Happy New Year from TYDmusic for 2005
Well with 2005 finally upon us, there's lots to be cheerful for. For most of us we want the normalities in life, health, strength and prosperity along with a little good fortune thrown in the thick of it. For others though, they are not so lucky to have any of those things.
There are people in the world who are less fortunate and are always in the forefront of our minds and thoughts at this time of year. Its a time where we, as a race reflect on what we can or cannot do to help our fellow man. Those who are left with nothing in last week's terrible diseaster in Indonesia are a shining example, but all is not lost as the will is stronger than the might and human kindness always prevail.
I'd like to wish one and all everything your heart desires and that all your dreams come true in 2005. Happy new year eveybody from TYDmusic.com.
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The O'Jays to be inducted in 'Hall of Fame'
They have been entertaining the masses for well over 30 years with their soothing brand of soul and R&B music and sultry ballads and now the Soul trio of the O’Jays have been elected for induction in the prestigious Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (and rightfully so if I might add).
The group who consists of Eddie Levert, William Powell and Walter Williams formed in the late 60s and have several US number 1 hits during the 1970s and ‘80s (eight in all) including the ever popular tracks 'Love Train' and 'Use Ta Be My Girl'.
They will be officially inducted at a ceremony in the spring of next year. The group are among five musical acts nominated for the honour and join soul veteran Percy Sledge and blues guitarist Buddy Guy. Irish rock band U2 and the Pretenders are the other two inductees.
- Source: bluesandsoul.com
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Tsunami disaester relief in tow with US benefits
The world was shocked to learn of the tragety that has struck Indonesa last week. The loss of human lives are in the thousands and it deems to get worse as the days go by. The force of nature is eminent in todays society but this sort of thing has been happening far too often in my opinion but you can't stop nature taking its course.
The relief effort has taken shape with Americans digging into their pockets to send donations. There are many charities doing their part and you can donate at several of your choosing (the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army are a couple that comes to mind) but on the music side of things, there are several benefits taking shape in the cause as well.
NBC plans to do a telefon to feature some of today's top billing acts including Sir Elton John and rapper Nelly to name a few. Scheduled performers to appear include Madonna, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Norah Jones, Mary J. Blige, Lenny Kravitz, and India.Arie. The event pegged Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope will take place Jan 15th at 8pm across the NBC networks while singer, songwriter, composer, actor and activist Sting will perform a concert at Leeuwin Estate Winery. All proceeds will go to UNICEF's emergency work and other Australian registered charities supporting the tsunami victims
Also in the works is the Tsunami Benefit Concert feat. Eric Clapton Gwen Stefani, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne, American Idol's Simon Cowell and Coldplay among others all of whom will appear in the benefit to be held in Cardiff Jan. 22nd.
- Source: leeuwinestate.com
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A Chicago woman has filed a federal lawsuit claiming that the 'Godfather of Soul' James Brown is to blame for her suffering from Graves' disease because he raped her at gunpoint in South Carolina in 1988.
A lawyer for Brown called Jacque Hollander's allegations "rag sheet fodder," adding that the woman's claims were dismissed as frivolous by judge in 2002 that also cleared Brown of another woman's sexual harassment allegations.
Attorney Debra Opri also said Brown never raped Hollander. "This is what you call a shakedown in its most stupid form," Opri said. "It's too little, too late and baseless."
In the lawsuit, Hollander claims she was an aspiring songwriter working as a publicist for Brown in 1988, when while riding with him in a van, Brown pulled over, grabbed a shotgun and raped her. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Chicago seeks $106 million in damages
- Source: Billboard.com