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domingo, 18 de julho de 2010


Michael Jackson - O Rei do Pop
Por André Junior


Conhecido como “O Rei do Pop”, Michael Jackson era um artista multi-talentoso. Cantor, dançarino e compositor, sua carreira teve inicio aos 5 anos de idade. Seu pai, Joseph Jackson resolveu formar uma banda com 5 filhos de seus 9 filhos e a nomeou de Jakson Five. Na década de 60, a banda era um sucesso. Eles entraram para a história musical norte-americana por se a primeira banda formada por negros a fazer sucesso fora dos “guetos”. O pequeno Michael, caçula da família, era a atração principal com a sua voz maravilhosa. Em 1971, com apenas 13 anos de idade, Michael iniciou sua carreira solo com o single “Got To Be There”.
Mesmo sendo o mais famoso da família, o cantor ainda demorou um pouco para decidir se saía de vez do Jackson 5. Seu primeiro álbum solo acabou demorando para sair, “Of The Wall” foi feito em 1978. Em 1982, Michael teve seu auge na carreira. O lançamento de “Thriller” registrou de vez o nome do astro na história da música mundial, o álbum é um dos mais vendidos no mundo até hoje.
Michael se tornou o artista mais respeitado do pop mundial e isso possibilitou que ele gravasse com grandes nomes da música como Paul McCartney. Em 1984, o cantor gravou um disco com seus irmãos, que foi batizado de “Victory”. Ele era convidado para todos os tipos de participações especiais e foi graças a ele que a música “We Are The World” gravada para ajudar a África se tornou um grande sucesso mundial.
Se a carreira de Michael era brilhante, sua vida pessoal era bastante conturbada. Com mudanças constantes na sua aparência, havia indícios de que o cantor havia feito dezenas de plásticas para mudar sua fisionomia. Nos últimos anos o cantor negro, havia se tornado um mutante, além da sua aparência, sua cor da pele já não era mais a mesma. Ele seguiu negando as plásticas e alegava sofrer de vitiligo, porém a imprensa sempre teimava em levantar suspeitas.
As atitudes do cantor a cada ano que passavam, pareciam mais esquisitas para grande parte do seu público. Michael comprou um rancho na Califórnia, qual batizou de Neverland. Simultâneo a essas situações, em 1987 o cantor gravou o disco “Bad” que alcançou apenas metade das vendas do Thriller. Começaram as especulações que a vida pessoal começava a interferir na vida profissional.
Em 1992, com o lançamento do álbum “Dangerous”, Michael voltou a estar em evidência e foi muito elogiado pela música “Black or White”. Porém novas suspeitas vieram perturbar a paz do artista com acusações dessa vez mais graves. O cantor agora estava sendo acusado de molestar um garoto de 13 anos em Neverland. Embora o processo não tenha ido em frente por falta de provas, a imagem do cantor ficou ainda mais danificada.
Em 1994, Michael Jackson passa por um casamento relâmpago com Lisa Marie Presley, filha de Elvis Presley. As coisas só pioram e ele é acusado de ter se casado apenas para gerar publicidade em torno do seu casamento. Logo em seguida foram lançados em 1995 os álbuns “Blood on the Dance Floor / History in the Mix” e “History: Past, Present and Future, Book I”, ambos muito aclamados pelo publico.
Embora durante todos os anos de sua carreira houvesse lançamentos, edições especiais e versões de seus álbuns, a imagem de sua vida pessoal não agradava mais o público. Michael então, se tornou uma pessoa reclusa. Só voltou a gravar em 2001 o álbum “Invincible”, que não causou muita comoção de público ou crítica.
This Is It seria uma série de 50 shows que se iniciariam em Londres no segundo semestre de 2009. Um time de bailarinos estava ensaiando para fazer um dos mais belos shows da história, porém o destino pregava mais uma peça no Rei do Pop. Em 25 de junho de 2009, Michael Jackson teve uma parada cardíaca em sua casa e foi levado ao hospital UCLA Medical Center, em Los Angeles onde morreu. A causa de sua morte levantou diversas teorias, porém nenhuma delas foi comprovada até agora. This Is It deixou de ser um dos maiores shows da carreira de Michael e se tornou um documentário póstumo sobre o grande Rei do Pop.
Se você não possui os CDs do rei do pop, é possível achar vários vídeos e letras de música de Michael Jackson na internet. Ele possui uma vasta discografia e videografia circulando por aí, então basta procurar e relembrar um grande astro mundial que deixou muita saudade em seus fãs.

