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Gene Simmons

Monday's TV Highlights: 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' on A

Click here to download TV listings for the week of May 27 - June 2 in PDF formatTV listings for the week of May 27 - June 2 in PDF format are also available hereThis week's TV MoviesTHE HONEYMOON IS OVER for newlyweds Gene and Shannon on the season ... [ Published 2 hours ago by Los Angeles Times ]

Entities: Gene Simmons, Martha Gellhorn, Ernest Hemingway

First Reported May 25 2012 - Updated May 25 2012 - 1 Documents

Cass McCombs

Music does the talking

For his conscious decision to shy away from the spotlight, reluctance to talk about his past or present, and knack for exasperating music journalists, songwriter Cass McCombs is often described as elusive, enigmatic and antimedia.But everything is re ... [ Published May 25 2012 by San Francisco Chronicle ]

Entities: Cass McCombs, Johnny Otis, Bob Weir, Michael Hurley, Merle Haggard

First Reported May 10 2012 - Updated May 10 2012 - 1 Documents

Barbara Morrison

Vocalist Barbara Morrison To Present 1st Annual Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center Blues Festival, 518-20

ampltpampltimg titleVocalist-Barbara-Morrison-To-Present-1st-Annual-Barbara-Morrison-Performing-Arts-Center-Blues-Festival-518-20-20010101 srchttpimages.bwwstatic.comcolumnpic523825243B-BF13-CC36-9A5A1487B57570B2.jpg altVocalist-Barbara-Morrison-To-Present-1st-Annual-Barbara-Morrison-Performing-Arts-Center-Blues-Festival-518-20-20010101 ... [ Published May 10 2012 by Broadway World ]

Entities: Barbara Morrison, Johnny Otis, Richard Berry, Los Angeles

First Reported Apr 28 2012 - Updated Apr 28 2012 - 1 Documents

Patti Austin

Silva Screen Records Presents Magic City - Original Soundtrack From The TV Series

- Long-lost, Never-before-heard 1960 Ernie Kovacs Studio Album Percy Dovetonsils Thpeaks Available For The First Time Via Limited-edition LP, CD, And Digital Formats On June 19- Ivan "Funkboy" Bodley, Critically Acclaimed Music Director, Producer, Arranger ... [ Published Apr 28 2012 by Top40-Charts ]

Entities: Johnny Otis, Frankie Avalon, Patti Austin, Tito Puente, Bo Diddley

First Reported Apr 16 2012 - Updated Apr 16 2012 - 1 Documents

Frankie Avalon

Vintage Soundtrack For 'Magic City' Includes Ray Charles, Frankie Avalon, Bo Diddley & More

In the wake of the smash success and pop culture phenomenon of AMC 's " Mad Men ," other networks have been scrambling to develop their own period based dramas. ABC and NBC each tried with " Pan Am " and " The Playboy Club " respectively and failed, with ... [ Published Apr 16 2012 by Indiewire ]

Entities: Frankie Avalon, Bo Diddley, Ray Charles

First Reported Apr 05 2012 - Updated Apr 05 2012 - 1 Documents

Lavay Smith

Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Rhythm & Blues Caravan at the Uptown Theatre Napa on 5/11

Singer Lavay Smith presents her Rhythm & Blues Caravan at the Uptown Theater in Napa, CA on Friday, May 11, 2012. In addition to Lavay, this old-school revue will feature soul legend Freddie Hughes (“Send My Baby Back”) and blues sensation Big Bones, ... [ Published Apr 05 2012 by PRWeb ]

Entities: Lavay Smith, Johnny Otis, 5.11 Inc., Dinah Washington

First Reported Jan 24 2012 - Updated Jan 24 2012 - 1 Documents

Johnny Otis

Johnny Otis , Anti-Racist R&B Pioneer

In a 1969 interview, Jimi Hendrix voiced a frustrated defense of his artistic ambitions and position as an African-American star in an increasingly white world of rock music. "What I don't like is this business of trying to classify people," he said. ... [ Published Jan 24 2012 by Oh No They Didn't! ]

Entities: Johnny Otis, African-Americans, Jimi Hendrix

First Reported Jan 19 2012 - Updated Jan 20 2012 - 2 Documents

Johnny Otis of ‘Willie and the Hand Jive’ dies

Johnny Otis, the “godfather of rhythm and blues” who wrote and recorded the R&B classic “Willie and the Hand Jive” ... [ Published Jan 19 2012 by News Briefs ]

Entities: Johnny Otis

First Reported Jan 20 2012 - Updated Jan 20 2012 - 1 Documents

An appreciation: Dave Alvin remembers Johnny Otis

Guitarist, songwriter and singer Dave Alvin, a founding member with his brother Phil of Los Angeles roots-rock group the Blasters and subsequently a member of punk band X and critically lauded solo artist, remembers Johnny Otis. The bandleader, songwriter, ... [ Published Jan 20 2012 by Pop & Hiss ]

Entities: Johnny Otis, Dave Alvin, Bandleader, Leonard Chess

First Reported Jan 19 2012 - Updated Jan 19 2012 - 1 Documents

Music: Newswire: R.I.P. R&B singer and ambassador Johnny Otis

Johnny Otis—a player in '50s R&B and early rock 'n' roll as a singer, songwriter, producer, talent scout, and disc jockey—died Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 90.Otis' best-known, most tangible achievement is his 1958 hit "Willie And The Hand Jive," a ... [ Published Jan 19 2012 by A.V. Club ]

