Marillion set to release nine classic tracks re-imagined via 'With Friends From The Orchestra' on Nov. 29, 2019

I know many of my American friends are not familiar with British rock band Marillion, a great and ambitious troupe that has a long and rich legacy. Here is news on the band's next project...

'With Friends From The Orchestra' available on Friday, November 29, 2019

Earlier this year, Marillion entered the studio with the intention to record selected songs from their rich catalogue along with friends from the orchestra.

Recorded at The Racket Club and Peter Gabriel‘s Real World Studios, and with a running time of almost 80 minutes, With Friends From The Orchestra features nine classic Marillion tracks re-imagined and accompanied by the In Praise Of Folly String Quartet with Sam Morris (French Horn) and Emma Halnan (Flute).

Marillion explain:

“So our brilliant producer and collaborator Michael Hunter wrote some new string arrangements and we took a week out to go to Real World Studios and record with our friends. The result has exceeded our expectations, is indeed a thing of beauty.

We hope you enjoy the songs and agree with us that some of them are actually better than the originals(!). Whether or not you agree with that bold statement we’re sure this work will move you.”

“Estonia,” originally from 1997’s album This Strange Engine and the first song to be revealed from the album, gives a first insight into the hauntingly beautiful and touching versions of some of the band’s most beloved songs.

The official video grants an exclusive peak behind the scenes of the album recording sessions and can be watched on Marillion’s official Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/c1UEHTMHkxM

LISTEN TO “ESTONIA” HERE: https://marillion.lnk.to/Estonia

With Friends From The Orchestra is going to be released on earMUSIC as CD Digipak, 2LP Gatefold (180g), Limited & Coloured 2LP and Digital on November 29^th, 2019.

PRE-ORDER “WITH FRIENDS FROM THE ORCHESTRA” HERE:

https://marillion.lnk.to/WithFriendsFromTheOrchestra

Marillion are currently working on their next studio album, the follow-up to the critically acclaimed and chart topping F*** Everyone And Run (F E A R).

From November 1^st onwards, Marillion accompany the release of With Friends From The Orchestra on their November-December European tour.

TRACKLIST

1. Estonia

2. A Collection

3. Fantastic Place

4. Beyond You

5. This Strange Engine

6. The Hollow Man

7. The Sky Above The Rain

8. Seasons End

9. Ocean Cloud

MARILLION WITH FRIENDS FROM THE ORCHESTRA LIVE 2019

01.11.2019 Liverpool – Philharmonic (UK)

03.11.2019 Nottingham – Royal Concert Hall (UK)

04.11.2019 Manchester – Bridgewater Hall (UK)

06.11.2019 Birmingham – Symphony Hall (UK)

07.11.2019 Portsmouth – Guildhall (UK)

09.11.2019 Bath – The Forum (UK)

10.11.2019 Oxford – New Theatre (UK)

12.11.2019 Glasgow – Royal Concert Hall (UK)

13.11.2019 Gateshead – The Sage (UK)

15.11.2019 Southend – Cliffs Pavilion (UK)

16.11.2019 Cardiff – St David’s Hall (UK)

18.11.2019 London – Royal Albert Hall (UK)

19.11.2019 London – Royal Albert Hall (UK)

06.12.2019 Nijmegen – Concertgebouw de Vereeniging (NL)

07.12.2019 Utrecht – Tivoli Vredenburg (NL)

09.12.2019 Paris – Salle Pleyel (FR)

10.12.2019 Lyon – Radiant-Bellevue (FR)

12.12.2019 Rome – Auditoirum Della Conciliazione (IT)

13.12.2019 Padova – Gran Teatro Geox (IT)

15.12.2019 Essen – Colosseum Theater (GER)

16.12.2019 Essen – Colosseum Theater (GER)                             

                 

www.marillion.com

www.ear-music.net

We discuss the 'Abbey Road' 5.1 Blu-ray mix track-by-track

Check out Robert Kinsler and TJR's discussion of the 5.1 mix featured on the Blu-ray disc of The Beatles' 50th Anniversary edition of Abbey Road:

New Music Roundup: The Cure, Big Star, Fastball, elbow

A sure-fire selection of fantastic new releases includes titles featuring The Cure, Big Star, Fastball and elbow are worth discovering.

