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Famous final concerts

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Famous final concerts.Before their legendary rooftop performance the Beatles took the stage one last time 45 years ago on Aug. 29, 1966, and sang their way into history. Check out some other legendary final performances.

Buddy Holly
Watch footage of a performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show"

Buddy Holly - Oh Boy
The rockabilly innovator performed his final live concert Feb. 9, 1959 the night of his tragic death.

The Beatles

The Fab Four called it quits in April 1970 making this Aug. 29, 1966, concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco their last paid-concert performance.

Janis Joplin

The troubled songstress gave her final performance on Aug. 12, 1970, with her Full Tilt Boogie Band. Less than two months later, she was dead.Janis Joplin cause of death Heroin overdose

Jimi Hendrix

The guitarist superstar took the stage Sept. 6, 1970, in Germany for his final performance before his death. jimi hendrix cause of death Drug overdose, Inhalation of vomit

The Supremes

After Diana Ross left in 1970, the threesome kept performing seven more years and gave their final performance on June 12, 1977 after which one member decided to work on a solo project.

Elvis Presley

Almost two months before the King of Rock 'n' Roll died Presley performed in front of 17,000 fans on June 26, 1977, for what would be his final concert. Elvis Presley cause of death Myocardial infarction

Led Zeppelin

The hard-rocking British band performed July 7, 1980, at the end of their European tour, which was their final live performance with all the original members.John Bonham death date and place of death: September 25, 1980, at Clewer

Nirvana

One month before frontman Kurt Cobain committed suicide the Northwest grunge group performed their final live concert March 1, 1994, before European fans.Kurt Cobain death date and place of death: April 5, 1994, at Seattle

Tupac Shakur

This West Coast rapper took the stage July 4, 1996, with other artists for a final performance before his death a month later.tupac shakur cause of death Firearm, Gunshot, Murder, Respiratory failure

The Ramones

After a career spanning three decades the punk-rock icons performed their final live performance Aug. 6, 1996.

Johnny Cash

This country star performed a small set July 5, 2003 a month after his wife, June Carter Cash, died and two months before his own death. Johnny Cash cause of death Diabetes mellitus

Destiny's Child

This female R&B group parted ways in 2006 at the height of their fame, but reunited Feb. 19, 2006, for the halftime show of the NBA finals.

Michael Jackson

The King of Pop was preparing for a comeback tour just before he died which left his Nov. 15, 2006, performance at the World Music Awards as his last one in public. Michael Jackson death June 25, 2009, at UCLA Medical Center

Musicians' memorial murals

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Musicians' memorial murals.Following her death, rumors briefly swirled that a graffiti great had honored Amy Winehouse. Meanwhile, in early August, Los Angeles artists refreshed a tribute to a fallen indie icon.

Murals of deceased musicians have become unofficial city landmarks and magnets for fans. Check out these alfresco tributes that help keep the musicians' legacies alive.
Banksy rumor + Amy Winehouse tribute ,artists restored elliott smith wall
Nameless Artists Mark Elliott Smith's Birthday By Fixing Up Famous Figure 8 Wall.Revered indie singer-songwriter Elliott Smith would have turned 42 on Saturday, August 6th, and to mark the late musician's birthday, a group of anonymous artists took on the task of cleaning up and respectfully adding to the iconic "Figure 8" mural in Silver Lake.

Aaliyah
She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and raised in the Midwest, but this R&B ingenue is honored in Manhattan's East Village.
Aaliyah + Detroit, Michigan,Aaliyah "Rock the Boat"

Miles Davis
A tribute to the famed jazz trumpeter lines the side of a Washington, D.C., jazz club where he'd played when the venue had a different name.
Duke Ellington + Eastbourne Performance

Buddy Holly
Fans in his Texas hometown drive past a wall-wide tribute to Holly and his rock 'n' roll muse.
buddy holly Winter Dance Party + Clear Lake, Iowa + 1959

Dean Martin
"The King of Cool" has a high-traffic memorial in his hometown. Dean Martin + Sammy Davis Jr. 60th Anniversary special

