AP - Mar 13, 2009
Tom Jones is not one to kiss and tell, but he s singing for the first time about his reputation as a ladies man. That, and how grateful he is that his wife stuck by him for 52 years. Jones, who for the...
More »AP - Sep 17, 2008
After 15 years without a new album in the U.S., Tom Jones will release a disc of almost entirely original material this fall. The 68-year-old singer will release 24 Hours on Nov. 25 on S-Curve Records...
More »Reuters - May 9, 2007
Tom Jones and P. Diddy are the latest artists to be added to the bill for the July 1 concert to mark the 10th anniversary of Princess Diana's death, organizers announced on Wednesday. They will...
More »Reuters - Mar 16, 2007
Venezuelan singer/songwriter Franco De Vita is often described as a Latin Elton John thanks to his memorably piano-propelled story songs. With an arsenal of compositions that have virtually served as...
More »AP - Dec 27, 2006
Pierre Delanoe, who wrote the lyrics for more than 5,000 songs for French artists from Edith Piaf to Johnny Hallyday, died Wednesday. He was 88. Delanoe died of heart failure, the French federation...
More »Reuters - Oct 26, 2006
British crooner Engelbert Humperdinck says he was inspired by Elvis, lucky to have a wife who did not mind women throwing panties at him, and once fired a manager who made him second fiddle to rival Tom...
More »AP - Apr 4, 2006
Morrissey, Ringleader of the Tormentors, (Attack/Sanctuary) With his latest solo record the former ringleader of the Smiths proves that he is the Tom Jones of the sad and miserable. Like Jones, Morrissey...
More »AP - Mar 29, 2006
Welsh singer Tom Jones is getting used to meeting Queen Elizabeth II — but Wednesday was something special as she dubbed him, Sir Tom. The 65-year-old singer, a coal miner s son from the Welsh...
More »AP - Feb 8, 2006
A redeye flight from California to Miami. A plane to the Dominican Republic. A helicopter to Haiti s capital, and then straight into a polling station. Wyclef Jean, the hip-hop musician and founding...
More »AP - Jan 28, 2006
Engelbert Humperdinck has been made an honorary doctor of music by a university in his English hometown. The 69-year-old singer, whose real name is Arnold George Dorsey, received the degree during a...
More »Reuters - Nov 21, 2005
The chairs and tables on the floor in front of the stage Thursday at the Roxy recalled another era about 30 years ago, but the setting was appropriate for an intimate performance by Mavericks frontman...
More »E! Online - Sep 9, 2005
Those theft charges against Ray Charles s longtime sound man have just hit road, jack. A Los Angeles judge on Thursday threw out a case alleging Terry Howard, the late R&B legend s longtime audio...
More »AP - Jul 5, 2005
Big Al Downing, a singer-songwriter and pianist who had success in country, rockabilly, rhythm and blues, rock n roll and even disco, has died after suffering from leukemia. He was 65. Downing, of Leicester...
More »Reuters - May 20, 2005
Just because I wrote it doesn t mean I have to remember the words. So said the great Cowboy Jack Clement during his recent gig at Joe s Pub in New York. But the man behind such country classics as...
More »AP - Mar 24, 2005
Recording industry executive Andy Gershon sees opportunity in the online file-sharing networks that most of his rivals decry as havens for music pirates. As president of V2 Records, home to such established...
More »AP - Mar 2, 2005
Bail was reduced for a longtime sound engineer of the late Ray Charles following his arrest two weeks ago on allegations of stealing the singer s master recordings, authorities said. Terry Howard, 48...
More »Reuters - Feb 9, 2005
In the 25-year history of the Brit awards, Prince ranks as the only winner that dared not speak his name. For the small but perfectly formed American rock star never won one of the coveted record industry...
More »Reuters - Dec 18, 2004
The third chart entry proves to be the charm for Mario, who rises to a new career peak on the Billboard Hot 100 with Let Me Love You (3rd Street/J). The single moves 3-2, eclipsing the No. 4 peak of his...
More »Reuters - Nov 12, 2004
The Who s first studio album since 1982 may finally see the light of day next spring. According to guitarist Pete Townshend s official Web site (http://www.petetownshend.co.uk), the set carries the...
More »AP - Jun 9, 2004
A company that collects and distributes royalties to pop stars such as Robbie Williams is being investigated for the misappropriation of at least $1.3 million, officials said Wednesday. The Association...
More »Reuters - Jun 4, 2004
The 2004 Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards dinner June 10 in New York will be another star-studded affair. But this year s ceremony, which honors songwriting legends, also will include an announcement of...
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