Sir Rod Stewart Receives Knighthood From Prince William
Rod Stewart joined the likes of Paul McCartney, Elton John, Mick Jagger and Tom Jones on Tuesday (Oct. 11) when he was knighted at Buckingham Palace. The 71-year-old rock icon was recognized for his contributions to music and charity by Prince William, who bestowed the honor on the "Maggie May" singer (and his wife, Lady Penny Lancaster), who paid homage to his Scottish heritage by wearing tartan-patterned pants and a jacket with military-style red and gold trim.
Stewart will call himself Sir Roderick David Stewart.
Knighted Sir Rod Stewart¿Jonathan Brady/PA Wire Source: BillBoard
2014-12-25
Singer Joe Cocker Dies At 70
Blues and rock legend Joe Cocker, best known for his gritty voice and great vocals, has died at the age of 70.
The English-born singer-songwriter died on Sunday (December 21) in Colorado, where he has lived for the past two decades. He had lung cancer.
His death was confirmed by agent Barrie Marshall, who called Cocker "without doubt the greatest rock-soul voice ever to come out of Britain".
Cocker, from Sheffield, had a career spanning decades and recorded some 40 albums, his raspy voice known to and loved by generations of blues lovers.
His cover of the Beatles' song "With A Little Help From My Friends" reached number one in the UK in 1968, and a year later he performed the song at Woodstock.
Other hits included "You Are So Beautiful" and "Up Where We Belong", a 1983 duet with Jennifer Warnes that earned him a Grammy and an Oscar. The song was featured in the Richard Gere film "An Officer And A Gentleman".
"You Can Leave Your Hat On" was featured in the 1986 film "9 1/2 Weeks".
Mr. Marshall said in his statement that Cocker was "simply unique".
"Hugely talented - a true star - but a kind and humble man who loved to perform," Mr. Marshall added in a statement.
"Anyone who ever saw him live will never forget him."
Cocker embarked on the epic "Mad Dogs And Englishmen'" Tour in 1970, featuring more than 40 musicians and almost 50 cities across America.
In 2011 he received an OBE for his contribution to music.
Tributes started pouring in shortly after news of Cocker's death came out.
Former Beatles, Sir Paul McCartney called Cocker a "lovely northern lad who I loved a lot and, like many people, I loved his singing".
Of the "With A Little Help From My Friends" cover, he said Cocker had "totally turned the song into a soul anthem and I was forever grateful for him for doing that".
Beatles drummer Ringo Starr paid tribute to his friend: "Goodbye and God bless to Joe Cocker from one of his friends, peace and love."
"Joe Cocker is a legendary artist of rock and blues history and yet he was one of the most humble men I've ever met," said Edgar Berger, chairman and chief executive of Sony Music Entertainment International.
"His iconic voice will forever be etched in our memories."
Aerosmith singer Steve Tyler said: "We loved you forever, we will miss you always. RIP Joe Cocker."
Fellow rock singer Bryan Adams tweeted: "Joe Cocker has died. RIP my good friend, you were one of the best rock singers ever." Source: Ananova
2008-11-04
Pet Shop Boys set for Brits honour
Pet Shop Boys have been confirmed as the winners of the Outstanding Contribution Award at the 2009 Brit Awards.
Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe formed the group in 1981, and have since had 22 Top 10 hits and four No.1 singles.
A statement from Ged Doherty, Chairman of the Brits committee said: "Since their first Brit Awards over 20 years ago, Neil and Chris have produced a fantastic body of work with songs that truly were the soundtrack to a whole generation's lives.
"The Pet Shop Boys have since become one of the most influential groups of the modern era and are deserving recipients of the award."
Previous winners of the prize include Oasis, Tom Jones, Paul Weller and Sir Paul McCartney.
Earlier this month, it was rumoured that Simon Cowell would be this year’s recipient of the prize.
The 2009 Brit Awards will take place at London’s Earls Court on 18 February. Source: Ananova
2008-06-02
Paul favours Radiohead
Paul McCartney has singled out Radiohead and The Killers as his favourite current bands.
Talking about his music tastes to the BBC, Paul described Radiohead as "really cool".
He added: "I think they're on it - innovative."
The Live And Let Die singer also pointed out The Wombats, who attended his Liverpool Institute For Performing Arts, and The Zutons.
Both of whom will be joining him in concert for Liverpool's Capital of Culture celebrations. Source: Ananova
2007-12-17
Macca and Kylie duet
Paul McCartney and Kylie Minogue are set to perform a New Year's duet.
The music icons have teamed up for a rendition of Dance Tonight, taken from McCartney's recent solo album.
Fans of the singing duo can catch the performance when it is broadcast as part of Jool's Holland's Hootenanny show on BBC2.
Petite pop star Kylie has also recorded a piano version of her early hit, I Should Be So Lucky for the annual festive showdown with Jools tinkling the ivories.
Hootenanny will be aired just before midnight on December 31, with Kate Nash and Kaiser Chiefs also lined up for the festive bill. Source: Ananova
2007-10-09
Kylie honoured at Q Awards
Kylie Minogue has been named idol of 2007 at this year's Q Awards.
The singer, who is still recovering from breast cancer, got a standing ovation as she picked up her award.
She said: "It's my first day back at work like this so it's very exciting and slightly nerve-wracking."
The Arctic Monkeys picked up the award for best act in the world today.
The band lost out in the best album category to Amy Winehouse for Back to Black and also missed out in the best live act category, won by Muse.
Manic Street Preachers took the award for the year's top track for Your Love Alone is Not Enough, while the Kaiser Chiefs got the best video for their track Ruby.
Enemy were best new act, while top breakthrough artist was Kate Nash.
Sir Paul McCartney won Icon of the year and former Blur frontman Damon Albarn took the prize for inspiration.
Collecting his award Sir Paul thanked his late wife, he said: "I thank Linda for seeing me through some real tough periods," he said, before thanking his former Beatle bandmates and his "fantastic, beautiful" children.
A lifetime achievement prize went to ex-Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, with the Q legend category going to Ian Brown. Source: Ananova
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