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Monday, May 29, 2023

Brandi Carlile Shares Cover Of Diana Ross' 'Home' From 'Ted Lasso' Soundtrack

Brandi Carlile recently shared a cover of Diana Ross' "Home," which features on the Season 3 soundtrack of "Ted Lasso."

"Home" is a song from the 1975 Broadway musical, The Wiz. It was written by Charlie Smalls and was performed by Stephanie Mills in the stage production and by Ross in the 1978 film adaptation and released on the soundtrack album in 1978.

Carlile's version of "Home" appears in the penultimate episode of Season 3 of "Ted Lasso."

Carlile also produced the track herself at ShangriLa Studios, with a backing band composed of Matt Chamberlain on drums, Sebastian Steinberg on bass, Dave Palmer on piano and organ, and Chauntee Ross and Monique Ross on strings.

(Photo: Alysse Gafkjen)

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Tom Petty Estate Accuses Auction House Of Selling Stolen Property

The Tom Petty Estate has accused RR Auction of selling stolen property of the late singer.

RR Auction recently put a collection of Tom Petty memorabilia up for bid.

According to TMZ, the items were sourced from "his former home in Encino, CA" and feature a bunch of wardrobe items, including a black denim jacket from the 1987 Guns N' Roses tour, a striped jacket he wore on the cover of the "Listen To Her Heart" U.K. single, and many more pieces of apparel, as well as a number of signed posters and vinyl.

However, Petty's family is pursuing legal action against RR Auction House for selling what they believe to be stolen personal property from the late rocker's secured archive.

"We believe RR Auction, headquartered in Boston, is offering stolen Tom Petty memorabilia with a completely false provenance inaccurate to fact and in complete denial of clear evidence they have been presented," reads a statement from the family provided in a press release. "They will not disclose the cosigner who has provided these items or how they were acquired. But they are clearly stolen, there is no other word for it."

"These items have irreplaceable sentimental and educational value for the family and legacy of Tom Petty and we look forward to their safe return," the statement concludes.

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Kansas Announce Addition Of Violinist/Guitarist Joe Deninzon

Kansas have announced that violinist/guitarist Joe Deninzon is joining the band to succeed the departing David Ragsdale.

Deninzon has been hailed by critics as "The Jimi Hendrix of the Violin," because of his innovative style on the "Viper" seven-string electric violin. He is the lead singer and violinist for the progressive rock band Stratospheerius and can be heard on over a hundred albums and jingles as a violinist and string arranger.

Deninzon has performed and/or recorded with a number of big bands and artists, and as a soloist with Jazz at Lincoln Center and the New York City Ballet. A BMI Composer's Grant recipient and winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, he has written solo works for violinist Rachel Barton Pine, and in 2015, premiered his Electric Violin Concerto with the Muncie Symphony Orchestra.

Kansas drummer Phil Ehart said the band is extremely excited for Deninzon to be the newest member.

"We believe KANSAS fans will enjoy what Joe will bring to the band. We are excited to kick off the Kansas 50th Anniversary Tour. As the paragraph in the band's first album said, 'KANSAS IS A BAND' and we remain so to this day," he added.

"As a lifelong fan of Kansas, I am overwhelmed and humbled to have been invited to join this legendary band! I have the deepest respect for Robby and David and will do my best to honor and build on their musical legacy," said Deninzon.

Deninzon will make his debut for Kansas at the Benedum Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 2, when the band kicks off their 50th Anniversary Tour - Another Fork in the Road.

(Photo: Kansas)

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