in 1970 alongside Eric Clapton, bassist Carl Radle and drummer Jim Gordon. She told ABC Audio: 'With profound sadness, the family of Bobby Whitlock announced his passing at 1:20am on Aug. 10 after a brief illness. He passed in his home in Texas, surrounded by family.' The Dominos' only album, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, was a commercial flop up on its release in 1970, but became somewhat of a cult classic. Regarded as one of the greatest rock records of all time, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2000. Whitlock's manager Carol Kaye, confirmed the sad news of his passing. He came to play with Clapton, Radle and Gordon after joining Delaney and Bonnie And Friends in the '60s. Soul duo Delaney Bramlett and Bonnie Bramlett recruited huge names, including Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, George Harrison, Rita Coolidge, King Curtis and more, for the supergroup. After Derek and The Dominos split in 1971, Whitlock played the organ and piano on tracks on late Beatles star George Harrison's debut solo album All Things Must Pass. Although uncredited, Bobby also played on The Rolling Stones' 1972 LP Exile On Main St. He later claimed he and Mick Taylor were the original co-writers of I Just Want to See His Face from the album. Speaking to writer Bill Janovitz, Whitlock alleged: 'There were two songs I was playing on, one of them was about: (starts singing) 'I don't want to talk about Jesus/I just wanna see his face.'… that happened in Olympic Studios… I was in England.' Whitlock went on to make music with his wife CoCo Carmel, and his final record was their 2012 collection Esoteric. The couple tied the knot on December 24, 2005 and moved to Austin, Texas. The same year they released their last album, the pair renewed their wedding vows in a traditional Hindu ceremony in Kovalam, Kerala. Whitlock is survived by CoCo, his three children, Ashley Brown, Beau Whitlock and Tim Whitlock Kelly, and sister Debbie Wade.
CNBC
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNBC
Sly Stone, funk pioneer and frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, dies at 82
Sly and the Family Stone frontman Sly Stone has died, his family said in a statement Monday. He was 82. His family said Stone, whose real name was Sylvester Stewart, had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other underlying health issues for years. "Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend and his extended family," the statement read. "While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come." They said Stone had recently completed a "screenplay for his life story." "Sly was a monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and rock music. His iconic songs have left an indelible mark on the world, and his influence remains undeniable," his family said. "We extend our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love and prayers during this difficult time. We wish peace and harmony to all who were touched by Sly's life and his iconic music." Sly and the Family Stone formed in California in 1966 and went on to top Pop and R&B charts with songs like "Everyday People" and "Dance to the Music." The band was led by the multi-instrumentalist Stone and also featured his brother Freddie on guitar and his sister Rose, who played the keyboard and contributed to vocals. Cynthia Robinson played the trumpet, Greg Errico the drums, Jerry Martini the saxophone and bassist and vocalist Larry Graham completed the lineup. "Dance to the Music" was chosen for the Grammy Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's "500 Songs that shaped rock" and Rolling Stone's "500 greatest songs of all time." The seven-member, interracial and mixed-gender band blended together elements of jazz, soul, gospel and rock, and has been credited with helping bring funk to the mainstream.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Here Are the Performers for the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala
Susanna Hoffs, Muni Long and more have been added to the lineup for the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame gala, presented jointly by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum. The event is set for Friday (May 16) at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. – the site of the first Grammy Awards ceremony in 1959. Performances will pay tribute to the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame inducted recordings, which were announced on Feb. 13. More from Billboard Recordings by Jay-Z, Santana, Miami Sound Machine and More Inducted Into Grammy Hall of Fame: Full List Andy Bell Confirms His Place in Reunited Oasis Lineup Snoop Dogg Drops 'Iz It a Crime' Album Featuring Sexyy Red, Wiz Khalifa & Pharrell: Stream It Now Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles will perform Cat Stevens' 'Wild World' from the singer-songwriter's 1970 album Tea for the Tillerman. Emmylou Harris, her producer Daniel Lanois, and jazz drummer Brian Blade will perform selections from Harris' 1995 album Wrecking Ball. Leslie Odom Jr. will perform the title track from Luther Vandross' 1981 album, Never Too Much. Ledisi will perform Clara Ward's 1951 song 'How I Got Over.' Latin Grammy nominee Leslie Grace will deliver Miami Sound Machine's 1985 breakthrough hit, 'Conga.' Percussionist Cindy Blackman and guitarist Orianthi, joined by longtime Santana band member Andy Vargas, will perform Santana's 'Smooth' from the band's 1999 album Supernatural; Blackman is married to Carlos Santana. Eddie Floyd and Jody Stephens, drummer of iconic power-pop band Big Star will perform Floyd's 1966 hit 'Knock on Wood.' Stephens