PLUS THREE ON THE SIDE: We told you last week that Tom Waits, Darlene Love, Dr. John, Alice Cooper and Neil Diamond had made the final cut in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voting. But those aren’t the only new inductees. Also going in are Elektra founder Jac Holzman and Speciality Records creator Art Rupe, co-recipients of the annual Ahmet Ertegun Award bestowed on influential record executives, while Leon Russell is getting the Award for Musical Excellence, previously the Sideman category, following intensive lobbying by Elton John. Of course, Elton had something more substantial in mind for his primary inspiration—but then, we could compile a list of acts consistently overlooked by the Nominating Committee just as prestigious as the list of those who’ve been voted in—bands and artists whose music is an essential part of any basic record collection… Sorry about that, but we can’t help ranting whenever the subject comes up. (12/15a)
THE COUNT: COLDPLAY IS HOT, COUNTRY'S COOKIN' IN THE U.K.
The latest tidbits from the bustling live sector (3/28a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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