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18Apr
2013
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John Mayer To Perform At Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame With Gary Clark Jr.

John Mayer Photo: FameFlynet.com

John Mayer landed at LAX ahead of schedule for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony tonight.

John will be inducting Albert King into the R&RHOF.

Gary Clark Jr. Photo: Latisha Alsys For DrFunkenberry.com

John Mayer will be performing with Gary Clark Jr. for the induction tribute to Albert King.

John was asked why Albert King deserves to be nominated:

"Because whether he’s a household name or not doesn't matter. He’s like a household sound. He’s had a profound influence on guitar players – let’s say guitar players who solo – the world around. His influence comes through loud and clear, and can’t be diluted."

Well said, John.-DocFB

Diagnosis: John and Gary performing together? Sigh....

21Apr
2012
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Red Hot Chili Peppers To Cover Bowie & More In Cover EP; “We Salute You”

Red Hot Chili Peppers Promo Photo
Red Hot Chili Peppers Promo Photo

Red Hot Chili Peppers Promo Photo

To celebrate  their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, The Red Hot Chili Peppers are releasing a digital copy only EP of classic covers on May 1st.

They will cover songs by previous inductees The Ramones, Iggy & The Stooges,  Neil Young, The Beach Boys, David Bowie, and Dion & The Belmonts.  The EP is entitled "We Salute You".

5 of the 6 tracks have never been available digitally before.   "A Teenager In Love" was released as an international maxi-single; "Havana Affair" was released as a 7"-single and featured on the compilationWe're A Happy Family: A Tribute To The Ramones; "Search & Destroy" has only appeared on a now out-of-print maxi-CD, "I Get Around" was first played during Brian Wilson's 2005 MusiCares induction speech; and "Suffragette City" was previously only available as a B-side to the band's single "Aeroplane." "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere" was recorded live during Red Hot Chili Peppers' current tour supporting their album I'm With You. It will also be available via their website, RedHotChiliPeppers.com

Chris Rock inducted the Chili Peppers into the hall of Fame on April 14th in Cleveland and it will air on HBO in early May.

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30Jun
2009
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Prince Will Be Performing 2 Shows At The Montreux Jazz Festival

Prince wireimage.com
Prince wireimage.com

Prince Performing Earlier This Year. Photo: WireImage.com

The Montreux Jazz Festival is going to be a little bit more funky this year as a musical genius is planning on taking the stage not once, but twice.

The one and only Prince WILL be performing 2 shows at Montreux this year and he is  bringing a musically talented band with him. Playing with Prince at the legendary festival will be Rhonda Smith, Renato Neto, and John Blackwell.

In his 31 years in music, Prince has won every award imaginable from a Grammy to an Oscar to one of the youngest inductees ever into the Rock & Roll  Hall Of Fame. He performed at the 2007 Super Bowl in the rain no less and still gave off the performance of a lifetime.

In 2007, Prince gave a legendary performance at The Montreux Jazz Festival where tickets sold out in record time. So when ticket information and tickets become available this time, make sure to reserve your spot if you plan to attend.-Dr.FB