For one night only Abbey Road Studios is throwing open its doors to celebrate rock and pop, the people who make it and the images it inspires.
Once again our Patron, Bob Harris, joins Founding Patron Sir George Martin and other leading figures in music to support Cancer Research UK.
Barbara Orbison will be there to present a Gibson ES355, Soul Of Rock & Roll Box Set signed by Barbara, perfume and other Roy goodies with a Christies auctioneer. There is also a selection of Roy Merchandise available on their online auction site.
On the night guests will enjoy exclusive access to the legendary Abbey Road Studios. Champagne and canapés will be served in the studios where the Beatles recorded and where the actual piano John Lennon played still stands
Throughout the night, guests will enjoy live music performances in the intimate studio setting. Last year Paul Weller, Kelly Jones and Lemar took to the stage.
Our one-night-only exhibition of iconic music photography and artwork donated by leading photographers and designers is on show all night and available to bid on. Previous images have included the Beatles by Tom Murray, Jimi Hendrix and The Stones by Gered Mankowitz, Jim Morrison by Robert Altman and David Bowie by Alan Messer.
Guests will also have exclusive access to our live auction of music memorabilia and money-can’t-buy experiences. Previous items have included a Bee Gees Ivor Novello Award, a unique Epiphone guitar signed by heroes including Brian May and Slash and John Lennon’s dinner jacket.
One in three of us will be touched by cancer in our lifetimes. Cancer Research UK’s work has saved millions of lives in the UK and across the world. Our goal is that by 2020 two thirds of cases will be diagnosed at a time when they can be treated.
The money raised by Sound & Vision will help us get there.
Limited tickets will be available in January. Please register your interest including name, company, contact details and number of tickets required’.
Special hospitality and sponsorship packages available, please contact Frances Rowlands on 020 7438 5487 or soundandvision@cancer.org.uk for more information.
Thank you all for your support.. find out more here http://www.soundandvisionofficial.com
Epiphone Guitar Company celebrated Valentine’s day in the Lone Star State with legendary Luckenbach Dance Hall and over 400 Roy Orbison fans. Epiphone, Luckenbach and KVET FM hosted a Roy Orbison Tribute at the legendary dance hall with Grammy Award winner Susan Gibson (penned “Wide Open Spaces” for the Dixie Chicks) and Americana songstress Jamie Wilson of The Trishas. KVET FM ran a 2-week promotion on-air and online featuring the Roy Orbison Tribute and the giveaway of the limited edition Epiphone Roy Orbison Signature “Oh, Pretty Woman” 12-string guitar. At the event, the ladies serenaded the crowd with “Oh, Pretty Woman,” performing on the signature 12-string for the huge crowd, who all wore Roy Orbison sunglasses.
Grammy Award winner Susan Gibson and Jamie Wilson of the Trishas pose for a photo shoot featuring the Epiphone signature Roy Orbison guitar for use on Luckenbachtexas.com and KVET.com
Epiphone Guitar Company had a strong presence at Texas’ legendary dance hall in Luckenbach on Feb. 14. Over 400 Roy Orbison fans registered to win the Epiphone Signature Roy Orbison guitar
Hundreds of Texans enjoyed Epiphone’s Valentine’s tribute to the famous Texas singer/songwriter Roy Orbison by wearing the Roy Orbison sunglasses provided by Epiphone and participating in the “Oh Pretty Woman” sing-a-long on February 14th in Luckenbach, Texas. The event was promoted by KVET FM (two week promotion) and LuckenbachTexas.com.
Jamie Wilson announces the winner of the Epiphone Signature Roy Orbison 12-string guitar, Debra Nichols
Love was in the air this Valentine’s week when Roots Freeway (presented by Niall Toner) gave Irish listeners the chance to win the perfect gift for that special person in their life. All listeners had to do is compose a verse or ditty stating why that special person, either need, or deserve the Epiphone Roy Orbison ‘Pretty Woman’ 12 String Acoustic.
The closing date for entries was Wednesday 17th February and the winner was announced on Roots Freeway on Saturday 20th February.
See below to read the winning and runner up poems. MERCY!!
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Epiphone Valentine’s Guitar Competition
Winner
My wife, just like an Epiphone, a classic work of art,
When we met so long ago she stole away my heart,
And like so many great guitars on which sweet songs are sung,
She’s highly polished, nicely curved, and beautifully strung.
But the tuning pitch where she’s concerned means so much more to me, She’s well described by those six notes, E B G D A and E, She’s most Endearing , Beautiful, and Generous to me, Devoted, just Adorable and Ever-loved by family.