Artist: The Cure
Title: 40 Live Curaetion – 25 + Anniversary (Eagle Rock)
You might like if you enjoy: The Cure, The Church, Interpol 
Tell me more: The Cure celebrated the band's 40th anniversary last year with a series of special concerts, several of which are celebrated in their entirety on the newly-released 40 Live Curaetion – 25 + Anniversary, a two-disc Blu-ray (the title is also available as a Limited Edition Deluxe Box). Each of the concert films on the set stands alone and distinctive form the other. The first film, "Curaetion 25: From There To Here / From Here To There" was filmed on the tenth and final night of the 25th Meltdown Festival at London's Royal Festival Hall on June 24, 2018. Directed by Nick Wickham, the Cure (singer-guitarist Robert Smith, bassist Simon Gallup, drummer Jason Cooper, keyboardist Roger O'Donnell, guitarist Reeves Gabrels) performed a song from each of their 13 studio albums in chronological order, the idea being to showcase the evolution of the Cure's sound from 1978 to 2018. The band then performed two unreleased songs from 2018, and then journeyed backward to play an equal number of tracks and ending with a song from 1979. Directed by Tim Pope, "Anniversary: 1978-2018 Live In Hyde Park London" features The Cure's complete 29-song, 135-minute concert in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 65,000. 

All of the band's best-known songs are covered across the two full-length concert films. Early-era favorites "10:15 Saturday Night," "Jumping Someone Else's Train," "A Forest" and "Boys Don't Cry" are here along the British band's best-known radio hits ("Just Like Heaven," "Friday I'm In Love," "Why Can't I Be You," "Lovesong"). But more than any single song or moment, it is the depth, range and sweeping power displayed both marathon-length performances that impress to be sure; the concept-winning visuals and amazing immersive audio quality add to the experience across the two concerts. Information: eagle-rock.com.

Artist: Big Star
Title: In Space (Omnivore Recordings)
You might like if you enjoy: Big Star, The Replacements, The Box Tops 
Tell me more: Big Star's enduring legacy has long been certified in the rock 'n' roll universe but it sure doesn't hurt to have the band's final studio album reissued via an expanded and glorious edition sure to please followers of the groundbreaking power pop heroes. Through a series of unfortunate series of events and ill-fated timing, the Memphis-spawned outfit's first three albums released in the 1970s failed to make an impactful commercial mark even while ultimately consistently landing on many rock aficionados "best of all time" lists. Few fans were anticipating the release of In Space in September 2005, a full-length studio LP featuring original members Alex Chilton and Jody Stephens joined by the Posies' Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow. Omnivore Recordings' 2019 remastered reissue of the album casts a spectacular and well-deserved spotlight on In Space"with the release featuring all dozen original tracks (10 originals, a soulful cover of The Olympics' "Mine Exclusively" and French Baroque composer Georg Muffat's "Aria, Largo"), as well as six bonus tracks. There are a slew of wonderful tracks on "In Space," notably the melodic opener "Dony," the enticing "Lady Sweet," the Beatlesque "Best Chance," the shimmering "February's Quiet" and the reflective "Hung Up With Summer." Notable among the bonus tracks is the soulful rocker "Hot Thing" (previously only available on the out-of-print "Big Star Story") and an acapella version of "Turn My Back on the Sun." In Space is set for release on Oct. 25; the reissue will be available on audio CD as well on translucent blue vinyl. Additionally, there are liner notes shedding all kinds of details on this important release. Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com.

Artist: Fastball
Title: The Help Machine (33 1/3 Records)
You might like if you enjoy: Big Star, Del Amitri, Dada
Tell me more: One of the year's best new albums, Fastball's The Help Machine exudes a sonic landscape created with melodic song craft, nuanced arrangements, artful vocal harmonies and the talents of the band's all original lineup of Tony Scalzo (lead vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards), Miles Zuniga (lead vocals, guitar), and Joey Shuffield (drums, percussion). Anyone who loved the trio's seminal 1998 album All the Pain Money Can Buy (which featured the Grammy-nominated hit "The Way") will find plenty to love across the Austin, Texas-based band's seventh album. The ambitious genre-defying title track, elegant "Friend or Foe," rootsy "The Devil's Hand," gospel-tinged blues of "Redeemed" infectious confessional rocker "All Gone Fuzzy" and forceful "Doesn't It Make You Feel Small" are among the far-flung tracks that shine on "The Help Machine." Information: FastballTheBand.com.

