News & Views For Wednesday, February 18
08:01 AM,
Wednesday 2/18/09
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Gerry Rafferty, Elton John, Elvis and Canadians wanting more control of the 'Net in News. Brad Paisley, Ne-Yo, Willie Nelson and Chick Corea / John McLaughlin in Views.
Canadians get on the stick to enact new Internet content regs.
February 18, 2009
(AP Photo)
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News …
Still looking for Gerry Rafferty? He's in Italy - Glasgow Evening Times
Elvis may have left the building, but he hasn't left Bakersfield. The local P.D. is looking for him - TurnTo23.com
Canadian art groups want new rules for Internet content, insist on all e-mail correspondence to begin and end with, "Eh?" - CTV
When auction bidders pay $250,000 for Elton John to put their lyrics to his music, you just gotta wonder if Elton needs Bernie Taupin anymore - The Canadian Press
O2 Arena, London, England
December 13, 2008
(AP Photo)
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Views …
Brad Paisley in Winnipeg - "But in a genre brimming with appealing personas, Paisley's got the goods and gives up a consistently fun show. And hey, he's not such a bad-looking fellow, either." - The Winnipeg Free Press
Ne-Yo in Dallas - "He's also light and smooth on his feet, able to keep pace with professional dancers. Then there's his voice, a sultry tone adept at rhythmic jams and emotive ballads." - The Dallas Morning News
Chick Corea and John McLaughlin Down Under - " … put on a show that truly had to be heard to be believed." - Adelaide Independent Weekly
Willie Nelson in Roanoke - " … They were into a standing ovation before Nelson even had his guitar strap on." - Roanoke Times
They Say It's Their Birthday … (Or so says Associated Press)
Yoko Ono is 76
Pitchfork Music Festival, Union Park, Chicago.
July 14, 2007
(Andy Argyrakis / ConcertLivewire.com)
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Bobby Hart is 70
Irma Thomas is 68
Herman Santiago (Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers) is 68
Dennis DeYoung is 62
Juice Newton is 57
Randy Crawford is 57
Robbie Bachman is 56
Larry Rust (Iron Butterfly) is 56
Dr. Dre is 44
Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek) is 32
Regina Spektor is 29
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, Indio, Calif.
April 28, 2007
(AP Photo)
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