Fonte: www.webartigos.com

Michael Jackson's Neverland To Become A State Park?



Fans of Michael Jackson may get to visit the King of Pop's Neverland Ranch after all - a Californian lawmaker wants to turn the property into a state park.

The 
Thriller hit-maker moved out of his Santa Barbara home in 2005 after cops raided it in 2003 following his arrest on child molestation charges. Private equity firm Colony Capital LLC now co-owns the sprawling estate with the Jackson family after the singer signed it over to them for $35 million in 2008.

Now, California assemblyman Mike Davis has suggested declaring Neverland an official state park - an area of land preserved on account of its historic interest, and administered by the Californian government. If his proposal gets the go-ahead, it could mean Jackson's fans will be free to visit the site.

Davis tells the 
Associated Press, "Given that we have an economic shortfall... I suspect it would be difficult for the State Parks Department to purchase the property alone... I am committed to finding out all details possible to make this a good proposal."

Last year residents in the nearby Santa Ynez Valley rallied against plans to turn Jackson's former home into a tourist attraction.
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Source: starpulse.com






Elvis on Tour: 75th Anniversary Celebration
7/29/10

After they filmed Elvis: That’s the Way It Is, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll™ and his crew were eager to follow that success with another captivating concert documentary. How could they make it different? By going backstage and on the road. Now for only one night, you can experience the excitement of what it was like to tour with Elvis. On Thursday July 29, 2010 in select movie theaters nationwide, see the masterpiece Elvis on Tour.
Warner Bros., Elvis Presley Enterprises and NCM Fathom are commemorating the 75th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s birth by presenting Elvis on Tour: 75th Anniversary Celebration, a special in-theater event that celebrates the timeless music of the rock ‘n’ roll icon.
This one night event will feature much of the last film footage shot with Elvis and never-before-seen footage. More than 25 numbers spotlighting Elvis Presley’s talent, range and showmanship fill this lively chronicle of his multi-city 1972 series of concerts. Plus montage sequences (supervised by Martin Scorsese) showcase Presley’s early career in music and movies. The unique split-screen presentation conveys the whirlwind, “you-are-there” energy and performance thrills of Elvis on Tour. The result of this different look at the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll™? Fan euphoria – and a Golden Globe® for Best Documentary.
The presentation of Elvis on Tour will be specially formatted to preserve the exact aspect ratio of the film as first seen by audiences in 1972.
*Talent subject to change
James Burton On International Guitar Festival






James Burton will once again be flying to the UK this November to headline the 22nd International Guitar Festival of Great Britain. As with all other appearances James will only be performing for one night on 20 November 2010 at 7.30pm.


James will once again be taking his audience on a wonderful musical journey with ballads, rock 'n' roll and the blues along with guests Chris Clayton, Mike Byrne, Susan Hedges, Don Woods and special guest Brian 'Saxaphone' Jones.


This is for sure a show not to be missed so get your tickets now as last year it was a complete sell out! Tickets are £20.50 and are available online from www.bestguitarfest.com or by calling the box office on 01516 660000.


Source: elvisnews.com
A Guitar For Elvis




For many of us the early Sun Records era Elvis featuring his acoustic rhythm guitar playing not only defined the look of rock n roll but also its sound and drive. Imitators come and go but we offer up a completely fresh tribute to Elvis by Grammy winners, rock stars and renowned guitarists from around the world. These rootsy, bluesy, folky and even experimental versions of some of his classic tunes are in keeping with his love of those musical styles and his trend setting persona.



Tracklisting

1 All Shook Up :: Pat Donohue
2 Mystery Train :: Al Petteway
3 Can’t Help Falling in Love :: Doug Smith
4 Suspicious Minds :: Laurence Juber
5 Don’t :: Tim Pacheco
6 Heartbreak Hotel :: Kenny Sultan
7 Little Sister :: Mike Dowling
8 Don’t Be Cruel :: Benjamin Verdery
9 Love Me Tender :: Brooks Williams
10 Loving You :: Elliot Easton
11 Hound Dog :: Al Petteway
12 Jailhouse Rock :: Eltjo Haselhoff
13 Are You Lonesome Tonight? :: Jim Tozier
14 Viva Las Vegas :: Doug Smith & Mark Hanson

Source: elvisnews.com
Elvis Suomessa - In Finland


Dozens of songs of Elvis Presley's repertoire have been recorded in Finland from the beginning of the 60's and up 'till these days - both in Finnish and in English. This obviously includes many sides of Elvis's versatile recording career: rock tunes, ballads, country and movie songs.