Artist: elbow
Title: Giants Of All Sizes (Polydor/The Verve Label Group)
You might like if you enjoy: elbow, Peter Gabriel, Porcupine Tree 
Tell me more: Since I discovered elbow at Coachella in April 2011, I've continued to be impressed and dazzled by the Manchester, England-based band that blends the best of alternative and progressive rock styles into a sound that is their own. elbow – led by singer-songwriter Guy Garvey – has made a deeply personal and poignant album (the newly-issued Giants Of All Sizes) in tune with this moment in time. The luxurious and adventuresome seven-minute lead track "Dexter & Sinister" finds Garvey singing powerfully amidst middle age and mortality: "Loss is a part of life this long / But Dexter & Sinister / I've the heaviest heart jackhammering inside me / And I don't know Jesus anymore." The disc's second track, the beguiling "Seven Veils," takes aim at romantic disintegration: "There's no roses in this garden / No sun melting in the sea." Elsewhere, there is a wake for civilization via the soaring "Empires," a pulsating rock meets symphonic moodscape lures the listener across "White Noise White Heat," while "My Trouble" explores romantic loss with naked command. The dynamic and musically rich arrangements and use of diverse instrumentation make for an involving and rewarding listen throughout Giants Of All Sizes. elbow has several upcoming January 2020 concert dates in Southern California, including at House of Blues in San Diego, The Wiltern in Los Angeles and The Observatory in Santa Ana.  Information: www.elbow.co.uk.



Robert  Kinsler

Lost Jimi Hendrix film to screen on Monday night

TJR provides an update and thoughts on the October 21, 2019 screening of the legendary film "The Jimi Hendrix Experience: Royal Albert Hall":


https://youtu.be/NI3Vp0Y6M6Y


You can watch the official trailer below:

https://youtu.be/6egSVu3rYhs

Essential New Music Documentaries from Cleopatra Entertainment

Some pretty cool news courtesy of the folks at MVD Entertainment Group...

HUMBLE PIE: LIFE AND TIMES OF STEVE MARRIOTT (11/8)

COME ON FEEL THE NOIZE: 

THE STORY OF HOW ROCK BECAME METAL (12/13)

MELODY MAKERS (12/17)

via MVD Entertainment Group

The Life and Times of Steve Marriott is a compelling documentary about one of rock's most dynamic, exciting, and sadly; unsung heroes of rock and roll. Showcasing revelatory interviews with Humble Pie's Peter Frampton, Jerry Shirley, and Greg Ridley, the Black Crowes' Chris Robinson, Rick Nielsen and Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick, John Waite, Bad Company/Free drummer Simon Kirke, Quiet Riot's Kevin Dubrow, Ricky Byrd and Marriott historian John Heller among others, the documentary vividly tells the tale of Steve's tragically short life via the use of previously unseen photos, memorabilia, and home movies. Rare fiery performance footage of The Small Faces and Humble Pie frames the action, drawing the viewer closer to this wonderful and underrated artist.

Come On Feel The Noize: The Story Of How Rock Became Metal features exclusive, long-lost live material from rock's most iconic bands and artists, as well as all-new original interviews with the living legends themselves. This film is an access-all-areas backstage pass to Heavy Metal and Hard Rock history. Delve into the rich history of Heavy Metal: from its scandalous origins in the 1960s to its heyday in the 1980s, from its glam phase in the 1970s to its indestructible present in 2017. A backstage pass into the history of how Rock became Heavy Metal.

