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Song Related News for February 4, 2012

"Opry" stage that once held Cash and Presley to be replaced (Reuters)

Reuters - For six decades the stage supported the likes of Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash, with the "hillbilly dust" sprinkled across its blonde oak planks adding to the legend of the Grand Ole Opry.

Rising star Angela Meade in Met Opera's `Ernani' (AP)

In this Jan. 30, 2012, photo provided by the Metropolitan Opera Angela Meade performs as Elvira in Verdi's 'Ernani' during a dress rehearsal at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. (AP Photo/Marty Sohl)AP - In an era of overthinking directors, intricate stage movements and concept productions that transport operas through time and locale, there is an argument for Verdi the way it used to be.


Lung cancer forces "Wild Thing" singer to retire (Reuters)

Reuters - Reg Presley, lead singer of British band The Troggs, famed for their 1966 anthem "Wild Thing," said on Thursday that he was retiring after being diagnosed with lung cancer.

New app takes cyber-jamming a new level (Reuters)

Reuters - Music junkies looking to looking to live out their rock 'n' roll fantasies in a virtual realm will have their chance in March.

Bee Gee Robin Gibb says his health has improved (AP)

AP - Bee Gee star Robin Gibb says he is making a strong recovery and putting on weight after suffering from a serious illness.

Adele beats 7 new albums to keep top spot on chart (Reuters)

Reuters - British singer Adele stood her ground atop the Billboard album chart with "21" on Wednesday despite seven new entries vying for No. 1 this week, including stiff competition from country music singer Tim McGraw.

Bruce Springsteen joins Grammy Awards performers (Reuters)

Reuters - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at the 2012 Grammy Awards, joining Adele, Paul McCartney, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj on the music show lineup.

Bee Gee Robin Gibb makes "spectacular" recovery (Reuters)

Reuters - Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb said on Friday he had made a "spectacular" recovery from a serious illness, which was widely reported to be cancer.

Madonna launching video on billboards, online (AP)

Madonna arrives for a news conference for NFL footbal's Super Bowl XLVI's halftime show Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)AP - Clear Channel is giving Madonna all its luvin'.


Black Sabbath drummer says may pull out of reunion (Reuters)

Reuters - Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has said he will not participate in the British heavy metal band's reunion recordings and tour unless he is offered a "signable" contract.