What Happened to Sinead O’Connor’s Son? Music Business Music News by da jack hayford - January 8, 2022July 27, 20230 This is such a devastating story and leaves us with so many many questions. Sad questions with sad answers. Prayers for Sinead O'Connor and her family. According to The Guardian early on the morning of January 8th, 2002: Sinéad O’Connor’s 17-year-old son has died, two days after he was reported missing. The musician
Adele Wins Big at 59th Grammy Awards! Music Awards Music Business Music Events Music News by da jack hayford - February 25, 2017May 28, 20230 Adele Wins Big! Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 59th Grammy Awards (Photo Courtesy of Billboard) For all Grammy Winners and Nominees Visit Grammy.com. About The Grammy Awards—No Phonys Please The Grammy Awards have been an American music institution for
What was Janet Jackson’s Famous Superbowl “Wardrobe Malfunction”? Music History Music News by da jack hayford - February 11, 2017March 20, 20230 SUPERBOOB XXXVIII Revisited Where: Reliant Stadium in Houston, TexasWhen: February 1, 2004Live Attendance: 71,525CBS Television Audience: Estimated 130 million viewers in the United States and as many as one billion worldwideFinal Score: New England Patriots 32, Carolina Panthers 29 For the ten to twelve people that didn't see the infamous Superbowl XXXVIII
Performing Rights Organization SESAC Sold To Blackstone Private Equity Firm Music Business Music News by da jack hayford - January 5, 2017December 20, 20210 From Hypebot.com: SESAC, the only one of the three top U.S. performing rights organizations to operate as a for profit privately owned business, has been acquired from Rizvi Traverse Management by private equity firm Blackstone. This transaction is Blackstone’s first investment as part of a private equity strategy designed to hold
Volunteer Chemists Test Drugs For Users at Music Festivals – The Loop Music Events Music News by da jack hayford - August 6, 2016December 20, 20210 At music festivals throughout the UK, in a tiny trailer used as a make-shift laboratory, volunteer chemists conduct tests on pink and purple pills that look like children's vitamins. They aren't vitamins, however. And they certainly aren't for children. In fact, in some cases these pills can be extremely harmful, even
Country Star Craig Morgan’s Son Accidentally Drowns in Tennessee River Music News by da jack hayford - July 15, 2016December 20, 20210 The Tennessean, People and other media outlets have reported the tragic accidental drowning of Jeremy Greer, son of Country Music Star Craig Morgan. His body was recovered from Kentucky Lake on July 12, 2016. According to reports, Humphreys County (TN) Sheriff Chris Davis said two teens, including Jeremy Greer, were tubing on the
Who Wrote Happy Birthday? Music History Music News Special Occasion Music by da jack hayford - July 9, 2016March 20, 20230 Who Wrote "Happy Birthday to You"? Is it Public Domain? Arguably the most well-known song in the English language, “Happy Birthday” didn’t start as a birthday sing-along. “Happy Birthday” began as a little ditty called “Good Morning to You,” penned in 1893 by Kentucky school-teaching sisters Mildred J. Hill and Patty Smith Hill. Mildred J.
“The Voice” Singer Alejandro Fuentes-Rosas Fatally Shot On His Birthday Music News by da jack hayford - July 6, 2016July 8, 20160 In 2011 singer Alejandro Fuentes-Rosas appeared on Mexico's "The Voice." "The Voice" Singer Alejandro Fuentes-Rosas Fatally Shot on His Birthday On June 16, 2016 the singer was shot and suffered a fatal wound in Chicago, where he lived. Fuentes-Rosas' was shot on his birthday. He was 45 years old. According to reports, "A man
Ralph Stanley Bluegrass Festival Music Events Music News by da jack hayford - June 28, 2016July 1, 20160 RIP Dr. Ralph Stanley The 47th Annual Dr. Ralph Stanley Bluegrass Festival, also known as the Annual Hills of Home Festival, sadly will have a new meaning, purpose, and significance. The famed Bluegrass master and innovator passed away Thursday, June 23rd 2016, at his home in Sandy Ridge, Virginia. He was 89 years old. The 2017 Ralph
Pop Singer Christina Grimmie Shot and Killed at Orlando Autograph Signing Music News by da jack hayford - June 13, 2016October 29, 20160 CNN and multiple news outlets have reported that 22-year-old pop singer Christina Grimmie was shot and killed while signing autographs late Friday (June 10th 2016) after her show at The Plaza Live theater in Orlando Florida. A man identified by law enforcement as Kevin James Loibl, 27, of St. Petersburg, Florida, approached the
Iconic Texas Songwriter Guy Clark Dies Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - May 19, 2016July 21, 20160 Along with Townes Van Zandt, one of the most influential singer/songwriters of the Texas troubadour school. --Allmusic.com Associated Press | May 17, 2016 9:39 am NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Grammy-winning country singer-songwriter Guy Clark, who wrote hits like “L.A. Freeway” and “Desperados Waiting for a Train,” has died. He was 74. Clark died Tuesday
This Is Already The Saddest Year In Music History Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - May 8, 2016March 22, 20230 A shockwave was felt throughout the world on Thursday as news of Prince's death spread across the globe. The music icon — widely regarded as one of the greatest artists of all time — was only 57. Prince's talent was singular, but it's hard not to reflect on the mounting number of
Get Down with James Brown: Live At The Apollo Vol. 4 Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - May 2, 2016May 24, 20230 Beginning in 1963, James Brown recorded and released three albums recorded at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY. But it turns out that there was actually there a fourth, comprised of recordings made on Sept. 13 and 14, 1972. that has been buried ever since... until now: Get Down with James
Who Invented the Whammy Bar? Music History Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - April 23, 2016March 9, 20230 It's weird how one thing leads to another...and all of a sudden you realize, "wow, that's weird...that's deep." On the heels of Prince's shocking death, music fans, musicians and historians have been additionally stunned and saddened by the death of Lonnie Mack, in a Nashville hospital, April 21, 2016. Lonnie was a MAJOR innovator himself
What was the Impact of Prince on Music? Music Events Music History Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - April 23, 2016August 6, 20230 In the sad wake of Prince's untimely death (The seven-time Grammy winner died on April 21, 2015 at the age of 57 from an accidental fentanyl overdose.) there is also a wonderful revealing of just how impactful Prince was on the entire music spectrum. It seems ironic that the grand-daddy of music
The Great Prince Silenced Music Legends Music News by da jack hayford - April 21, 2016August 6, 20230 So shocking, so unexpected, even given his recent "flu-like" symptoms and show cancellations: Pop/Rock/Soul/Funk icon Prince passed away in his Minnesota home today, April 21 2016. He was Hendrix, Michael, James Brown, Bob Marley...and more...all rolled into one. The term "genius" is often thrown around loosely when speaking of artists but Prince truly
Prince Makes Some Noise Music News by da jack hayford - April 18, 2016August 6, 20230 Pop and R&B superstar Prince made some noise last week [Friday, April 15th] when his private airliner made an emergency landing at Quad City International Airport in Moline, Illinois, where the singer was rushed to a nearby hospital. Prince had canceled two shows due to illness previously in the week while on