Melody Makers is a stunning, award winning film that goes behind the scenes to explode the myths, honor the legends, and reveal the incredible stories and never-before-seen photographs of rock giants like Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Ray Davies, Frank Zappa, Patti Smith and many, many others. This tell-all reveals anecdotes and unpublished photos from the world's most influential music publication, Melody Maker magazine with its intimate access to legendary rock bands including The Rolling Stones and the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Queen, The Who, Led Zeppelin, The Animals and on and on. At the heart of this film is Melody Maker's head photographer, Barrie Wentzell who takes us along on an intimate journey with his colleagues into the world of rock icons. These journalists, with cameras in hand, had free rein and were creatively involved with the artists, something unheard of today. The film captures this unique period telling the story behind the magazine's rise and fall, showing first hand how the artists, the record companies and journalists came to move a generation. The magazine was a "must read" during its time, now the movie is a "must see" for musicians, music fans and photo buffs alike!

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elbow announce North American West Coast tour dates. latest album, 'Giants Of All Sizes' is out now

So great to see elbow is back with a new album, and is bound to North America in early 2020...

elbow announce North American West Coast dates for January 2020

GENERAL ON-SALE STARTS 10/18
 
LATEST ALBUM ‘GIANTS OF ALL SIZES’ RECEIVES RAVE REVIEWS, LEADING THE RACE FOR THIS WEEK’S NUMBER 1 SPOT IN UK ALBUM CHARTS
 
‘GIANTS OF ALL SIZES’ OUT NOW
(POLYDOR / VERVE LABEL GROUP)

LISTEN

‘GIANTS OF ALL SIZES’

 
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
01/18 – House of Blues – San Diego, CA
01/19 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA
01/20 – Fox Theatre – Oakland, CA
01/21 – The Observatory – Santa Ana, CA


"Few lyricists can perfectly describe the world around us quite like Elbow’s Guy Garvey." - PASTE Magazine

"Elbow have proven to be one of the most reliable and entertaining rock bands around and Giants of All Sizes has plenty of spectacular music to make it a 2019 top 10 contender." - Under The Radar

"Giants of All Sizes is a particularly gorgeous production." - Brooklyn Vegan

"Intellectual yet down to earth, Giants of All Sizes is an album that both provokes thoughts of life’s trials while simultaneously offering comfort for them." - Stomp & Stammer

"A band of big ideas" - NPR

"Giants of All Sizes is one of Elbow’s best, a record of its time that dares envision a brighter future.” – Associated Press

“This study of pessimism and doubt, loss and confusion, truly life in all its complexities, somehow still ends up feeling like a breath of much-needed fresh air.” – SPILL Magazine

"The foundation of 'White Noise White Heat' is Genesis and 1970s David Bowie; it has a larger-than-life beat marching toward dire odds." - The New York Times

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As they lead the charge for this week’s Number 1 spot in the UK (set to be their third consecutive U.K Number 1 album), British band elbow has announced they will be returning to North America in January 2020 for a handful of west coast dates in California. Starting on January 18, they will be kicking things off at the House of Blues in San Diego then making stops at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, Fox Theatre in Oakland and The Observatory in Santa Ana. Local pre-sales start Thursday, October 17 at 10AM PT. General on-sale starts Friday, October 18 at 10AM PT. For more information, go to: www.elbow.co.uk

Last Friday, elbow released their eighth studio album ‘Giants Of All Sizes’ (Polydor/The Verve Label Group), to vast critical acclaim across the globe. Praised as "rich, expansive and inventive" by NPR who spoke to lead-man and lyricist Guy Garvey on All Things Considered recently [Listen HERE], this remarkable full-length continues to hold the Manchester four-piece well and truly at the top of their game and dear in the hearts of fans all over the world. Listen to ‘Giants of all Sizes’ HERE.

‘Giants of All Sizes’ was recorded at Hamburg’s Clouds Hill Studio, The Dairy in Brixton, 604 Studios in Vancouver and Blueprint Studios in Salford, with additional recording taking place at various band member’s home studios in Manchester. Lead singer and lyricist Guy Garvey describes the album as “an angry, old blue lament which finds its salvation in family, friends, the band and new life.” It is a record that lyrically takes in moments of deep personal loss whilst reflecting its times by confronting head-on, the specters of injustice and division not just in the UK but across the world. It is a record that could only have been made in the 21^st Century.

