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Classic Tom Waits animated video set for restoration

An animated Tom Waits music video is set to be restored for its 35th anniversary. Tom Waits For No One was made in 1979 and featured rotoscoping technology to capture the singer's movements before they were animated. In the video - which sees the singer performing his track "The One That Got Away" from his 1976 album Small Change - the cartoon Waits is seduced on a Hollywood street by a female dancer. It was directed by John Lamb. Scroll down to watch the original video.

Keith Richards hints at June 2015 release for solo record

Keith Richards has spoken about a forthcoming solo album, suggesting the record could be released in June 2015. Stating that the record is already "finished", the guitarist goes on to say that he "doesn't want to put it out while The [Rolling] Stones are still working", slating a tentative June 2015 date for the release. The record would be Richards' first solo effort since 1992 album Main Offender.

Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson, Roger Daltrey confirmed for Paul McCartney tribute album

Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson and Roger Daltrey are among the artists confirmed as having recorded songs for a Paul McCartney tribute album. The Art Of McCartney contains 42 tracks, with backing provided by McCartney’s long time band. Dylan has covered "Things We Said Today" and Wilson has recorded a version of "Wanderlust", while elsewhere the album also contains Willie Nelson’s "Yesterday", Roger Daltrey’s "Helter Skelter", B.B. King’s "On The Way" and The Cure’s "Hello Goodbye".

Robert Plant rolls out Led Zeppelin classics and showcases new album at iTunes Festival show

Robert Plant launched his new album lullaby and…The Ceaseless Roar with a show that also featured five Led Zeppelin classics at London’s Roundhouse as part of iTunes Festival on Monday (September 8).

David Bowie announces new 8-minute single to accompany career spanning compilation

David Bowie will release career-spanning greatest hits album Nothing Has Changed in November, with a brand new song "Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime)" included on the tracklist. The new song - which has a running time of 7 minutes and 40 seconds - was recorded this year and produced by Tony Visconti. It is the only new material to be included on Nothing Has Changed, which begins with Bowie's first single "Liza Jane" and includes material from the subsequent decades, including "Life On Mars?", "Fashion" and "Let's Dance".

Roger Waters’ The Wall tour documentary premieres at Toronto International Film Festival

Roger Waters has premiered his tour documentary Roger Waters: The Wall at the Toronto Film Festival. The documentary was shot by Waters himself alongside director Sean Evans and shows footage from between 2010 and 2013, when the singer was touring the album across the world.

Brian Wilson and The Strokes to pay tribute to George Harrison at George Fest

Brian Wilson and members of The Strokes are among the artists who will pay tribute to George Harrison at tribute concert George Fest: A Night To Honour The Music Of George Harrison this month.
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