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Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
See Who Turned Up to Celebrate Ringo Starr's 85th Birthday
See Who Turned Up to Celebrate Ringo Starr's 85th Birthday originally appeared on Parade. 's longtime touring group is called His All-Starr Band. The same 'all-star' designation could be applied to the celebrities who turned out to celebrate the former Beatles drummer's 85th birthday on Monday, July 7, in Beverly Hills. Among those making the scene were singer-songwriters , , Molly Tuttle, the pop duo Lucius, and producer/singer-songwriter . 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Those artists also performed some of Ringo's songs for the assembled celebrants. Tuttle did a version of the Ringo-sung Beatles classic 'Octopus's Garden,' while Browne performed 'Act Naturally,' the Buck Owens song that Ringo famously covered with the Beatles, according to a Facebook post by retired Los Angeles Times music journalist Randy Lewis. There was also an impromptu version of 'With a Little Help From My Friends,' as well as a version of the Beatles' 'Birthday,' sung in Ringo's honor. At the song's conclusion, Ringo held up his phone and proclaimed, 'Paul said it sounded great!' Lewis revealed in his post. Among the other celebs at the big event were Ringo's wife, actress Barbara Bach, Eagles guitarist, solo artist and Ringo's brother-in-law Joe Walsh, Doors drummer John Densmore, former Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum, guitarist Davey Johnstone, former Saturday Night Live cast member and drummer Fred Armisen, actor Ed Begley Jr., All-Starr Band and Toto guitarist Steve Lukather, acclaimed songwriter Diane Warren, songwriter-producer Linda Perry, Breakfast With the Beatles radio host Chris Carter and many others. Ringo addressed the crowd in footage posted on Instagram by music journalist . 'I couldn't have dreamed I would end up here,' Starr said. 'I did end up in a good band, though. When you come to America, for us being British, it was like such a goal because all of the songs and the singers we loved came from America. We were there in New York and you go through, 'Maybe I should live in New York.' And then you come to California, 'Maybe California.' Next time, 'Definitely California!' I love it here. I love the people I love the attitude and the peace and love that's shown in this state is incredible, and all the other states are trying.' See Who Turned Up to Celebrate Ringo Starr's 85th Birthday first appeared on Parade on Jul 8, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
Gulf Today
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Cyndi Lauper get into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper, the hip-hop pioneers Outkast, the rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden. Salt-N-Pepa, the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status, and the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will get the Musical Influence Award. The late record producer Thom Bell, pianist Nicky Hopkins and bassist Carol Kaye will each get the Musical Excellence Award. The late Cocker, who sang at Woodstock and was best known for his cover of The Beatles' "With a Little Help From My Friends,' had the backing of Billy Joel, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and Pete Thomas, a member of Elvis Costello & The Attractions, who argued that Cocker is "about as rock and roll as it gets.' Soundgarden - with the late Chris Cornell as singer - get into the Hall on their third nomination. They follow two other grunge acts in the Hall - Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Bad Company get in having become radio fixtures with such arena-rock staples as "Feel Like Makin' Love,' "Can't Get Enough' and "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy.' The Ahmet Ertegun Award - given to nonperforming industry professionals who had a major influence on music - will go to Lenny Waronker, a former head of Warner Bros. Records who signed Prince and R.E.M., and had a part in records from Madonna, Randy Newman, the Doobie Brothers, Rickie Lee Jones, Paul Simon and Gary Clark Jr. Some nominees that didn't get in this year include Mariah Carey, Phish, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Maná, the Black Crowes and Oasis. Checker's recording of "The Twist,' and subsequent "Let's Twist Again' are considered among the most popular songs in