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IMPORTANT NOTE: The contents of this page are presented in chronological order. If u click on an item in the table of contents here below be4 the corresponding part of the page has been properly downloaded by ur browser, the downloading process will be interrupted and ur browser will go back 2 the top of the page. Click "Reload" 2 resume the downloading process and try 2 be more patient! August 1999Full tour schedule on Chaka Khan's web siteRobert Hill reports on July 4th that, in a recent message posted on the discussion 4um on Chaka Khan's official web site, a new, comprehensive list of 4thcoming live per4mances with Patti LaBelle in the US was provided. Here's the updated list in chronological order:
The tour will kick off in Minneapolis on July 8th. The set will include 23 songs, with a new band, a new stage, etc. Chaka's site is also xpected 2 b revamped. UK band 911 covers "Let's Go Crazy"Vincent Voltzenlugel reports on August 29th:
New album by Ricky Peterson features Sonny T., Michael B. and the HornheadzRaphy reports on August 16th that he's received an e-mail from Michael B. Nelson of the Hornheadz/NPG Hornz confirming that former NPG members Sonny T. and Michael B., as well as the Hornheadz and former The Time member and The Family singer St. Paul Peterson, appear on Ricky Peterson's latest jazz solo effort entitled Souvenir. Ricky Peterson, brother of St. Paul Peterson, has worked with The Artist on several occasions, co-producing and playing on hits such as "The Most Beautiful Girl In The World." Click here 4 more in4mation. Belgian artist LB covers "The Future"Gian Piero Stramaccia reports on August 15th that Belgian artist LB covers The Artist's "The Future" on his album Pop Artificielle, which also includes covers of James Brown, John Lennon, David Bowie and others (label: KK Records, 1998). The Artist in 4thcoming TV mini-series? No, it's just a dog...Sbacon1999 pointed out on August 12th that the Internet Movie Database web site, which is usually a pretty reliable source of in4mation 4 past and future movies and TV shows, currently includes an item (last updated on August 1st, 1999) about a 4thcoming NBC TV mini-series entitled The Tenth Kingdom, and that The Artist is mentioned (under the name 'Prince') as being part of the cast, playing himself. However, Michael Dean kindly 4warded 2 us a press release that indicates that 'Prince' is actually the name of a dog that appears in the 4thcoming mini-series... under its own name, of course. :) Still, the Internet Movie Database web site might want 2 do something about this so that no further confusion is possible. Terence Trent D'Arby mentions The ArtistIn an interview conducted between fans and Terence Trent D'Arby and posted on the HangSuite web site, Terence Trent D'Arby, who has a new album coming out in the near future, mentions The Artist a couple of times. "Extraordinary" promo includes "Empty Room"?Calhoun Square referred us 2 his web site which features a scan of a promo CD of "Extraordinary" (off The Vault) from Warner Bros. Surprisingly, the promo CD seems 2 include the unreleased "Empty Room", which is not on the album. At the present time, however, there r no reported plans for a commercial single either in the US or in Europe, of which "Empty Room" could b a b-side. We r trying 2 get confirmation of this. The scan could b a fake. Stay 2ned. Dale Bozzio on tour again with Missing PersonsA reader reports that 4mer Paisley Park artist Dale Bozzio is currently scheduled 2 tour with her 4mer band 'Missing Persons'. Dates can b found via this link. Chaka Khan in August issue of Sister 2 SisterAccording 2 a post on the discussion 4um on Chaka Khan's web site, Chaka is featured in the August issue of Sister 2 Sister with 2 pictures highlighting her tour with Patti Labelle her per4mance at Aretha Franklin's last birthday party. Sheila E. and Chaka Khan featured in "Women In Rock" series on VH-1Marianne DeGrado reports on July 29th:
Please check the VH-1 web site 4 more in4mation. August 27th, 1999A couple of mentions of The Artist in the latest Rolling StonePaul Meintel reports:
Sheryl Crow talks about jamming with The Artistnpgshy reports that, in an MTV News article dated August 27th, Sheryl Crow talks about The Artist's recent appearance on stage with her during a Lilith Fair concert in Toronto, Canada (see related story). August 26th, 1999Public Enemy give props 2 The Artist during online chatJoseph McCombs reports on August 28th:
August 25th, 1999The Artist per4ms with Lenny Kravitz in MinneapolisRaphy attended Lenny Kravitz's live show in Minneapolis on August 25th and reports that The Artist went on stage for the last song, "Fly Away", which he per4med with Lenny. Matthew Perkins was also in attendance and reports:
PiePie1976 was also in attendance and reports:
Eric Benchimol reports that a Minneapolis Star Tribune article about the event also mentions The Artist's appearance. Party at Paisley Park after Lenny Kravitz's show in Minneapolis on August 25Following Lenny Kravitz's show in Minneapolis on August 25th, during which The Artist guest-appeared (see above), there was a party at Paisley Park studios and both The Artist and Lenny Kravitz made a brief appearance. Shanemicam was in attendance and reports:
Another reader was also in attendance and reports:
D'Angelo's tribute 2 The Artist 2 b released as singleAn MTV News article dated August 25th reports that D'Angelo's 4thcoming Voodoo album will b released on November 23rd and that 2 tracks off the album, including his tribute 2 The Artist entitled... "Untitled", will b released 2 radio stations in the next few weeks. August 24th, 1999"New" studio release by The Artist ('Prince') coming from Warner Bros.
