Someone Left the Cake Out In The Rain
Disco legend Donna Summer has passed away today, May 17th, 2012, after a brief battle with Lung Cancer. She was 63 years old. Favorite Donna Summer Songs: “On The Radio” and “MacArthur Park Suite.”
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Elton John’s Captain Fantastic Album Goes Platinum!
On This Date, May 17th in 1975: Elton John was awarded a Platinum Record for sales of One Million copies of his Ninth studio album, Captain Fantastic and The Brown Dirt Cowboy. Captain Fantastic was the first album ever to be certified Platinum on the day of its release.
Rare Alternate Shot of The Beatles’ Abbey Road Cover to Be Auctioned
Photo: Courtesy of Bloomsbury Auctions
NME reports today that a rare photograph showing The Beatles walking across Abbey Road in the opposite direction to which they are depicted walking on the cover of the legendary 1969 album of the same name will go on the auction block in the UK later this month.
Taken by late photographer Iain Macmillan, notable differences between the two shots include the fact that Paul McCartney is wearing sandals rather than walking barefoot, and the cigarette he’s shown holding on the album version is missing. The print is among a set of 25 being sold by a private collector. Viewings start this Friday, May 18th, 2012, with bids expected to go as high as £9,000 (Approximately $14,300) at auction.
Greek Fire Release New Song In Support of Leukemia Stricken Drummer
Drummer Johnny Venus of Greek Fire
In February 2012, shortly after completing a tour of Japan, Johnny Venus, drummer for American rock band Greek Fire (and longtime drum tech for Story of The Year) was diagnosed with Leukemia. Devastating news, to be sure. Representatives for the band have issued a statement saying that, “Johnny is fighting the battle of his life, and even in these darkest of times his incredible courage and strength inspired Johnny’s fellow band mates to write a song about this profoundly difficult and emotional journey.” Continue reading Greek Fire Release New Song In Support of Leukemia Stricken Drummer
Pink Thing of The Day: Hot Pink Strawberry
Here’s another gorgeous entry from Worth1000’s Think Pink 2 A Contest. This Pink Fruit by AliiXX took 32nd place! Juicy!