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Rod, Elton, Alicia, Duran Duran, Adam Lambert & Diana Ross rock Platinum Party at the Palace; Ed Sheeran helps close out the Jubilee festivities

June 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Ed Sheeran helped bring the U.K.’s Platinum Jubilee celebration to a close on Sunday by performing his hit “Perfect” at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant, the final big event of the four-day celebration marking Queen Elizabeth II‘s 70 years on the throne.

Wearing a blue suit and armed with just his acoustic guitar, Ed sang his ballad “Perfect” in front of Buckingham Palace, as video clips of the Queen and her late husband, Prince Phillip, were shown: The romantic song was chosen to reflect the couple’s relationship. Her Majesty herself then appeared briefly on the balcony of the Palace.

The low-key performance was a far cry from the flash and spectacle of the Platinum Party at the Palace, the star-studded concert that took place Saturday night in the same location. The event was viewed by 13.3 million on TV, while thousands and thousands of flag-waving spectators crammed the Mall leading to the Palace to watch in person.

The concert kicked off with an adorable video showing the Queen having tea with a CGI version of Paddington Bear, in which both shared their love of marmalade sandwiches. Then, Her Majesty began striking her teacup in a familiar rhythm: the unmistakable drumbeat that starts “We Will Rock You” by the other Queen. Cut to Buckingham Palace, where Queen + Adam Lambert got the crowd going with that song, plus “Don’t Stop Me Now” and, of course, “We Are the Champions.”

Rod Stewart sang his hit “Baby Jane” and then led a massive singalong as he belted out, of all things, Neil Diamond‘s “Sweet Caroline,” which is a soccer anthem in the U.K. Duran Duran performed “Notorious” and “Girls on Film,” joined by Nile Rodgers of Chic on guitar, while Alicia Keys sang “Superwoman,” “Girl on Fire” and “Empire State of Mind,” changing the lyrics of the latter song to “Let’s hear it for London” at the end.

In a performance taped in the Red Drawing Room at Windsor Castle that was projected onto the Palace, Elton John sang “Your Song” and, addressing the Queen, said, “Long may you reign.” Diana Ross closed out the festivities with performances of “Chain Reaction,” “Thank You” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.”

Original Bon Jovi bassist Alec John Such dead at age 70

June 5, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Founding Bon Jovi bassist Alec John Such has died, according to a message posted Sunday on the band’s social media sites. He was 70.

“We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such,” reads the note, apparently from frontman Jon Bon Jovi. “He was an original. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band. To be honest, we found our way to each other thru him — he was a childhood friend of [drummer] Tico [Torres] and brought [longtime guitarist] Richie [Sambora] to see us perform.”

The message concludes, “Alec was always wild and full of life. Today those special memories bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. We’ll miss him dearly.”

Such was a member of Bon Jovi from the group’s 1983 formation until 1994, when he was replaced by Hugh McDonald. Alec played on the band’s first five studio albums, including the hugely successful Slippery When Wet and New Jersey, which topped the Billboard 200 in 1986 and 1988, respectively.

Among the many major Bon Jovi hits on which he appears are “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,” “Bad Medicine,” “Born to Be My Baby,” “I’ll Be There for You,” “Lay Your Hands on Me” and “Bed of Roses.”

Such was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Bon Jovi in 2018, and he performed with his old band mates at the ceremony.

During his speech, Alec said, “These guys are the best. We had so many great times together…Love them to death and always will.”

Meanwhile, Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan, who recruited Such for the band, posted his own tribute to Alec that reads, “RIP my soul brother…It was an honor and pleasure to share the stage and to share life with you.”

Liam Gallagher matches brother Noel’s UK chart streak with latest solo album

June 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

When it comes to #1 albums in their home country, Liam and Noel Gallagher are now officially tied.

Liam’s latest solo effort, C’MON YOU KNOW, has debuted at the top of the U.K.’s Official Albums Chart. It’s his fourth solo release to achieve that feat, which, combined with Oasis‘ seven chart-topping records, gives Liam a total of 11 U.K. #1s.

That equals the streak of Liam’s former bandmate and estranged brother, who has also notched four #1 albums with his solo project, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.

Speaking to OfficialCharts.com about C’MON YOU KNOW‘s debut, Liam shares, “What do we have here? Another Number 1 record brothers and sisters! … I’m buzzing, you’re very kind. Thanks everyone and I’ll see you again.”

C’MON YOU KNOW was released last Friday. It includes the single “Everything’s Electric,” which features and was co-written by Dave Grohl.

Restored version of 1985 concert film ‘Prince and The Revolution: Live,’ companion album released today

June 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

A restored and enhanced version of the 1985 concert film Prince and The Revolution: Live, capturing a March 1985 show that Prince and his band played at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York, was released Friday in multiple formats and configurations, including a six-disc Collector’s Edition Box Set.

