Music News: 5 Things That Happened Last Week
The most important happenings… as told by social media:
1. Kinks frontman (Sir) Ray Davies was knighted by Prince Charles.
https://twitter.com/TheRossOwenShow/status/842403164796129280
Watch the video of his knighting here:
2. Founding father of rock and roll Chuck Berry passed away, age 90.
The Rolling Stones are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Chuck Berry. He was a true pioneer of rock'n'roll & a massive influence. pic.twitter.com/RT4NZH3KeQ
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) March 18, 2017
3. Paul Simon has announced a series of summer tour dates, promoting his latest album Stranger to Stranger.
4. Stevie Nicks was interviewed by Rolling Stone, talking about her past drug problems, current ambitions, and recording with Fleetwood Mac in the future (or not).
Stevie Nicks talks aging, addiction, Fleetwood Mac's future and more https://t.co/19EjBo10dL pic.twitter.com/IzjxCEmzta
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) March 15, 2017
5. The Who have announced a residency this summer in Las Vegas.
Danielle Zabielski (aka “that girl who loves the Bee Gees more than anything else in the whole wide world”) is an artist, freelancer, and radio producer based in Philadelphia. Art and music are the two loves of her life, particularly the art and music of the 1960s through ‘70s.