Given such bleak, if ultimately redeemed subject matter, it is also perversely the most relaxed record which elbow have made in some time. On ‘Giants Of All Sizes’ each band member extended their usual process of working on demos alone and followed their vision to its conclusion rather than, as Craig Potter puts it, ‘taking the edges off things to find compromise’. In tandem with this, they returned to playing live in the studio, encouraged to experiment with the banks of analogue equipment at Clouds Hill in Northern Germany, giving songs a looser, more live feel.

The result is the most starkly dynamic record from the band in recent times, “sonically unabashed”, as Guy would have it. Whilst album closer ‘Weightless’ has the gossamer melodies and communal harmonies for which the band have latterly been known, this album echoes earlier elbow work at times whilst also breaking new ground.

‘White Noise White Heat’ is motorik, metal machine soul driven by a vocal that is rage incarnate, ‘Doldrums’ mixes John Carpenter with The Plastic Ono Band to brilliantly disturbing effect and ‘On Deronda Road’hitches stark bass beats and glitches to an ad-hoc choir. ‘Empires’ delivers dark resignation via an insidious melody and ‘Seven Veils’ continues the subversion by inverting the perception of elbow as a band for lovers into a band for haters, a double-barreled fuck-you song par excellence.  ‘The Delayed 3:15’ marries mariachi guitars to jazz dynamics, Morricone via Buddy Rich, and ‘My Trouble’ is a clockwork, analogue shuffle housing a delicate melody that builds over the course of the song into a fragile monolith to the power of love.  

Lead track, ‘Dexter & Sinister’, released on 10” ahead of the album, encapsulates the whole album. A seven-minute musical journey that blends deep bass grooves, sudden keyboard stabs, dislocated piano and guitar runs and soul stylings then abruptly shifts gear, parts the storm clouds and takes wing, flying towards the heat of the sun. It is the soundtrack for these ‘hope free, faith free, charity free days’, a denial of the divine and a reconciliation, two songs in one song, two emotions for one emotion, human, fragile and brilliant, like the album which it opens.

As with their previous four studio albums, ‘Giants Of All Sizes’ was produced and mixed by keyboard player Craig Potter. Guests across the album include Jesca Hoop, The Plumedores and South London newcomer Chilli Chilton.

‘GIANTS OF ALL SIZES’
Dexter & Sinister
Seven Veils
Empires
The Delayed 3:15
White Noise White Heat
Doldrums
My Trouble
On Deronda Road
Weightless

 

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Stagecoach 2020 Lineup Revealed: Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, ZZ Top and more!

Here is the lineup for Stagecoach 2020. Many of my favorite names from the country, rock and Americana genres are set to perform including Carrie Underwood, Whitney Rose, ZZ Top, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, and Nikki Lane. How cool that Bryan Adams is going to perform too! Looks like another great event is headed to Indio! Robert Kinsler

THOMAS RHETT, CARRIE UNDERWOOD AND ERIC CHURCH

HEADLINE THE 14th ANNUAL

STAGECOACH: CALIFORNIA’S COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 through SUNDAY, April 26 at Empire Polo Club, Indio, CA

FESTIVAL PASSES ON-SALE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 AT 11 AM PDT

Featuring the return of Guy Fieri’s Stagecoach Smokehouse, Diplo Late Night In Palomino, SiriusXM Spotlight Stage

and much more!

“Headlining Stagecoach has always been on my bucket list. Can’t wait to see y’all in April!” – Thomas Rhett

“There’s nothing like a Stagecoach audience and I can’t wait to take that stage again!” – Carrie Underwood

“Been fortunate enough to play Stagecoach a few times. They will most certainly get everything the band and I have!“ – Eric Church

LOS ANGELES, CA – October 15, 2019 - Get ready for more Stagecoach country loving because we’re back for our 14th year and we’ve invited all of your favorites to keep your heart racing and your boots stomping. STAGECOACH is back Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26, 2020 for its 14th year at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, CA. Multi-platinum selling entertainer Thomas Rhett headlines Friday night while seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning superstar Carrie Underwood closes things out on Saturday and instant hit creator Eric Church rounds out the weekend on Sunday. 

