Dick Kniss (kuh'-NIS), a bassist who performed for five decades with Peter, Paul and Mary and co-wrote the John Denver hit "Sunshine on My Shoulders," has died. He was 74.
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has launched a webcast player that will allow music lovers to enjoy an upcoming performance of Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 4 and other concerts online for free in the comfort of their homes.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson is entering the fray over The Recording Academy's cuts to its Grammy categories: He's asking to meet with the president of the organization and has raised the possibility of protests with the awards less than two weeks away.
FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2011 file photo, Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks with reporters during the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial in Washington. Jackson is entering the fray over The Recording Academy's cuts to its Grammy categories: He's asking to meet with the president of the organization and has raised the possibility of protests, with the awards a little less than two weeks away. In a Friday, Jan. 27, 2012 letter to Neil Portnow, president and CEO of the Grammys, the civil rights activist said his Rainbow Push Coalition was alarmed that there were reductions at a time "when our country needs to celebrate all its cultural traditions."
Categories: Music News Tags: Ceo, Civil Rights Activist, Dedication, Grammy Categories, Grammys, Jesse Jackson, Martin Luther King, Martin Luther King Jr, Neil Portnow President, Photo, Protests, Rainbow Push Coalition, Recording Academy, Rev Jesse Jackson, Traditions
Mamma Mia, here they go again.
In this June 14, 1974 file photo, Swedish pop group ABBA, Bjorn Ulvaeus, back left, Benny Andersson, back right, Agnetha Faltskog, front left, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad are shown. ABBA fans will soon again be saying "Thank you for the music" with the release of a new track on a special edition of the disbanded 70's pop group's "The Visitors" album.
Categories: Music News Tags: Abba, Anni Frid Lyngstad, Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, Fans, June 14, Mamma Mia, New Album, New Edition, Photo, Pop Group Abba, Swedish Pop Group
Chris Isaak is returning to the roots of rock 'n' roll and doing it old-school: All in one take.
U.S musician Chris Isaak plays on his guitar during an interview with Associated Press Television in a west London hotel, to promote the launch of his new album "Beyond The Sun", Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012.
U.S musician Chris Isaak plays on his guitar during an interview with Associated Press Television in a west London hotel, to promote the launch of his new album "Beyond The Sun", Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012.
U.S musician Chris Isaak plays on his guitar during an interview with Associated Press Television in a west London hotel, to promote the launch of his new album "Beyond The Sun", Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012.
U.S musician Chris Isaak plays on his guitar during an interview with Associated Press Television in a west London hotel, to promote the launch of his new album "Beyond The Sun", Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012.
Categories: Music News Tags: Associated Press, Chris Isaak, Jan 24, Launch, London Hotel, Memphis, Musician, New Album, Old School, Plays, Rock N Roll, Roots, Sun, Television, West London