Jim Morrison
"The Lizard King" appears in a mural that towers over his old Venice Beach stamping grounds in Los Angeles.The Doors + last performance + The Warehouse + New Orleans, Louisiana + 1970.The Doors last public performance was at the Warehouse in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 12, 1970.
If anybody has this show or the one from the 11th that would be great.

sometimes the april 1970 show in Hawaii is referred to as the last show with Jim. But through research I have found this to be the date of the final show.
Jim Morrison mural + Rip Cronk

Frank Sinatra
This mural of"Ol' Blue Eyes" stands 60 feet high in South Philadelphia.Diane Keller + Frank Sinatra mural

Amy Winehouse
Shortly after the soul crooner's death was announced in July, her graffiti likeness appeared near her stamping grounds, and fans have left candles and flowers below it. Some thought a famous U.K. tagger created it.Amy Winehouse + not a real Banksy mural.A Banksy-style mural has appeared near Amy Winehouse’s favourite pub in Camden, north London.
The graffiti shows the singer sporting a pair of wings while wearing a short skirt and high heels with her beehive hairstyle.It is believed the artwork was completed in the early hours of Monday morning on Camden Lock – just yards from the Hawley Arms pub where Amy was a regular.
A spokesperson for the Bristol artist denied the artwork was one of his, despite it sharing many of the guerrilla artist’s obvious trademarks.
Meanwhile, a private funeral took place in north London today as her family and friends laid her to rest.

Amy Winehouse final performance + Dionne Bromfield

Johnny Cash: His mural resides in Nashville, Tenn., not far from his final resting place.Johnny Cash + Hendersonville Memory Gardens

Celia Cruz: The late Latin music queen has a graffiti tribute in Spanish Harlem that captures her lively persona.

John Lennon: The famous Beatles singer and songwriter is pictured in the prime of his youth in his hometown.John Lennon + Liverpool, England

Jam Master Jay: The DJ from one of rap's best-known groups is commemorated on a wall in his beloved Hollis neighborhood in Queens, N.Y.

Big Pun: A mural dedicated to the Bronx, N.Y., rapper receives an annual update, thanks to a devoted graffiti crew.

Charlie Parker: The famed saxophonist from Kansas City, Mo., overlooks the city's vibrant downtown district.

Selena: The young Tejano star has been painted on buildings across Texas, but this mural appears outside one of her favorite hangouts.

Biggie Smalls: The slain Brooklyn, N.Y., rapper received a splashy graffiti tribute in the 5 Pointz area of New York.5 Pointz

Elliott Smith: Fans of the singer-songwriter flock to his album cover art-turned-memorial wall in Silver Lake.

Tupac: The world-renowned rapper's roots were in New York City, where this mural was painted.

Summer songs

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Songs of summer Whether you're planning a summer barbecue camping trip a night out on the town, or just need to kick back and relax in the warm weather, here's a list of hot and cool summer songs for any occasion.

'All Summer Long'
Rocker Kid Rock sings about his summers growing up on the lakeshores of his home state. Good for a backyard barbecue or a trip to the swimming hole.

'Rolling in the Deep'
The latest single from breakout soul singer Adele has been burning up the charts since its release and is poised to be summer's big hit.

'I'm Yours'
Jason Mraz's reggae-sounding single was on everyone's lips during the summer of 2008. Its laid-back sound makes it a good addition for a trip to the beach.

'The Edge of Glory'
The pop singer has been churning out hit after hit since her debut album, and with her newest summer single, it seems she's not slowing down.

'All I Wanna Do'
The song appeared on Sheryl Crow's first album and sets the summer mood for just wanting to have fun.

'Hot Child in the City'
Seventies rocker Nick Gilder released this platinum hit single in 1978 on his second album. It's a nice summer tune for rolling down the car windows.

'Brown Eyed Girl'
Van Morrison's most recognizable song about the remembrance of young love and playing outdoors, is perfect for a summer romance.

'Good Vibrations'
One of America's first surf bands the Beach Boys set the summer soundtrack with this hit and others.

