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Today In Music History - Gregory Isaacs passes away

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GI.jpgToday, October 25th 2010 marked the death of Jamaican music legend and seminal figure in the "lover's rock" genre Gregory Isaacs.  Among the countless singles Gregory Isaacs is known for, Isaac's 1982 album "Night Nurse" contains many of the most notable and showcases his skills as a vocalist.  Isaacs was scheduled to perform at Brooklyn College this February but after a long bout with Lung Caner, he sadly passed away this morning. 

Music News (October 11th, 2010)

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American Soul Singer Solomon Burke has died.

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Music News (September 28th, 2010)

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The 2011 nominees for induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has been released.

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Music News (September 23rd, 2010)

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Stone Temple Pilot's postpone tour after on stage rants from Scott Weiland.

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Upcoming Album Releases

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clapton.jpgSeptember 28th
Bad Religion, "The Dissent of Man"
Kenny Chesney, "Hemmingway's Whiskey"
Eric Clapton, "Clapton"
Phil Collins, "Going Back"
Deerhunter, "Halcyon Digest"
Doobie Brothers, "World Gone Crazy"
Gin Blossoms, "No Chocolate Cake"
Jimmy Eat World, "Invented"
Pete Yorn, "Pete Yorn"
Neil Young, "Le Noise"





October 5th
Kt Tunstall, "Tiger Suit"

October 12th
Badly Drawn Boy, "Part 1- Photographing Snowflakes"
Belle and Sebastian, "Write About Love"
Less Than Jake, "TV/EP"
Darius Rucker, "Charleston S.C. 1966"
Surfjan Stevens, "The Age of Adz"

October 19th
Bob Dylan, "The Bootleg Series, The Witmark Demos: 1962-1964"
Elton John and Leon Russell, "The Union"
Kings of Leon, "Come Around Sundown"
Rod Stewart, "Fly Me To The Moon..."
 

Music News (September 21st, 2010)

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is paying tribute to late Beatle John Lennon this weekend in honor of his birthday.

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Wyclef Jean's Presidential bid has ended. 

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Music News (September 20th, 2010)

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Jay Z and Coldplay will share a stage together in Las Vegas. 









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The man who inspired the band name Lynyrd Skynyrd, Leonard Skinner has died. 

Music News (September 17th, 2010)

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A copy of the famous Annie Leibovitz portrait of John Lennon and Yoko is up for for sale.

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Sacha Baron Cohen of Ali G, Borat and Bruno fame is set to portray Freddie Mercury in an upcoming biopic. 

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The Wings album "Band on the Run' is getting the remaster treatment.

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Upcoming Album Releases

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zbb.jpgSeptember 21st
John Legend and The Roots. "Wake Up!"
Maroon 5, "Hand All Over"
Zac Brown Band, "You Get What You Give"

September 28th
Bad Religion, "The Dissent of Man"
Kenny Chesney, "Hemmingway's Whiskey"
Eric Clapton, "Clapton"
Phil Collins, "Going Back"
Deerhunter, "Halcyon Digest"
Doobie Brothers, "World Gone Crazy"
Gin Blossoms, "No Chocolate Cake"
Jimmy Eat World, "Invented"
Pete Yorn, "Pete Yorn"
Neil Young, "Le Noise"

October 5th
Kt Tunstall, "Tiger Suit"

October 12th
Badly Drawn Boy, "Part 1- Photographing Snowflakes"
Belle and Sebastian, "Write About Love"
Less Than Jake, "TV/EP"
Darius Rucker, "Charleston S.C. 1966"
Surfjan Stevens, "The Age of Adz"

Music News (September 15th, 2010)

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Finally, Hootie and The Blowfish are getting the respect they deserve. A statue is being erected in their honor in Columbus, S.C.