Tuesday, June 21, 2016

TUESDAVE!

Today is Go Skate Day and International Yoga Day.

THIS DAY IN ROCK!
1948: The Columbia label announces its new LP "long-playing" record.
1967: San Francisco's Golden Gate Park celebrates the Summer Solstice with a free concert.
1973: Bread, already having decided to break up, play their last live gig ever in Salt Lake City.
1975: Ritchie Blackmore leaves Deep Purple to form Rainbow.
1981: Steely Dan breaks up.
1988: The Rascals reunite onstage for the first time in eighteen years.
1990: Little Richard is awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

MICHAEL JACKSON' S LAST DAYS! The final days of Michael Jackson's life are coming to TV.  The series is based on an upcoming book by Tavis Smiley, Before You Judge Me: The Triumph and Tragedy of Michael Jackson's Last Days. No word on when it will be released or who would play Jackson but the book comes out next week. Get the details.

ROMANTICS ALBUM! The Romantics will soon be returning with Up from the Rubble, their first new album since 2003. The album will be available as a digital download starting next week. In addition, The Romantics have more than 20 concerts lined up this year in support of the album. Get the itinerary.

G.O.T. CONVENTION! Game of Thrones is getting its own fan convention in Nashville set for June 30-July 2, 2017, although no venue has been announced. Organizers promise panels, autograph and photo opportunities, meet-and-greets, concerts and an Ice and Fire Marketplace with merchandise and memorabilia from various exhibitors and vendors. Relax on the throne and get the details.

NEW ON DVD! Some of the new titles arriving today on DVD include My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, The Brothers Grimsby and The Wave as well as season six of Workaholics. Get the complete list.

APOCALYPSE SURVIVAL! What will you eat if you survive the apocalypse? I'm stockpiling Ramen noodles and coffee. Click here to stock up.