NEVER TOO OLD TO ROCK
British music magazine VIVE LE ROCK did some pretty cool research.
It made a list of 78-year plus famous rock stars still active, one way or
the other.
You’re never too old to rock.
Legends
LEGENDARY ARTISTS We Lost LOST In 2023 – R.I.P
ROBBIE ROBERTSON
July 5, 1943 – August 9, 2023
SINEAD O’CONNOR
December 8, 1966 – July 26, 2023
SHANE MACGOWAN
December 25, 1957 – November 30, 2023
JEFF BECK
June 24, 1944 – January 10, 2023
DAVID CROSBY
August 14, 1941 – January 18, 2023
TOM VERLAINE
December 13, 1949 – January 28, 2023
MARK STEWART
August 10, 1960 – April 21, 2023
(Photo by TUTV – Belgium 2017)
TINA TURNER
November 26, 1939 – May 24, 2023
BURT BACHARACH
May 12, 1928 – February 8, 2023
RYUICHI SAKAMOTO
(January 17, 1952 – March 28, 2023)
ANDY ROURKE
January 17, 1964 – May 19, 2023
HARRY BELAFONTE
March 1, 1927 – April 25, 2023
Happy 80 To Legendary Songsmith RANDY NEWMAN
28 November 2023
RANDY NEWMAN, one of the most famous and lauded singer-songwriters ever was
born named Randall Stuart Newman on 28 November 1943 in Los Angeles. Happy 80!
He recorded/released 15 studio LPs, with Dark Matter from 2017 as the most recent
one. He also scored the soundtrack for multiple movies such as Ragtime, Awakenings (with Robert De Niro and the late Robin Williams), A Bug’s Life and all 3 Toy Stories.
He won several Awards: 3 Emmys, 6 Grammy Awards,
and was added to the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in 2002.
Early this year a European tour was planned, but due
to illness, it was postponed. No further news since then.
RANDY NEWMAN: Instagram – Bio – Discography
Happy 81 To Iconic Guitar Virtuoso JIMI HENDRIX
27 November 2023
Trailblazing guitar virtuoso Johnny Allen Hendrix, known by generations of
rock fans as JIMI HENDRIX would have celebrated his 81st birthday today.
He was born on 27 November 1942 in Seattle, Washington, US.
His unique, inflammable style of playing guitar astonished the rock world
back in the mid-60s. He recorded/released 3 albums with his Experience band.
Are You Experienced? (1967),
Axis: Bold As Love (1967)
Electric Ladyland (1968).
Hendrix‘s fame caused a 24/7 party life which ended way too soon on 18 September
1970, he was only 27. He aspirated his own vomit and died of abnormal breathing
while intoxicated with barbiturates. R.I.P.
VOODOO CHILD
Jimi quote.
JIMI HENDRIX: Bio – Discography
R.I.P. JIM MORRISON And BRIAN JONES – Only 27
This day in 1969 and in 1971 two everlasting rock superstars passed away. They were both aged 27, as old as several other legends that died that young, such as Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Robert Johnson and Kurt Cobain. The press labelled them the 27 Club.
52 years ago today, on 3 July 1971, the voice/face JIM MORRISON of eternal rock icons The Doors was found dead in a bathtub in Paris, France, the cause of death was given as
a heart attack. It followed years of drug and alcohol addiction.
54 years ago today, on 3 July 1969, the musical genius BRIAN JONES of The Rolling Stones drowned while under the influence of drugs/alcohol after taking a midnight swim in his private pool. His body was found at the bottom of the pool by his Swedish girlfriend Anna Wohlin. The coroner’s report stated “Death by misadventure”, and noted his liver and heart were heavily enlarged by drug and alcohol abuse.
Talking about The Stones.
Jim Morrison image: cover of his ‘American Prayer’ album
Brian Jones: cover of bio book by Laura Jackson
Happy 64 ROBERT SMITH And Happy 76 IGGY POP
21 April 2023
Two rock icons were born the same day,
but with a difference of 12 years.
Together they are 140.
Robert Smith was born on 21 April 1959 in Blackpool, England. It’s Friday
and your birthday Mister Smith, so I’ll guess you’re in love today. Happy 64!
James Newell Osterberg Jr. better know as Iggy Pop was born on 21 April 1947 in Muskegon, Michigan. With his latest LP Every Loser released earlier this year he proofs he’s NOT a loser and still has a lot of lust for life. Happy 76!
THE JAM Played Their Final Gig 40 Years Ago Today
11 December 2022
On 11 December 1982, 40 years ago today, THE JAM played their last ever concert in Brighton, UK. It was frontman and songwriter Paul Weller who wanted to move on and start other musical projects. Between 1977 and 1982 the band released six excellent albums – with the 1977 brilliant ‘All Mod Cons LP as my absolute favourite – and no less than 19 hit singles. Although The Jam formed in the 70s punk era the trio’s work was more influenced by R & B, 60s beat music and ‘angry young men‘ rock ‘n’ roll.
Last month a book about The Jam‘s final year was issued. A richly illustrated oral history account of THE JAM’s rollercoaster final year, led principally by the voice of Jam drummer Rick Buckler, contains a number of previously unseen images and takes in everything from the recording and release of final studio album The Gift and the rigours of the road to the announcement of the split, the final tours, The Tube and more. Order info: here
Three Of TUTV’s fav Jams.
– IN THE CITY –
– DOWN IN THE TUBE STATION –
– GOING UNDERGROUND –
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THE JAM: Bio – Discography
PICTURE THIS!
RAW POWER MOVIE
(No) fun.
15 July 1952/1956 – JOHNNY THUNDERS IAN CURTIS
15 July 2021
Two rock icons, born on the same day in different years.
Two eternal legends who were famous for different reasons.
Two broken souls who died away due to different problems.
IAN CURTIS – Born 15 July 1956 – Happy 65!
Ian Kevin Curtis was born on 15 July 1956 in Stretford, Lancashire, (England).
A doom and gloom lyricist, a monumental bass-baritone vocalist, a stunning
live performer, a troubled mind, a desperate soul. The crushing combination
of his epilepsy attacks, depressions and love problems drove him to an untimely
death. He took his own life on 18 May 1980, only 23 years old.
Unforgettable…
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JOHNNY THUNDERS – Born 15 July 1952 – Happy 69!
John Anthony Genzale was born on 15 July 1952 in Queens, New York. He was a
New York Doll, a Heartbreaker, an inspiring guitarist (absolute idol of the Sex Pistols’
Steve Jones and many other guitar heroes), a 24/7 rock and roll hedonist, a junkie,
a suicidal soul. On 23 April 1991 he played his last chord. Only 38 years old.
Unforgettable…
SAD LOSSES IN 2020
Each year, unfortunately, we have to say goodbye to music legends who brought joy, excitement, and thrills. Here are five of the most famous, among those who passed sadly away in 2020. Rest in peace…
ANDY GILL from Gang Of Four
1 January 1956 – 1 February 2020
GENENSIS P-ORRIDGE from Throbbing Gristle
22 February 1950 – 14 March 2020
LITTLE RICHARD
5 December 1932 – 9 May 2020
EDDIE VAN HALEN
26 January 1955 – 6 October 2020
SID McGRAY from BAD BRAINS
3 July 1957 – 9 September 2020