the history of rock 'n' roll. The 83-year-old has expressed frustration that he hadn't been granted entry before, including telling the AP in 2014: "I don't want to get in there when I'm 85 years old. I'll tell them to drop dead, so you better do it quick while I'm still smiling.' Lauper rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as "Time After Time' and "Girls Just Want To Have Fun' and went on to win a Tony Award for "Kinky Boots.' OutKast, made up of André 3000 and Big Boi, have six Grammys and a reputation for pushing the boundaries of hip-hop. The White Stripes - made up of Jack White and Meg White - were indie darlings in the early 2000s with such songs as "Seven Nation Army.' Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they're eligible for induction. The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this fall. Nominees were voted on by more than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals. The selection criteria include "an artist's impact on other musicians, the scope and longevity of their career and body of work, as well as their innovation and excellence in style and technique.' Last year, Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist Peter Frampton all were inducted. Associated Press
CBC
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper among new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper, hip-hop pioneers Outkast, rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden. Bad Company's English Canadian singer Paul Rodgers was voted 55th on the "100 Greatest Singers of All Time" by Rolling Stone back in 2008. Salt-N-Pepa, the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status, and the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will get the Musical Influence Award. The late record producer Thom Bell, pianist Nicky Hopkins and bassist Carol Kaye will each get the Musical Excellence Award. The late Cocker, who sang at Woodstock and was known for his cover of The Beatles' With a Little Help From My Friends, had the backing of Billy Joel, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and Pete Thomas, a member of Elvis Costello & The Attractions, who argued that Cocker is "about as rock and roll as it gets." Soundgarden — with the late Chris Cornell as singer — get into the Hall on their third nomination. They follow two other grunge acts in the Hall, Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Bad Company get in having become radio fixtures with such arena-rock staples as Feel Like Makin' Love, Can't Get Enough and Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy. The Ahmet Ertegun Award — given to non-performing industry professionals who had a major influence on music — will go to Lenny Waronker, a former head of Warner Bros. Records who signed Prince and R.E.M., and had a part in records from Madonna, Randy Newman, the Doobie Brothers, Rickie Lee Jones, Paul Simon and Gary Clark Jr. Some nominees that didn't get in this year include Mariah Carey, Phish, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Maná, the Black Crowes and Oasis. Chubby Checker's recording of The Twist and subsequent Let's Twist Again are considered among the most popular songs in the history of rock 'n' roll. The 83-year-old has expressed frustration that he hadn't been granted entry before, including telling the AP in 2014: "I don't want to get in there when I'm 85 years old. I'll tell them to drop dead, so you better do it quick, while I'm still smiling." Lauper rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as Time After Time and Girls Just Want to Have Fun, and went on to win a Tony award for Kinky Boots. OutKast, made up of André 3000 and Big Boi, have six Grammys and a reputation for pushing the boundaries of hip-hop. The White Stripes — made up of Jack White and Meg White — were indie darlings in the early 2000s on the strength of songs such as Seven Nation Army. Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they're eligible for induction. The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this fall. Nominees were voted on by more than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals. The selection criteria include "an artist's impact on other musicians, the scope and longevity of their career and body of work, as well as their innovation and excellence in style and technique." Last year, Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist Peter Frampton all were inducted.
