Archive for December, 2008

The Grammy Award, Queen And Many More

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

The double single made by the legendary British rock band Queen “We are the Champions/We Will Rock You”, which was released back in 1977 is now included in the Grammy’s Hall of Fame, said Gigwise. Also, this American music award was given to another twenty eight rock songs. Among them are “Synchronicity”-1983 (The Police), “For Once in My Life”-1986 (Stevie Wonder), “The Star Spangled Banner” that was performed by Jimmie Hendrix, “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd, and “Love Theme” (soundtrack for The Godfather – 1972). The Hall of Fame will become a part of the Grammy’s museum, which is about to re-open on December 6 in Los Angeles. This infamous museum was created in 1973 and consists of 826 names. The list of new albums and songs that are getting into the Hall of Fame are being annually updated. Those who are choosing the right songs and albums should belong to all parts of the music recording industry. However, only fans are those who trully identify the greatness of music. Professionals are just creating brands, but they’re not creating. Music historians may belong to the best of professionals who are ‘recording’ what was really respected by the fans.

Live Earth India 2008 Was Cancelled

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Live Earth India music festival which was about to start on December 7, 2008 in Mumbai was cancelled due to the recent tragic events that took place in this city, said France Presse. Right now it is absolutely impossible to stay happy and listen to music. “Due to circumstances far beyond our control, we are saddened to announce that Live Earth India has been cancelled…”, said the festival’s organizers, which also include the ex-vice president of the U.S. Albert Gore. Previously it was planned that Live Earth India 2008 as much as the last year’s event shall be dedicated to the problem of the global warming. Live Earth charity concerts began in 2007. It took place in Rio De Janeiro, London, New York, Hamburg, Johannesburg, Shanhai, Sydney and Tokyo. Such famous artists as Madonna, The Police, Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Beastie Boys, Duran Duran, Genesis, Foo Fighters, Black Eyed Peas, Metallica and Bon Jovi were participating in it. This time it’s not going to happen.

Following the last information 195 were killed (20 of them were foreign citizens) and 295 were injured as the result of the terrorist attack in Mumbai (former Bombey) during the last week.