ROCK 'n' ROLL NEWS
Fleetwood Mac has settled out of court with Carol Hinton, a songwriter from Grand Rapids, Michigan, who claimed that portions of her poem "Sarah" were used verbatim in the Stevie Nicks composed hit, "Sara." Hinton and her lawyers settled for $1,500.
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A recent Motorhead performance at NYCs Irving Plaza was cut short when drummer Phflthy Animal Taylor collapsed of heat -exhaustion three-quarters through the setv He was rushed to Cabrjniv Hospital for examination,and t .released the folloWingday.
British based Factory Records is preparing a two-record Joy Division retrospective titled Still The anthology will reportedly include the bands cover of a Velvet Underground tune recorded early in their career, plus tracks from their pre-Joy Division days when the band was known as Warsaw.
The Records, who disbanded last year, have reunited with a new vocalist, Chris Gent, and.a new guitarist, Dave Whelan. The bands new LP, Sfusic On Both L Sides, will be released on Virgin sometime this fall.
Humble Pie had to cancel several {English dates when Steve Mario It was rushed to the hbspitai with a bleeding duodenal ulcer.
Fleetwood Mac has settled out of court with Carol Hinton, a songwriter from Grand Rapids, Michigan, who claimed that portions of her poem "Sarah" were used verbatim in the Stevie Nicks composed hit, "Sara." Hinton and her lawyers settled for $1,500. When asked to explain the lyrical similarities; Nicks replied: "Karma. "
Mitch Ryder joined Bruce Springsteen onstage for the Detroit medley during Springsteens secqnd and final show at Joe Louis Arena in the Motor • Cityflf
A probate court in Memphis, Tennessee has advised an attorney representing Elvis Presleys 112-year-old daughter, Lisa Marie, to ftle suit against Colonel Tout t Parker, Elvis manager. The attorney, Blanchard E.Tual, charges that Parker and RCA Records engaged in ˜˜collusion, conspiracy, fraud, misrepresentation and bad faith" in thefe dealings with Elvis since 1956 According to Tuals reports Parker often increased his own fortune at Elvis expense, and took advantage of the singers deteriorating mental and physical condition during his final years. The court concluded; ˜˜These actions against the most popular folk hero of this century are outrageous and call for a full accounting from those responsible."
Watch for ˜˜The Liverpool Explosion Show" which will tour the U.S. this fall. The show will feature hitmakers from the Bea tie-led British Invasion of the,60s, including Billy J. Kramer & the Dakotas, Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders, and Gerry & the Pacemakers . >
CBS Records is suing Cheap Trick to prevent the band from lining with another label CBS
Mark David Chapman, the confessed assassin of John Lennon, Was sentenced to 20 yearstollfe in prison on August 25. Asked if he had anything to say, Chapman read a passage from J.D. Salingers Catcher In The Rye, addingthat those would be the last Words he will ever speak. As if anyone really gives a damn... claimsthe band is refusing to deliver any more albums to the company, | although they owe the label two more. Insiders say the band is very interested in signing with Elektra.
Mote tension within the Beach Boys. Mike Love and Dennis Wilson reportedly had a bloody fistfight backstage following a recent concert at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Love is currently recording a solo album on the Boardwalk label, and rumor has it that Cart Wilson will probably return to the band for a tour this fall.
Parliment / Funkadelic master George Clinton arid Sly Stone were stopped on suspicion of drunk driving in Hawthorne,California, when police discovered cocaine and freebasing paraphernalia in their car. The pair were booked and released on bail. Several weeks prior to the bust, Clinton filed a lawsuit against Warner Brothers Records in federal court in Los Angeles,; charging breach of contract. Clinton . is demanding $50 million in damages, and return of the masters for his latest LP, The Electric Spanking Of War Babies.
Congratulations to John Cougar and his wife Vicky. Theyre the proud parents of a new baby girl,! Teddi Jo Mellencamp
Grand Funk Railroad has reunited and signed with Full Moon/Warner Brothers. The band , will be managed by long-time producer and associate, Andy Cavallere.
In The Studio
Los A ngeles, CA—Record Plant: Rod Stewart, Black Sabbath, Seafood Mama ; Wa/!y Heider: Lindsey Buckingham, Rocky Burnette, Lenny Williams; Sound Lab: the Carpenters, Rita Coolidge; Wilder Brothers: Karla Bonoff; Larrabee: Fleetwood Mac; New York, N.Y. -Right Track Recording: Linda Ronstadt;. Kingston, Jamaica—Dynamic Studios: Bobby Keys; Sheffield, AL — Muscle Shoals: Levon Helm, Bonnie Bramlett, Glenn -Frey, Dr. Hook; Pulheim, Germany-tDierksi Studios: Rory Gallagher.
