Author Archives: John Curley

Roger Daltrey resurrects Tommy at triumphant show in Newark

September 21, 2011 | John Curley | 0

Roger Daltrey gave a terrific performance of Tommy, other songs from The Who, and a few tunes from his solo catalog at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on Sunday night, September 18th. ►

BBC 6 Music broadcasts excellent program on Ringo Starr

September 11, 2011 | John Curley | 0

BBC 6 Music’s The First Time with . . . program kicked off its new season with a fantastic show featuring Ringo Starr in conversation. The program can now be heard on demand on the BBC 6 Music Web site. ►

PJ Harvey wins the 2011 Mercury Prize

September 8, 2011 | John Curley | 0

PJ Harvey became the first artist to be awarded two Mercury Prizes when her Let England Shake album was honored during ceremonies last night at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. ►

BBC Radio 2 looks back on the life of Keith Moon

September 8, 2011 | John Curley | 0

Keith Moon, The Who’s late drummer, was the subject of a BBC Radio 2 special that marked the 33rd anniversary of his death. ►

The Pretenders are featured on BBC Radio 2’s In Concert program

August 28, 2011 | John Curley | 0

BBC Radio 2’s In Concert program broadcast an excellent 2009 show by The Pretenders that can now be heard on demand on the station’s Web site. ►

BBC Radio 2 celebrates Old Grey Whistle Test’s 40th anniversary with 16-part series

August 28, 2011 | John Curley | 0

BBC Radio 2 is broadcasting a 16-part series that looks back on the legendary BBC-TV live music series Old Grey Whistle Test. ►

Pete Townshend tells his life story on BBC Radio 2

August 24, 2011 | John Curley | 1

BBC Radio 2 is broadcasting a terrific two-part special on Pete Townshend that features The Who’s guitarist telling his own story. The first part has been broadcast and can be heard on demand on the BBC Radio 2 Web site. ►

PJ Harvey does live session for Absolute Radio

August 24, 2011 | John Curley | 0

PJ Harvey was interviewed and performed three songs from her Mercury Prize-nominated album Let England Shake on Absolute Radio recently. The session and interview can now be heard on demand on Absolute Radio’s Web site. ►

Elvis superfan Darlene Perez talks about the King’s SoCal Honeymoon Hideaway

August 11, 2011 | John Curley | 23

Darlene Perez, a Southern California-based Elvis fan, model, and Priscilla Presley tribute artist, discusses the Elvis Honeymoon Hideaway in Palm Springs, CA. ►

Noel Gallagher discusses solo albums and Oasis split at London press conference

July 7, 2011 | John Curley | 0

Noel Gallagher made his first public comments about the breakup of Oasis and also talked about his two forthcoming solo albums at a press conference on Wednesday, July 6th at London’s Electric Cinema. ►