Carrie Underwood will perform on Saturday night
at Stagecoach in 2020.

“Shattering our all-time attendance record in 2019 only made our team work harder and dive deeper to deliver more to our fans this year,” says festival Talent Buyer Stacy Vee. “The Stagecoach 2020 lineup is all about high energy and getting every type of country music fan fired up. On top of this crazy lineup, Guy Fieri is back, Diplo is back, and we have much more in store that is absolutely going to blow minds!”

The 3-day event will also feature performances by Brett Young, Dan + Shay, Alan Jackson, Dustin Lynch, Midland, Jon Pardi, ZZ Top, Morgan Wallen and more (lineup as of October 15 is below).

Fan-favorite Guy Fieri’s Stagecoach Smokehouse is back again for its third year in a row to reveal new chefs, pit bosses and BBQ vendors. Guy and friends will be showcasing their pits and rigs and offering taste tests to fans throughout the weekend with live demos. Stay tuned for the full food lineup.

“I’m stoked to be firing up my Stagecoach Smokehouse again this year where we’ll be cookin’ up some bad ass bar-b-que,” says Guy Fieri. “So, ride on down to Flavortown and hang out with me, my buddies and some real deal pit masters from around the country."

Join us Sunday night for the welcome return of Diplo Late Night In Palomino. After the unforgettable and first-ever live performance of "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus at the festival last year and the debut of Diplo’s country project with collaborations from Morgan Wallen, Cam and Jonas Brothers, who knows what other surprises the superstar producer/DJ will have on deck this season!

Nikki Lane performing at 2015
Stagecoach. Photo: Kelly A. Swift

Returning to the festival this year is the SiriusXM Spotlight Stage, which will once again highlight today’s rising stars like Hardy, Caylee Hammack and Gabby Barrett and others. The Honkytonk Dance Hall also makes a comeback in addition to High Class Hillbilly owner and singer Nikki Lane’s Stage Stop Marketplace.

Festival passes go on sale Friday, October 18 at 11 AM PDT at stagecoachfestival.com.

Pass Prices:

3-Day General Admission $319

3-Day General Admission/Shuttle Combo $379

3-Day Corral Standing Pit $1,299

3-Day Corral C1 Reserved Seating $1,299

3-Day Corral C2 Reserved Seating $829

Preferred Parking $89

Any Line Shuttle Pass $70

Camping Companion Parking $55

**plus fees

Pay in full or choose the Stagecoach Payment Plan to pay up to four equal payments from October 18 through January. Travel Packages, Shuttles and the Safari Camping Experience available via Valley Music Travel.

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, October 16 at 10am PT through Thursday, October 17 at 10pm PT.

Stagecoach:


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Bryan Adams will perform
at 2020 Stagecoach Festival.

The STAGECOACH 2019 lineup in ABC order (as of October 15th) is as follows:

Alan Jackson

Billy Ray Cyrus

Brandon Ratcliff

Brett Young

Bryan Adams

Carrie Underwood

Caylee Hammack

Chris Lane

Courtney Marie Andrews

Dan + Shay

Desure

Diplo

Dustin Lynch

Eric Church

Gabby Barrett

Gone West

Guy Fieri

Hailey Whitters

Hardy

Hayes Carll

Ian Noe

Ingrid Andress

Jade Jackson

Jimmie Allen

Jon Pardi

Laci Kaye Booth

Lil Nas X

LOCASH

Marty Stuart

Midland

Mitchell Tenpenny

Morgan Wallen

Neal McCoy

Nikki Lane

Niko Moon

Orville Peck

Pam Tillis

Paul Cauthen

Payton Smith

RaeLynn

Riley Green

Ryan Bingham

Seaforth

Shenandoah

Tanya Tucker

Teddy Robb

Temecula Road

Tenille Townes

The Haden Triplets

The Last Bandoleros

Thomas Rhett

Whitney Rose

ZZ Top

Willie Jones

STAGECOACH is produced by Goldenvoice.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees announced

The nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 have just been announced. 

