Breaking news

According to NME, a sequel to 1979’s film Quadrophenia is currently in the works and is set to begin filming this coming summer.

Quadrophenia, which is based on the Who’s album of the same name, focuses on the life of a mod named Jimmy in London and features music from the band. The sequel, titled To Be Someone, will pick up where the original left off and continue Jimmy’s story.

Albums, singles, and tours

• In honor of the Traveling Wilburys’ album reissue campaign, two behind-the-scenes videos have been released through Ultimate Classic Rock. The videos include footage from the making of the “Devil’s Been Busy” and “Wilbury Twist” music videos. Watch the videos here, and visit the Wilburys’ official website for information on the reissues.
• The Rolling Stones are reportedly heading back to the studio after recording two new songs with Eric Clapton, according to the U.K.’s Sun tabloid. Official album plans have not been released.
• On July 7, the Royal Mail in the U.K. will honor Pink Floyd by releasing commemorative postage stamps. July 7 will be the 10th anniversary of founding member Syd Barrett’s death.
• Jeff Beck’s new book, BECK 01, is now available for pre-order. As of now, the book is limited to 1,650 copies.
• Tom Petty’s band Mudcruch kicked off their tour on May 23 in California. Visit their official site for a full list of tour stops.

Happy birthday!

• May 24 – Bob Dylan, singer/songwriter (born in 1941)
• May 26 – Levon Helm of the Band (born in 1942), Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac (1948)
• May 27 – Cilla Black, singer (born in 1943)
• May 30 – Lenny Davidson of the Dave Clark Five (born in 1944)
• May 31 – John Bonham of Led Zeppelin (b0rn in 1948)
• June 1 – Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones (born in 1947)
• June 2 – Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones (born in 1941)
• June 3 – Ian Hunter of Mott the Hoople (born in 1939)
• June 4 – Roger Ball of Average White Band (born in 1944), Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas (1944), Gordon Waller of Peter and Gordon (1945)
• June 5 – Robbie Robertston of the Band (born in 1943)

Rest in peace

• Professional boxer and icon Muhammad Ali passed away on June 4, 2016 from issues that led to septic shock. Ali was a three-time heavyweight champion and one of the most revered sports figured in history.

Danielle Zabielski

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.