Unforgettable '90s videos from rock heroes the Gin Blossoms/Extreme and country star Sammy Kershaw in new DVD compilations
LOS ANGELES (UMe Records) - Modern rock (Gin Blossoms), mainstream rock (Extreme) and pure country (Sammy Kershaw) are represented in the newest slate of releases in the groundbreaking UMe series 20TH CENTURY MASTERS/THE DVD COLLECTION, the video companion to 20TH CENTURY MASTERS/THE MILLENNIUM COLLECTION, ...
| First-time music video compilations on DVD from a trio of R&B Greats - The Temptations, Commodores and Cameo - Feature Their Best From the '80s and '90s
LOS ANGELES (UMe Records) - No R&B group was classier than The Temptations; none was more successful in its era than the Commodores, and none had more style than Cameo. Now DVD compilations for each, featuring five music videos apiece - digitally remastered in audio and video, many making their U.S. ...
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Balladeer Chris De Burgh's best-known tracks compiled on new collection
LOS ANGELES (A&M/UMe) - Despite 17 albums, the latest being 2004's THE ROAD TO FREEDOM, and international sales of 45 million copies, singer-songwriter Chris de Burgh's work has for years only been available in the U.S. via imports. A '70s folk-based troubadour who reached pop stardom in the '80s but ...
| All the best of solo Sammy Hagar on 'The Essential Red Collection'
LOS ANGELES (Hip-O/UMe) - As Sammy Hagar returns as the lead singer for Van Halen on its massive tour this summer, the most complete overview of his solo career on record showcases one of the most enthusiastic, energetic and exciting performers who has ever rocked a stage. THE ESSENTIAL RED COLLECTION ...
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'70's classics 'I Don't Know How To Love Him' and 'If I Can't Have You' spotlighted on 'The Best Of Yvonne Elliman'
LOS ANGELES (Polydor/UMe) - Only one artist can claim Eric Clapton, Andrew Lloyd Webber, the Bee Gees, one of the most popular stage musicals of all-time (JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR), the most successful movie soundtrack in history (SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER) and a solo No 1 pop hit - Yvonne Elliman. The Hawaiian-born ...
| New Joni Mitchell collection 'The beginning Of Survival'
LOS ANGELES (Geffen/UMe) - One of the most uncompromising, provocative and outspoken artists in music since the '60s, as well as one of its most admired, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell throws down a timely political/environmental/cultural gauntlet in this election year with a unique compilation. THE ...
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International Blondie and Deborah Harry month
NEW YORK (www.blondiebook.com) - International Blondie and Deborah Harry Month is an annual celebration each July of the band Blondie and its lead singer, Deborah Harry. This special month recognizes the significant contribution both Blondie and Deborah Harry have made (and continue to make) to popular ...
| For the first time the best songs of KISS' in the '80s brought together on new compilation
LOS ANGELES (Mercury/UMe) - The first KISS compilation to focus solely on the band's greatest hits of the '80s, THE BEST OF KISS, VOLUME 2 edition of 20TH CENTURY MASTERS/THE MILLENNIUM COLLECTION (Mercury/UMe), released June 15, 2004, brings together 12 KISS classics sans makeup, each digitally remastered. ...
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BMG to release 'Billy Ocean: The Ultimate Collection' July 13, 2004
LOS ANGELES (BMG) - 'Billy Ocean: The Ultimate Collection,' set for July 13 release by BMG Strategic Marketing Group, gathers Billy Ocean's greatest hits on one CD, providing his first complete career retrospective. Selling over 30 million albums worldwide, Billy Ocean was an integral part of the 80's; ...
| Classic albums from The Allman Brothers Band, Vince Gill and Diana Krall premiere in SACD Hybrid Format
LOS ANGELES (Mercury; UMe) - Four landmark albums, from rock to country to jazz, comprise the next slate of SACD (Super Audio CD) Hybrid releases from UMe. Issued July 13, 2004 are THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND AT FILLMORE EAST and EAT A PEACH from The Allman Brothers Band, HIGH LONESOME SOUND from Vince ...
