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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.

NYC's Algonquin closes legendary Oak Room (AP)

AP - New York City's famous Algonquin Hotel has permanently shuttered the Oak Room, its fabled supper club that helped launch careers of many top-shelf jazz and cabaret stars.

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.

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.

Competition is name of the game on 'The Voice' (AP)

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2011 file photo, Blake Shelton poses backstage after winning male vocalist of the year at the 45th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Recording artists Shelton, Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Adam Levine have all returned as judges for the singing competition series 'The Voice.' (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)AP - The competition is fierce on season two of NBC's "The Voice," and we haven't even met the contestants.


Springsteen guitarist anticipates emotional shows (AP)

Actor and musician Steven Van Zandt poses for a portrait, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in New York. Bruce Springsteen guitarist Steve Van Zandt says touring without the late sax player Clarence Clemons is sure to be emotional for the E Street Band and its audience. Van Zandt said Thursday that the band ’s work will always be a tribute to Clemons and the late organist Danny Federici. Springsteen and the E Street Band will kick off their tour in Atlanta on March 18.   (AP Photo/Carlo Allegri)AP - Bruce Springsteen guitarist Steve Van Zandt s ays touring without saxophonist Clarence Clemons is sure to be emotional for the E Street Band and its audience.


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.