is also expected to perform a track from Big Star's 1972 album #1 Record. The other five 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame inducted recordings are: J.D. Crowe & The New South's J.D. Crowe & The New South; Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt; Fela Kuti & Afrika 70's Zombie; Linda Martell's 'Color Him Father';and Geeshie Wiley's 'Last Kind Words Blues.' In addition, John Mellencamp, Conan Gray and Long will perform as part of a tribute to this year's label honoree, Republic Records. Atlantic Records was the initial label honoree at last year's gala, which marked the first time there was a stand-alone event to honor the inducted recordings. Last year's gala was held at the Novo Theatre at L.A. Live. Jon Batiste, the inaugural recipient of the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award, will also perform. This new annual honor, created in partnership with The Ray Charles Foundation, recognizes an artist whose creative legacy reflects the visionary innovation of Ray Charles. Returning as host is CBS News journalist Anthony Mason. The show will again be produced by Ken Ehrlich, alongside Ron Basile, Lindsay Saunders Carl and Lynne Sheridan. Ehrlich produced or executive produced the annual Grammy Awards telecast for 40 years. Cheche Alara, a Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning composer, producer and conductor, will serve as musical director for the event. This year's additions to the Grammy Hall of Fame meet the main requirements – they exhibit 'qualitative or historical significance' and are at least 25 years old. Eligible artist(s), producer(s), engineer(s), and mixer(s) of these 13 recordings will receive a certificate from the Recording Academy. The Grammy Hall of Fame was established by the Recording Academy's national trustees in 1973. Inducted recordings are selected annually by a member committee drawn from all branches of the recording arts with final ratification by the academy's national board of trustees. Counting these 13 new titles, the Grammy Hall of Fame totals 1,165 inducted recordings. The full list of past inducted recordings can be found here. The Grammy Hall of Fame Gala serves as a fundraiser to support the Grammy Museum's national education programs. It includes a cocktail reception, dinner, and concert program. Tickets are on sale now. Individual tickets are $1,250. For more information, visit this site. An online auction is currently underway, featuring a collection of guitars signed by such artists as Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Chris Martin, Sabrina Carpenter, and Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars. They are also auctioning off platinum tickets to the 68th Grammy Awards and more. Proceeds will benefit the Grammy Museum's education programs. For more information, visit this site. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Yusuf/Cat Stevens Announces Long-Awaited Memoir, ‘Cat on the Road to Findout'
Yusuf/Cat Stevens has announced his long-awaited memoir, Cat on the Road to Findout, out this fall. The memoir, which arrives in the U.K. on Sept. 18 and North America on Oct. 7, chronicles Stevens' life and career. It begins with his upbringing in the West End of London, where he was born Steven Demetre Georgiou in 1948, and his start as a musician in the Sixties. More from Rolling Stone Neil Young to Headline London's Hyde Park in July Damon Albarn, Annie Lennox, Kate Bush Release Silent Album to Protest Proposed U.K. AI Law Jay-Z, Luther Vandross, Emmylou Harris Albums Headed to Grammy Hall of Fame His career was briefly put on pause in 1969 when he got tuberculosis and famously spent a year in isolation, writing over 40 songs. Several of those would appear on 1970's Tea for the Tillerman, his masterpiece that ushered in the singer-songwriter generation (Yusuf rerecorded the classic in 2020). The book also documents the moment he quit secular music and converted to Islam in 1978, and returned to the stage several decades later. 'I've been on an amazing journey, which began in the narrow streets of London, and led me through the most iconic cities, to perform upon the great stage of Western culture, ascending the dizzying heights of wealth, recognition, and artistic pinnacles,' Yusuf said in a statement. He added: 'Freely exploring vast ranges of religions and philosophies, wandering through churches, temples, all the way to the Holy abode in Jerusalem — ignoring myths and warnings — and crossing the foreboded, desert heartlands, to arrive at the House of One God in Abrahamic Arabia. What finally elevated my perspective was a luminous Book that perfectly alchemized my thoughts, beliefs, with human nature. It taught me Oneness, and my place and purpose within the universe.' Stevens has been working on his memoir for several years, even giving Rolling Stone an update on his progress in 2022. 'It's absolutely my whole life,' he told us. 'If you want to know about me and Jimi Hendrix, it's in there.… We were doing a tour [in the spring of 1967]. It was the first time he lit his guitar on fire. I was too scared in my dressing room, thinking about how I'm going to approach my set, to even bother about going down there and having a look. [Laughs.] We got quite close. We shared some times together, and a few puffs, as you would, in that purple haze.' Yusuf will perform at London's Hyde Park on July 11, alongside Neil Young and Van Morrison. Cat on the Road to Findout, which takes its name from the Tillerman track 'On the Road to Find Out,' is available for preorder; a book tour is expected to be announced. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
