REBEAT News Roundup (June 6 – June 19)
Breaking news
In our last News Roundup, we mentioned the upcoming sequel to 1979’s film version of Quadrophenia, based on the Who’s double album of the same name.
The film, though, does not have the blessing of the Who themselves. In a statement released by Bill Curbishley, the band’s manager, said:
“Quadrophenia has an enduring appeal and will forever be the definitive mod film[…] Quadrophenia is a significant and influential film based on The Who’s music, not some Carry On franchise. Any follow-up to this film could only be made by the authors of the original and would need to be worthy of the name. This karaoke sequel announced recently in the press would be totally ridiculous.”
Additionally, Curbishley said that many of the original actors — namely Sting and Ray Winstone — would not be involved in the film. It is rumored, though, that Toyah Wilcox and Phil Daniels would appear in the film.
To read more about this story, visit the Hollywood Reporter.
Albums, singles, and tours
- According to Deadline, a new film will focus on the recording of the Rolling Stones’ 1972 album Exile on Main Street. Directed by Downton Abbey director Andy Goddard, the movie is expected to begin filming this coming winter.
- Phil Collins’ autobiography, Not Dead Yet, is slated to be released on October 25. The book will focus on his lengthy career as well as his personal life and battles with addiction.
- A Gary Wright album that was recorded in 1972 and subsequently shelved will be released in stores on July 29. The album, called Ring of Changes, also features guitar work by George Harrison.
- Two new Frank Zappa releases —Frank Zappa for President and The Crux of the Biscuit — will hit shelves on July 15.
Happy birthday!
- June 6 – Peter Albin of Big Brother and the Holding Company (born in 1944)
- June 7 – Dean Martin, musician and actor (born in 1917), Tom Jones, singer (1940)
- June 8 – Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night (born in 1942)
- June 15 – Muff Winwood of the Spencer Davis Group (born in 1943), Rod Argent of the Zombies (1945), Alan White of Yes (1949)
- June 18 – Paul McCartney of the Beatles (born in 1942)
- June 19 – Tommy DeVito of the Four Seasons (born in 1928)
