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Michael Jackson's Pseudonyms for Drugs
Investigators target Michael Jackson's pseudonyms. Associates say the pop singer had long used false names to acquire prescriptions, a violation of federal and state laws designed to curb drug abuse. At least five physicians are focus of probe. For those who live in the tabloid cross hairs, the fake name is essential. Privacy-seeking celebrities have standard ...
AEG Faces Aftermath of Singer's Death
Things seem to be getting back to normal in the offices of AEG, the owner of both venues and the promoter behind the 50 sold-out concerts at Londons 02 Arena that Michael Jackson was prepping for before his death June 25. While AEGs VP of communications Michael Roth is fielding phone calls and emails related to ...
Madonna Stage Collapse in France Claims a Second Victim
A 32-year-old British man has died after suffering injuries due to the collapse of a stage being constructed for a Madonna concert in Marseilles, France. As Rock Daily reported yesterday, a 53-year old French man also died when a crane collapsed at the Stade Velodrome. One American remains in critical condition. Two other victims required surgery ...
Jazz This Week: Peter Martin, Jim Manley, Tim Cunningham, and More
While there are no major touring jazz headliners passing through St. Louis this week, there are several noteworthy shows from locally based musicians coming up over the next few days.Tonight, trombonist/bassist Wayne Coniglio will do a free concert for the Jazz at Holmes series at Washington University, while guitarist Tom Byrne's trio performs at ...
Rhino's Digital 45: A Format Worth Copying
In an era where getting fans to pay for music is difficult, new formats that offer extra value may offer part of the answer. To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the 45 rpm single, WMG's Rhino is releasing a series of digital singles priced at $1.49 - $1.99 that include a hit, it's b-side and the ...
Cyril Neville's Gear Stolen
Cyril Neville's Gear Stolen Cyril Neville Earlier this week numerous pieces of equipment were stolen from Cyril Neville and Tribe 13's trailer. Neville and his solo band were in Denver for a series of Colorado gigs when their trailer was broken into early Tuesday morning. The group's missing equipment includes: a Fender 5 String Black Jazz ...
The Tel Aviv-N.Y. Pipeline for Jazz
One of the surprising developments in the New York jazz scene in the last 15 years has been the influx of Israeli players who have brought with them a sophisticated Middle Eastern rhythmic and melodic sensibility. From former Chick Corea bassist Avishai Cohen to saxophonist-clarinetist Anat Cohen (no relation) to pianist Omer Klein, the musicians have ...
Chris Anderson: "Labels the Least Important Part"
“We wrongly correlated, or equated, the music industry with the record labels. It now turns out in fact that the labels are now the least important part. If you look at the rest of the industry now, from the bands to the fans from Apple to tour promoters, everyone's doing OK, except ...
The Parallels Between Michael Jackson and Judy Garland Are Haunting
In the wake of Michael Jackson's death, I've found myself returning to the interview I did with Lorna Luft for my current book, The Lives Our Mothers Leave Us. She spoke poignantly and honestly about her mother, Judy Garland. THE fame that came so early, the prescription drugs that also came early, and the people around ...
Michael Jackson Album Sales Highlight Physical, Digital Merits
Although downloads help fill the gap after stock disappears upon the singer's death, fans are choosing CDs over digital albums. In the first few days after Michael Jackson's death on June 25, bereaved fans downloaded nearly 2.5 million digital copies of his songs, setting a record that's likely to stand for years. Before that, no music ...
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