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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Nancy Wilson Pays Tribute To Taylor Hawkins With 'Amigo Amiga'

Nancy Wilson recently released "Amigo Amiga," a tribute to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.

The Heart singer and guitarist is set to perform the song at the Foo Fighters' all-star Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert to be held at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Wilson began writing the powerful, heartfelt homage after hearing the news of Hawkins' death in his hotel room in Bogota, Colombia, in late March, at the age of 50.

Wilson elaborated about the song to Consequence, saying, "The night we heard about losing Taylor I started writing the song. I heard myself in tears saying 'too soon, too soon' which became a refrain in the song. I spent quite a few sleepless nights trying to express it all. He was a wonderful friend and we always had funny pet names for each other like Amigo and Amiga as well as Luv and Dahling. I sang on his great solo album Get the Money at his home studio and later he returned the favor and played drums on my solo album."

"It is such a painful loss, but it also feels like Taylor has galvanized and reenergized rock 'n' roll with so many of his musician friends and fans coming together," she added.

The song's title refers to nicknames the two musicians gave to each other.

(Photo: Jeremy Danger)

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Elton John Surprised With National Humanities Medal At White House Concert

President Joe Biden presented Elton John with a pleasant surprise following the music legend's performance on the South Lawn of the White House on Friday to honor everyday history-makers.

Biden presented John with the National Humanities Medal. "The President of the United States awards this National Humanities Medal to Sir Elton John for moving our souls with his powerful voice in one of the defining songbooks of all time. An enduring icon and advocate with absolutely courage, who found purpose to challenge convention, shatter stigma, and advance the simple truth that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect," reads the citation.

Biden said, "Throughout his career, Elton found his voice - not only his voice, but his voice to help others and help them find their voice".

"It's clear Elton John's music has changed our lives," he added.

In his reply speech, John said, "I just said to the First Lady: I'm never flabbergasted, but I'm flabbergasted and humbled and honored by this incredible award from the United States of America".

"I will treasure this so much and it will make me double my efforts to make sure this disease goes away," he added, referring to the fight against AIDS and HIV.

John's husband David, their children, and U.K. Ambassador to the United States Karen Pierce were among those who attended the function.

(Photo: Ernst Vikne)

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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers 'Live At The Fillmore' Box Set Coming In November

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers are set to release a box set featuring their live performances during their 20-night 1997 residency at the Fillmore in San Francisco.

The Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Live At The Fillmore box set will drop on November 25 via Warner Records. The collection will be available as a 4-CD or 6-LP deluxe edition as well as on 2-CDs, and 3-LPs.

The box set will feature recordings from the band's residency at the Fillmore in San Francisco between January 10 and February 7, 1997. They played dozens of songs during the run and recorded six of the shows.

"Playing the Fillmore in 1997 for a month was one of my favorite experiences as a musician in my whole life," Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell says. "The band was on fire and we changed the set list every night. The room and the crowd was spiritual . AND . we got to play with some amazing guests. I will always remember those nights with joy and inspiration."

This is the first Heartbreakers live album since Petty's death in 2017.

(Photo: Martyn Atkins)

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Steve Perry Suing Former Journey Bandmates Over Song Trademarks

Steve Perry has filed a petition to cancel trademark registrations for 20 Journey songs filed by former bandmates Jonathan Cain and Neal Schon.

Perry claims that Schon and Cairn were granted trademarks for several of Journey's biggest hits, including "Separate Ways," "Open Arms," "Anyway You Want It," "When You Love a Woman" and "Who's Crying Now" for use on merchandising, such as hats, athletic jackets, t-shirts, etc., without his consent.

Perry's petition says Cain and Schon filed to register the songs in 2020 through Freedom JN LLC and were granted the registrations by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office between February and May this year.

Perry argues that the action violates an earlier agreement that stipulates decisions like these must be made with "prior, written unanimous consent of all partners in each instance."

Perry, who has filed the suit through Krane & Smith APC, also accuses Cain and Schon of using "false or misleading information" in securing the trademarks.

Responding to Perry's lawsuit regarding the song trademarks, Schon called it "a bunch of total crap."

(Photo: Joe Mabel)

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