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The Jackson's Story: new compilation collects for the first time hits from the Jackson 5, the Jacksons and solo Jermaine and Michael
LOS ANGELES (Hip-O/UTV/UMe) - For the first time, No 1 hits from the Jackson 5, The Jacksons, Jermaine Jackson, and Michael Jackson are heard on one collection with THE JACKSONS' STORY (Hip-O/UTV/UMe), released July 20, 2004. Featuring 20 selections spanning 1969 to 1982, from the J5 debut DIANA ROSS ...
| KOCH Records announces release of classic Kinks albums marking 40th Anniversary of debut album
NEW YORK (KOCH Records) - KOCH Records is proud to announce the restoration and reissue of thirteen classic albums and two compilations by one of the greatest rock bands of all time, The Kinks. The titles will be released on hybrid Super Audio CD, and this massive undertaking will place The Kinks' titles ...
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Four-CD box set 'Music To Crash Your Car To, Volume II' continues the History of Motley Crue
LOS ANGELES (Hip-O/UMe) - They may have been clean and sober but Motley Crue proved themselves to still be the baddest boys in rock with 1989's DR. FEELGOOD, the band's No 1 best-seller. That album in its entirety kicks off the second four-CD box set installment of the complete history of Motley Crue, ...
| The Clash's classic 'London Calling' album upgraded to 2-CD plus DVD set
NEW YORK (Sony Legacy) - In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the release of The Clash's landmark third album, "London Calling" (December 14, 1979 in the U.S.), Epic Records has announced plans to issue a deluxe Legacy Edition version. "London Calling: The 25th Anniversary Edition" will feature ...
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Cleveland's public auditorium hosts festival to honor the Beatles
CLEVELAND (Beatles Fans Website) - Beatle fans and Beatle bands from all over the world will come together in the "Rock and Roll Capital of the World" August 6-8 to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The Beatles first North American tour. The earth shattering, teen screaming, ear blasting tour that launched ...
| 'The Best Of Bob Marley & Wailers' two-CD 'Deluxe Edition' of the classic collection plus a DVD of performances and the 'Time Will Tell' documentary
LOS ANGELES (Universal Records) - The LEGEND of Bob Marley And The Wailers - the best-selling reggae album in history, an album of remixes, and its same-named DVD companion - will be issued for the first time in one package with the July 13, 2004 release of the two-CD/one-DVD LEGEND: THE BEST OF BOB ...
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The Moody Blues' 'A Night At Red Rocks With The Colorado Symphony Orchestra' album and DVD details
LOS ANGELES (Polydor/UMe Records) - Thanks to the new SOUND + VISION series from UMe which presents major artists in deluxe two-CD/one-DVD packages, Moody Blues fans for the first time can enjoy the unparalleled concert experience that was A NIGHT AT RED ROCKS WITH THE COLORADO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA with ...
| Brook's album 'The Great Blues Sea' goes digital
NEW YORK (Chimpkabob Website) - Take equal parts blues rhythms and pagan revival and shake, shake,shake. With his gritty vocals and wide ranging guitar work, Brook plays genres from ragtime to slow-beat, from jazzy ballads to whining slide guitar driven blues. Brook has worked with Bo Diddley and his ...
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All star Tina Turner tribute album in stores now!
NEW YORK (Versailles Records) - On June 15, 2004, Versailles Records released "What's Love? A Tribute to Tina Turner." Available in stores nationwide, this is the first and ONLY tribute to rock n' roll's most iconic diva, this collection of Tina's greatest hits are performed by a truely eclectic roster ...
| BMG & Sun Records releases 'Elvis At Sun'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (www.sunrecords.com ) - Sun Entertainment Holding Corporation is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with BMG Strategic Marketing Group for the use of the Sun logo to market a 19-track CD and vinyl release, "Elvis At Sun," of Elvis Presley on the Sun label. This ...
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