REBEAT News Roundup (June 28 – July 4)
Here’s a recap of what you might have missed in the news last week!
Breaking news
The Who have released an official video of their concert at Shea Stadium on October 13, 1982. The concert that is featured in the film was the second of two shows, in promotion of the album It’s Hard. According to The Who’s website:
“The set list on this amazing show features both classic tracks and rarely performed songs and includes: ‘Pinball Wizard’, ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’, ‘My Generation’, ‘Substitute’, ‘Who Are You’, ‘I Can’t Explain’, ‘See Me Feel Me’, ‘Baba O’Riley’ and many more. Although a couple of tracks have appeared on compilations, this is the first official release of the full show and features restored footage and newly mixed sound.”
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A movie documenting the Beatles’ first concert in the United States will never see the light of day. A three year battle between Sony and the film’s producer, Ace Arts, resulted in the court siding with Sony, agreeing that the film violated Sony’s copyrights. Read the full story here.
Albums, singles, and tours
- Last week, we mentioned that the Grateful Dead’s “Fare Thee Well” tour was beginning on June 27. Check out a review of their Chicago show here, along with photos of the band.
Happy birthday!
- June 28 – Mel Brooks, actor/director/comedian/screenwriter/composer (born in 1926), David Knights of Procol Harum (1945), Gilda Radner, original cast member on Saturday Night Live (1946),
- June 30 – Florence Ballard of the Supremes (born in 1943), Andy Scott of Sweet (1949)
- July 1 – Jamie Farr, actor on M*A*S*H (born in 1934), Debbie Harry of Blondie (1945)
- July 2 – Paul Williams of the Temptations (born in 1939)
- July 3 – Michael Cole, actor on The Mod Squad (born in 1945)
- July 4 – Alan Wilson of Canned Heat (born in 1943), Jeremy Spencer of Fleetwood Mac (1948)
Rest in peace
- Chris Squire, bassist and backing vocalist of progressive rock band Yes, passed away on June 28. He was 67. Posted by the official Facebook page of Yes:
“It’s with the heaviest of hearts and unbearable sadness that we must inform you of the passing of our dear friend and Yes co-founder, Chris Squire. Chris peacefully passed away last night in Phoenix Arizona. We will have more information for you soon.”