Entities: Johnny Otis, Hank Ballard, Jackie Wilson, Bo Diddley, Little Richard

First Reported Jan 19 2012 - Updated Jan 19 2012 - 1 Documents

R.I.P. Johnny Otis

The Associated Press reports that Johnny Otis, the Greek-American singer and bandleader who did a ton to introduce black music to white audiences, died on Tuesday at home in Altadena, California. He was 90. As a bandleader, Otis scored is first ... [ Published Jan 19 2012 by Stereogum ]

Entities: Johnny Otis, Bandleader, Shuggie Otis, Big Mama Thornton

First Reported Jan 19 2012 - Updated Jan 19 2012 - 1 Documents

R.I.P. Johnny Otis

The AP reports that R&B songwriter, bandleader, producer, and broadcast host Johnny Otis died Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 90 years old. ... [ Published Jan 19 2012 by Pitchfork: Latest News ]

Entities: Johnny Otis, Bandleader, Los Angeles

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Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers Rhyth... [ Published Apr 05 2012 by PRWeb ]
Homage: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble (Downtown Los A... [ Published Feb 13 2012 by Aquarium Drunkard: Music Blog ]
At Grammy Museum, spirit of protest will offer ... [ Published Feb 12 2012 by Pop & Hiss ]
Johnny Otis , Anti-Racist R&B Pioneer [ Published Jan 24 2012 by Oh No They Didn't! ]
An Appreciation: Etta James [ Published Jan 21 2012 by Pop & Hiss ]
R.I.P. Etta James [ Published Jan 20 2012 by Stereogum ]
Music: Newswire: R.I.P. Etta James [ Published Jan 20 2012 by A.V. Club ]
In Memoriam: Etta James & Johnny Otis [ Published Jan 20 2012 by Hidden Track ]
Etta James Passes Away At 73 [ Published Jan 20 2012 by Pink is the New Blog \| Everybody's Business Is ... ]
RIP R&B great Johnny Otis; Filesharing site... [ Published Jan 20 2012 by Post Rock ]
Etta James and Johnny Otis: The End of a Great ... [ Published Jan 20 2012 by Vulture ]
Friday Morning Spice [ Published Jan 20 2012 by 2oceansvibe.com - Work is a sideline, live the ... ]
Johnny Otis, Rhythm and Blues 'Godfather,' Dies... [ Published Jan 20 2012 by Hollywood Reporter - Music ]
Extra, Extra: Why No One Gets Married in L.A., ... [ Published Jan 20 2012 by LAist ]
An appreciation: Dave Alvin remembers Johnny Otis [ Published Jan 20 2012 by Pop & Hiss ]
Johnny Otis of ‘Willie and the Hand Jive’ dies [ Published Jan 19 2012 by News Briefs ]
R.I.P. Johnny Otis [ Published Jan 19 2012 by Stereogum ]
Johnny Otis, R&B's "godfather", dies at 90 [ Published Jan 19 2012 by Latest Entertainment Headlines - CBS News ]
Johnny Otis of 'Willie and the Hand Jive' dies [ Published Jan 19 2012 by Billboard.com ]
Music: Newswire: R.I.P. R&B singer and amba... [ Published Jan 19 2012 by A.V. Club ]
R.I.P. Johnny Otis [ Published Jan 19 2012 by Pitchfork: Latest News ]

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Monday's TV Highlights: 'Gene Simmons Family Je... [ Published 2 hours ago by Show Tracker ] Click here to download TV listings for the week of May 27 - June 2 in PDF format TV listings for the week of May 27 - June 2 in PDF format are also available here This week's TV Movies THE HONEYMOON IS OVER for newlyweds Gene ...
Homage: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble (Downtown Los A... [ Published Feb 13 2012 by Aquarium Drunkard: Music Blog ] 2012 has been a brutal year for those of us who love soul, jazz, funk and related music. In a short span of time, we’ve lost Jimmy Castor, Johnny Otis, Etta James and Don Cornelius (apologies to anyone I’ve overlooked). As tributes from musicians, DJs, ...
At Grammy Museum, spirit of protest will offer ... [ Published Feb 12 2012 by Pop & Hiss ] While fans wait to find out if Adele, Rihanna or Bruno Mars walks away with a golden gramophone at Sunday night's Grammy Awards, trouble is brewing at the Grammy Museum. Preparations have been underway for an exhibition that looks at a tumultuous ...
Johnny Otis , Anti-Racist R&B Pioneer [ Published Jan 24 2012 by Oh No They Didn't! ] In a 1969 interview, Jimi Hendrix voiced a frustrated defense of his artistic ambitions and position as an African-American star in an increasingly white world of rock music. "What I don't like is this business of trying to classify people," he said. ...
An Appreciation: Etta James [ Published Jan 21 2012 by Pop & Hiss ] Etta James appreciation: Simple lyrics took on deeper meaning when sung by Etta James. Her unmatched song styling helped bring West Coast R&B to prominence. To get a sense of the distance that singer Etta James traveled in her life, and the ...