The box set features a Blu-ray containing the full performance, as well as three colored-vinyl LPs and two CDs boasting the audio of the show.

The Blu-ray features video of the concert that was rescanned, restored and color corrected, while the original audio has been remixed and remastered and can be enjoyed in stereo, 5.1 surround sound and Dolby Atmos.

The discs come packaged in a foil box, and the collection also includes a poster, and a 44-page book featuring rare photos from the Purple Rain Tour and new liner notes boasting recollections from The Revolution‘s five members.

Prince and The Revolution: Live is also available as a two-CD/Blu-ray set, as a standalone three-LP collection, and via digital audio and video formats. The audio of the album has never been available on vinyl or CD before.

The concert originally was broadcast live in Europe on March 30, 1985, then released on home video after Prince and The Revolution finished their tour. The show features performances of all the songs from Prince’s smash album Purple Rain, including such classics as “When Doves Cry,” as well as earlier hits like “1999,” “Little Red Corvette” and “Delirious.”

Meanwhile, a 90-minute TV special showcasing footage from the concert film will premiere on PBS Saturday, June 4.

Here’s the full track list of Prince and The Revolution: Live:

“Let’s Go Crazy”
“Delirious”
“1999”
“Little Red Corvette”
“Take Me With U”
“Yankee Doodle”
“Do Me, Baby”
“Irresistible Bitch”
“Possessed”
“How Come U Don’t Call Me Anymore”
“Let’s Pretend We’re Married”
“International Lover”
“God”
“Computer Blue”
“Darling Nikki”
“The Beautiful Ones”
“When Doves Cry”
“I Would Die 4 U”
“Baby, I’m a Star”
“Purple Rain”

Blue Öyster Cult alum Joe Bouchard releases new studio album ‘American Rocker’

June 4, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Former Blue Öyster Cult member Joe Bouchard‘s latest studio album, American Rocker, was released Friday.

The 11-track collection, which Bouchard describes as “a musical journey of my life as a rock star,” is available now via digital formats and on CD. In addition, special bundles pairing the CD with a T-shirt and an autographed booklet can be purchased at MerchBucket.com.

The album features guest contributions from longtime Bryan Adams drummer Mickey Curry and founding Blue Öyster Cult drummer Albert Bouchard, Joe’s brother and frequent collaborator.

Coinciding with American Rocker‘s arrival, Bouchard has debuted a lyric video for one of the album’s tracks, a haunting, melodic tune titled “Deadly Kisses.”

“‘Deadly Kisses’ is a song of young love and how it traps you,” Joe explains. “I sat down in a music room at a private boarding school and played a few odd chords. The opening lines and melody just came out.”

As previously reported, Joe has a series of five North American shows lined up in July with his band Blue Coupe — which also features Albert and original Alice Cooper bassist Dennis Dunaway. He and Albert also will be playing a series of U.K. concerts in August, performing as The Bouchard Brothers.

Here’s American Rocker‘s full track list:

“My Way Is the Highway”
“In the Golden Age”
“Deadly Kisses”
“Love Out of Thin Air”
“Off Season Hotel”
“Hounds of Hell”
“Conspiracy”
“Rocket to Fame”
“The Devil’s in the Details”
“Katherine”
“Hey There Suzi Dear”

Listen to new amapiano mix of “Heaven” by Anthony David, Algebra Blessett

June 3, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Making their return as a duo for the first time in 10 years, Atlanta R&B singers Anthony David and Algebra Blessett reunite on their new song, “Heaven.” The track samples BeBe and CeCe Winans‘ classic ’80s hit by the same name and on Friday, David and Blessett dropped off a remix of their reimagined version.

It’s considered an amapiano mix, which is a style of house music that emerged in South Africa in 2012. David’s love of Afro music dates back to 2016 with his original Afrobeats tune, “I Don’t Mind,” from The Powerful Now album. It also shines through in the new, fresh remix version.

“My love runs deep,” he said of the music genre. “I’ve been feeling the influence for a while. Feels good and not as raunchy as our music over here right now.” David emphasized African culture’s impact on music, saying, “Afrobeats is West Africa. Amapiano is South Africa. Africa just keeps coming with it.”

David and Blessett were last linked in 2011 with the release of their hit single “4 Evermore,” which debuted at the top of the Billboard R&B chart and reached #2 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart.

On working alongside Blessett on “Heaven,” David said, “Algebra and I really enjoy working together, both on stage and in the studio. With us both living in Atlanta our paths are always crossing. We chose this song for our first duet in a long while because it’s a feel-good classic we grew up on. I like songs that give a transcendent feeling. When deciding on the arrangement and production style, producer Eddie Stokes and I were looking to strip it down and still retain the deep emotion.”

