The 2017 NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards will honor Aerosmith co-founder Joe Perry and his producer Jack Douglas. The NAMM Foundation announced October 27 that Perry will receive the Prestigious Les Paul Award given on behalf of the Les Paul Foundation to honor individuals who have set the highest standards of excellence in the creative application of recording technology in the spirit of audio pioneer and musician Les Paul.
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Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize for Literature
Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize for Literature. The Nobel Committee said it selected the singer-songwriter for “having created new poetic expressions within the great…
Carlos Santana Holds Benefit for Mexican Medical Facilities
PRS Signature artist Carlos Santana is holding a unique fundraising event at to benefit healthcare facilities serving two areas in Mexico key to his roots.
Roland to Host 24-Hour Online Music Festival “The Future. Redefined.”
On August 23rd, Roland announced a 24-hour online music festival: “The Future. Redefined.” Over 30 new Roland products are scheduled to debut during the streaming event taking place in eight major cities around the world on September 9th.
Arachnid Named After Johnny Cash
Researchers have reclassified 55 known tarantula species down to 15, while adding 14 new species, which now includes the famous Aphonopelma johnnycashi. “The tarantulas we have in California are fairly large so you think we would have a good idea what is here,” says Steve Heydon, a senior scientist at University of California Davis Bohart […]
Happy Birthday Settlement
Happy Birthday Settlement — In September, Chief US District Judge King in Los Angeles, who ruled that Warner/Chappell does not own a copyright to the lyrics.
Top 20 Holiday Tunes for 2015
Top 20 Holiday Tunes for 2015 — Here are this year’s favorite tunes from Mood Media’s music designers.
Finally, Good News from Congress
The Future of Music Coalition announced some positive news for musicians and music fans within the omnibus appropriations bill.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Inductees
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2016 Inductees — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s has announced the 2016 inductees: Cheap Trick, Chicago, Deep Purple, NWA, and Steve Miller. The 31st annual induction ceremony will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on April 8, 2016. HBO will broadcast the ceremony.
Every Student Succeeds Act Designates Music Part of Well-Rounded Education
Every Student Succeeds Act Designates Music Part of Well-Rounded Education — More school-aged children nationwide will have access to music and the arts, thanks to Congress’ inclusion of both as part of a well-rounded education in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).