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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Moody Blues And Wings Co-Founder Denny Laine Dead At 79

Denny Laine, the co-founder of rock bands The Moody Blues and Wings, has died at 79.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, who had been suffering from post-Covid health complications in recent months, died on Tuesday morning, according to his wife Elizabeth Hines.

Hines said she was at his bedside, holding his hand while playing his favorite Christmas songs for him.

Hines said her husband has been in the ICU on a ventilator this past week, fighting Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD). She added that the couple believed he would overcome his health setbacks and return to the rehabilitation center and eventually home, but each infection weakened and damaged his lungs.

Laine co-founded The Moody Blues with Mike Pinder in 1964, and Wings alongside Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney in 1971.

Laine worked with a variety of artists and groups over a six-decade career and continued to record and perform as a solo artist.

Laine was also part of Electric String Band, Balls and Ginger Baker's Air Force for a few years.

In 2018, he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Moody Blues.

(Photo: Jim Summaria; CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia)

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Lou Reed's Final Solo Album 'Hudson River Wind Meditations' To Be Released On Vinyl

Lou Reed's final solo album, Hudson River Wind Meditations, is set to be released on vinyl for the first time in January.

Hudson River Wind Meditations is the twentieth and final solo studio album by Reed. It was initially released in April 2007 by Sounds True.

Hal Willner and Reed produced the album, a collection of meditational music intended to relax the body, mind and spirit, adjunct to Tai chi and bodywork. It is a departure from his regular rock output.

Helmed by Seattle independent label Light In The Attic, in conjunction with the Lou Reed Archive and Reed's wife, Laurie Anderson, the vinyl will drop on January 12. The album is not currently available on streaming platforms.

Meanwhile, the new vinyl package comes with remastered audio, liner notes from yoga instructor Eddie Stern, and an unreleased interview with Anderson. Deluxe versions of the vinyl will also come with five 8×10 photographs of New York City's Hudson River by Reed himself.

(Photo: Danny Norton; CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia)

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Motley Crue Announce New Year's Eve Show In Greater Palm Springs

Motley Crue have announced a New Year's Eve show at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California. "Ring in the New Year in style. Motley Crue are having a party!!!" the band says.

Motley Crue have announced a New Year's Eve show at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, California.

"Ring in the New Year in style. Motley Crue are having a party!!!" the band says. "Join us for CRUE YEAR's EVE at the brand new Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA for a night not to be missed!"

A presale begins Wednesday, December 6, at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, December 8, at 10 a.m. PT.

"We wanted to make 'Crüe Year's Eve' at Acrisure Arena a unique celebration for fans," says John Page, senior vice president of Acrisure Arena. "It's not just a concert; it's a special event to close out the year with the Motley Crue experience."

"The energy and showmanship they bring are unparalleled, and there's no better way to ring in the New Year than with this legendary band," he added. "Acrisure Arena is honored to be the exclusive host for Motley Crue's only scheduled performance and final show of 2023."

(Photo: Bjornsphoto; CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia (cropped))

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