Cover of Richie SamboraSome time ago Bon Jovi announced they tour America and Europe. Meanwhile, the guitarist Richie Sambora entered rehab instead. Even so a tour will go ahead.
"Our support for Richie is absolute. He is and will always be a member of Bon Jovi," said a spokeswoman for Bon Jovi reported by Reuters on Sunday (05/01/2011).
Their tour will begin in New Orleans on July 31, 2011. Bon Jovi refused to seek temporary guitarist for their tour it.
"Although he will be sidelined from the show, we are very concerned kepulihannya. Meanwhile, we remain committed to the fans and went on tour,"continued the spokesman.Richie once again have to undergo treatment in rehab. This time he tried to overcome alcoholism. Last Richie entered rehab in 2007.
Cover of Rod StewartThe American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, ASCAP abbreviated, has held an annual ceremony called Annual Pop Music Awards. The event was visited by famous musicians in large numbers this gives a special tribute to Rod Stewart, Band of Horses, and Randy Bachman, and give award to the songwriters behind the music is increasingly popular nowadays.
Rock icon Rod Stewart get a special honor named ASCAP Founders Award, while Band of Horses received ASCAP's Vanguard Award, and ASCAP Award for Global Impact disabet by Randy Bachman.
Rod Stewart rewarded ASCAP Founders Award because it is considered as a singer and songwriter who is unmatched and has not terlekang songs era. Cup is directly given to Rod Stewart by the chairman of ASCAP, Paul Williams.
Band of Horses after Beck, Beastie Boys, Nine Inch Nails, Arcade Fire, The All-American Rejects, The Killers, Jack Johnson, The Strokes, Modest Mouse, and Bjork to win ASCAP's Vanguard Award, given to the effect produced by a band or solo artist for helping shape the future of American music with the music flow diusungnya.
While Randy Bachman received ASCAP's Global Impact Award because of the popularity mendunianya that never goes out. Singer and songwriter rock n 'roll legend has produced a total of 120 albums and singles which also produces gold platinum. Studio album has sold over 40 million copies.
For the top categories, the results of the series occurred in the Songwriter of the Year, where Lukasz "Dr. Luke "Gottwald won that category along with Max Martin because both are in the top position in terms of distribution of writing the most frequently played song in 2010 with each of them to write five songs, including" California Gurls "from Katy Perry," Dynamite " Taio Cruz popularized, and "Teenage Dream" again and again from Katy Perry.
Dr. Luke has a total of 20 songs # 1 in llima years, 17 pieces of ASCAP Awards (including Songwriter of the Year in 2010), a spot on the list of Producers of the Decade version of Billboard, and a series of most popular songs that have been dominating the music contemporary world.
For Max Martin, this is the Songwriter of the Year award he has ever received four awards at this show. Previously, he won this category in 1999, 2000, and 2001 respectively for the song "Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)" from the Backstreet Boys, "Baby One More Time" by Britney Spears, and "That's the Way It Is "from Celine Dion.
Song of the Year received by the Train with the song "Hey, Soul Sister" which is the main single from the band's fifth album, Save Me San Francisco. This song also won Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals at the Grammy Awards this year.
Cover of Adam ClaytonU2 promised fans a stately appearance, like playing in a big stadium, the leading outdoor festivals, Glastonbury, to be held next summer in England.
Bassist Adam Clayton said to Q that his band, which appeared as a headliner on the Pyramid Stage, will play with great production value that although it is contrary to the traditions of Glastonbury.
"It is not Glastonbury to play with massive production, but we will sneak through the back gate a few things that we hope to make this experience as Glastonbury in the influence of doping," said Clayton.
He added, "We want to stretch the level of what can be done at this festival. We hope that we can provide wonderful experiences that react in accordance with any substance that is involved. "
Last year, U2 cancel their appearance at Glastonbury which was scheduled for back surgery should be done Bono.