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By Johnny Cole “Dedicated to Annie” Back in 1989 when I first became aware of the Scottish band, Texas, I quickly recognized something very special about them, in particular their lead singer Sharleen Spiteri. She and Johnny McElhone founded Texas in 1986. They took their band name from the 1984 Wim Wenders movie Paris, Texas. The band released their debut album Southside in 1989, along with the debut single “I Don’t Want a…
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By Johnny Cole TINA TURNER (born Anna Mae Bullock, Nov. 26, 1939 – May 24, 2023) was a true music legend in every sense of the word. The recent passing of “The Queen of Rock and Roll” has left an impression on millions of fans worldwide. Tina Turner has sold over 150 million records, with some sales estimates even higher. Such an accomplishment definitely ranks her among the most successful…
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By Johnny Cole Coinciding with the 50th Anniversary of Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ, Bruce Springsteen’s debut album, and the 2023 World Tour that kicked off in Tampa, Florida (U.S.A.) on February 1, I wanted to do something special by honoring my all-time favorite music artist, the man and his music discovered by a boy while scrolling through a record bin at a Ben Franklin’s Five & Dime in Lander,…
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Compiled by Johnny Cole Photos by Johnny Cole & Stephen Anderson I was recently asked “if you had to make a list of your all-time favorite music venues, which ones would top that list?” Surprisingly, I had never made such a list, though it sounded like a fun thing to do. I knew it wouldn’t be an easy task since I have attended shows at nearly a thousand different venues…
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● 1. “An Evening with Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: One Last Time” at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, NY * Tony Bennett’s final concert (Aug. 5) ● 2. Lady Gaga “Jazz & Piano” 2021 – Las Vegas Residency at Park MGM in Las Vegas, NV (I was able to see Lady Gaga during her previous run of Las Vegas shows in 2019 (Oct. 14) ● 3.…
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MY ANNUAL AWARDS: ● MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Kacey Musgraves; Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga (tie) ● MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Aaron Lee Tasjan; Bruce Springsteen (tie) ● FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Kacey Musgraves; Lady Gaga (tie) ● DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR: Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga ● MUSIC COMEBACK OF THE YEAR: ABBA (released their first album of new material in 40 years, received…
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An Article by Johnny Cole Recently, I attended a youth songwriters showcase at The Mississippi Songwriters Festival that featured a number of talented young performers including several around the ages of 19, 20 or 21. It’s easy to forget that some of the biggest names in music history came into the public’s eye at a similar age. The following list of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees first achieved…
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