Jackson 5 and William Lee Golden

A lot of anecdotes about Michael Jackson are springing forth today following his untimely passing.

One of those involves William Lee Golden of the Oak Ridge Boys and his sons. It seems that back in 1981, the Jackson 5 played the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. At one point, they sang the Oak Ridge Boy's hit "Elvira" to Golden and his sons and the Golden group reciprocated by singing "Happy Birthday" to Michael as he had recently turned 23. Here's a photo marking the occasion.



In the photo from left to right are: Marlon Jackson, Joe Moscheo (former Broadcast Music Incorporated Vice-president), B. James Lowry (former Oak Ridge Boys guitarist), William Lee Golden (Oak Ridge Boys), Michael Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Donna Jean Kisshauer (former Oak Ridge Boys Promotion Manager), Rusty Golden (William Lee's son), Tito Jackson and Randy Jackson

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MUSICAL CORNUCOPIA

There's a plethora of activity going on in music these days. For your consumption, here's a sampling of what's occurring.


Daughtry will be making a few TV guest appearances in support of their new album "Leave This Town" which is coming out in mid-July. Expect to catch the group on "The View" on 7/15, "The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien" on 7/16 and the next evening on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" By the way, the album will be available in no less than six editions including those exclusive to Wal-Mart and Target stores. It ought to be interesting to discover how these multiple editions fare in a down economy.


Dave Matthews and his bandmates will be all over the map these days playing such venues as the Wolverhampton Civic Hall in Wolverhampton, England on 6/29 and the L'Olympia in Paris on 7/1. The DMB will also be appearing at the Heineken Music Hall in Amsterdam on 7/7. The Kings of Leon are also touring and some of their scheduled appearances will be at The Ahoy in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on July 2nd, The Rock Werchter in Belgium on July 4th and The Forum Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark on July 7th.


Rod Stewart fans take note: June 30th is the expected release date for the "Collectors Edition" of both "Atlantic Crossing" and "A Night on the Town" cd's and according to Rod's producers Cheryl Pawelski and Andy Zax, Each has been "'remastered from first-generation tapes.'" Both contain outtakes which have never been released before as well as "'alternate versions'" of some songs.


Alicia Keys will be presented the Golden Note Award which is scheduled for today in Los Angeles. This honor is given by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). This ceremony will be part of the organization's 22nd Annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. At the same event, Smokey Robinson will be presented with the Rhytm & Soul Heritage Award.

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Michael Jackson

Michael:


Thank you for all of the great music.

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