The new collection "Elvis in Finland 2" starts with a version of That's All Right, Mama (Kaikki hyvin mama) by a legendary singer Rauli Somerjoki. This song comes from Elvis's first and Rauli's last recording session. Probably the most well-known Elvis movie songs in Finland, Flaming Star (titled Kohtalon tähti) and The Walls Have Ears (Seinillä on korvat) are both naturally included on this cd. Early Finnish rock'n'rollers, like Jussi Raittinen, Rock Jerry and Pekka Loukiala, have their own versions on this collection too.


There are also a couple of rarities on the collection. One of them is Summer Kisses, Winter Tears (Kesän suukot talvi vei) which is the only single release by a singer called Richard. Some fine arrangements can be found as well: an a cappella group Veeti And the Velvets delivers a very nice version of King Creole and the late Tapio Heinonen sings beautifully his version of Mary in the Morning (Kaunein aamuisin).


"Elvis Suomessa - in Finland vol. 2" celebrates the 25th Anniversary Year of The Official Elvis Presley Fan Club of Finland. Copies of the brand new CD can be ordered directly from the fan club at €20 each (incl. p & p. in Europe), €25 (overseas).


The CD includes the following songs in English: Baby Let's Play House, My Baby Left Me, Don't Be Cruel, King Creole, Suspicion, Return to Sender and All That I Am.

Source: elvisnews.com

domingo, 11 de julho de 2010


Bernard Lansky talks Elvis





Enjoy this short interview with Bernard Lansky as he discusses the first time that Elvis Presley came into his store to buy clothes. (by Elvis Channel)

sábado, 3 de julho de 2010


Rare New Photos of Elvis Uncovered [Pictures]



NEW YORK (CBS/AP) Elvis Presley archivists have found three rare photos dating to 1957 that show the young singer greeting fans at the gates of Graceland.
The pictures show Presley interacting with fans standing behind the gate and perched along the wall that surround his Memphis home.
Pictures: Eternally Elvis

Negatives of the photos were discovered as archivists pored through a vast collection of documents from the office of Vernon Presley, Elvis' father.
Archivist Angie Marchese of Elvis Presley Enterprises said the photos have never before been published.
The pictures will be displayed at Graceland beginning Thursday and running through Aug. 16.
The three uncovered photos are below:





Elvis Presley greets fans at the gates of Graceland in Memphis, Tenn., in 1957.
 (Credit: AP Photo/Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc)


Elvis Presley greets fans at the gates of Graceland in Memphis, Tenn., in 1957.
 (Credit: AP Photo/Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc)






Elvis Presley greets fans at the gates of Graceland in Memphis, Tenn., in 1957.
 (Credit: AP Photo/Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc)


Source: www.cbsnews.com

SYTYCD Season 7: July 1 Cirque du Soleil 'Viva Elvis' performance (VIDEO)



This dance piece performed on "So You Think You Can Dance" on 1 July 2010 combines "Didja Ever" and "Return to Sender." The theme is military life during the 1950s. Remember Presley did serve in the army from 1958 to 1960. "Viva Elvis" is a Las Vegas show developed by Cirque du Soleil together with, who else, Elvis Presley Enterprises. The show opened 19 February 2010.
"Return to Sender" was a 1962 hit for Elvis, written by Winfield Scott and Otis Blackwell. Presley performed the song in the 1962 movie "Girls! Girls! Girls!"
"Didja Ever" was from Presley's 1960 album "G.I. Blues" and written by Sid Wayne and Sherman Edwards.
"Viva Elvis" is a play on Presley's 1964 movie "Viva Las Vegas." which is also the title of a song written for that movie that starred Presley and Ann-Margret.
Presley died in 1977 at age 42. Ann-Margret is still alive and kicking and apparently driving a motorcycle.
The music for this performance piece is Elvis, but the moves are totally contemporary. You can't imagine Elvis or Ann-Margret performing these moves. There's some gymnastic tumbling, but it's all well integrated into the piece.
Source: www.examiner.com

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