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Friday, June 24, 2022

Jethro Tull To Release 50th Anniversary Edition Of 'Thick As A Brick'

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of 1972's classic Jethro Tull album Thick As A Brick, Rhino Records is releasing new deluxe editions on July 29.

The album has been reproduced in its original format, the legendary 12-page newspaper, along with a vinyl pressed at half-speed featuring Steven Wilson's 2012 remix.

After being out of print for nearly ten years, the rare and coveted 40th anniversary CD/DVD special collector's edition will be released on October 7.

Both are available to pre-order now.

The album has been half-speed mastered from the original tapes, providing the ultimate audio experience of the progressive rock classic.

The CD/DVD contains new stereo and 5.1 mixes by Wilson and the original 1972 recording at Morgan Studios by Robin Black.

The book contains the original newspaper rebuilt for the 12 x 12 format on 16 pages of newspaper-style paper; the 2012 newspaper printed on gloss paper; an article by Classic Rocks' Dom Lawson about Thick As A Brick; an Ian Anderson interview by The Reverend George Pitcher; many rare 1972/1973 photos and 2012 tour photos; memories of the recording from engineer Robin Black; recording and touring memories from Martin Barre, Ian Anderson and Jeffrey Hammond; and a Q&A with tour manager Eric Brooks with tour memorabilia and the full 1972 itinerary.

In 1972, Jethro Tull released the instant classic, Thick As A Brick. 50 years later and the album is still revered as one of rock's and progressive rock's most definitive and pioneering albums. Unlike any other records on the market, the album is set inside a broadsheet newspaper, "The St. Cleve Chronicle & Linwell Advertiser".

Thick As A Brick was the first album to feature drummer Barrie Barlow, alongside Ian Anderson, Martin Barre, John Evan and Jeffrey Hammond.

(Photo: Rhino)

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Def Leppard To Release New Book 'Definitely: The Official Story'

Offering fans the most personal and comprehensive record of Def Leppard's history to date, Genesis Publications will release a new book titled "Definitely: The Official Story Of Def Leppard" on November 25.

"Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard" is narrated by the English rock band in their own words, illustrated with photography and memorabilia from the Def Leppard archives.

Def Leppard burst onto the hard rock scene in 1980 like a group of seasoned veterans. Thinking big from the very start, the blueprint for their music was, as lead singer Joe Elliott states, "Queen meets AC/DC." Def Leppard's story is one of stratospheric highs and crashing lows, of triumph over adversity. With unlimited access to the Def Leppard vault, "Definitely" presents over four decades of the band's history through handwritten correspondence, rare vinyl pressings, tour memorabilia, music video storyboards, draft album artwork, press cuttings, previously unpublished photographs and much more. Part memoir, part scrapbook, "Definitely: The Official Story of Def Leppard" is the ultimate record of Def Leppard's legendary career. "Definitely will be available from Genesis Publications as a signed, limited edition book and record set." Register your interest to be the first to hear more.

Fans must sign up for VIP pre-ordering of this edition and exclusive subscriber updates at https://www.genesis-publications.com/comingsoon/definitely/1606

(Photo: Anton Corbijn)

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Johnny Depp Reuniting With Hollywood Vampires For 2023 European Tour

Johnny Depp is reuniting with the Hollywood Vampires, the rock supergroup he co-founded in 2012, for a six-stop European Tour next year.

The Hollywood actor will join Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen at Rudolf-Weber Arena in Oberhausen, Germany, on June 20, 2023, to kick off the tour.

"The Hollywood Vampires are BACK!! We're coming to Germany and Luxembourg Summer 2023! Tickets go on sale Monday 27 June at 11:00am CET. Keep an eye out for more to come.," the band wrote on social media.

Depp and Jeff Beck are scheduled to release a collaborative album titled 18 on July 15.

Depp was recently awarded more than $10 million in damages in a defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.

The Hollywood Vampires 2023 Tour Dates:

06/20 - Oberhausen, DE @ Rudolf Weber- Arena 06/21 - Esch-sur-Alzette, LU @ Rockhal 06/24 - Munich, DE @ Olympiahalle 06/27 - Hamburg, DE @ Stadtpark 06/28 - Berlin, DE @ Citadel Music Festival 06/30 - Mainz, DE @ Summer in the City

(Photo: Ross Halfin)

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Hollywood Walk Of Fame Reveals 2023 Honorees

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced the list of artists who will be receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2023. Half of the 24 honorees are from the music industry.

Marc Anthony, Irving Azoff, Jonas Brothers, Sheila E., Lenny Kravitz, Jenni Rivera, Blake Shelton and Charlie Wilson have been named in the recording category. Singer Jenni Rivera is set to be honored posthumously.

Ludacris, who is named in the category of motion pictures, is well known for music. Lang Lang, Melba Moore and Pentatonix, who have been named in the category of live theatre/live performance are music notables as well.

"We can't wait to celebrate them as they become part of Hollywood's history with the unveiling of their star on the world's most famous walkway," chair and iHeartRadio host Ellen K, said in a statement.

Hollywood Walk of Fame inductees are chosen by a panel of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce from hundreds of submissions approved by the nominees or their reps. The honoree must agree to attend an unveiling ceremony within two years - typically timed to coincide with promotion of a new project.

The complete list of the Class of 2023 selections to the Hollywood Walk of Fame:

In the category of recording: Marc Anthony, Irving Azoff, Jonas Brothers, Sheila E, Lenny Kravitz, Jenni Rivera (posthumous), Blake Shelton, Charlie Wilson

In the category of motion pictures: Juanita Moore (posthumous), Bill Pullman, Uma Thurman, Vince Vaughn, John Waters, Ludacris, Paul Walker (posthumous)

In the category of television: Jon Favreau, Mindy Kaling, Martin Lawrence, Ralph Macchio, Garrett Morris, Ellen Pompeo

In the category of live theatre/live performance: Lang Lang, Melba Moore, Pentatonix

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