The track list is the following:
Click here 4 more in4mation on the availability of the release in retail. Michael Allen Holtz/Q102 also reports on August 18th:
Joey Coco reports on August 10th that Warner Bros. has a web page with the cover art and xcerpts from a few songs. Eric Benchimol reports on August 17th that the Ultimate Band List web site has a special "Advance Listen" page 4 the release which features more sound files taken from the album, including xcerpts from "It's About That Walk" and "When The Lights Go Down". The latest issue of Entertainment Weekly has an article dated August 12th about the release, which includes a few comments by a spokesperson 4 The Artist. "Old Friends 4 Sale" is originally from the 1985 Parade sessions, although John Burke notes that the version on The Vault is a new version with different lyrics. "5 Women" is the original of the track given 2 Joe Cocker and included on his 1991 Night Calls album. "The Rest Of My Life", "My Little Pill" and "There Is Lonely" r from the aborted I'll Do Anything musical project. A version of "She Spoke 2 Me" was included on the Girl 6 soundtrack, but this version is reported 2 b an "extended remix". Keith Creighton reports that the August 24th release in the USA is confirmed by a Billboard article dated July 27th. According 2 the article, the 10 tracks were recorded by the Artist between January 23th, 1985, and June 18th, 1994. The first single, "Extraordinary," will b shipped 2 U.S. radio on August 10th. It will not b commercially released. The release is also listed on Warner Bros.'s new releases page, albeit with an obvious typo/spelling mistake. Nick Palmer reports that the Wall of Sound web site also has an article on the release, although it doesn't contain any new in4mation. As well, the release is mentioned in a MTV news article. Lenny Kravitz mentions possible future collaboration with The Artist againIn a Minneapolis Star Tribune article dated August 24th, Lenny Kravitz, who per4ms in Minneapolis this week, mentions once again that a full-blown collaboration with The Artist is definitely a possibility in the future. August 23rd, 1999Moby covers "Purple Rain" liveGabrielle Krupnick reports on August 24th:
August 22nd, 1999Chaka Khan 2 per4m in BostonBlondRose3 reports that Chaka Khan is scheduled 2 per4m at the BankBoston Pavilion in Boston as part of the SisterSoul Fest, which will also feature Patti LaBelle. The per4mance is scheduled 4 Sunday, August 22 at 7:30PM. Tickets r $36 and $43.50 and go on sale Monday, June 7 at 11 AM. Maxwell gives props 2 The ArtistOn the occasion of his first-ever show in Minneapolis on Sunday, August 22nd, 1999, R&B artist Maxwell was interviewed by local newspapers and, inevitably, The Artist was discussed. Maxwell had nothing but high praise 4 The Artist, as is demonstrated in his interview with Jon Bream 4 the Minneapolis Star Tribune (dated August 20th) and his interview with Jim Walsh in the St Paul Pioneer (dated August 18th). Andre McGarrity also reports on August 25th:
The Artist per4ms with Sheryl Crow in Toronto on August 22jmp reports on August 23rd:
Eric Benchimol also reports on August 25th that the official Lilith Fair web site has pictures of The Artist's appearance on stage. (Check their Pictures 4 August 22nd section and select "Sheryl Crow" in the "Artists" pull-down menu.) August 21st, 1999The Artist per4ms with Chaka Khan in NYCdal reports on August 22nd that, according 2 a post on Chaka Khan's web 4um, The Artist guested on stage with Chaka Khan at the Madison Square Garden in New York City 2 per4m "I Feel 4 U" with her. August 20th, 1999Next Sinbad's Summer Jam 2 feature Chaka Khan and The TimeKenneth Barsocchini reports that comedian Sinbad's next Summer Jam show will feature per4mances by Chaka Khan and The Time and will b available thru Pay-Per-View on August 20th. Click here 4 more in4mation on the festival. August 17th, 1999"When Doves Cry" is a "millennium anthem" on BBC Radio OneNick Palmer reports on August 17th:
August 15th, 1999Next Chicago New Power party on August 15The next Chicago New Power party is scheduled 4 August 15th and will include the opportunity 2 listen 2 tracks from The Vault... Old Friends 4 Sale:
Blow-out sale at Paisley ParkAn Associated Press story dated August 15th covers the blow-out sale which took place on the Paisley Park Studios parking lot over the week-end. There r also stories from SonicNet and MTV News. August 14th, 1999Biographical article on Larry Graham on SonicNetThe SonicNet web site features an article dated August 14th about Larry Graham, which provides a summary of his career and musical activities. August 13th, 1999Singer Shawn Smith mentions The Artist's influenceIn a press release dated August 13th, singer Shawn Smith mentions The Artist's influence on his decision 2 bypass major labels in his new solo career. Click here 4 more in4mation. August 8th, 1999Chaka Khan and Patti LaBelle live in OaklandSTARHEARTU reports that, as anticipated, Chaka Khan is coming 2 Oakland on August 8th as part of a "Sisters Soulfest" with Patti LaBelle:
Click here 2 view the full schedule of Chaka Khan's live per4mances this summer. August 6th, 1999Party at Paisley ParkA party took place at Paisley Park Studios on late Friday, August 6th. Mayho13 was in attendance and reports:
Honeyheads was also in attendance and reports:
August 5th, 1999The Artist wins settlementA Yahoo!/Reuters article dated August 5th reports that The Artist has won a settlement in his lawsuit against Uptown Productions. Another story dated August 6th contains statements made by The Artist's attorney, Londell McMillan. |
A "new" studio release by 'Prince' is going 2 b released internationally by Warner Bros. on August 24th under the title The Vault... Old Friends 4 Sale.