David Lee Roth was recently spotted backstage at the concert of an immensely popular rock hero. After being introduced to a shapely . young woman, the ever charming Mr. Roth leered something like "You have all the right parts in the right places. The lady was not impressed and hastily excused herself. Roth was later embarrassed to discover that his prey was the aforementioned rock heros girlfriend. The oh-so-sensitive David Lee also recently bought a unique form of paternity insurance from Lloyds of London at an annual premium of $10,000.
Country mainman Willie Nelson was in the hospital with a lung condition that developed from overwork and exhaustion. Although a spokesperson said the ailment isnt serious, Wild Willie will be bedridden for awhile.
Gerry Cott, lead guitarist for the Boomtown Rats, has left the group. Rather than replace him, the band will continue as a quintet.
Denny Laine has left Wings. Seems that Laine was eager to tour, but Paul McCartney wanted to spend more time in the studio. Laine is currently seeking a bassist and drummer to record arid take on the road. In the meantime, Columbia is putting pressure on Macca to tour., ■ The label feels that Pauls lasttwBilii LPs didnt do as well as they might have had he toured. Nonetheless, Paul refuses to hit the road until at least next spring, due mainly tobis lingering feelings over John Lennons death .
The Soul Clan was formed in the mid-60s, comprised of R&B superstars Don Covay, Wilson ! Pickett, Ben E. King, Joe Tex, Solomon Burke and Otis Redding. The project failed to get off the ground following Reddings tragic death, but the remaining members have recently gotten back together for an extensive tour of America, which may be followed by, a trip to Europe. The Clan has ! reportedly been offered a recording deal from Rolling Stones Records,
; and the LP will feature new material from Covay and Pickett. Covay, of course, is the composer of "Mercy, Mercy, which appeared on the Rolling Stones Out Of Our Heads LP.
SOLO NEWS: Ric Ocasek of the Cars is recording a solo album for Geffen Records. Talking Head Jerry Harrison is wrapping up his
soloLP, following the lead of Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantzsk Tom-Tom Club. Andy Summers of the Police is recording a solo LP with Robert Frlpp producing.
A non-profit, licensed corporation is presently organizing to build an international Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame Museum in Charlotte, North Carolina. The museum will display private exhibits of each important artist or group from rock history, in
.addition to an indoor viewipg theater for rock concert films and a 5,000 seat outdoor ampitheater for small cbncerts. Memberships to the Hall Of Fame are currently being solicited worldwide. Those interested should write to: International RockN Roll Hail Of Fame, Suite 107,5600 Executive Center Drive, Charlotte, N.C. 28217.
MCA will release Whooligans in time for Christmas. The album will feature the B-sides from most of the Whos singles,
Mick Jagger called a press conference at Philadelphias John F. Kennedy Stadium on August 26 to announce the Rolling Stones' 1981 North American tour. The tour began at JFK Stadium on September 25 and continue through December. Mick mentioned that the band will play large halls and '
stadiums, as well as several surprise Hates in small clubs, and he mentioned the Pretenders, the Clash, Van Halen, Roy Orbison and Journey as some of the possible opening acts.
The Liverpool City Council has finally approved a petition to name four city streets after the Beatles. Liverpool will soon be the home of ' Starr Close, McCartney Way, Harison Close and Lennon Drive.
Diana Ross recently attended a / Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jokes performance in New York and was so impressed with the Jukes horn section that she Invited them to accompany her during her next engagement in Las Vegas.
former Beach blanket couple Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello are recording a Christmas record together. Sounds OK, but we want Eric Von Zipper!
The new Roky Erickson LP,
The Evil One, should be out on the 415 label by the time you read this.
The disc was produced by former CCR bassist Stu Cook. Speaking of which, Fantasy Records plans to release a "Stars On 45"-type medley of Creedenees greatest hits. Sounds like just what we need.
On Tour
AC/DC, Foreigner, PeterTosh, ,'.1" Journey, PatBenatar, REO Speedwagon, theRockets, Iggy Pop, the Kinks, the Knack, Ozzy Osbourne & the Blizzard of Oz, the Ramones, lan Hunter Band, Def Leppard, Miles Davis, Fluffo, the Soul Clan, Little.RiverBand, Anne Murray; America,.