Dave Matthews, right, with violin player Boyd
Tinsley at Irvine Meadows in August 2006.
Photo: Kelly A. Swift

On first view, I would love to see Depeche Mode, Todd Rundgren, Kraftwerk and the Dave Matthews Band get in next year.

Rundgren, Kraftwerk and Depeche Mode have been previously nominated, and all three are totally deserving of the honor.

Other nominees that deserve to get in now, or at a later date include T. Rex, Nine Inch Nails and Thin Lizzy.

What are your thoughts? 

Posted by Robert Kinsler


Below is the official media release from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:

ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 2020 INDUCTION

35^th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to take place on May 2, 2020 at Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio

Fans can cast their vote for Inductees at Google, Rockhall.com, or the Museum

Depeche Mode

CLEVELAND (October 15, 2020) — The Nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 are:

• Pat Benatar
• Dave Matthews Band
• Depeche Mode
• The Doobie Brothers
• Whitney Houston
• Judas Priest
• Kraftwerk
• MC5
• Motörhead
• Nine Inch Nails
• The Notorious B.I.G.
• Rufus featuring Chaka Khan
• Todd Rundgren
• Soundgarden
• T.Rex
• Thin Lizzy

To be eligible for nomination, an individual artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination. Nine out of 16 of the Nominees are on the ballot for the first time, including Dave Matthews Band, The Doobie Brothers, Motörhead, The Notorious B.I.G., Pat Benatar, Soundgarden, T.Rex, Thin Lizzy, and Whitney Houston.

Inductees will be announced in January 2020. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Induction Ceremony, presented by Klipsch Audio, takes place at Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio on May 2, 2020. The Ceremony is preceded by Induction Week, which includes a special dedication of the 2020 Inductee exhibit, Celebration Day, and other events and activities at the Museum and around town! Ticket on-sale information will be announced later.

Todd Rundgren

Nominee ballots are sent to an international voting body of more than 1,000 artists, historians and members of the music industry. Factors such as an artist’s musical influence on other artists, length and depth of career and the body of work, innovation and superiority in style and technique are taken into consideration.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame offers fans the opportunity to participate in the induction selection process. Beginning October 15 and continuing through 11:59 p.m. EST on January 10, 2020, fans can go to Google and search “Rock Hall Fan Vote” or any nominee name plus “vote” to cast a ballot with Google, vote at rockhall.com, or at the Museum in Cleveland. The top five artists, as selected by the public, will comprise a “fans’ ballot” that will be tallied along with the other ballots to choose the 2020 inductees. 

The Nominees were announced live on SiriusXM VOLUME channel 106’s “Feedback” morning show today with hosts Nik Carter and Lori Majewski along with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation President & CEO Joel Peresman.   

Rock Hall donors and members get exclusive Induction ticket opportunities. Donate or join by January 31, 2020 to be eligible. Visit rockhall.com/support  to learn more.

Klipsch Audio, a leading global speaker and headphone manufacturer, is a strategic partner and presenting sponsor of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, its Induction Ceremony events and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Main Stage. Klipsch’s renowned products deliver the power, detail and emotion of the live music experience throughout the iconic museum.

Follow the Rock Hall on Facebook (@rockandrollhalloffame), Twitter and Instagram (@rockhall) and join the conversation at #RockHall2020.

Press can access hi-resolution images and bios for Nominees at rockhall.com/press-room. Media Credential Applications become available in December 2019. For interviews, contact swilson@rockhall.org. 

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About Klipsch Audio

In 1946 Paul W. Klipsch, inventor, acoustics pioneer and maverick, founded Klipsch Audio with the sole purpose of bringing the power, detail and emotion of the live music experience into his living room. Through the use of highly efficient speaker designs, handcrafted cabinetry and a thirst for real engineering breakthroughs – Klipsch, the great American loudspeaker company, was born in Hope, AR. Today, our diverse range of quality audio products includes speakers and headphones for almost any consumer and professional application – including cinema, whole-house, wireless, home theater and portable offerings. Honoring our founder’s legacy, Klipsch continues to be the legendary high-performance brand of choice for audiophiles and aficionados around the world. We are the Keepers of the Sound®. Klipsch Group, Inc. is a VOXX International Company (NASDAQ: VOXX).

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