'Amber '
This 2001 hit, by rock band 311, uses reggae sounds to make a perfect beach song. The song was featured in this 2004 film and is rumored to be about lead singer Nick Hexum's ex-fiancée she's a pop star.

'Could You Be Loved'
Arguably the most popular figure in reggae music, Bob Marley was a figure in the late '60s and '70s with his groovy island tunes.

'Summer of '69'
Canadian rocker Bryan Adams released this nostalgic summer tune in 1985, and we've been rocking out to it every summer since.

'Dog Days Are Over'
Fight the dog days of summer with this up-tempo tune off Florence and the Machine's first album, "Lungs". Lead singer Florence Welch was recently named the face of this fashion house.

'Power'
Outspoken rapper Kanye West released this single just before summer in May 2010 off his fifth album and was nominated for a Grammy.

Singers Pink, Gomez in Twitter Feud Over Painted Ponies

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Singers Pink, Gomez in Twitter Feud Over Painted Ponies

Singer Pink landed in hot water Friday after she accused Disney starlet Selena Gomez of committing animal cruelty for using painted horses in a music video.
A glammed-up Gomez hit the beach in Los Angeles Thursday with a bevy of horses painted pink to shoot a video for her single, "Love You Like a Love Song."
But Pink, an outspoken animal activist, took to Twitter Thursday blasting the use of colored horses -- without knowing who was involved in the making of the video.
"If there are any animal activists around Malibu- at Leo Cabrillo State Beach, there are horses being painted for a stupid music video. Shame," the singer wrote.
"Artists should be more aware and responsible for their actions," the 31-year-old continued.
But Pink's criticism unleashed the wrath Friday of fans faithful to the star of Disney's "Wizards of Waverly Place," who is dating teen superstar Justin Bieber.
"Selena Gomez said 'A non toxic, vegetable based powder paint was applied via an airbrush and removed with water.' NOW CALM YO...!" one fan wrote on Twitter, with another adding, "it wasn't cruelty. It was safe and non-toxic."

"It was important to the Production Company, Record Label and Ms. Gomez that no animals were harmed and all proper precautions were taken," a rep for the 18-year-old said in a statement.
"A non toxic, vegetable based powder paint was applied via an airbrush and removed with water. An official from the Humane Society was on set supervising," the statement added.
Despite the statement from Gomez, Pink held her ground.

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New Kate Bush album in works

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New Kate Bush album in works

Reclusive singer Kate Bush who is releasing an album of revamped recordings says she’s also working on her first original album in six years. Find out who her duet partner is.
Kate Bush, the enigmatic singer-songwriter who releases her new compilation 'Director's Cut' today (16th May 2011), says she is working on a new album of original material. Kate Bush, whose last album 'Aerial' came out in 2005, confirmed that she had finished writing the album but had no idea when the record would be released.
Kate Bush's new album 'Director's Cut' features guest appearances from legendary session musician Steve Gadd, noted double bassist Danny Thompson and Mica Paris. Three of the albums songs have been completely re-recorded, including 'This Woman's Work', which appeared on the soundtrack of the 1988 movie 'She's Having a Baby'.

Eurovision Song Contest 2011 Finale Biggest musical shows in the world

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Eurovision-2011 Finale Biggest musical shows in the world

This year's "Eurovision-2011" held in the German city of Duesseldorf. One of the biggest musical shows in the world this year saw 38 thousand visitors a concert hall Dusseldorf Arena and more than 120 million viewers in 45 countries.

In the finals were held from 25 countries, 20 of whom earned the right to participate in the final stage of "Eurovision" on the results of the semifinals (they were 10 and 12 May). Germany as a country housewife events and 4 other members of the Big Five music "- Britain, Spain, France and Italy - have traditionally got the final out of the competition.

The first place on the voting judges and the audience took the duo from Azerbaijan Ell and Nikki. The second and third places were Italian and the Swede Rafael Gualatstsi Eric Saad. So let's take a closer look at the finalists of "Eurovision-2011".