The amapiano mix of “Heaven” is available for streaming on major platforms.

Rod Stewart says Queen Elizabeth II is almost “like a sister” to him

June 3, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Rod Stewart has met Queen Elizabeth II seven times in his career, and as he prepares to perform for her Platinum Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace on Saturday night, he says he almost feels as though the queen is part of his family.

Appearing on BBC Breakfast ahead of the concert, Rod, who was knighted by the queen in 2016, said, “She’s been so much part of my life, almost like a sister, you know? She’s always been in the background of my life.”

But while he’s performed for the queen on numerous occasions, Rod said he’ll be nervous on Saturday night, because, he revealed, he’ll be singing a song he’s “never, ever sang before.” He called that prospect nerve-wracking.

Asked which member of the royal family is most likely to get up and dance during his performance, Rod immediately said, “Charles, ’cause I love him and my wife absolutely adores him.” When asked why, Rod responded cheekily, “I think they’ve got a thing going on! No, they’re very, very friendly.”

When the interviewer asked Rod what he thought wife Penny‘s response would be to his joke, Rod predicted, “She’s going to absolutely die of embarrassment. I wish I was dead right now! I’m going home!”

Nashville notes: Carly Pearce, Eli Young Band + more

June 3, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Carly Pearce has added a second show to her planned Ryman Auditorium date, as tickets to the first show sold out less than an hour after they went on sale. Carly will now play headlining shows at the Ryman on October 26 and 27.

Eli Young Band have a new album out today, called Love Talking. The title track and lead single is currently climbing the country charts.

Brooke Eden shared a new song today, called “Left You For Me.”

Fans who are planning to check out Marty Stuart’s annual Late Night Jam during Nashville’s CMA Fest are in for a treat: The evening will feature appearances from guitars once owned by Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Tammy Wynette and more, the Tennessean reports. These hallowed instruments will be played by contemporary stars like Lainey Wilson and Emmylou Harris. For details and tickets, visit the Ryman Auditorium’s website.

NeNe Leakes responds to lawsuit from new boyfriend’s wife

June 3, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Real Housewives of Atlanta alum NeNe Leakes has responded to a lawsuit and allegations made by a woman who says Leakes’ current relationship with boyfriend Nyonisela Sioh ultimately led to the breakup of her marriage with the fashion designer.

Leakes, 55, addressed the rumors in an Instagram Live video on Thursday, later shared by The Shade Room. She started her commentary off by encouraging viewers to “share a little more love.”

“I’m already out here a husband stealer and this is too much. And ain’t nobody out here stealing husbands. Are they? I would never,” she said, before adding, “Nobody wants to steal nobody else’s problems.”

The response comes after news circulated that Malomine Tehmeh-Sioh is suing the reality TV star for more than $100,000, as revealed in court documents obtained by TMZ. The lawsuit states Leakes’ public display of her new relationship with Sioh — by way of the many pictures posted on social media — caused emotional distress, humiliation and loss of affection.

Leakes first shared pictures of the two of them together on Instagram in December 2021, including photos of Sioh’s appearance at her 54th birthday party. According to People, Leakes said Sioh brought joy to her life after the recent loss of her late husband, Gregg Leakes, who died in September after a battle with colon cancer.

Sting on Queen Elizabeth’s II Platinum Jubilee: “She’s been a pretty good example”

June 3, 2022 by WDNY Radio

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee — 70 years on the throne — this weekend. Throughout her reign, the queen has conferred knighthoods and other honors on many musicians, from Ed Sheeran, Elton John and Paul McCartney to Mick Jagger, Annie Lennox and Bono. Sting, who was made a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, says he admires the queen’s dedication.

“I think she’s had a very difficult job and she’s done it with a great deal of grace and detachment,” Sting told ABC Audio on Friday. “In many ways, she’s … y’know, she has no political power. She’s just a symbol. And I think she’s been a pretty good example.”

Sting, however, is aware that the British Empire’s past sins have made some countries in the Commonwealth want independence. Most recently, Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness said the country wants to remove the queen as the head of state.

“I know there’s some controversy in Jamaica for good reason. You know, the British Empire was not the most salubrious of things. So [my feelings about it are] a mixture of both. I’m not really a monarchist, but I respect the queen.”

He laughs, “She gave me a medal, so I’m grateful!”

Sting’s friend and musical collaborator Shaggy, who was born in Jamaica, says he has no problem with the queen.

“I’m about hard work,” he tells ABC Audio. “And when I look at her age and she’s still making these appearances and still owning up to her duties. I mean, I tip my hat off to her. That is amazing!”

Sting and Shaggy recently teamed up to make an album called Come Fly Wid Mi, featuring Shaggy singing Frank Sinatra classics, with Sting producing and contributing vocals.

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