CNN
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Cyndi Lauper and more to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a class that also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper, the hip-hop pioneers Outkast, the rock duo the White Stripes and grunge masters Soundgarden. Salt-N-Pepa, the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status, and the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will get the Musical Influence Award. The late record producer Thom Bell, pianist Nicky Hopkins and bassist Carol Kaye will each get the Musical Excellence Award. The late Cocker, who sang at Woodstock and was best known for his cover of The Beatles' 'With a Little Help From My Friends,' had the backing of Billy Joel, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and Pete Thomas, a member of Elvis Costello & The Attractions, who argued that Cocker is 'about as rock and roll as it gets.' Soundgarden — with the late Chris Cornell as singer — get into the Hall on their third nomination. They follow two other grunge acts in the Hall — Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Bad Company get in having become radio fixtures with such arena-rock staples as 'Feel Like Makin' Love,' 'Can't Get Enough' and 'Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy.' The Ahmet Ertegun Award — given to nonperforming industry professionals who had a major influence on music — will go to Lenny Waronker, a former head of Warner Bros. Records who signed Prince and R.E.M., and had a part in records from Madonna, Randy Newman, the Doobie Brothers, Rickie Lee Jones, Paul Simon and Gary Clark Jr. Some nominees that didn't get in this year include Mariah Carey, Phish, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Maná, the Black Crowes and Oasis. Checker's recording of 'The Twist,' and subsequent 'Let's Twist Again' are considered among the most popular songs in the history of rock 'n' roll. The 83-year-old has expressed frustration that he hadn't been granted entry before, including telling the AP in 2014: 'I don't want to get in there when I'm 85 years old. I'll tell them to drop dead, so you better do it quick while I'm still smiling.' Lauper rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as 'Time After Time' and 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun' and went on to win a Tony Award for 'Kinky Boots.' OutKast, made up of André 3000 and Big Boi, have six Grammys and a reputation for pushing the boundaries of hip-hop. The White Stripes — made up of Jack White and Meg White — were indie darlings in the early 2000s with such songs as 'Seven Nation Army.' Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they're eligible for induction. The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles this fall. Nominees were voted on by more than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals. The selection criteria include 'an artist's impact on other musicians, the scope and longevity of their career and body of work, as well as their innovation and excellence in style and technique.' Last year, Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist Peter Frampton all were inducted.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joe Cocker and Chubby Checker make it into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Joe Cocker, Chubby Checker and Bad Company are the first-time nominees who will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The latest class to be enrolled also includes pop star Cyndi Lauper, hip-hop pioneers Outkast, The White Stripes and grunge band Soundgarden. Oasis and fellow Manchester bands Joy Division and New Order were among the nominees who missed out on this year's induction. Salt-N-Pepa, the first female rap act to achieve gold and platinum status, and the late singer-songwriter Warren Zevon will receive the Musical Influence Award. The late record producer Thom Bell, pianist Nicky Hopkins and bassist Carol Kaye will each get the Musical Excellence Award. The late Sheffield-born singer Cocker, who performed at Woodstock and was best known for his cover of The Beatles' With a Little Help From My Friends, had the backing of Billy Joel, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top and Pete Thomas, a member of Elvis Costello & The Attractions who argued that Cocker is 'about as rock and roll as it gets'. Soundgarden — with the late Chris Cornell as singer — will be inducted on their third nomination. They follow two other grunge acts, Nirvana and Pearl Jam. The Ahmet Ertegun Award — given to non-performing industry professionals who had a major influence on music — will go to Lenny Waronker, a former head of Warner Bros Records who signed Prince and REM, as well as having a part in records from Madonna, Randy Newman, The Doobie Brothers, Rickie Lee Jones and Paul Simon. Other nominees who did not get in this year include Mariah Carey, Billy Idol and The Black Crowes. Checker's recording of The Twist and Let's Twist Again are considered among the most popular songs in the history of rock 'n' roll. The 83-year-old has expressed frustration that he had not been granted entry before, including telling the Associated Press in 2014: 'I don't want to get in there when I'm 85 years old. I'll tell them to drop dead, so you better do it quick while I'm still smiling.' Lauper rose to fame in the 1980s with hits such as Time After Time and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and went on to win a Tony Award for Kinky Boots. OutKast, made up of Andre 3000 and Big Boi, have six Grammys and a reputation for pushing the boundaries of hip-hop, while The White Stripes, Jack and Meg White, were indie darlings in the early 2000s with such songs as Seven Nation Army. Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they are eligible for induction. The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles in the autumn. Nominees were voted on by more than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals. The selection criteria include 'an artist's impact on other musicians, the scope and longevity of their career and body of work, as well as their innovation and excellence in style and technique'. Last year, Mary J Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and singer-guitarist Peter Frampton were inducted.