So now I’ve told you how I feel I hope she has a chance,
For supporting me throughout these years with loving and romance,
And though I may be heading towards the Autumn of my life,
She’s still my Pretty Woman, my ever loving wife.
John O’Neill, Clonsilla, Dublin.
Runner up
Menage à Trois
He loves her.
And he’ll never leave her,
No matter how old she grows.
How tenderly he treats her!
Masterfully, he takes hold of her,
And, with all his loving skills, brings forth:
Wild, uncontrolled crying,
Happy, unabandoned weeping,
Playful giggling,
Seductive, throaty whispers,
Passionate groaning,
Mad, romantic dancing.
Sighs of completion.
And, as he plays her,
He fondles the strings of my heart,
Vibrating the very core of me,
Plunging suddenly, unannounced, into the very centre of my being,
Exposing the raw nerve ends of my emotions!
And then.
Gently soothing the depths of my soul.
Oh yes.
He loves her!
And he would never leave her.
Nor would I ever want him to.
For,
Without her,
Our loving could not be complete
Julie
Runner Up
DAVE
You have a heart that’s open
You have a heart that’s kind
You have a heart that cares and shares
With all you chance upon
And since you lost your job last year
And you still in your prime
You still put all the family first
Be they yours or mine
You had a Gra for music
And loved to pluck guitar
But gradually through all the stress
The pick was left alone
Now a new year has arrived
And you’ve found your strings again
I know that with an Epiphone
The magic would return
NO one more deserves it
Than my amazing noble swain
Anne Buckley
CO Wicklow
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RINGO STARR’S NAME CEMENTED A LITTLE PEACE AND A LOT OF LOVE INTO THE
LEGENDARY WALK OF FAME
The event, watched by thousands of fans, took place in front of Capitol Records, at 1750 Vine in Hollywood, where Ringo’s star, the 2401st on the walk, was placed in line with fellow Beatle’s George Harrison and John Lennon as well as dear friend Roy Orbison (whose star was celebrated just last week, with Ringo adding “Roy was the hardest act the Beatles ever had to follow”).
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a special evening event, and it was a full-on Hollywood style celebration, closing off Hollywood and Vine and using search lights to emblazon the night sky. Ringo applauded the change, encouraging the Chamber to continue these in the evening, “I don’t know how it is where you come from,” he said, “but where I live, the stars come out at night.” Leron Gubler, CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, welcomed everyone. On hand to induct Ringo was fellow “mocker” and now brother in law Joe Walsh, musician, friend and former producer Don Was and Ringo’s most recent band mate and friend Ben Harper, who just completed a promotional tour to support Ringo’s current CD Y NOT. In his acceptance speech, Ringo said of his inductors, “I like to spend as much time as I can with great human beings, and the three guys that got up tonight are at the top of my list.” The love was palpable, emulating from the heartfelt eloquent and often funny speeches from Ringo’s friends and the crowd who could not contain their enthusiasm and shouted “Peace and Love!” and “We Love You Ringo!!” throughout the 40 minute plus ceremony. One voice from the crowd reached Ringo and he said into the microphone, with his typical wit, “in case you didn’t hear her she said I look fantastic!”
Sitting to the right of the stage was Ringo’s family, including his wife, Barbara Bach Starkey, and Ringo thanked her from the podium adding “30 years we have been together, she is a beautiful human being with a beautiful heart and that’s who I fell in love with…I love you Barbara.” Ringo also acknowledged The Beatles, and Paul, who was in England and couldn’t attend, saying, “I still think we were the best band in the land.” Sitting next to Barbara was her sister Marjorie Bach Walsh, and friends Barbara Orbison and son Roy Jr, Olivia Harrison, David Lynch, Benmont Tench, Jeff Lynne, Noah Wyle, All Starr’s Edgar Winter and wife Monique, Gary Wright and his wife Rose, Sheila E, Jim Keltner and many more friends and family. Even Mayor Villarigosa, who was scheduled to be at another simultaneous event, meant to just drop by but wound up staying for the duration.
Roy Orbison Jr said of the event “Ringo spent more time talking about Roy Orbison than the Beatles!”
It was a love and star filled night for Ringo Starr, who concluded his speech with an exuberant trademark “Peace and Love!”
The entire Ringo Starr Hollywood Star event could be seen on a live webcast, produced by SyncLive, which brought the event to online viewers around the world, and can still be seen in encore broadcasts at ringostarr.com, thebeatles.com, beatlesrockband.com, AOL Music, moderndrummer.com, and several other sites.
Ringo Starr and the All Starrs on tour:
The 11th All Starrs will feature Edgar Winter on sax and keyboards, Gary Wright on keyboards and Gregg Bissonette on drums. New to the All Starrs are Rick Derringer on Guitar, Richard Page on bass (Mr. Mister) and Wally Palmar on Guitar and Harmonica (Romantics). Booked by Dave Hart, the tour will kick off this June 24, 2010 at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls Canada, include a July 7 (Ringo’s Birthday!) show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City ending at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on August 7.
RINGO STARR AND THE ALL STARRS TOUR DATES- 2010
June:
24-25 Niagara Falls ONT Fallsview Casino
26 Bethel NY Bethel Woods Center
27 Uncasville CN Mohegan Sun Arena
29 Boston MA Bank Of America Pavilion
30 Westbury NY Westbury Theatre
July:
2 State Theatre Easton PA
3Atlantic City NY Caesar’s Circus Maximus
5New Brunswick NJ State Theater
6 Lancaster PA American Theater
7 New York NY Radio City Music Hall
10 Atlanta Ga Chastain Park
11 Durham NC Durham Performing Arts Center
13 Clearwater Fl Ruth Eckerd Hall
15 Hollywood Fl Hard Rock Arena
17 Saint Augustine FL St Augustine Amphitheatre
20 Cleveland OH City Lights Pavilion
21 Canandaigua NY Sands PAC
23 Windsor ONT Caesars
24 Hammond IN Horseshoe Casino
25 Prior Lake MN Mystic Lake Casino
28 Calgary ALB Jubilee Theater
30 Spokane WA Northern Quest Casino
31 Woodinville Wa Chateau St Michelle
August:
5 Rancho Mirage CA Agua Caliente Casino
6 San Diego CA Humphrey’s
7 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre
Ringo Starr’s name was the 2,401st to be unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Roy Orbison awarded just over a week ago was the 2400th awarded which marked the 50th anniversary of the sidewalk attraction’s groundbreaking.
Those who attended include Starr’s actress-wife Barbara Bach, musicians Joe Walsh and Ben Harper, producer Don Was, Roy Orbison Jr and Barbara Orbison.
Roy Orbison Jr said of the event “Ringo spent more time talking about Roy Orbison than the Beatles!”
Every pretty woman has her beauty secrets, from DIY facial scrubs to expensive jars of creamy miracle goop, but the ultimate Pretty Woman (Barbara, widow of singer Roy Orbison) is known for her secret, signature scent. Well, it was a secret for about 25 years, but now she’s bottled it and released it for everyone to share.
Mrs. Orbison stopped by Apothia at Fred Segal on Melrose to talk fragrance and share samples of her scent, appropriately called Pretty Woman. The blend of florals, spices and woods has been Barbara’s signature scent for over two decades, and she’s been self-mixing the blend from scratch all this time. Now that’s some serious dedication, especially considering that she started mixing fragrances when she was thirteen years old using leftover perfumes and oils from her family members. Which we’re thinking resulted in a lot of mandatory showers, open windows and headaches.
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But now Barbara is practically an expert at creating good smells, and finally has an official formula for her scent. What makes Pretty Woman even more note-worthy is the fact the perfume ($80) is actually a 25 percent concentration (most American perfumes are 20 percent or less). And if that’s not enough for you, there’s a perfume rollerball ($50) that’s just pure, straight up perfume oil. Surprisingly, the scent isn’t overpowering, and it truly lasts all day (trust us). It’s a mix of sweet and robust, earthy smells that’s very every-day-wearable.
Barbara kept the packaging simple–the logo is just her own handwriting–to keep the focus on the scent, and tells us that there’s a Pretty Woman lotion and candle in the works. Mercy.
Pretty Women from all around celebrated at the Pretty Woman Perfume launch at Apothia at Fred Segal Thursday, February 4. Barbara shared her signature fragrance with many of her close friends including Barbara Bach Starkey (Ringo’s wife), Olivia Harrison (George’s widow), Marjorie Bach (Joe Walsh’s wife), and Mischa Barton who were all excited to sample the fragrance and mingle throughout the store.
Ron Robinson and Karen Meena were gracious hosts as everyone enjoyed sparkling wine, and sweet treats. The beautiful sent filled the air with Roy’s music playing as Barbara signed the perfume bottles.
It was a lovely celebration and a “pretty” great way to welcome Valentine’s Day.
Pretty Woman Perfume Whole Lotta Love Event at Fred Segal Melrose. Barbara hopes you can join her:
Thursday, February 4
1 – 3 PM.
Apothia @ Fred Segal Melrose
8118 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles 90046
